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 Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:09 am Post subject: FOOD & DINING IN ALBANIA / ALBANIA DINING GUIDE |
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FOOD & DINING IN ALBANIA
GENERAL
The Albanian cuisine, as the Balkans in general, has primarily a Turkish influence in its cuisine. This influence stems from over 400 years of Ottoman rule in the region. Recent influences after the fall of communism in the early 1990's has been from Italy and generally Western Europe. Most of what is available in neighbouring countries such as Greece and Italy will be available in Albania, particularly in the larger cities. Private restaurants are appearing rapidly in Albania. In the more popular places, it is necessary to reserve a table and to be punctual.
National specialties
• Fërgesë tirane, a hot fried dish of meat, liver, eggs and tomatoes, and tavë kosi or tavë elbasani, a mutton and yogurt dish.
• The koran, a trout from Lake Ohrid and the Shkodra carp.
• In summer, tarator, a cold yogurt and cucumber soup, is particularly refreshing.
• Popular Albanian desserts include oshaf, a fig and sheep’s milk pudding, cakes soaked in honey and candied fruits or reçel.
• Guests of honour are quite often presented with a baked sheep’s head.
• A favourite in the south is kukurec (stuffed sheep’s intestines).
• Continental breakfasts are usually served in hotels, but in the country the Albanian breakfast of pilaf (rice) or paça (a wholesome soup made from animals’ innards) may not be to everyone’s taste.
National drinks
• All bars and restaurants serve raki, local red and white wines and different liqueurs.
• The Albanian cognac, with its distinctive aroma, is also popular.
• Many imported drinks can also be found, including Austrian canned beer, Macedonian wine and ouzo from Greece.
• Turkish coffee (kafe Turke) is popular with Albanians, but many bars also serve Italian espresso (ekspres).
Tipping: Previously frowned upon by the authorities, tips are gratefully received in restaurants or for any service provided.
PLACES TO DINE
Apollonia
Blv. Deshmoret e Kombit,
Rogner Hotel,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 235-035
Berlin
Rr. Vaso Pasha 7,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 273-863
Era
Rr. Ismail Qemali,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 257805
Email: era_delivery@yahoo.com
Espagna
Rr. Nikolla Tupe 5/9,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 240-771
Green House
Rr. Jul Varibova 16,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 251-015
London
Blv. Zogu I, 51,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 238851
Metropolitan
Sheshi Italia,
Sheraton Hotel,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 274-707
Napoli
Rr. Durresit 2,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 231-567
Website: www.restorantnapoli.com
Patisserie Francaise
Rr. Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit, 1,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 251-336
Piazza
Rr. Ded Gjo Luli 1,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 230-706
Website: www.kompaniabardha.com
Primavera
Rr. Pjetër Bogdani 7,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 260737
Qendra Stefan
Rr. Hoxha Tasim 1,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 234-748
Rozafa
Rr. Luigj Gurakuqi 2,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 239-114
Website: www.rozafa.com.al
Sarajet
Rr. Abdi Topani,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 243-038
Serendipity Café
Rr. Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit, 21,
next to Hotel President,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 259-377
Sky Club
Rr. Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit, 5,
Sky Tower,
Tirana
Tel: +355 4 221-666 |
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