The ULTIMATE ALBANIAN FOOD EXPERIENCE!! Smoked Meat & Cheese at Mrizi i Zanave | Lezhë, Albania
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On the morning of my sixth day in Albania, I made the drive to the town of Lezhë, where I visited the country’s most famous agrotourism farm and restaurant! Come along with me as I have the ultimate Albanian food experience at Mrizi i Zanave Agroturizem in Lezhë, Albania!
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My day started with an early morning drive from Shkodër to just outside of Lezhë. Just outside of town is Mrizi i Zanave, an incredible agrotourism resort that consists of a farm, a hotel, and a restaurant. They were sun-drying tomatoes outside, where there were also lots of geese, cows, horses, and more!
I met the owner, Altin, who took me to the main building. There, I tried some amazing corn byrek before he took me to some outdoor seating in his forest area, where I had some smooth mulberry rakija, some juice, the byrek, some goat cheese, eggs, petula (fried dough), mulberry jam, honey, gliko, figs, grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries!
Everything was truly farm-to-table. Then, we hopped on Altin’s bike to an old prison Altin had converted into factories for the farm. Outside they were making some pine syrup in large glass bottles with pine cones and sugar. I tried some wine straight from the barrel in their winery and saw tons of smoked pork and beef sausages and pasturma in their smoke room.
Then, we visited their cheese factory. Inside were shelves stocked with lots of round wheels of goat cheese. I also tried some amazing wild blackberries, which were full of flavor. They had white goat cheese, yellow cow cheese, and even cheese aging in a barrel of wine!
Then, I saw their jars of sun-dried tomatoes in oil. They were sweet and juicy and full of tomato flavor! They also had lots of jars of marmalades and jams there. I was blown away by the fact that Altin turned a prison into a factory that makes all of these foods, and he does it all with the help of the local community and local farmers.
Then, I hopped back on the back of Altin’s bike and headed back to the resort. On the way, he showed me an experiment of his—he was making green cheese in a tunnel on the side of the road. It was cold inside the tunnel and it had a strong smell!
On the farm, I saw where he grows his artichokes and his white grape vineyards. He also grows beans. The vegetables at the resort are grown by 400 local families, but he also produces his own. I tried a white grape, which was still sour since we were still at least a month away from harvest time.
Back at the resort, I visited their shop, where they were making multi-flower honey from honeycomb. They also have cheese, marmalades, smoked meats, pottery for rakija. I tried a manchego-like goat cheese that was dense and a little salty. The cheese soaked in wine was to die for! It was like a cross between gruyere and brie!
In a 3-hour span, I saw more at Mrizi i Zanave than I’ve seen in my entire life! Then, we made it to the outdoor dining hall where they serve lunch and dinner. The entire ceiling is draped with vines! Then, we checked into my room in their small boutique hotel. It only has 9 rooms and is like a big, stone house. It overlooks the beautiful area and farmland. The property is so unique!
Inside, I checked into my room, which had a queen-sized bed and a twin bed with exposed stone walls and an attached bathroom with glass walls. The corner of the room was all glass with windows looking out over the property! It was beautiful and so cool! The best place to stay in the world!
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24 Hours at Mrizi I Zanave!! (Full Documentary) Ultimate Albanian Street Food Farm Experience!!
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When I visited northwestern Albania back in 2020, I spent 24 incredible hours at Mrizi i Zanave, the country’s top agrotourism resort and foodie hotspot! This documentary is all about my experience there.
Mrizi i Zanave is run by a man named Altin, a culinary genius who has adopted the concept of slow food, which is all about connecting food producers with their consumers. The concept specializes in fresh, fair, and sustainable food made from local ingredients.
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On my first day, Altin greeted me with a taste of his incredible corn byrek. We followed that with breakfast at the resort’s outdoor “forest” dining area, where we also had some amazing eggs, petulla, fruit, juice, and of course, some raki!
Then, he took me to check out his production facility and farm. The production facility is an old converted prison and is where they age and store their meat, cheese, and wine! Altin also showed me their farm and vineyards before we headed back to their main outdoor dining hall for lunch!
Lunch was decadent, inventive, and satisfying. The roasted goose, sheep kebabs, and blueberry yufka were some of my favorites, but the Fiori di zucca is such a nostalgic dish for me. What an insanely delicious meal!
After visiting some craftsmen in the local village, we returned to the resort for dinner that night. We had a lot of the same dishes as before, but we also had pork kebabs and baby goat!
Mrizi i Zanave is a foodie’s dream. If you like fresh, tasty, local, and sustainable food, it is an absolute must when you visit Albania. Tell them I sent you!
