Restaurant Week to be held at Latvian castles and manors from 11 November

From 11 to 22 November, the Latvian Castles and Manors Association is holding a Restaurant Week, during which several historic castles and manors will serve specially prepared menus. The event takes place during Latvia's national holiday week and aims to combine historical heritage with current gastronomy trends.

Chefs at the castles and manors drew inspiration from centuries-old culinary traditions, historical recipes, and both local and overseas ingredients.

Where and when

Guests will be hosted at Bīriņi Castle, Mālpils, Kalnmuiža, Jaunpils, Nurmuiža, Cesvaine Castle, Lielvircava Manor, Šlokenbeka Manor and Valmiermuiža. Igate Castle and Gatarta Manor will invite guests to a special festive brunch on 18 November, Latvia's birthday.

What is on offer

The menus include smoked Ragciems trout, elk fillet steak, herring with curd cream, autumn mushrooms and caramelised kale, duck breast and rabbit meat ballotine. Also featured are Jerusalem artichoke cream soup, chanterelle sauce and other seasonal dishes.

The dessert selection includes quail egg meringue, rye pavlovas with lingonberries and a chicory coffee brownie.

The organisers invite people to celebrate the national holidays through taste, discover the cultural and historical heritage, and see castles and manors as places where history continues today.

Further information on the offerings, menus and reservations is available on the website of the Latvian Castles and Manors Association.