Ukrainian STREET FOOD in Odessa's OLDEST & LARGEST MARKET | Odessa, Ukraine
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With another day in Ukraine ahead of me, I set out at 9 a.m. to explore one of its incredible traditional markets. Come with me as I try lots of unique Ukrainian foods while I explore the historical Privoz Market in Odessa, Ukraine!
Privoz Market is the oldest open-air market in Odessa and dates back to 1827. My guide Natasha from Tours by Locals told me it has indoor and outdoor areas, and that it’s made up of 3 buildings.
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We walked through a covered part and into an open-air market area where there were vendors selling sandals, glasses, fresh donuts, baklava, and more. I started with a glazed donut stuffed with a creamy marmalade.
Then, I visited a vendor selling knives and a woman selling raw chicken, organs, chicken thighs, and more.
Then, we entered the meat building, where there were tons of butchers selling pork, beef, lamb, and more. I could see full animal carcasses and more. I loved watching the butchers break down and carve the meat!
I saw another woman selling pork, including pig heads and salo, which is pork lard. She gave me some salo as a gift!
From the butcher building, we headed into a building where vendors sold mostly cheese, other dairy, pastries, and salami. Next to the bread were mountains of cottage cheese!
The cheese was amazing. She even gave me some for free to take with me. Then, I tried a bite of the Pagach bread, which was stuffed with cabbage.
The woman’s sister next door makes a cheesecake with raisins called Syrnyi Pyrih. Next, I saw another woman selling lots of cakes!
She gave me a delicious fruitcake called Perekladanets, which had a cookie crust and cream, as well as tiramisu. Then, I saw some flatbread similar to Armenian lavash, as well as string cheese and flavored cheeses.
I tried some dense, fresh cheese with dill at another vendor, as well as a smoky, dense string cheese. They kept feeding me more!
Next, we came across a woman selling tons of sausages. Some were pork with paprika, spicy beef pastirma, and a smoky horse sausage called Mahan! I followed that with salo with garlic.
Next were salo with pepper, salo with garlic and pepper, salo with beef, and delicious ham. I was so full! Then, I tried some thick, floral honey and honeycomb from a vendor selling 6 varieties and honey vodka!
Outside, we came across the market, where we got some coffee and water. All of the clothing here is new. There was also a guy selling wood crafts, including utensils and maces, as well as hats and embroidered cloth.
Then, we found a guy who grinds, mixes, and sells spices. It was so aromatic and reminded me of Morocco.
Next, I met a man who sharpens knives in his stall. He cut a newspaper with it and some hair off of his arm! He gave me a knife as a gift!
Then, I found the produce area, where I saw some Georgian candy called churchkhela, dried fruits, walnuts, and more. She let me try dried apricot!
Next, we met a guy selling fresh pomegranate, grapefruit, and orange juices and a woman selling fruit plants. I’d never seen anyone selling trees and plants in a market!
Further on, I tried some sweet strawberries from the southern part of Ukraine and kvass, a non-alcoholic drink made from rye bread. It was dark, bubbly, and refreshing.
We continued down a tight alley to the fish market, where we saw smoked, raw, and frozen fish. I saw sturgeon, shrimp, salted fish, and live river and lake crayfish in covered baskets!
Finally, I finished with a small glass of red wine for 6 hryvnia/$0.22 USD and some dry white wine. The white was fruity and felt bubbly like champagne!
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Traditional SLAVIC FOOD in UKRAINE!! Oldest Ukrainian Market in Kyiv | Ukraine
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One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to explore local markets. Come with me as I try traditional Slavic food in the oldest Ukrainian market in Kyiv, Ukraine!
My afternoon kicked off at Tsars’ke Selo Restaurant, a traditional and authentic Ukrainian spot with my guide Margarita from Tours by Locals. It’s located in an old-school, village-style house!
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The employees at the restaurant wear traditional folk clothing, which adds to the atmosphere and ambiance. There’s an outdoor terrace and an open-air kitchen where they grill kebabs and vegetables.
I started with some incredible cranberry vodka before taking a master class on making vareniki. I was having some trouble making them, but they’re super tasty.
She boiled them and added some cherry sauce on top. They were both sweet and sour, and hot on the inside!
We followed the cherry vareniki with the borscht in bread, chicken Kyiv, and a type of local potato pancakes called deruny.
Next, I tried some spicy and strong vodka, followed by the borscht in a bread bowl. The borscht also contained a pork rib inside! The rib was hot, tender, and meaty, and had absorbed the borscht broth. I loved it!
Next was some salo, which is cured pork fat with garlic sauce. I also tried some fluffy bread with garlic & onion sauce and sour cream. But I couldn’t get enough of the meaty ribs!
The deruny were next and came with some sour cream. They were crispy and golden brown. Eating it with a fork and knife was great, but eating it with my hands was even better! They reminded me of hash browns!
Our Chicken Kyiv was next, which is breaded and fried chicken with a buttery sauce with herbs inside. It came with some creamy mashed potatoes and vegetables. I loved it. It was a super hearty stick-to-your-ribs kind of dish and keeps you warm!
Next was more vodka with a pepper inside, followed by potato vareniki with sour cream. The caramelized onions on top were amazing!
We continued with a Kyiv cake that had some chocolate on top, as well as hazelnuts, meringue, and some jelly. It reminded me of Nutella. The flavor combination was insane and it wasn’t too sweet! I loved the nuttiness and the different layers.
After eating, we hopped back in the car and drove past the Ukrainian parliament and the residence of the President on our way to Bessarabsky Market.
The market is one large market with high ceilings. It’s the oldest covered market in Kyiv. He headed up to the top level, where we got views of all of the vendors below us.
Then, we headed back down and tried some salo on bread with radish and garlic. The bread was amazing, as was the lard!
Next was some general’s lard. It was salty and delicious, as was the classic salo. The vendors were so friendly! I followed the salo with some amazing homemade pork sausage.
We then came across pickle vendors selling lots of pickled vegetables. Further on were more salo, beef tongue, lamb, and goat in the butcher area. The vendors kept feeding me more pork lard with bread and pickles!
Next was some sweet and creamy cottage cheese and some spongy soft cheese. I followed that with molozyvo cheese, which looked like flan!
