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BULGARIA

Bulgarian food, relatively undiscovered, is making its way onto the culinary world map. 

The food is Mediterranean influenced and rooted in local ingredients. Sharing similarities with its neighbors, you’ll find Turkish influence as well as similarities to Greek cuisine. 

Many of the dishes are made from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. 

And, at the same time, a new wave of chefs are reinterpreting Bulgaria’s classic dishes all over the country.

Taking an exciting culinary journey as you savor the articles below.

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Best Things to Do in Sofia for Food Lovers by AuthenticFoodQuest

The Best Things to Do in Sofia for Food Lovers

Sofia, Bulgaria’s laid-back capital, offers many things to do. The city is a surprising blend of modern buildings, Ottoman mosques and monuments built during the communist era. Right in the... Read more →
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10 of the Best Traditional Bansko Restaurants for Bulgarian Food

Restaurants in Bansko, the popular ski resort town at the foot of the Pirin mountain, offer several local specialties. In this mountainous region in Southwest Bulgaria, the food is hearty... Read more →
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Traditional Restaurants in Sofia by AuthenticFoodQuest

7 Authentic Bulgarian Restaurants in Sofia Not To Miss

Restaurants in Sofia offer creative and surprising interpretations of traditional Bulgarian cuisine.  Many of the dishes are made from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. At... Read more →
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Bulgarian Food by AuthenticFoodQuest

Bulgarian Food Guide: What You Should Know and Love

Bulgarian food, relatively undiscovered, is making its way onto the culinary world map.  Bulgarian food culture is Mediterranean influenced, rooted on local ingredients. It’s not unusual to find gardens everywhere... Read more →
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10 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Eating at Bulgarian Restaurants

Numerous Bulgarian restaurants offer the opportunity to taste traditional and regional specialties.  During our three month-stay in Bulgaria, we observed a few surprising things while eating at restaurants in Bulgaria.... Read more →
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Cosmos One of the Best Restaurants in Sofia for Modern Bulgarian Food

Cosmos restaurant in Sofia is one of the best restaurants and a must try in Bulgaria’s capital. The restaurant was referred to us numerous times by locals and chefs we... Read more →
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  • Restaurants, Bulgaria
Best Things to Do in Melnik Bulgaria by AuthenticFood Quest

The Best Things to Do in Melnik, Bulgaria

Melnik Bulgaria is known to be the smallest town in the country. Despite its status, Melnik offers many sightseeing options for the visitors.  Located in the southwest part of Bulgaria,... Read more →
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5 Authentic Bulgarian Restaurants in Plovdiv Not To Miss

Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe.  Located in the fruitful Thracian Valley, the city sits between seven hills and... Read more →
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Villa Yustina Bulgaria by Authentic Food Quest

Villa Yustina: One of the Best Wineries in the Thracian Valley

Bulgaria is one of the oldest wine making countries in the world. Historical evidence can be traced back to ancient Thracian tribes between 4000 and 6000 years ago. Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s... Read more →
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Melnik Wineries Bulgaria by Authentic Food Quest

7 Melnik Wineries You Want to Visit for Amazing Bulgarian Wines

Sir Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister was said to be a huge fan of Bulgarian wine, specifically Melnik wine. Legend holds that Winston Churchill declared Melnik wines to be... Read more →
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Zornitza Family Estate: Best Luxury Hotel in Melnik

Zornitza Family Estate is a boutique wine and culinary hotel located in the Struma Valley region near Melnik, Bulgaria. During our tour of Melnik wineries, we had the opportunity to... Read more →
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  • Bulgaria, Accommodations
Rupel Winery in Melnik Bulgaria by Authentic Food Quest

Rupel Winery – Purity in the Amazing Melnik Wines of the Struma Valley

Did you know Bulgaria makes really good wines?  The more time we spent in Melnik, one of Bulgaria’s famous wine regions, the more new wines we discovered and loved. Rupel... Read more →
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  • Bulgaria, Tours
Melnik Restaurant aEstivum Zornitza Family Estate by Authentic Food Quest

aEstivum Zornitza: Fine Dining at One of the Best Melnik Restaurant

On a recent trip to Melnik, Bulgaria, we had the opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover creative Bulgarian cuisine at aEstivum restaurant Zornitza Family Estate. Whenever we explore... Read more →
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Melnik Wines at Villa Melnik Winery Bulgaria by Authentic Food Quest

Tasting Amazing Melnik Wines at Villa Melnik Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a well kept secret and its great wines are largely unsung. Melnik and Struma Valley wine region is a small and significant wine region in southwest Bulgaria. Villa... Read more →
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Claire and Rosemary Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to help you explore local culture through food. As digital nomads, we travel to share authentic food recipes and food guides from around the world so you can savor them during your travels or in your home kitchen. Learn More

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