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Unreal ALBANIAN SLOW FOOD!! Farm to Table EVERYTHING at Mrizi i Zanave | Lezhe, Albania
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My sixth full day in Albania continued with more amazing Albanian slow food at Mrizi i Zanave, an incredible farm to table agrotourism resort in Lezhë, Albania. Come along with me as I continue my tour of this amazing resort!
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My day at Mrizi i Zanave continued with lunch that afternoon. The owner, Altin, took me back into the kitchen, where I watched them make goose, quail, lamb shish kebabs, and even ice cream using coffee, blueberries, and honey! They also serve frozen blueberry juice on a blueberry tree stem!
I started with a ricotta, tomato, basil, and oil salad with crispy Albanian pite bread. The cheese was beautiful, delicate, soft, and sweet! We also had some dry and fruity white shesh wine.
Then, I tried the fiori di zucca, which is a deep-fried zucchini flower that has been battered with flour, eggs, and beer and stuffed with ricotta cheese. We eat it all the time in Italy!
Next was a purple potato with a fondue-like cheese. It was soft and earthy, and I loved the crispy outer layer of skin on the potato. The tomatoes were so juicy and in-season. They know it’s tomato season when the crickets and grasshoppers start chirping in the garden!
The sun-dried tomatoes soak in oil for 5 days. They have so much flesh, which absorbs the oil. The zucchini and okra were amazing, too. Then, I tried some blueberry yufka, which is a pasta dish similar to Italian tagliatelle. It’s covered in a rich, creamy purple sauce made from blueberries and fermented cow cream sauce!
Next was the sheep kebabs, which were fatty and juicy. The roasted goose was gamy and amazing, but the star was the sheep kebabs. Next was a yogurt cake with wild berries with a cookie crust that tasted like blueberry pie. I loved the crunchy, nutty crust. Then, I had the frozen blackberry juice on the stem, which was like a pure blackberry popsicle. It was so unique!
The blueberry ice cream and pine syrup was served inside a blackberry shell you break. The syrup is similar to honey. Then, I had some custard tart with berries, which was unreal! Then, we finished with coffee ice cream with roasted coffee beans. The ice cream was full of flavor and the beans were crunchy and phenomenal!
Then, we went to see how they make textiles and pottery in the village. Altin drove me 2 kilometers to a textile shop where a woman was weaving tablecloths. Her husband was making bread baskets using branches he has to find and put in the molds to weave. She weaves for 4-8 hours per day!
Then, we drove to another property to see some pottery be made. The man who owns the property, Vacilis, makes his own clay! He makes about 200 clay pots per day, as well as other shapes like cups and more. After he molds them, he puts them out in the sun to dry for a day. He makes piggy banks, vases, rakija pots, ashtrays, and more. A woman then paints them! He even made a huge shield with Skanderbeg on it!
Next, we went back to the hotel for dinner. My room was called The Horse. I loved the architecture and the way they had cut the stone away and put the glass windows in.
At dinner, I watched a violinist and pianist play music before we dug in. I started with some fresh juice on the same terrace as before. The vines were hung with lights and the sun was setting. We had a lot of the same appetizers as before, but we also had pork kebabs and baby goat. The pork was fantastic with the yogurt, and the baby goat flesh was so tender, it melted in my mouth. It was phenomenal!
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100 Hours in Tirana, Albania! (Full Documentary) Albanian Food and Attraction Tour!
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After six long months of not being able to travel in 2020, one of the first countries in the world to open back up to international travelers was Albania. I had been itching to travel and explore again, so I flew to this relatively unknown Balkan nation for a two-week road trip unlike any other. My first stop was the capital city, Tirana.
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Tirana is a unique, funky, and modern city that dates back to at least the 15th century and still shows signs of its days under Communism rule. The people are welcoming and friendly, and eager to share a glass of rakija with a stranger from half a world away.
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Sites like Tirana Castle show off the city’s history, as it’s a beautiful Byzantine-era structure built before the 14th century. But it’s also a show of Tirana’s progress, as the interior is filled with modern stores and restaurants.
Elsewhere in and around Tirana, you can learn about local culture from meeting local potters, exploring the ancient amphitheatre and tower in nearby Durrës, and visiting the site of one of the most impressive military stands in history in Krujë to the north.
But, in my opinion, you can’t truly understand a destination without diving into its cuisine, and Tirana is full of excellent, mouthwatering food. Dishes like trahana, fërgesë, lakror, qofte, yufka, and roasted lamb are rich and hearty and stick to your ribs, while in nearby Durrës, you’ll find some of the tastiest seafood and pasta I’ve ever eaten in my life!