Then, I tried some insanely good crystallized honey. Ukraine is one of the top producers of honey in the world! We tried quite a few types, including some that were thicker and others that were spicy!
Then, I had an aphrodisiac that tasted like beets! What an incredible market visit!
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Ukrainian BAR FOOD at 137-Year-Old Tavern in Odessa, Ukraine
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As my final day in Ukraine slowly came to a close, I set out on one last food adventure before starting the journey home to Miami. Come with me as I check out some local attractions and enjoy some delicious Ukrainian bar food at a 137-year-old tavern in Odessa, Ukraine!
My guide Natasha and I started our evening in the central part of Odessa. It was a bright, sunny afternoon; a far cry from the rainy and overcast conditions we’d had the past couple of days.
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The first attraction we saw was the Odessa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, which was built by an architect from St. Petersburg. Nearby is a huge fountain!
We continued on toward the Odessa City Hall and the Monument to Alexander Pushkin along Prymorskyi Boulevard. It’s a shaded pedestrian street that reminded me of the Sea Garden in Varna, Bulgaria. There was an artist there and couples dancing!
There’s a section of the street covered by Plexiglas that shows the historical nature of the city. It’s like a small archaeological site where they’ve found Greek amphoras, Greek coins, stone tools, and more! The Greeks actually founded Odessa roughly 2,500 years ago but didn’t stay!
From there, we arrived back at the Potemkin Stairs, a set of 192 stone steps built in 1841 that lead down to the port area. You can walk up or down them, or you can ride the funicular. There are lots of craft vendors and people out enjoying them!
Then, we headed over to Vorontsov Palace and the Colonnade of Vorontsov Palace, where we got some great views of the Odessa Commercial Sea Port. The palace was built in the mid-19th century and is now open to the public.
Leading away from the palace is Tioschin Bridge, also known as Mother-In-Law Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge built over a ravine close to the port. Near the bridge is a big display full of love locks. They used to be on the bridge, but they started to cause the bridge to sink!
From there, we walked to Derybasivska Street, the main pedestrian street in Odessa. Along it are lots of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. There were people playing instruments and lots of people out.
We’d be having dinner at Gambrinus, which has been around since 1883. It’s an underground stone cellar-like tavern with live local music. They sell lots of popular beers as well as their own beers. I tried a lager with some croutons. The lager was malty and different from an ordinary lager!
You can buy your glass for 250 hryvnia, or about $10 USD. They also have cognac and brandy. I ordered a platter of fried goatfish and fried gobies for 250 hryvnia/$10 USD.
You take the head off the goatfish, remove the spine, and dive in. It was so meaty and the tartar sauce was perfect with it! There were lots of bones, but it was so tasty! It was perfectly fried!
The gobies were smaller and you can eat them whole, but you have to chew them carefully to break down the bones. I enjoyed a delicious amber ale with it! I couldn’t get enough of this incredible seafood. The goatfish were so unique and flavorful!
Next, they brought me an assorted platter containing a large pretzel, ribs, onion rings, French fries, chicken wings, and fish balls. I also had some vorschmack, which is a type of minced fish paste, with rye bread.
The pork ribs were incredible and had a sauce that reminded me of Chinese pork ribs. I also loved the onion rings with the tartar sauce, as well as the tender chicken wings. I also loved the crunchy fish balls with the tartar sauce!
The vorschmack was creamy and smooth. But by the time I got to it, I was full!
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Insane UKRAINIAN BBQ & Craft Beer Tour in Odessa, Ukraine
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My incredible adventures in Ukraine continued with an unforgettable food tour full of meat and amazing beer! Come with me as I go on the ultimate Ukrainian BBQ and craft beer tour in Odessa, Ukraine!
My night began at Rebernia at 8 p.m. I had been to their restaurant in Lviv and fell in love with their unbelievable pork ribs. I’d follow that with some craft beer at Mash Taproom a block away. I was so hungry and couldn’t wait to begin!
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The restaurant is located on Derybasivska Street, the main pedestrian street in town, where you can find live musicians performing.
Rebernia is an amazing spot. It’s known for its giant, rotating grills, which are usually filled with juicy pork ribs!
Their selection includes both bottled and draft beers. I went with a Zenik Blonde Ale to start. It was light and delicious and reminded me of a pale ale.
The best thing about Rebernia is that they give you no cutlery or plates. You eat on the table, with a bib on, with your hands.
My waiter brought the ribs, which he chopped with an axe you can actually buy for $150. They come with a cup of barbecue sauce that you can drizzle on the ribs adds a sweet and sour flavor. The meat closest to the bone was the sweetest!
This was an incredible VIP ribs experience. I loved pulling the meat off the bones and eating with my hands. Luckily, they give you a roll of paper towels at your table!
Then, I dove into their cheese pesto salad, which contained some of the tastiest tomatoes I’ve had in a long time. The combination of the cheese and pesto made for a great palate cleanser.
Next, my waiter Igor brought me a Potato Egg Bacon Monster, which comes with a piece of fried potato, thick-cut bacon, a fried egg, cucumbers, and tomato sauce. You eat it with your hands! The meat was so tasty and the potato was like a fritter!
The fried egg was unbelievable! I couldn’t get over it. They were really treating me like a king there. Everyone was so nice, and the food was outstanding. This is the ultimate meat experience in Odessa, hands down!
Then, I moved on to a Milk Stout, which reminded me of a creamy Guinness. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but I had the best seat in the house inside with a view of the grills.
I ended my meal with a bowl of ice cream that reminded me of chocolate mousse. I’m not a sweets guy, but it was really tasty. I was so full!
I then took their secret exit and the guy from Rebernia walked me to Mash Taproom, where I met Andre. They have 12 beers on tap and over 100 bottled and canned beers. I started with a chocolate stout from Kyiv, which tasted like a melted brownie and has a malty caramel flavor!
Nine of the beers they have on tap are from Ukraine. They also have a number of international beers, including one from Estonia.
My next beer was a pastry sour beer made with marshmallow, pomegranates, and blackberries. It was a sour but sweet and fruity explosion in my mouth!
Next was a hoppy lager from Kyiv. It’s like a New England Pilsen or New England IPA and has more floral and tropical hops.
