{"id":27093,"date":"2023-12-16T08:59:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T08:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahootie.com\/?p=27093"},"modified":"2023-12-16T08:59:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T08:59:48","slug":"the-pretty-but-unexpected-country-that-has-one-of-the-best-cuisines-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cahootie.com\/world-news\/the-pretty-but-unexpected-country-that-has-one-of-the-best-cuisines-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"The pretty but unexpected country that has one of the best cuisines in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A pretty yet unexpected country has been praised as having one of Europe’s best cuisines. Estonia might not be the first destination on travellers’ wish lists but its native cuisine which is built up of fish, meat and vegetables has earned high praise.<\/p>\n

Dishes in Estonia are also heavily influenced by German and Soviet heritage, with the country’s food constantly evolving.<\/p>\n

The country has 34 restaurants in the Michelin Guide with one two-starred establishment in 180 Degrees, which is run by Matthias Diether and a one-star venue in Noa Chef\u2019s Hall, run by Tonis Singur.<\/p>\n

Another highly regarded restaurant is Lee Restoran, located in Tallinn’s old town, which aims to offer a modern take on traditional Estonian food.<\/p>\n

The restaurant takes its name from the Estonian word ‘lee’ which refers to a fireplace where friends and family gather to enjoy food together.<\/p>\n

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The restaurant uses local Estonian produce to craft a mix of native and international dishes.<\/p>\n

The latest creations conjured up by\u00a0chef Hiro Takeda include a seasonal asparagus tart, sashimi made with local trout, and a creative interpretation of a classic Estonian snack called ‘Kohuke’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guides, has even praised the country’s food as Europe’s “hidden jewel”.<\/p>\n

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