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 Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 3:06 am Post subject: FOOD & DINING IN ROMANIA / ROMANIA DINING GUIDE |
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FOOD & DINING IN ROMANIA
GENERAL
The Romanians excel in full-bodied soups, some of the best being cream of mushroom, chicken, beef, vegetable and bean soup. Sour cream or eggs are also added to soups. Breakfasts almost always include eggs, either soft-boiled, hard-boiled, fried or scrambled. Omelettes, filled with either cheese, ham or mushrooms, are also frequently served. Vegetarians may have difficulties, as most local specialties are meat-based. Although there are inexpensive self-service snack bars, table service is the norm.
Bucharest is in the throes of a restaurant renaissance that has given rise to a host of delightfully decorated establishments offering enjoyable, inexpensive fare. You'll find food kiosks, cafés, grills, fast-food chains, and restaurants sprinkled throughout the city. French, German, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Asian restaurants are thriving.
To avoid being overcharged, ask for prices before you eat. Street vendors sell fragrant offerings like covrigi (giant pretzels) and roasted chestnuts.
National specialties
• Soups: Ciorba de perisoare (soup with meatballs), ciorba tãrãneascã (vegetable soup with meat and rice balls served with sour cream), giblet soup and a variety of fish soups.
• Moldavian parjoale (flat meat patties, highly spiced and served with garnishes).
• Mamaliga (a staple of mashed cornmeal).
• Nisetru la gratar (grilled Black Sea sturgeon).
• Pasca (a sweet cheesecake).
National drinks
• Tuicã (plum brandy) and Tuicã de Bihor (strong brandy, generally known as palinca).
• Wines: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay from the Murfatlar vineyards. Grasa and Feteasa from Moldavia’s Cotnari vineyards.
• Sparkling wines.
• Glühwein (mulled wine).
There are no licensing hours, but the legal age for drinking in a bar is 18.
Tipping: A five to 10 per cent service tip is customary in restaurants.
PLACES TO DINE IN BUCHAREST
Amsterdam
Str. Covaci 6,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 313-7580/ 1
Fax: +40 21 313-7580
Email: info@amsterdam.ro
Website: www.amsterdam.ro
Angel's
Str. Paris 52,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 231-9044/ 72 326-4357
Fax: +40 21 231-9045
Website: www.angels.com.ro
Bistro Arles
Str. Carol Davila 60,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 410-4920
Fax: +40 21 410-4920
Email: arles@bistroarles.ro
Website: www.bistroarles.ro
Caffe & Latte Wine Bar
B-dul Schitu Magureanu 35,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 314-3800/ 74 433-3100
Fax: +40 21 314-3870
Email: office@caffelatte.ro
Website: www.caffelatte.ro
Don Luigi
Str. Toamnei 85,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 210-1556/ 72 332-2172
Email: contact@donluigi.ro
Website: www.donluigi.ro
La Bastille
Str. Căderea Bastiliei 72B,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 310-7359/ 72 239-9172/ 78 849-2605
Fax: +40 21 310-7360
Email: reserve@labastille.ro
Website: www.labastille.ro
Locanta Jaristea
Str. George Georgescu 50-52,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 335-3338/ 72 196-1936
Email: stabiliment@jaristea.ro
Website: www.jaristea.ro
Rossetya
Str. Dimitrie Bolintineanu 9,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 805-9199/ 74 822-0220
Email: rossetya@gmail.com
Website: www.rossetya.ro
Thai Moods
Str. Petre Creţu 63,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 224-6851/ 72 317-4039
Email: info@thaimoods.ro
Website: www.thaimoods.ro
The Harbour
P-ta Amzei 10-22,
Bucharest
Tel: +40 21 319-7257/ 72 438-8686
Email: office@harbour.ro
Website: www.harbour.ro |
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