In addition to enjoying a drink, you can also eat in their gastropub. They have tacos, blood sausage, fried cucumbers with honey and chili sauce, and more! The fried cucumbers were incredible and reminded me of Korean gochujang sauce!
Next was a triple IPA, which was one of the best IPAs I’ve ever had! It was hazy and sessionable and had a nice mouthfeel! What a night!
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Ukrainian STREET FOOD YOU MUST TRY in Kyiv, Ukraine
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With my time in Kyiv, Ukraine coming to a close, I decided to explore more of the city, including its street food scene! Join me as I show you the Ukrainian street food you must try in Kyiv, Ukraine!
My guide Margarita from Tours by Locals and I started our final adventure together at the Motherland Monument, one of the most epic landmarks in all of Kyiv.
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It was built back during the Soviet era. To get there you have to pass under the Bridge of Fame. Underneath in a representation of Soviet pride and courage, with lots of statues and carvings of soldiers and civilians.
On the other side of the tunnel beneath the bridge is the monument itself, which is made of stainless steel and downright massive! It’s one of the most stable statues in the world and has an observation deck at the very top, but it was closed when I visited due to the lockdown.
In front of it are three tanks and a small park featuring the Ukrainian flag. There’s a mini-museum with tanks, planes, amphibious “ducks”, cannons, and other vehicles used in World War II and other wars.
Then, we came across a group of women in traditional dress who sang us a song in the middle of the street! They’re a band of singers, and the oldest is 86 years old!
Next, we hopped in the car and drove back through the city on our way to find a Kyiv Hot Dog at Kyivska Perepichka. It’s like a hot dog inside some golden fried bread. It looks like a corn dog. It cost 25 hryvnia, or just under $1 and is super oily!
I decided to eat it on the street. It looks like a pastel or an empanada! The fried dough is really nice and the hot dog is super tasty.
We asked for some mustard because I always need mustard with my hot dogs. The mustard was spicy and super tasty! It was really filling, too.
Next, we headed to the biggest brewery in Ukraine, Varvar. Along the way, I got a Ukraine soccer jersey. It’s located along the left bank of the Dnieper River. It took a long time to get there because there was lots of traffic.
We drove past lots of Soviet-style buildings containing typical project-style housing from that era. Then, we arrived at the brewery!
There, Sasha, one of the brewers, took us inside. We put on some protective gear to see their two-barrel system. They produce 7-8 tons of beer per day and make dozens of beers!
They get their own water from underground. Further on are the fermentation tanks. Then, we saw the distribution, canning, bottling system, storage area, and refrigerator!
Next, it was time to try some beef from a fermentation tank! Their Blanche Witbier was light and creamy, while their dry stout was dark and chocolatey but not too heavy. Their Imperial Stout was very strong and 11% alcohol. I loved it!
Next door is their bar, Lisopylka House Craft Beer. It’s an amazing, outdoor bar with a fire pit and a covered section. There, I had an Oriental Ale, a Double IPA, and a Strong Ale, along with some pork ribs and fries.
The Oriental Ale was very unique and floral, while the Double IPA was thick and not very hoppy. The Strong Ale was very strong.
We also had some chicken wings. The ribs were so tender, fatty, and smoky with sweet caramelized onions on top. They’re some of my favorite pork ribs ever!
The chicken wings had a sweet and spicy sauce on them. This was basically elevated bar food and was delicious!
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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 13 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 1,200 destinations in 83 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.
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Cossack Food in TRADITIONAL Ukrainian House + Private Winery Tour | Odessa, Ukraine
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My adventures in the seaside city of Odessa continued with an incredible local food and wine experience. Come along with me as I try traditional Cossack food in a traditional Ukrainian house and go on a private winery tour in Odessa, Ukraine!
My guide Natasha from Tours by Locals and I began our afternoon at Don Alejandro Winery, a boutique winery just outside of Odessa. There, I met Alejandro and ran into a guy I met earlier in the day at the Shustov Cognac Museum!
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The winery is located in Alejandro’s family’s home. It was freezing outside, so Alejandro let me borrow a jacket!
We started in the wine tasting room, where there were shelves full of different wines. The property was beautiful! There were several houses and buildings on the property made to look like mosaics.
There were even wine bottles set into the tables and concrete walls. There are 600 bottles in the outdoor table and 1400 in the outdoor barbecue! It was so unique and I’d never seen anything like it!
There are also underground cellars that contain 93,000-liter barrels! Then, I saw the original winery, which is now used to store wine. It looked like there were thousands of wines stored there. They also make champagne, which ferments vertically on racks.
Each shelf holds 600 bottles. There are also 170,000 bottles in the cellar in the catacombs! Then Alejandro opened a vat filled with fermenting wine and filled up 4 bottles. He was so nice!
Then, we saw another underground storage area and the bottle labeling room. It’s all done by hand here! From there, we saw a bathroom where they have 1950’s post-war era posters on the walls.
Then, it was time to try some of their Young Champagne. Then, Alejandro showed me their liver sausage and let me try some smoked salo.
He then fed me some sausage, more salo, Bryndza cheese (which tasted like feta), and blood sausage. Everything was so good, I would be a blimp if I stayed in this country for too long!
Next up was some Ukrainian Saperavi dry red wine, which they say is similar to Georgian wine. I loved the aroma, and the flavor was excellent. Everything was made locally, including the bread.
Then, he gave me a bottle of wine as a gift, which I was planning on giving to my dad. Next, we tried their tropical and earthy Quintessence Grand Reserve.
Next was an aged champagne that was like a bubbly farmhouse champagne. Then, Alejandro took me upstairs, past lots of vases from India set into the walls. There were some great views of the estuary and the distant vineyards.
Then, Natasha and I drove 20 minutes to Kumanets in the city. Inside, I tried some spicy horseradish vodka and creamy salo spread on bread.
Then, we went for a flight of vodka, starting with a sweet and spicy honey pepper vodka. Next were cranberry vodka, tangy sea buckthorn vodka, and horseradish vodka. We also had smalets, which is a melted pork lard spread made with salt and garlic.
They also brought me some lazy dumplings stuffed with cottage cheese. The “Lazy” dumplings came with veal and cranberry sauce. The cranberry gave it a nice sweetness that paired nicely with the savory, slow-cooked veal.