Visiting Tirana and its surrounding area is a true treat for your taste buds, but don’t take my word for it! Let me show you. So come with me as I take you on an epic adenture as I explore Tirana, Albania for 72 amazing hours!
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FOOD TOUR in Gjirokaster, Albania (Traditional Albanian food)
Gjirokaster in South Albania knows how to do traditional Albanian food but you may get analysis paralysis with all of the restaurant choices. Since I spent 2 weeks there eating at many of them, here are my suggestions on where you should go!
➦ Restaurants mentioned:
Odaja (aircon, rice balls)
Taverna Kuka (cute, chique, outdoorsy)
Taverna Tradicionale (loads of free stuff, very friendly)
Gjoca (meatball soup)
Snack Bar Simple (byrek & coffee)
Kodra (amazing view, accept card)
Kurveleshi (friendly, cheap, nice people)
Argjiro Patisserie - (dessert & coffee)
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Wild ALBANIAN FISH!! The Most UNIQUE Restaurant Experience + Ancient Apollonia | Albania
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My 14th and final day in Albania kicked off in the beautiful seaside city of Vlore! Join me as I finish up my epic road trip through Albania with some incredible Albanian fish at a unique restaurant and explore ancient Apollonia!
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My day started at Bologna Hotel, a boutique hotel by the water on the boardwalk. They have 40 rooms and offer an amazing breakfast. Most of the rooms overlook the sea.
We started with a simple buffet-style breakfast of cheese, sausage, eggs, and some cake.
Then, I headed up to my room, where I had an open space with a king-sized bed, a desk, a nice bathroom, and a stunning view of the water. Downstairs, they also have an amazing lobby and a relaxing area where you can chill and lounge.
Then, we headed to Independence Square, where Albania’s independence was declared on November 28, 1912, and Rruga Justin Godard, or Museum Road. The buildings are new, but they have recreated the style of Old Vlore.
Then, we drove on toward Apollonia, a massive ancient city that used to be home to 60,000 people. Only parts of it have been unearthed. There, you’ll find a theatre, a temple, the bouleuterion, an odeon, housing, columns, shops, and more.
After finding and moving a Hermann’s tortoise from the ancient storehouse, we headed to the monastery. The stones from the floor are from the city in the 3rd century.
St. Mary’s Church was built in the 17th century with stones from archaeological sites. There’s a well and beautifully sculpted columns inside. I could also see some 17th-century frescoes, which were fading.
Inside the church is a large calendar on the floor. The statues here were found in the archaeological park. Some were part of tombs. There’s also some beautiful, massive pottery and Roman statues from the 2nd and 3rd centuries, which are all missing their heads.
Next, we hit the road again and drove to a monastery at the top of a hill. It was built in 282. It’s the wedding place of the national hero, Skanderbeg! Inside are original frescoes and icons. Monks still live there. Mass was taking place while we visited, so we had to be quiet.
Then, we arrived at Restorant Ali Kali. There, we met the owner, Ali, who took me to the kitchen, where I could see fish and prawns grilling over coals.
Ali and the staff are super welcoming. You can eat on a huge terrace outside that gets packed. The thing that makes this place so unique is that Ali serves his customers from horseback!
First, we had some smooth and cold blackberry raki, followed by yogurt sauce with salad, cheese with pickled peppers, fërgesë, and French fries. The cheese with peppers was spicy and super tasty!
Next, Ali served some toasted white bread, which I piled with cheese and peppers and fërgesë. It’s a perfect combination! Then, we had some cheese that had been grilled and some tomatoes.
Then, I saw Ali riding the horse with the clamper full of fish! He served us a monster-sized wild sea bass, which is over 1 kilo! It’s so tasty and the skin is crunchy. After a while, I just dug in with my hands.
Then, they brought us more fish and some grilled shrimp. The meat was like butter. I had to go through it slowly to be careful of the spines. But the meal was so incredible, the restaurant is one of my favorites of all time!
We finished up with fresh yogurt with honey, which was more honey than yogurt! This dish is a staple in the Balkans and one of my favorites.
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Authentic ALBANIAN FOOD TOUR of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn | NYC
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New York City is arguably the most diverse city in the world, so it’s only natural that there’d be a huge Balkan community there. Come with me as I enjoy some incredible Balkan food in Brooklyn, NYC!
My adventure kicked off at Arberia Grill & Cafe in the Bensonhurst neighborhood at 65th Street and 23rd Avenue. There, I met Bekim, Mimoza, and Arber before heading into the kitchen.
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They make a number of Balkan favorites, including burek and cevapi. They brought over their grill from Gjakova, Kosovo!
