The truth is that Riga has always boasted a rich and vibrant culture and this is more so apparent when night falls.

Riga also has some memorable restaurants, providing good  food   With oysters flown in from France & salmon sold to them by Norway, Riga has the largest Central Food Market in the Baltics.
Many restaurants specialise in fish delicacies and many a President of the United States and Hollywood celebrities have dined at Riga's most famous watering holes.