Saloons, cafes and other places in small towns and the countryside which offer tasty dishes made of local products and on the basis of traditional Latvian recipes – ones which differ from region to region.
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Cafe VizbuliCafe Vizbuļi atrodas Bērzciemā, Engures novadā, apmeklētājiem piedāvā nobaudīt gardu maltīti, svaigi ceptas smalkmaizītes, izbaudīt Bērzciema jūru, atpūsties un relaksēties. Ziemas sezonā kafejnīca atvērta tikai nedēļas nogalē, vasaras sezonā - katru dienu, ir āra terase. |
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Bakery and tavern LACILāči brand bread is popular in Latvia and abroad, because the bakery uses ancient mastery and skills. Baking traditions are supervised by 2 master bakers and 4 journeymen. You can take a tour of the bakery, knead and bake your own little loaf of bread, have lunch at a cosy saloon and purchase the bakery’s products. Lāči uses its own ingredients for its dishes, combining them with seasonal products from local farms. The bakery shop offers a wide range of products from bread to confectionery. Latvian cuisine: Cream of mushroom soup, various hot potted dishes, bread soup, baker’s dessert. |
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KESTThe “Kest” restaurant takes its visitors on a gastronomic trip, following the adventures of the chef Maris Jansons, who has been preparing a great variety of dishes for more than two decades. |
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Restaurant KANNASAbout an hour's drive from Riga, in the territory of the old Annas manor, is the internationally recognised design hotel "Annas Hotel". Inspired by the old traditions of Latvian cuisine, the chef creates a new menu every day, allowing you to enjoy a special and extraordinary meal. Latvian cuisine: Stock with chanterelles, rabbit dishes. Special foods: Blackberry-balsamic soup with cottage cheese ice cream. |
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Pastry shop GARDUMSLocated in the centre of Gulbene. The cake shop in Gulbene, offering various sweetshop goods from natural ingredients, freshly made juices, aroma teas and coffee, as well as salads and appetizers. In Gardums it is possible to taste snacks and dishes typical for Gulbene district. |
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The “4 veji” saloonThe saloon is on the Rīga-Liepāja highway (A9) at the 72nd km road marker. Live music evenings are organised. Latvian cuisine: Vidzeme salad, herring with cottage cheese and soured cream, grey peas with bacon, sautéed cabbage with sausages, cabbage rolls, potato pancakes, bread soup, stacked rye bread. Special foods: “4 vēji” – pork with sauerkraut and potatoes on a hot pan. |
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The “Smeceres krogs” saloon and caféThis saloon is located 5 km from Madona and at the edge of a highway in the forests of Smecere – the 37th kilometre of the Pļaviņas-Gulbene road. The building in which the saloon is housed was built in the 17th century, and today it is home to a modern leisure complex made up of a three-star hotel, a saloon and cafe, and a music club. |
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The “Silva” bistro, bakery and caféThe bistro is in the centre of Jelgava and offers fresh canapés, cakes, pierogi, cookies and other baked goods. It works with local producers of ingredients. Latvian cuisine: Bacon pierogi, potato pancakes, wheat-potato porridge with bacon sauce, whipped fool with milk. Grey peas with bacon during the season of the Winter Solstice. Special foods: The “Duke’s Sail” – oven-roasted pork with caramelised sauerkraut, roast vegetables, lingonberry sauce and horseradish. |
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The “Fon Meks” restaurantThe restaurant is in the Grand Hall of the restored Liepupe Estate. Ancient cooking traditions are merged with modern culinary methods. The restaurant works with local farmers and grows greens and herbs in its own garden. Guests are welcome to help with preparing foods on a wood-fired stove in the antique kitchen. Latvian cuisine: Rye bread canapé, a plate of Latvian cheeses, country salad with greens, grilled seasonal vegetables, estate stock, local fish dishes, baked port chop, baked herb-crusted mutton. |
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The “Kristine” caféThe café is in the centre of Ludza with a lovely view of local churches and a castle hill. Lettigalian foods made of various ingredients are offered. |
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