I watched them prepare the dough for the burek. They made two varieties: mincemeat and cheese, but they make many other types as well.
In the dining area are lots of photos of cities like Gjakova, Prizren, and Tirana. They also made me a shirt featuring their new logo. While I changed into it, they made some kaymak, bread, and a lot more!
At our table, Mimoza and I had mincemeat burek, pumpkin burek, spinach burek, goulash, fli, salad, bread, a qebapa and kajmak tava, a speca (pepper) and kajmak tava, veal soup, and a cabbage salad.
The mincemeat burek was full of flaky layers and tender meat. The dough was airy and flavorful. It took me right back to Albania and Kosovo! We then had a bit of ayran, which is a yogurt-based drink that helps cut the heat from the peppers.
The mixed meat platter contained qofte, sujuk, and vrishlle. You eat it with the fresh, fluffy bread. I loved the oiliness of the sujuk, the kick from the peppers, and the amazing bread. The vrishlle was also really unique!
Next was the qofte sharri, which is a mincemeat sausage stuffed with gooey cheese! It oozes right out. The pumpkin burek had a nice sweetness, and the goulash was full of tender veal and hearty flavor! Everything here was true Balkan comfort food!
The speca me mazë tava and qebapa kajmak were both creamy tavas. The kajmak in the qebapa kajmak and the smoky meat gave a delicious flavor and the smoky meat. The combination was unreal!
Next, Mimoza and I headed to Sinshpi Restaurant’s market next door, where we tried some of their dried, jerky-like meat. They also sold veal, ribs, cheese, peppers, paprika, and other Albanian goods.
Then, we headed to Sinshpi Restaurant’s kitchen to watch them make veal cevapi, pjleskavica, bread, burek, a pizza with prosciutto, tavas, and file sharri, which I tried right in the kitchen! It was full of melted cheese!
Their Albanian pizza had an amazing Albanian taste. The chilies, dough, sausage, and basturma on it were unreal! Back at our table, we enjoyed some Stoke Castle raki before jumping on the fli, which is a type of pie made from layers of crepes with kajmak in-between. It took me straight back to my time in Kukës!
Next was kos, a creamy yogurt dish you eat with fli. The lamb ribs were heavenly, and the sujuk was nice and spicy. I loved it with the pitajka bread. The sujuk with kajmak tava was so hearty.
The kofte was like a mincemeat burger, and then we had the pasule, which is a soup with beans and dried, smoked meat. It’s a hearty, filling winter dish. The peppers and kajmak were also very rich!
Finally, we toasted with more raki and ended with dessert! Pjeshke were filled with nutella, and bombica contained cacao and had coconut flakes on the outside. The tespishte was crumbly and melted in my mouth, and the tres leches contained more rich coconut flavor!
The baklava contained walnuts and lots of sugar syrup! Finally, we finished with kahve shqiptare, or Turkish coffee, and Turkish delights! What a tour!
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Albanian POMEGRANATE FARM Experience!! Making a Traditional Cake | Muriqan, Albania
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My fourth day in Albania continued in the village of Muriqan, where I’d get to spend the evening on an amazing agrotourism farm! Come join me as I visit an Albanian pomegranate farm and learn to make a traditional cake in Muriqan, Albania!
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The village of Muriqan is located in northern Albania, literally just five minutes from the border with Montenegro. I was there to tour Agroturizem Shega, an amazing agrotourism farm in the area. They are famous for their pomegranate juice!
On the property is a house and garden and some fruit trees. I met Ahmet Sylejmani, the owner of Agroturizem Shega, who dried me off, and then I tried the juice. It was amazing! It was super fresh and fruity, almost like berries. Then, I watched him juice a pomegranate by cutting it and placing it in a machine that presses it.
Then Ahmet got some figs from a tree for me. They were really fresh and tasty. Then, we saw some pears, white grapes, and red grapes. The red grapes were so juicy and a little sour. The whites were sour!
Inside the house they have two rooms. with two twin beds, a table, a bathroom, and air conditioning. In the kitchen, the mother would cook dinner for me. But first, I had some of their local rakija, which was nice and smooth!
It was finally cooling down as I toured the property. I saw more pomegranates and then saw the tomatoes in their tented greenhouse. They weren’t ready yet, as they were still small and green. They have 20 rows and a few hundred plants!
Outside, they had some fresh-smelling limes and lemons. They have hens that lay 2-3 eggs per day. They put grape vines along the trees here. They don’t make wine here, but they sell the grapes.
We saw some overripe tomatoes as well as some good ones. The moldy and overripe ones feed the animals. Then, I saw some eggplants and peppers. Then, I found another Hermann’s tortoise outside! Ahmet showed me some beans he had planted and picked some tomatoes for dinner. We’d be having chicken!