Next was stuffed cabbage, which contained rice and pork. They also brought me Goby fish. The stuffed cabbage were right up my alley and unreal!
Then, I picked out the spine and bones in the goby fish. It was an amazing Black Sea Fish with a spicy horseradish mustard sauce. It was so flaky and tasty, I had to go in with my hands! The cheeks were excellent, but the spicy sauce was really hot!
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The REAL Ukrainian Market Tour | Privoz Rynok, Odessa
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Today we wander around Privoz Market in Odessa. It's an amazing place with delicious ingredients, local finds and happy vendors.
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BIG UKRAINIAN Street Food Tour in KIEV | Feat. MY AMERICAN DAD
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Ukrainian SEAFOOD on the BLACK SEA - Exploring Odessa Attractions | Ukraine
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With the cities of Kyiv and Lviv, and the Transcarpathian Region in my rearview mirror, I set off to the final city on my epic trip through Ukraine, Odessa. Come with me as I enjoy some delicious Ukrainian seafood on the Black Sea and explore the attractions in Odessa, Ukraine!
Odessa is a beautiful city on Ukraine’s Black Sea Coast. It was founded in ancient times by the Greeks!
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My day in Odessa began with my guide Natasha from Tours by Locals in Square de Richelieu. There are tons of beautiful historical buildings there, as well as the 192 Potomkin Steps.
Our next stop was Shustov Cognac Museum.Inside, they have 23,000 bottles on the ceiling. Included in the entry fee is a cognac tasting. They also have a gift shop!
On your tour, you can learn about the history of Shustoff, from its founding in 1863 to the present day. In 2012, it was awarded the title best cognac produced in Europe.
From there, we headed down to the cellar, which was filled with 500 massive oak barrels, each of which contains 10 tons of cognac. The smell coming from the barrels was making me drunk!
Their oldest barrel in this room dates back to 1949. It’s all being held until it’s 75 years old so they can sell it as a 75-year-old cognac.
In the Room of Paradise are jugs of cognac. The oldest barrel in eastern Europe is there as well, as well as the biggest. They have a pipe system that connects the barrels to the bottling system.
Next, we headed down to the catacombs to try their Pirates and their Treasures. It’s 35 years old and is very good, unique, and the smell is phenomenal. Next, I got to see the tools used to make a barrel. Next was the Quintessence, which is 50 years old. It was delicious!
Next, we saw an old tram, the evolution of their bottles, and photos of rich 19th-20th century aristocrats who only drank Shustov cognac. They have a bottle from 1898 that costs 100,000 Euros.
Then, you can watch a 20-minute documentary in their theater. Next was their 70-year-old Exclusive. It’s not part of their tour, so I was one of the few people outside the company who has ever tried it!
Next was an art gallery featuring Ukrainian artists and photographers. Then, they took me to a room where you sign your name on the wall.
Then, we arrived at Dacha Restaurant, a summer house built in the 1850s. It’s beautiful and expansive. The chef, Sasha, showed me how to make Vorschmack, a raw fish spread eaten on rye bread.
He also made an appetizer made from local cheese and some giant tomatoes.
The Vorschmack was creamy and briny fish salad. I loved it with the pumpernickel rye bread. The onions and creaminess were fantastic.
Next were New Potatoes and Sardines. The sardines were salty and went well with the tiny potatoes. Then, I had the the juicy tomatoes and spongy mozzarella appetizer with herbal basil.
Then, I tried the Chicken “Neck,” which is basically a stuffed chicken with breading inside. It was like a delicious stuffed cutlet!
We followed that with Rugelach, or Rogalik, which are small croissants stuffed with jam. They were sugary and fluffy.
I jumped back on more of the sardines. I couldn’t get enough of them. I love fish, so there was no way I was letting them go to waste!
After that, I tried Nalysnyky, a folded crepe stuffed with cottage cream and topped with powdered sugar. I loved how hot and fluffy it was!
Then, we headed to a small house on the grounds where they showed us how they make Rugelach and tiny vareniki.
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100 Hours in Lviv, Ukraine! (Full Documentary) Ukraine FOOD TOUR Before the War!
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Welcome to Lviv and the Transcarpathia Region of Ukraine! In this tour, we will take you through this magnificent city situated near Ukraine's western border and the picturesque Transcarpathia region located south of Lviv.
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Lviv boasts a rich history and exquisite Galician cuisine, while Transcarpathia offers rugged wilderness, medieval castles, and hearty Eastern European dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
This documentary will provide insights into what life was like before the Ukraine-Russia war, and we'll showcase some of the region's most mouth-watering Ukrainian dishes, such as vareniki, banush, goulash, and borscht.
From the gorgeous Lviv Opera House to the remains of the Nevytske Castle, we'll take you on a tour that showcases the city's proud and resilient people, food, and history. Join me and my amazing guide Diana as we explore the flavors of Lviv and pay tribute to the strength of the Ukrainian people.
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Ultimate UKRAINIAN FOOD TOUR of Lviv's Old Town | Ukraine
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After exploring the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, for a few days, I set my sights on the city of Lviv in western Ukraine. Come with me as I explore the Old Town of Lviv!
Lviv is the biggest city in western Ukraine and is also thought of as the prettiest city in the country. It dates back to the 13th century and is considered one of the country’s main cultural centers.
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My guide Diana from Tours by Locals and I started our tour of the city in Rynok Square, which has been the heart and soul of the city since the Middle Ages. It dates back to the second half of the 13th century.
The square is bounded by roughly 45 UNESCO buildings, as well as the City Hall, museums, restaurants and coffeehouses. There are also 4 quarters around it: Catholic, Armenian, Jewish, and Orthodox.
I loved the city. It reminded me a lot of Krakow in Poland. Lviv was part of a kingdom called Galicia, which included parts of Ukraine and Poland.
Our first stop was the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral in the Catholic Quarter. Then, we saw the Boim Chapel, a Hungarian family’s burial chapel from the 17th century.
Past several coffee shops is Amadeus, a VIP restaurant that sells Galician food. The building Amadeus is in once belonged to the cathedral and served as the monks’ quarters.
I started with garlic toast and a crunchy European salad, followed by some homemade vodka made with honey, borscht, and Yorkshire pudding! Then, we finished up with eef roast and tender duck.
