#byrek

Vegetarian in Albania: Better Than the Grill Suggests

A country famous for grilled meat that also has cheese pies, stuffed vegetables, bean stews, a fasting tradition and the best tomatoes in the region.

Byrek: The Best Thing You Will Eat in Albania Costs Almost Nothing

Layered pastry filled with cheese, spinach, meat or tomato, sold by weight from a counter, eaten standing up, and the national breakfast.

Albanian Food: A Guide to What to Eat and Drink

A guide to Albanian food, from flaky byrek and baked tavë kosi to fërgesë, fresh Adriatic seafood and homemade raki, plus what to order and where to find the best of it.