The mother was cooking chicken in a nice broth. She also made a traditional cake using eggs, milk, sugar, oil, and flour. She cooks the oil and milk and adds the flour, mixes the dough, and puts it on a pan and mixed in the egg for 5 minutes. Then, she flattens the bright yellow dough in the pan and bakes it! She cut it before it was baked!
Then, Ahmet brought me some Torre shesh i zi wine, which is made from indigenous grapes. It was nice and fruity. All of the Albanian wines I’d been trying were really tasty and unique!
For dinner, I ha, pickles, tomato-and-onion salad with oil, olives, goat cheese, bread, and chicken with potatoes. The olives were nice and oily, and the pickle was a little sour but super juicy! The bread was super fluffy and perfect with the goat cheese, which wasn’t salty at all. We had picked the tomatoes ourselves!
Next, they added sugar syrup on top of the cake. While I waited for it to get ready, I dug into the chicken and potatoes. The chicken was so fresh and delicious and came from the garden. I loved it with the cheese! The French fries were really nice.
Finally, I had the cake, tepsije, which is the famous cake of the village. It’s thick and soaked with the sugar syrup. It’s super dense but doesn’t contain a lot of sugar. Then, they gave me two peaches to take home with me!
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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 12 years, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,100 destinations in 77 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.
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South ALBANIAN FOOD in BERAT CASTLE!! Exploring UNESCO Houses | Berat, Albania
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My incredible seventh day in Albania continued in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town of Berat! Join me as I explore an old Ottoman village and lots of other local attractions!
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My boy Erjan from Travel Media EU and I started our afternoon adventure on Gorica Bridge, which spans the Osum River. Across the bridge is the Ottoman village, which is said to have a thousand windows!
On the left bank of the Osum River is Gorica, where you’ll find lots of historical homes and buildings. Walking along the stone houses was like stepping back in time to the 18th century! It had a gorgeous Ottoman/Mediterranean feel and reminded me of Cannakale, Turkey.
Because Berat is a UNESCO site, when home renovations occur, they must be in the same style as before. Next, I saw an old home with a gate that was falling apart, and the 19th-century Church of Saint Spiridon. This side of the city is less touristy than the other, but it was really beautiful and authentic.
Across the river was the Mangalem area, which lies at the foot of the castle hill. It was really pretty, but I could see more restaurants and hotels there. There, we saw the 16th-century Bachelor’s Mosque, which was under construction. Along the street were restaurants, hotels, and souvenir shops, including the Unique Art shop, which sells beautiful wood carvings of sites around the city. I bought one for €65!
Next, we headed to the Berat National Ethnographic Museum, which is located in a 400-year-old traditional house. It shows the way the house was used, and displays clothing, head pieces, pottery, textiles, and more.
Next, we drove up to Berat Castle in the Kalaja area, which is located on the castle hill. The castle is over 2,400 years old and dates back to Illyrian times.
The castle is unique because it’s a living castle, so people still live there! It’s full of restaurants, souvenir shops, and stone houses. There’s also a small church.
Then, we stopped by Restorant Onufri for lunch on their terrace! We started with rakija and then got several dishes: stuffed cabbage; okra; fërgesë with red peppers, green peppers, tomatoes, and feta cheese; beans; salad with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and feta; eggplant; moussaka; cannellonis; byrek; and chicken with rice!
The beans were moist yet crunchy and full of thyme. Next was the fresh and juicy eggplant, and the okra, which contained thyme, tomato sauce, and oil! Next was the flaky byrek, which contained a nice, fluffy cheese. The stuffed cabbage was stuffed with rice and tomatoes! Then, I had more strong rakija!
The cannellonis had minced meat, tomatoes, and cheese on top. Next was the moussaka, which contained meat, potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant. I loved the crispiness on the bottom! The fërgesë was oily and full of pepper flavor. The chicken and salad were also great, but the eggplant really blew me away!
After lunch, we headed to Muzeu Onufri, which is dedicated to Onufri, a famous 17th-century painter. It used to be an 18th-century church. Outside in the courtyard are beautiful preserved frescoes from 1797, but I couldn’t film inside the museum.
Then, we went to the walls atop the hill, where you get incredible views over Berat, and the watchtower where we got stunning views of the entire area. I could see the city, the river, the old town, the bridges, and the mountains. This was one of my favorite places in Albania so far!
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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 12 years, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,100 destinations in 77 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.