Next, we left with the owner of Amadeus and walked through the historical center to Under the Golden Star, a former pharmacy where the kerosene lamp was invented in 1853.
Our first dish was a citrusy Galician cheesecake with chocolate, lemon peel, and raisins. We also had cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup, chocolate cake, a strawberry eclair, and rum balls.
Then, we passed through Freedom Avenue near the Lviv Opera. From there, we headed over to the Vernissage handcraft market, where I bought some embroidered shirts and a carved wooden beer mug!
On Lesi Ukrainky Street, also known as 100 Pubs Street, we passed the Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, which dates back to 1363. The Armenian community in Lviv dates back to the 14th century.
We continued on through the Old Town, east of Market Square, and saw the gorgeous Dominican Church and Monastery, which dates back to the 13th century. The present-day Baroque-style church was built in the 18th century.
After arriving back in Rynok Square, we made it to Lviv Coffee Manufacture, where you can buy coffee and souvenirs in the first two rooms. Downstairs is where they mine coffee !
I put on a hard hat as we went down to the coffee mine. They make your coffee and nuke it with a blowtorch to make the top a crispy layer like crème brulee!
From there, we saw their terrace and then headed to Lviv Handmade Chocolate. They make dozens of types of chocolate. After visiting the kitchen, I tried some hot chocolate with almond shavings on top. It was so thick, rich, and decadent!
We then continued on to a masochism shop called Masoch Café, where you can buy whips, ball gags, and other sex-related items. They whip you when you go inside!
There’s a hotel and coffee shop, and a lounge area for parties on the lower level. Then, we headed to Piana Vyshnia, which is a shop famous for their cherry liqueur. They have a huge red chandelier made from bottles on the ceiling!
The cherry liqueur was rich in cherry flavor. It’s the #1 drink in Ukraine after beer. I loved it!
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Medieval Ukrainian FORTRESS FOOD in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine
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My once-in-a-lifetime trip through Ukraine continued outside the seaside port of Odessa. Join me as I enjoy some medieval Ukrainian fortress food in Bilhorod Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine!
My guide Natasha from Tours by Locals and I started our latest adventure in wet and rainy Odessa. I’d be taking a day trip to Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, a port town on the Black Sea historically known as Akkerman. There, I’d get to visit its historical fortress!
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Together with our driver James, we hit the road for a 90-minute drive southwest to Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. James was like my Ukrainian brother! He very kindly gifted me some moonshine from his dad’s place!
Finally, we arrived in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, whose name translates to “White City.” It’s 2,500 years old and one of the oldest cities in the world!
We continued on down a pretty rough road, through a forested area, to Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress. It’s also known as Akkerman Fortress and dates back to the 13th-14th centuries. It was built by the Genoese on the ruins of Tyras, an ancient Greek city that existed on the site until the 4th century.
Near the fortress is a woman selling coffee. I got an Americano for 15 hryvnia/$0.50 USD to wake up!
The fortress stands atop a hill. The entry fee is 80 hryvnia, or about $3.50 USD. The castle is guarded by a moat. It’s the biggest fortress I visited in Ukraine. It was massive! Inside the walls was a space where a medieval festival would be held.
There would also be vendors and there’s also a playground for kids! Then, we met a man who makes replicas of old coins for 75 hryvnia/$3 USD. I chose to have him make a coin featuring Alexander the Great riding an elephant!
I took a few more coins before seeing some more gift shops and eventually finding a small food stall. I ordered two sausages, bread, and salad. The vendor gave me some candy as well! While we waited for them to cook my food, we continued exploring the fortress.
Then, we reached the actual fortress. There was a small village within the fortress. You can also climb the walls to get views of the city and the bay.
The views were gorgeous, but you should be sure to only explore the designated areas. There are also areas that are unsafe, so pay attention to the signs!
The fortress has multiple defensive walls. We then saw that area that the commanders would defend, as well as a dungeon and an underground storage area for gun powder. Then, we visited the command tower, which was used for defensive purposes.
In the command tower, the stairs were made of wood so that they could be removed in the event of an enemy invasion. Then, I headed up to the wall to view the bay. It was so peaceful up there!
Next, we headed to the other side of the fortress, where you can climb up to a path with stellar views over the village inside. Then, we headed back down to the village to eat!
I started with pomegranate wine, pork sausages, cabbage salad, ketchup, and sulguni pita (which contains tomatoes and local burrata-like cheese). It really hit the spot! The pita was fantastic and the sausages were juicy and meaty.
The cabbage salad was crunchy and fresh, and the pomegranate wine was really unique and tasty, but also dry and fruity. I’d first had it in Armenia. This kind was different from the Armenian version, but still very good! In total, everything came to 160 hryvnia/$7 USD.
The restaurant was near an archery field and had some shields on the wall. They also had a suit of armor helmet and a gauntlet you can try on! From there, we left the fortress!
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Kyiv, Ukraine FOOD TOUR! (Hunting down your picks of the city's best cheap eats!) ????????
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Classic UKRAINIAN BREAKFAST Buffet - Slavic Galician Food in Lviv, Ukraine
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My adventures in Ukraine continued with a mind-blowing classic Ukrainian breakfast buffet of amazing Slavic Galician food in Lviv in western Ukraine! Come with me as I dive even further into Slavic cuisine!
My friend and guide Diana from Tours by Locals and I began our day at Baczewski Restaurant, the most famous Galician-style buffet in Lviv.
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They have an outdoor, covered terrace where the buffet is laid out. I could see eggs, vegetables, sandwiches, salad, vareniki, and more. The waiters even carry champagne on their arms!
Unlike American buffets, the cooks serve you! It felt like a high-end brunch or breakfast spot. The décor is beautiful, with lots of plants, live birds, and musicians playing Adele on the piano!
The vareniki was fantastic, as was the champagne. Everything was bite-sized and super easy to eat. I also got beetroot salad, potato salad, cottage cheese, bruschetta, and eggplant.
The caviar bruschetta was excellent. They popped in my mouth! Meanwhile, the eggplant was a little spicy and really creamy. They went well with the potato vareniki. I also loved the fried cauliflower and cottage cheese.
I also enjoyed an amazing North African dish called Shakshouka, which is tomato-based and has a fried egg on top. It was a little spicy and so full of mouthwatering flavor!
