Unreal ALBANIAN SLOW FOOD!! Farm to Table EVERYTHING at Mrizi i Zanave | Lezhe, Albania

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My sixth full day in Albania continued with more amazing Albanian slow food at Mrizi i Zanave, an incredible farm to table agrotourism resort in Lezhë, Albania. Come along with me as I continue my tour of this amazing resort!
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My day at Mrizi i Zanave continued with lunch that afternoon. The owner, Altin, took me back into the kitchen, where I watched them make goose, quail, lamb shish kebabs, and even ice cream using coffee, blueberries, and honey! They also serve frozen blueberry juice on a blueberry tree stem!
I started with a ricotta, tomato, basil, and oil salad with crispy Albanian pite bread. The cheese was beautiful, delicate, soft, and sweet! We also had some dry and fruity white shesh wine.
Then, I tried the fiori di zucca, which is a deep-fried zucchini flower that has been battered with flour, eggs, and beer and stuffed with ricotta cheese. We eat it all the time in Italy!
Next was a purple potato with a fondue-like cheese. It was soft and earthy, and I loved the crispy outer layer of skin on the potato. The tomatoes were so juicy and in-season. They know it’s tomato season when the crickets and grasshoppers start chirping in the garden!
The sun-dried tomatoes soak in oil for 5 days. They have so much flesh, which absorbs the oil. The zucchini and okra were amazing, too. Then, I tried some blueberry yufka, which is a pasta dish similar to Italian tagliatelle. It’s covered in a rich, creamy purple sauce made from blueberries and fermented cow cream sauce!
Next was the sheep kebabs, which were fatty and juicy. The roasted goose was gamy and amazing, but the star was the sheep kebabs. Next was a yogurt cake with wild berries with a cookie crust that tasted like blueberry pie. I loved the crunchy, nutty crust. Then, I had the frozen blackberry juice on the stem, which was like a pure blackberry popsicle. It was so unique!
The blueberry ice cream and pine syrup was served inside a blackberry shell you break. The syrup is similar to honey. Then, I had some custard tart with berries, which was unreal! Then, we finished with coffee ice cream with roasted coffee beans. The ice cream was full of flavor and the beans were crunchy and phenomenal!
Then, we went to see how they make textiles and pottery in the village. Altin drove me 2 kilometers to a textile shop where a woman was weaving tablecloths. Her husband was making bread baskets using branches he has to find and put in the molds to weave. She weaves for 4-8 hours per day!
Then, we drove to another property to see some pottery be made. The man who owns the property, Vacilis, makes his own clay! He makes about 200 clay pots per day, as well as other shapes like cups and more. After he molds them, he puts them out in the sun to dry for a day. He makes piggy banks, vases, rakija pots, ashtrays, and more. A woman then paints them! He even made a huge shield with Skanderbeg on it!
Next, we went back to the hotel for dinner. My room was called The Horse. I loved the architecture and the way they had cut the stone away and put the glass windows in.
At dinner, I watched a violinist and pianist play music before we dug in. I started with some fresh juice on the same terrace as before. The vines were hung with lights and the sun was setting. We had a lot of the same appetizers as before, but we also had pork kebabs and baby goat. The pork was fantastic with the yogurt, and the baby goat flesh was so tender, it melted in my mouth. It was phenomenal!
What a day!
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[@NikaRio]

Omg this is torture.i want to go but we can’t travel yet. Am glad you enjoyed your time

[@qanieking192]

You would have liked to have done your job 😁, and taste the perfect food delicious 😋, have fun in ❤️🇦🇱

[@supertoyssupertoys3809]

I definitely did

[@n_e_o8545]

Mrizi i Zaneve .... #place2be. My fav Place of ...Traditionelles Albanian Food My #1

[@ItsMe-sw9vp]

1 bravo te madhe per kte djal sepse kte promovim qe i ka ber ky shqiperis as 1 televizion se ka marr mundimin ta bej 👏

[@ValdrinHotii]

Bravo edhe shefit se te koka njeri i mir.

[@utkarshutkarsh3880]

*Oh David ❤️, your Albanian series is the best. Wonderfully created and presented. I'm now in love with Albania. You are showing every beautiful aspect of this country and I'm surprised how much more cute this country is!* *Well done David & I love Albania*

[@ashzreviews]

Such a beautiful rich culture, and friendly simple hardworking folk. Thanks for sharing this amazing heritage with the world David.

[@d.heurope3514]

Albanian people are so warmheart people they are known for their hospitality, are smart nation, peace from UK

[@shefmad7246]

If you are not Albanian they respect you if you are Albanian they don’t give a Flying f..k

[@DinaricUbermensch]

@@shefmad7246 Not true, if you go to malesi e madhe the malesors will welcome you and show you hospitality

[@fluz2222]

@@shefmad7246 our house is to God and to our Guests. That what Albanians live by. But throughout history foreigners and foreign ideology has tried to destruct the Albanians and their culture, tradition, history for centuries long.

[@JONplumbing]

@@shefmad7246 Not true , there is bad people in every nation, 90% of Albanians are awsome!!

[@ronestes1027]

I watch Albanian food, and Serbian food, and Albanian looks so much better! Thanks for showing these great foods!

[@mirelasemanjaku]

"Mrizi i Zanave" (Place of the Faires) is another level. They are doing science with food and have added many new dishes to Albanian cuisine. You are now to the bests!

[@JoviZapp]

Oooh that looks really delicious Greetings from Serbia

[@ledio.m]

Greetings back bro. Finally neighbours 🤗

[@albanaisalbanais5281]

Thank you! Peace ✌

[@theprofessor1484]

I'm so proud of our little country, we called the Garden off God. Your channel rocks, and thank you

[@polikari]

Garden of Gods.

