Latvian castles and manors host Restaurant Week from 11 to 22 November
The Latvian Castles and Manors Association is running a Restaurant Week from 11 to 22 November, with special menus at several castles and manor houses. The event coincides with Latvia's national holiday week.
From 11 to 22 November, castles and manor houses across Latvia are taking part in Restaurant Week, organised by the Latvian Castles and Manors Association. Visitors can try specially prepared meals that combine historical heritage with current gastronomic trends. The event coincides with the week of Latvia's national holidays.
According to the association, chefs at the castles and manors designed their menus drawing on centuries-old culinary traditions, historical recipes, and both local and imported products.
Where to dine
During the week, guests will be welcomed at Bīriņi Castle, Mālpils, Kalnmuiža, Jaunpils, Nurmuiža, Cesvaine Castle, Lielvircava Manor, Šlokenbeka Manor and Valmiermuiža. Igate Castle and Gatarta Manor will instead invite guests to a special festive brunch on 18 November, Latvia's Independence Day.
What is on the menus
Guests can sample smoked Ragciems trout, elk fillet steak, herring with curd cheese cream, autumn mushrooms with caramelised kale, duck breast and rabbit meat ballotine. The menus also include Jerusalem artichoke cream soup, chanterelle sauce and other seasonal dishes.
The dessert selection includes quail egg meringue, rye pavlovas with lingonberries, chicory coffee brownies and other treats. The association says the menus reflect the variety of Latvian products and local culinary traditions.
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