The potato salad also contained carrots and egg and had a very creamy texture! Then, I headed back to their kitchen. I could see the cooks making cottage cheese fritters, pie, pasta, and a Polish soup called Zurek. It contained carrots, chicken, meat, and celery and smelled amazing!
In the fish, meat, and poultry section were guys pounding chicken and veal. I could also see matzoh bread. Then, we headed down to their cellar, where they have dozens of liqueurs on shelves along the wall!
From there, we headed back upstairs to the dessert section where they had honey, croissants, yogurt, cakes, and more. I had chocolate cake, as well as cottage cheese pancakes and cheese-stuffed crepes drizzled with caramel. They were so sweet and decadent!
The chocolate cake was delicious, and I also loved the cherry juice. Next, we saw their liqueurs, vodka, and beers. The black currant vodka was good, as was the dogwood berry and cherry cordial. The cherry was my favorite, and the horseradish and traditional vodka with honey were also amazing! I was stuffed and it was only 10 a.m.
They also had jams, pickled vegetables, and cheeses from local farmers!
Then, Diana and I headed through Rynok Square to Grand Café Leopolis to get some coffee. Lviv’s name translates to “City of Lions,” and there are 4,500 lion statues in the city.
It was like an old-school 19th-century café inside. I loved their floral rose lemonade, unique rose coffee, and creamy and decadent Leopolis Napoleon cake!
Then, we visited a strudel place called Shtrudel. They sell sweet and savory varieties, including salmon, spinach, and cheese; chicken; as well as apple and cherry. They also sell Galician cheesecake!
I tried some light, fresh lemonade. Back in the square, we saw some retro cars and then a trumpeter performance before going to the top of the town hall to see the view!
It costs 40 hryvnia/roughly $2 USD to buy an adult ticket to the top. You have to climb 408 wooden steps to get there. It’s a workout! The final section is a tight spiral staircase that fits only one person at a time.
At the top are the best views 65 meters above all of Lviv! It’s beautiful! You can see the Old City and all of the greenery.
What a beautiful, sunny morning in Lviv!
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Ukrainian COSSACK VILLAGE Experience!! Rustic Slavic Food & Village Tour | Kyiv, Ukraine
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With another day in Ukraine upon me, I set out to explore the country’s history and culture with an immersive trip to a nearby village. Join me as I have a true Cossack village experience and try rustic Slavic food near Kyiv, Ukraine!
My friend and guide Margarita from Tours by Locals and I started our day roughly an hour outside the capital in Mamajeva Sloboda Cossack Village. The village is essentially a large, open-air ethnographic museum complex!
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Inside the walled complex is a forested area with lots of birch trees, wooden cabins, and painted white houses. The stone path takes you through the trees, past the houses and benches. Walking through is like taking a trip back to the 17th century!
The women in the village wear traditional clothing. One of them was cutting up some pork to prepare Kozak kulish, a type of soup that contains millet, salo, potatoes, and onions. She would remove the fat from the meat and use it to make the broth.
The fat goes into the pot and begins to sizzle, and then salt, onion, carrots, millet, eggs, and spring onions are added. While the dish continued to cook, we tried some syrniki, which are cottage cheese pancakes with sour cream and jam.
The syrniki were fluffy, cheesy pancakes with raisins inside! I loved them with the sour cream, but the jam was my favorite! They were so good, I had to eat them with my hands. They can be made either fried or steamed. They were outstanding!
Then, we went back to the woman making kulish. She added parsley, dill, and green onion to some oil to make an added garnish. I tried some of the pork—it tasted like bacon! I loved the vegetables in it.
Finally, she added millet, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and more spices before adding the water, putting the lid on, and letting it cook for 20 minutes.
Next, Margarita explored the original houses, which were transported from other regions in Ukraine. We saw one from the 19th century that had its doorframe painted red to protect the people inside from evil.
The house was divided into two parts: the white part is where the people lived, and the other part was a storage area. Inside, the house was set up like a 19th century Ukrainian home. There was a bed, traditional clothing, tables, traditional cloths, a fireplace, pottery, holy icons, and more. It’s like a mini ethnographic museum.
The storage area reminded me of a barn and contained lots of hay. They’re designed to be warm during the winter and cool in the summer.
They also have some beehives outside and a craft street. Along the street is a blacksmith shop. The blacksmith makes horseshoes and other metal items, including fish ornaments for protection. You can take a masterclass from him and make your own fish if you want for 150 hryvnia, or about $6 USD. I bought a fish instead!
Back outside, the blacksmith took us to see some traditional Ukrainian musical instruments made from wood. They’re beautiful! Then, it was time to go back to the kulish!
She added eggs. While we waited, I had some salo with bread. Then, we dove into the kulish! I love dishes like this. It’s thick, hearty, and pasty, and rich with pork. It reminded me a lot of polenta.
Adding the garnish with oil added some fresh herbal flavor and enhanced the dish even further! The dill and parsley were amazing, and I loved the parsley as well. It was so filling!
Back on the way to the main gate, we passed a beautiful church that was built without using nails. We also saw homes with straw roofs and clay bodies. What a beautiful experience!
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Ukrainian SEAFOOD MOUNTAIN on the BLACK SEA + Goat Therapy | Mykolaivka, Ukraine
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The country of Ukraine is such a hidden gem in eastern Europe, from its mountains to its cities to its coastline. Join me along the Black Sea coast as I enjoy Ukrainian seafood and attend a goat therapy session in Mykolaivka, Ukraine!
My guide Natasha and driver James from Tours by Locals and I started our adventure in Mykolaivka, a small farming village roughly two hours south of Odessa. It’s located on the Black Sea coast, but I was there to visit Kozy Ta Matrosy, an incredible local dairy farm and restaurant!
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Wandering around the farm are lots of goats and chickens. There are also boats, old trucks, bicycles, and even a piano outside on the grounds. The goats are ravenous when you feed them!
Then, we headed inside the stable for the goats, which has troughs full of grass. They also have areas where they milk the goats in the mornings before they go outside. Outside, there were lavender fields. Everything is organic!
Then, I visited a greenhouse where they were growing tomatoes and other vegetables. There are several greenhouses, where they also have cabbage, basil, cucumbers, horseradish, and bell peppers. There’s also a vineyard next door, but it belongs to their neighbors.