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mrizi i zanave agroturizëm in lezhë / albania
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Traveling BACK to ALBANIA!! Eating ALBANIAN FOOD & Turtle Farm Albania
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What’s up, guys? After six weeks away from Albania, I flew back to the capital city of Tirana to begin yet another exciting Balkan adventure! Join me as I travel back to Albania, eat some delicious Albanian food, and get my first in-person look at our operation at Turtle Farm Albania!
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My travel adventure began at my second home, Miami International Airport. This trip would be my second trip during the COVID-19 era.
My first 8-hour flight would take me from Miami to London, followed by a 3-hour flight from there to Tirana. I couldn’t wait to link back up with Erjan and spend a whole day at Turtle Farm Albania!
The airport was a complete ghost town because of COVID. I flew to London, and 7 hours later, I went to the British Airways Business Class lounge. There were a lot more people there than the last time I passed through. I had a 5-hour connection and then flew to Tirana!
Back in Tirana, I linked back up with Erjan. He picked me up at the airport and we grabbed our rental car from Rental Car Albania on our way to get some souvlaki. The airport is located 17 miles from Tirana and it takes about 30 minutes to drive into town. We headed to the city center and passed by a stadium on our way to Opa.
People were out and about and didn’t have on masks, unlike most of the rest of the world.
At Opa, we ordered souvlaki, which is basically Albania’s version of a gyro. They’re basically grilled pork or chicken wrapped in a grilled pita with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, French Friesand different sauces. In the kitchen, I got to watch the cooks prepare the souvlaki. It looked and smelled amazing!
They also have fries with chicken, which is topped with vegetables and sauces. They also have fried cheese sticks! The cheese sticks are heavenly and similar to tequeños, which are Venezuelan cheese sticks that are popular in my hometown of Miami. They’re crispy and doughy!
The fries with chicken contained ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and more. It was so saucy and tasty! We toasted with some wine and beer and then I jumped on the pork souvlaki. It was tasty with a spicy and cheesy yogurt. I loved how crunchy, spicy, and satisfying it was.
Next, we headed to a bar called Duff, which originated in The Simpsons! I ordered a Hoegaarden from Belgium, which was thick and characteristically Belgian! Then, we had some shots before Erjan and I drove 25 minutes to Turtle Farm Albania.
It’s located in Daias village on Erjan’s family’s farm. On the way, we visited the local bar for some potent rakija. It’s the local guys’ hangout spot! You can get two rakis for a dollar there!
Next, we continued on to the farm, where Erjan showed me the new pumpkins he’d gotten for the farm. It was hard to see everything in the dark, but everything looked amazing. There was lots of outdoor seating scattered around.
Under a board, several of our tortoises were sleeping, half-buried in the wood chips. They hibernate during the colder months.
We met with Erjan’s father, who was making some raki. The distillation process takes about 12 days. They also make wine with their grapes. It takes half an hour to make 5 liters! The raki was really nice and smooth!
Then, we headed to Nano BioFood, an agrotourism resort in Daias, where I’d be staying. I met with Miti there and went up to my room. I had two king-sized beds, a simple and clean bathroom, a vanity area, and a balcony with a beautiful view!
What an awesome day!
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Exploring an ANCIENT ALBANIAN CITY!! Mountain Guesthouse Food & Raki | Shkodër, Albania
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After arriving in Shkodër, I kicked off day four bright and early! Come with me as I explore this ancient city and enjoy some mountain guesthouse food and rakija in Shkodër, Albania!
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I began my day with a tour of Kevin Homes, the guesthouse I was staying at in Shkodër! It’s owned by my guide Andy from Travel Albania Alps, who lives on the first floor with his family. The four guest rooms are upstairs!
There are three simple but comfortable rooms with three beds each. One has a terrace. There’s also a room with a queen-sized bed. My room had two beds (it usually has three, but they removed one for my luggage). Next to it is a nice, clean bathroom. Outside are some beautiful grape vines!
My simple Albanian breakfast consisted of eggs, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, butter, jam, espresso, tea, bread, and apricot juice. The apricot juice was so pure and the food was simple and homey and came from the farm and garden. The cheese was the best! After some rakija made my Andy’s father, we headed out to explore Shkodër!
We followed Boulevard Skanderbeg toward the main square. The center of town was full of life and had lots of vendors in an open-air bazaar. They were selling everything from cevap to vegetables to children’s toys!
We exited the city and headed east to Mesi Bridge, the oldest Ottoman bridge in the country. It dates back 500 years and is a must-see site in the area. It was built in 1770 and is stunning. These Ottoman bridges are always beautiful, especially with the arches! It’s 108 meters long, 3.4 meters wide, and 12.5 meters high. It has 13 arches and is one of the longest examples of an Ottoman bridge in the Balkans. It reminded me of the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge I visited in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina!
