National cuisine of Latvia for gourmets. Authentic recipes, delicacies and specialties

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Latvian culture and traditions are deeply rooted in antiquity. Latvians have preserved a number of traditional features of their ancient culture. In …
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

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Riga chefs prepare an excellent dessert made of semolina - they add vanilla cream, cranberry sauce and nuts to the usual porridge. The taste of this dessert is truly magnificent. Regarding meat dishes we also have much to say as local chefs are full of original ideas. Beef, pork and veal are cooked and served in various ways, mainly with barley porridge or vegetables. Finally, home-made sausages, which are usually served with fried potatoes, become more and more popular among tourists. A cold … Read more

Local restaurants will appeal to all who love soup. It is customary to eat first courses for lunch in Jurmala in contrast to most European countries. This is not only the usual versions of fish soup or vegetable soups with meat broth. There are also dairy, bread, and sweet soups here. They are represented by dozens of different types here. Herring is very popular here. Salads are made from it. Herring is added to sandwiches. It is grilled or stewed with vegetables. Fish casseroles are popular … Read more

The Piano restaurant features a smart interior. Its spacious hall can accommodate more than a hundred visitors. Guests can enjoy a popular Latvian cuisine and classic European dishes; for visitors with children there is a special menu. Restaurant would be suitable for festive parties too. Not far from the Trade channel there is the Libava restaurant. This place has a very interesting history. Several centuries ago there has been city's largest fish market on this site. Later it was moved to a … Read more

Bubert remains one of the most famous national dishes. It is a light semolina pudding with vanilla, nuts, and various fruit sauces. Tourists who want to enjoy a hearty and delicious food are recommended to try the so-called “peasant breakfast” in Ventspils restaurants. It is a big plate with smoked briskets, homemade sausage, and boiled potatoes that are covered with mixed milk and eggs and then cooked in oven. Fans of the traditional European cuisine will be in love with klopps, a … Read more