I tried some delicious fresh basil in one of the greenhouses. Outside was a construction site where they were building their restaurant, set to open June 9, 2021.
Then, we saw some Turkish coffee, which is heated in containers in sand. First, I tried some fresh, creamy goat milk and some mozzarella-like goat cheese with a dense texture. They also had a young feta-like cheese.
Then, I tried some panna cotta topped with condensed milk, which was extremely sweet and pretty dense. It reminded me of crema catalana or crème brulee. Next was a frothy goatmilk milkshake! The frothiness reminded me of Indian chai! I followed that with some strong Turkish coffee, which gave me some energy!
Next, I headed over to a bus on the site, which is called the Chicken Bus! Every day, the chickens inside lay eggs!
Then, Julia gave me some panna cotta and cheese to take with me. Then, we’d get to take a master class to see where they harvest oysters!
They have a seafood restaurant called Chenomorka right on the Black Sea, which I hadn’t visited since my time in Bulgaria in 2013.
I ordered some fresh oysters from Ireland and France and gook a seat with a view of the beach. The oysters were so briny and fresh! The horseradish sauce sauce made them super spicy!
The restaurant’s white tables and fisherman’s village aesthetic made me feel like I was on an island in Greece!
Next, I got a large bowl of Black Sea mussels, which contained oil, parsley, onions, cream, and dill in an incredible, tasty sauce. I couldn’t get enough of it. There were at least fifty mussels in the bowl. They were addicting!
The restaurant has an extensive seafood menu and it all comes right from the Black Sea. At one point, a cat came up to me and wanted some of my mussels!
Next, I got a platter of five different types of thin fried fish, including sargan (garfish), khamsa (anchovies), lufar (bluefish), stavrida (horse mackerel), and barbulia (goatfish).
They were crispy and lightly battered. The cat really liked them, too! It reminded me of the fried fish dishes I’ve eaten on the Adriatic Sea in Italy.
Some of the fish had spines, but they were easy enough to get rid of. The lufar is the most expensive fish in the Black Sea. It contained lots of bones, while the stavrida were easy enough to bite through whole. Each fish had a completely different flavor!
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Making TRADITIONAL UKRANIAN BREAKFAST - Visiting Kyiv Pechersk Lavra | Kyiv, Ukraine
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My adventures in Ukraine continued as I learned to make a traditional Ukrainian breakfast before exploring Kiev Pechersk Lavra, the holiest place in the Orthodox religion in Kyiv, Ukraine. Come join me on my latest food and culture adventure in the capital of Ukraine!
My morning began at Sho, a popular restaurant in the capital whose name translates to “What.” They make traditional Ukrainian food in a gorgeous, modern space. My guide Margarita and I were ready to have some breakfast!
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Inside, we met the chef, Inna and went into the kitchen to make some vareniki, which are dumplings similar to ravioli and pierogi! I tried my hand at making some and then it was time to eat!
Our breakfast began with small batch vodka followed by 4 types of varekini (including one with cherry filling), fermented vegetables, a cabbage roll called golubtsi, chicken Kyiv, cakes with cheese and fruit called syrniki, lard with fried onions, and blood sausage.
The boiled pork and beef vareniki melted in my mouth, and the cherries inside the other popped when I bit down! They were great with the fermented vegetables, sour cream, and lard with fried onions.
The blood sausage, Chicken Kyiv, golubtsi, bread with pate, and syrniki were out of this world as well.
Then, Margarita and I toasted with some berry mors, and the employees gave me some pottery and two bottles of vodka! They were too nice!
From there, Margarita and I drove five minutes to the Park of Eternal Glory, which is a memorial for Ukrainians who died in World War II. It contains statues, a huge monument, an eternal flame, and fir trees to honor hero cities in WWII.
Next to the park is the Dnieper River, and nearby is a large candle structure that’s part of the Holodomor Genocide Museum, which is dedicated to the genocide that took place in Ukraine between 1932-1933.
From there, we made our way to Kiev Pechersk Lavra, or Kiev Monastery of the Caves. It’s a historic Eastern Orthodox Christian monastic complex that began as a cave monastery in 1051.
It costs 130 hryvnia to go inside and up to the top of the bell tower, and only 100 if you don’t want to visit the bell tower.
To the left and right of the entrance of the Gate Church of the Trinity are old, beautiful murals of saints. Inside is the Arch of Purification. It’s said you’re washed of your sins as you pass through. Parts of the original 11th-century brick walls are still on display inside.
The Great Lavra Belltower is 96.5 meters tall. It was the tallest free-standing belltower in the world when it was built in the 18th century. It was law for a long time that nothing in Kyiv could be built taller than the belltower!
Climbing the stairs to the top of the belltower is tough, and the chilly air gets colder the higher you go. But the view at the top is worth it!
From there, you can see 360-degree views over all of Kyiv, including the golden domes of Dormition Church, the Dnieper River, the monks’ old residences, and The Motherland Monument.
Then, we headed down to Trapeza Church, which was used for winter services. It contains the biggest dome in Ukraine, a dining hall for the monks, and gorgeous frescoes. It looks very similar to the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and dates back to the 19th century!
Our final stop was the Near Caves. Female visitors must wear a head scarf. You also must light a candle to see, as it’s very dark. There are chapels and mummified saints down there, but it’s also very narrow.
Then, we headed back to the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church to end our tour! What an incredible morning in Kyiv!
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Modern UKRAINIAN FOOD with SUPERSTAR CHEF!! Exploring Kyiv Attractions | Ukraine
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After landing in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, I immediately set out on my first Ukrainian food adventure! Join me as I try exotic modern Ukrainian food, including bees, before exploring the Old Town of Kyiv, Ukraine!
My adventure began on a cold and sunny morning with my guide Margarita from Tours by Locals. We began our tour at the Golden Gate of Kyiv, a medieval city gate from the 11th century!
This gate was the main entrance to Kyiv! We also then went down to visit Zoloti Vorota Station, a beautiful ex-Soviet subway station that dates back to 1989!
There are lots of gorgeous mosaics and pillars, and even pretty chandeliers hanging from the ceilings. Each mosaic is different!
We then went back outside and saw a statue of Yaroslav I the Wise, one of the Grand Princes of Kiev. He built the city gate and fortified the city.
