Slovakia Info
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 Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 4:51 am Post subject: FOOD & DINING IN SLOVAKIA / SLOVAKIA DINING GUIDE |
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FOOD & DINING IN SLOVAKIA
GENERAL
Traditional Slovak eating and drinking habits date back to the old Slavic period influenced later by Austrian, German and Hungarian cooking. Slovak food is based on many different kinds of soups, gruels, boiled and stewed vegetables, roast and smoked meats and dairy products. The style of cooking varies from region to region. Slovak specialties include both sweet and savoury dishes made with flour, including dumplings. Popular drinks include Slovak beer, wine and mineral waters. are particular specialties, as are wine from the Tokay region and sparkling wine from the Bratislava region. Restaurants and other catering establishments are many and varied, including cafes, buffets, snack bars, inns, ale houses and wine taverns. All restaurants are graded according to quality. The main meal of the day is usually lunch, comprising soup, a main meal and desert.
National specialties
• Bryndzové haluisky (small potato dumplings with sheep’s cheese).
• Mutton with sauerkraut (flavoured with prunes, mushrooms and apples).
• Cabbage leaves filled with minced meat (served with a milky sauce).
• Sulance (potato dough turnovers filled with plum jam).
National drinks
• Borovicka (strong gin).
• Slivovica (plum brandy).
Tipping: A 5 to 10 per cent tip is usual.
PLACES TO DINE IN BRATISLAVA
Kikaku Sushi Bar
Gorkého 6,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 5443-4783
Website: www.kikaku.sk
Leberfinger
Viedenská Cesta 257,
Petrzalka,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 6231-7590
Website: www.leberfinger.sk
Modrá Hviezda
Beblavého 14,
Starý Mesto,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 5443-2747
Prašná Bašta
Zámočnícka 11,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 5443-4957
Email: prasnabasta@prasnabasta.sk
Website: www.prasnabasta.sk
Riviéra
Karloveska 132,
Karlova Ves,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 654-2740
Rybársky Cech
Zizkova 1,
Starý Mesto,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 5441-3049
Traja Musketieri
Sládkocicova 7,
Starý Mesto,
Bratislava
Phone: +421 2 5413-1026
Website: www.trajamusketieri.sk |
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