Byrek: An Albanian Street Food That Can’t Be Beaten on Price
Byrek is the Albanian word for pie. Byrek is very popular. In Tirana, there are numerous little shops and bakeries selling different kinds of byrek. FRead More…
Category: European Food
An Unpleasant Experiment with Albanian Sheep Milk Cheese (YAK!)
Although I remember seeing goat’s cheese on the shelves of British supermarkets, other than feta, I don’t remember ever seeing any cheese made with shRead More…
Drinking a Big Beer for the First Time at an Albanian Beer House
When I go in bars and ask for a beer, I’m often greeted with the response, “A big beer?” This of usually accompanied by hand gestures meant to signifyRead More…
Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?
Since I arrived in Athens at the beginning of the month I’ve been to several bars and have often been given a glass of water alongside my beer. I am sRead More…
Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee
“What is a Greek coffee I asked,” as I stared down at the menu. The girl behind the counter smiled and said, “It’s like a Turkish coffee.” “Oh,” I Read More…
Greek Gyro Vs Doner Kebab: Both are Good But They’re Not the Same
From a distance, the Greek gyro looks like a doner kebab. But looks can be deceptive. There are some differences between a Greek gyro and a Turkish doRead More…
Fish and Chips the Italian Way
You can buy fish and chips in Naples, but it’s not like British fish and chips. It’s not better, nor is it worse. It’s just different. I tried this ItRead More…
The Boscaiola Pizza in Naples Is the Best!
I had my fist taste of Boscaiola Pizza about a week ago and decided to go back for more a few days later. I bought both slices from a small food takeaRead More…
Chinotto: A Citrus-Flavoured Italian Soft Drink That Packs a Powerful Tang
Before I came to Naples I’d never even heard of chinotto. My first encounter was in a supermarket. I was looking at the different options in the soft Read More…
The Maccheese Chicago Bulls Sandwich: A Must-Try Food in Naples
Today I ate a “Chicago Bulls”. It was pretty good, but it’s one of the most unusual sandwiches I’ve ever eaten—if sandwich is the right word. I wRead More…