Then, we drove through the historical center of Kyiv, which reminded me of old towns I’d seen in Poland and Hungary. There were lots of colorful mid-rise buildings!
We arrived at Sto Rokiv Tomu Vpered Timeless Ukrainian Cuisine, where I met the head chef, Ievgen. After coffee, we went to their dining room, where Ievgen had several dishes for us.
The first dish was made of fermented barley with pig fat and cranberry on top. I’d never had anything like it! It was sour, creamy, and sweet!
Next was a fermented bread drink called kvass and a fermented beet kvass that reminded me of kombucha.
I followed that with a roasted parsnip with smetana, a dairy product made by souring heavy cream. The dish was sweet, and he added some spices as well.
Our next dish was an exotic one that included crunchy edible bees. Then, I dug into some banush, which is similar to polenta. It contained mushrooms and magnolia and mountain cheese.
I followed the banush with chomber na dyko, or beef loin with herring and carrot puree. It was like a salty surf-and-turf.
Next was vereshaka, which is pork ribs with wild oregano and a bread-thickened kvass sauce; a dumpling called galushi; a creamy baked gnocchi; and zucchini with shrimp sauce!
Then, I tried his borshch, some tiny sprouts with black currant, and extra virgin sunflower oil!
Next, Ievgen served me some hamula, which is a baked apple cake with cheese and chocolate. You eat it with a fork with a bit of lavender oil in a hole engraved in it!
It was so good, and the scent of the lavender with it was an amazing combination. I’d never seen anything like it in my life! Then, I finished with some super spicy dehydrated tulip!
Next, Margarita and I left and saw the bricks marking the boundary of Old Kiev Hill and a display of old relics under some Plexiglas!
At the top of Old Kiev Hill, where we got epic views over the city, the Dnieper River, and the ruins of the first church in Kyiv.
The church dates back to the 10th century and was destroyed in the 15th century. Then, we visited St. Andrew’s Church, a colorful Christian Orthodox church!
Two minutes away is St. Michael’s Square, where you’ll find the Cathedral of St. Sophia and the Cathedral of St. Michael. They were built in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Outside is a mural of St. Michael, angels, and kings. The cathedral is gorgeous. The blue color represents heaven. Inside are lots of gorgeous paintings. Orthodox churches are always smaller than Christian or Catholic ones, and there are no statues inside.
Then, we headed over to one of the oldest funiculars in Europe. One car travels down the hill, while the other travels up. We took it down to the lower part of Kyiv to end our adventure!
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I focus a great deal on food and historical sites, as you probably have seen! I love to experience the different flavors that each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining. I’m also passionate about learning about the local history and culture.
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Rustic HUNGARIAN & UKRAINIAN FOOD + Uzhhorod Attractions | Transcarpathia, Ukraine
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My once-in-a-lifetime Ukrainian food and culture experience continued in the city of Uzhhorod. Come along with me as I go on an epic Uzhhorod food and attractions tour in the Transcarpathia region of southwestern Ukraine!
Uzhhorod is the capital of Transcarpathia, the southwestern-most oblast (region) of Ukraine. It’s very close to the Ukrainian/Slovakian border. Romania and Hungary are also very close by.
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My guide Diana from Tours by Locals and I started our adventure at Uzhhorod Castle, which also contains a museum. Inside are carvings from the Gothic church of St. George and archaeological findings.
Further on, we saw the weapons room, where swords, armor, guns, sabres, and maces from between the 16th-20th centuries are displayed. There’s also a room full of cast-iron relics from the 19th century, a room full of 17th-19th century books, a church-like room, and one filled with Transcarpathian folk musical instruments.
Then, we exited the building and headed through the park and back out into the chilly rain to Villa Alfeld, just a few minutes’ walk from the castle. It’s very discreet and has no sign outside and no Instagram.
The restaurant is cozy and rustic with exposed brick and wooden furniture. It’s located in a nearly 300-year-old house and there’s a museum upstairs. They Hungarian and Ukrainian food and Hungarian wines. The sommelier there is so funny and friendly—she was amazing!
The Hungarian wine was a little bitter, sour, light, and dry. Then, we dug into some goulash, a Hungarian stew made from beef, carrots, beans, and egg balls and comes with rye bread and spicy red pepper paste.
The beans were excellent and had so much flavor. The pepper paste was incredibly spicy! Hungarians love their heat! I added it to the goulash for a kick of heat. I loved the chunky texture of the stew, especially the beans.
Next was a Slovakian dish called Segedinski, which contains cabbage, sour cream, and meat on a yeasty bread. The bread was fluffy and the dish was amazing. All of the elements worked so well together.
We enjoyed it with some Olaszrizling white wine, which was excellent. Then, I headed into the kitchen to watch the cook Aleksei prepare Mangalica Steak, or the meat from a wild boar that had been crossed with a standard pig.
Back at our table was more acidic, earthy red wine from Hungary. Then, we jumped on the Mangalica Steak, which came with peppers and a tomato sauce. The meat was gamy and not too fatty, and the sauce was really unique!
Back in the kitchen, I watched them make some sweet banush from cornmeal, cream, milk, and butter. After it simmers, they add honey, walnuts, and cheese.
The Sweet Banush had a creamy, fluffy texture and was similar to polenta. I really enjoyed the honey and walnuts. Then we had a local Moscato, which was nice and sweet. Then, I added some cheese to the banush to add some saltiness.
After eating, we headed back out with our friend from Villa Alfeld and saw Uzhhorod Orthodox Cathedral, and walked down Vulytsya Korzo, the main pedestrian street.
Then, we headed to A Priori to have some Ukrainian brandy. The Carpathian brandy was smoky, oaky, and delicious!
Then, we headed to Riverside coffee shop, followed by a synagogue that now serves as a concert hall. Our final stop was Shtefanyo, where we tried some Uzhhorod Cake, which contained hazelnut and meringue and was very airy and creamy. What an amazing day in Uzhhorod!
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About Me:
My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 13 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 1,200 destinations in 83 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.
I focus a great deal on food and historical sites, as you probably have seen! I love to experience the different flavors that each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining. I’m also passionate about learning about the local history and culture.
P.S. Thank you for watching my videos and subscribing!
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