The river below the bridge was dry. I suggest heading down to the bottom to view it from the bedrock below. There, you get the best view of the bridge. It’s such a beautiful piece of history!
Then, we headed to the old center of the city. It’s very colorful and Italian-looking with lots of cafes. We headed over to Rruga Kole Idromeno, the local pedestrian street, which is the perfect place to have a drink at night and relax. At the end of the street on the right is the Ebu Bekër Mosque, and on the left is a Catholic church.
I had another rakija outside along the street, and then I visited a souvenir shop. I saw lots of lanterns and woodwork, as well as mugs and other items. From there, we saw the mosque, and then headed to an ancient castle! On the way, we saw a bazaar, which is spread out throughout the city! They sell lots of fresh vegetables!
Then, we took a narrow lane up to Rozafa Castle. It’s a huge stronghold that overlooks the city. It costs 300 lekës to go inside. I climbed up to the top. I could see the lake, Shkodër, lots of farmland, the river, and more from the top. The castle still had its original stone floor. To the left and right were arches that I guessed were stables. Through the gate was a souvenir shop. There was a main path and lots of walls along it.
The castle is huge! The first courtyard has ruins of the Venetian neighbor and three towers. The second courtyard has more ruins and walls, as well as a storage space, a prison, and a church that was later converted into a mosque! There are also some wells that hold water! The views from there are unreal!
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Albanian BYREK TOUR - Making Balkan Stuffed Pastries | Tirana, Albania
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My second full day in Albania was another epic experience, and it all started with breakfast! Come along with me as I go on an epic Albanian byrek tour and learn how to make these delicious Balkan stuffed pastries in Tirana, Albania!
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My day began in the center of Tirana at Byrek te Çastit with my friend Ani from Balkan Pearls Tour Operator. There, I would get to try five different types of byrek for breakfast! Byrek is a type of stuffed pastry or pie that’s popular throughout the Balkan region. They’re a popular breakfast item but can also be eaten throughout the day!
In the kitchen, the ladies were making several types of byrek, including spinach, ricotta, and more. First, they rolled the dough and add the filling. Then, they add some flour and fold them into a triangle shape. Then, they put them on a tray and bake for 10 minutes until they’re golden brown!
The byrek I know best is a mincemeat one, which is made in a square shape. They looked so good! They also make onion-and-tomato byrek, and ones with sausage and meat. Ani said we should try all five varieties! We also got some dhalle, which is a watery yogurt drink.
We got ricotta, spinach, tomato-and-onion, sausage, and mincemeat byreks. The spinach one was incredible. I loved the dough, which was a little crispy on the outside, and very flaky! The sausage one almost felt like a corn dog and took me back to my childhood!
The one stuffed with ricotta was salty and I loved the crumbly cheese inside. It was also doughier. Then, I tried the dhalle, which was basically milky, silky yogurt. It pairs well with the ricotta burek because it kills the saltiness. Meanwhile, the mincemeat byrek was oily and reminded me of a meat-lover’s pizza. It was my favorite and had my mouth watering! They also weren’t very filling because the dough is so airy.
The tomato-and-onion one had a nice burst of tomato flavor and nice onion. Then, we headed to Kafe Flora, one of the oldest coffee shops in Albania. It has a song written about it from 1972! It’s a beautiful, open-air café in the middle of the city. Their espresso is strong and reminded me of Turkish coffee. I also got some blackberry rakija, which was smooth, fruity, and strong! People drink it every morning to stay healthy!
Afterward, we drove 30 minutes east to the port city of Durrës. We rode down a street with lots of retail commercial space on the bottom floors of the buildings and residential space on top. There’s so much to do in this area, including eagle farms and wineries.
Durrës is an ancient city and the biggest seaport in Albania. It’s a great beach city and has lots of amazing seafood and Italian food. I couldn’t wait to explore this city and its food, attractions, and historical sites!
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ALBANIAN FOOD in the CITY OF STONE!! Gjirokastër Tava + UNESCO Attractions | Gjirokastër, Albania
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My eleventh day in the beautiful Balkan country of Albania began in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Gjirokastër. Come along with me as I try Albanian food and visit UNESCO attractions in Gjirokastër, Albania!
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My day began at Hotel Argjiro in Gjirokastër. My boy Erjan from Travel Media EU and I started with a massive breakfast on the second-floor terrace. The pispili (a spinach and corn pie casserole was fluffy, like a quiche! I also had eggs and some phenomenal bacon and a doughy byrek with goat cheese inside. The sweet fig marmalade was perfect with the crispy, hollow petulla.
