At Riga Food, all of Latvia's flavors meet — from lecho to crab-flavored ice cream

Riga is currently hosting Riga Food, described as the largest food exhibition in the Baltic states. The event brings together producers and flavors from every region of Latvia as well as from around the world, offering visitors an unusually wide range of tastes — salty and sweet, sharp and fresh, intense and refreshing.

Unexpected flavor combinations

One notable feature of the exhibition is the presence of food combinations that visitors would likely never have thought to pair themselves. Examples highlighted from the event include quail egg lecho and ice cream flavored like crab salad — dishes that bring familiar ingredients together in unconventional ways.

A gathering point for markets

The exhibition has been compared to a scenario in which all of Latvia's markets and fairs converge on the capital at once. A wide range of both small and large food producers is represented, giving visitors the chance to sample products in one place that are normally scattered across different regions and events throughout the year.

As such, Riga Food functions as a meeting point for lovers of both traditional and experimental cuisine, offering the chance to try familiar as well as surprising flavor combinations during a single visit.