Dita e Verës: Cooking ballokume with Mirela of Papare The Beauty of Small Things for welcoming Spring
Traditionally eaten on Dita e Verës, an Albanian pagan holiday that signs the beginning of Spring celebrated on 14 March, Ballokume is a cookie originating in Elbasan popular throughout the country and Albanian communities in the Balkans.
Albanian wines: tasting the Southern terroir
From Berat and Përmet to Leskovik, the southern Albanian wine region boasts plenty for the oenophiles to discover.
5 culinary stops to make in Vlora
The city of Vlora may be famous for its beaches, but there’s much more to do in town starting from discovering the local gastronomy scene.
Extra virgin olive oil and table olives in Albania: the story behind NenaFarm
Located in Lukovë, south Albania, NenaFarm produces one of the finest olive oil in the Mediterranean area.
Fustanella Farm: Tirana’s farm-to-table restaurant
Located a 20-minute drive from Tirana, Fustanella Farm is an organic restaurant overlooking a picturesque valley, below the castle of Petrelë.
Panevino: Italian flavors in the heart of Tirana
A well-known destination for lovers of Italian cuisine, Panevino, located in the centre of Tirana, excels at seasonal Italian fare with a modern twist.
Artizani: the art of bread-making
Artizani is a premium quality bakery located in Tirana offering organic, high quality and healthy baked product.
The best bakeries in Tirana
Whether you prefer a baklava or a pastry with a sweet twist, here are some of the best places to tuck in.
Mullixhiu: where traditional cuisine meets innovation and creativity
From the cheeses to wild fishes and traditional desserts, everything at Mullixhiu is fresh and seasonal and part of a project to show the rustic roots of Albanian cuisine transformed as fine dining.
Padam: eat, drink, love Tirana
Nowadays it’s hard to name a restaurant scene in the Balkans that’s more appealing than Tirana’s. Tourists who once headed directly to the beaches are now finding the contemporary food scene of Albania’s capital as much of a draw.