Next, we headed through the bazaar, uphill toward the castle. Along the way, we checked out a Cold War bunker and saw several vendors, including a woman selling fresh figs, blackberries, and mountain tea!
Then, we arrived at the castle. Inside is a map of the castle. There are Italian and German cannons from WWII along the corridor and an Italian Fiat L6/40 tank!
Further along is a garden terrace where you can see stunning views of Gjirokastër.
There’s also a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star U.S. Air Force plane.
Then, we headed to the clock tower. On the way is a big square and stage where a traditional festival is held. At the end of the castle is the 18th-century clock tower and a plaque telling the story of Princess Argjiro, who jumped from the top of the castle with her baby so they wouldn’t be captured by Ottoman invaders in the 15th century.
In the bazaar, we stopped at a handicraft shop where a man makes beautiful stone carvings with a hammer and chisel. I bought two: one of the eagle on the Albanian flag for my office and a square one for my assistant for 20 Euros/$23.45 USD.
Next, we visited a woodcarving shop, which is another specialty in Gjirokastër. I bought two name plates for my daughters. They’re beautiful gifts! I also bought the double Albanian eagle for 3,000 lekes total, or about $30 USD.
Further on is Edua, another shop, where they sell artisanal goods including mountain tea, oil, liquors, and more! I tried some strong rakija and bought some honey and artisanal soap for 1,000 lekes/roughly $10 USD.
Next, we visited a traditional building that was being renovated and then walked to Bar Restorant Hotel Kodra. In the kitchen, they prepared a Gjirokastër chicken tava dish with green peppers, tomatoes, goat cheese, herbs, cream, and onions.
On the terrace, Erjan and I toasted with some smoky rakija and then started on the tava! We also had a huge salad with parmesan cheese, mushrooms, cucumbers, spinach, balsamic vinegar, oil, and raisins. The salad was crunchy and fresh and perfect for a hot day!
The tava was super creamy and full of yummy herbs. It was my first chicken tava in Albania. The herbs brought out so much flavor! It was even better with some crunchy focaccia bread.
We ended with a creamy dessert called oshaf, which is made with sheep milk and fig juice. It’s super thick and creamy and reminded me of panna cotta. I loved the cinnamon in it!
Our final stop was an 18th century home to see how life used to be in Gjirokastër. It’s called Skenduli House. There’s a courtyard and a first level where the family would cook for themselves and their animal. The second level was their winter room and the top room was for the summer. It’s a beautiful, amazing house. What a stunning piece of history that’s still alive today!
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Албания. Самый известный ресторан Mrizi i Zanave.
Посетили один из самых известных ресторанов в Албании Mrizi i Zanave. В переводе - мёд фей. Почему так называется, смотрите в видео :) Это не просто ресторан, это целый агрокомплекс. Владельцы продвигают культуру slow food - медленной еды. Уникальность этого места в том, что все что подается здесь - выращено и произведено на этой земле и только по сезону. Таким образом - у фермеров всегда есть работа, а у ресторана и его посетителей - вкусная еда без консервантов и прочей гадости. Девиз Mrizi i Zanave: думай глобально, ешь локально.
Ресторан создан двумя братьями, которые в 90-х, как и многие албанцы, покинули страну нелегально. В 2010 году они вернулись в свой регион, чтобы возрождать культуру фермерства. Это у них получается прекрасно! Братья - местные знаменитости. Нам повезло, мы встретили одного из них и получили экскурсию в винарню.
В ресторан просто так не попасть - нужно записаться в список, иначе не будет свободных мест или вам придется ждать. Нам провели экскурсию в лабораторию ресторана, которая находится в здании бывшей тюрьмы. А теперь там делают сыры, колбасы, маринады, вино, закатки. Все это подается в ресторане по сезону.
Предупреждение!!! Голодными не смотреть :) Иначе, побегут слюни :)
00:35 - город Лежа и мавзолей Скандербега
2:55 - история возникновения названия Mrizi i Zanave
4:00 - приехали на агроферму - история ее создания
5:38 - экскурсия по ферме
7:10 - лаборатория, где производят местные продукты
7:50 - встретили владельца, экскурсия в винарню
10:30 - как делают вяленое мясо и колбаску с плесенью
11:24 - как делаю сыры
13:09 - местная ферма животных
14:18 - пробуем местную раки из ракигонного аппарата :)
15:47 - магазин фермерских продуктов
17:08 - ресторан и много вкусной еды
24:01 - счет и цены
24:56 - местная гостиница
26:07 - бонус для тех, кто досмотрел до конца
Видео про историю албанского флага и Албанского дедушку
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Сайт ресторана
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