[@polikari]

@art cafe for You that stay all day in the coffeteria, sure is a place of thieves. And surely there are lot of thieves, but the professor is talking not about the politics, i believe is talking about the nature and lay people.

[@marioadriatiku326]

@art cafe ca je tu thon o pall kari

[@albyg.7029]

actually called the "Garden of Fairies"- Mrizi i Zanave

[@ylbergashi7191]

Mos ja fut kot o pall

[@pamelajace3269]

Thank you very much for representing our beautiful Albania to others. Your videos are amazing! 🇦🇱 🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@B.K.7.7.7]

Of course he gave you the best room. Albanians love America❤🇺🇸

[@meshari-sx7gg]

Mrizi i Zanave is the best slow food experience on Earth

[@kasturimeena]

I love the series and how their businesses are self sustainable with hardly and requirements for imports. Love the farm to table organic food served in every restaurant, their hospitality and artwork. Beautiful Albania. 😍

[@maximegeerts9753]

This amazing restaurant needs to have minimum 1 michelini Star, this is crazy very beatiful

[@joemama-oz1jq]

it actually has 1 Michelin star

[@EatwithMohsin]

Your Videos Are Best ❤️❣️ Albanian food Looks So Yummyy 😋😍 *Watching From* 🇸🇦💚

[@batukhan4872]

Remember me?

[@brunaprocopi]

Don't listen to the ones that say your videos aren't educated when it comes to describing the food you are eating... All they have to do is listen and watch your expression and WE UNDERSTAND PERFECTLY!! Keep doing what you do...

[@TheDjmaki]

Perfect place Mrizi!. Greats from Kosova👍

[@milikablido2726]

Albania is the most beautiful country in the world... I'm proud to be an Albanian. Thank you so much for this wonderful video...

[@christelstrebus7175]

That was amazing. I love the mix of very modern and local architecture. Idilic and fantastic. The food is amazing looking and most likely tastest it too.

[@coollin542]

Almost all of dishes looks so delicious, i wanna try Albanian food next time.

[@TheFlejtuch]

Hey David🙂 We are here today becouse of you and its best slow food experience we ever had thank you for sharing with this place 😉

[@DRAGANA872]

Beautiful from Serbia🇷🇸

[@ledio.m]

Love bro. Finally neighbours ☺

[@drnsanety5234]

Kosova and Albania are the kingdom of Illyria

[@eljefe2873]

Respect from Albania

[@prespa78]

Altin has a Michelin star restaurant and the world doesn't know it. Maybe it's time to put this restaurant in the map of great restaurants. Thank you David for showing us a great time with your wonderful adventures even that we are stuck in our countries far away from the beautiful Albanian we feel happy and hungry watching you eat with passion. 😉

[@tony4uk]

Michelin? Where in Italy. Albania can't have Michelin for now

[@prespa78]

And why is that?

[@prespa78]

@@tony4uk I didn't say he has it, I said he maybe diserves it. Food can be good anywhere, not only in Italy. Italy is not nr 1, it's nr 3 with Michelin stars restaurants, fallowing France nr 1 and Japan nr 2. David can tell us if that food was good or great. 😅

[@tony4uk]

He does deserve it. Unfortunately Michelin decides to draw a map of countries that can participate in the

[@tony4uk]

Michelin guide

[@nazpez2097]

Greetings from Australia

[@ojosef4608]

An amazing spread and breathtaking landscape. Look forward to visiting.

[@albania8982]

Welcome to Albania David. Hope you enjoy your stay. Bless 🇦🇱🇬🇧🇦🇱🇬🇧

[@foodnflowers]

I loved your channel, food is what defines the culture of a country for me 💗

[@KOSOVA-IS-Albania]

David you know that Albanian people you visit they treat you like you are a family member and make sure you had a good holiday I see they respect you and like you 👍

[@jims2595]

This place looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us David!

[@supertoyssupertoys3809]

14:42 the lady said may god keep you healthy 😍

[@zyramemini82]

Zoti ju bekofte 👍🙏 Te gjith guzhinjeret shqipetare 🇦🇱 Dhe djaloshin ,nga amerikan. Pune te mbare ♥️ shendet e jete te gjate.nga Nanà lezhjane 70 vjecare 🇭🇺🇭🇺 emigrante. rrofte shqiperia.🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@dewi9235]

He is a good chef / farmer! Pure nature food! 😋

[@sortexmusic332]

Albania❤

[@katerinaberhami3770]

this is one of my fav restuarants to visit we go every year with the family

[@Tirana-tm3zy]

Krenare a Shqiprise dhe mesim per te Gjithe,Mrizi Zanave.🙏👏🏻❤️

[@1komb1gjak2]

wonderful

[@A358M]

Love your experiences of Albania.

[@aidak3341]

Thank you for showing the beauty of our country 😍❤️🇦🇱 loving these videos!!

[@md_foryou_albanian]

Proud to be Albanian and thx to Altin and David for show it.

[@leo73323]

The thumbnail should be "Warning, eat your meal before watching this video" LOL. Great vlog as always David.

[@intentionalliving7326]

😂😅

[@dianashabani3476]

Shum éshté e bukur Albanien, I love it so much ❤️👏

[@danielweicht7866]

Thank you so much David. Another great video. 🍻

[@lelaguri8960]

Well done for your great job you are doing there Very proud to be Albanian!!!!!!

[@neeum7578]

Beautiful videos David, Bravo!

[@Marcusrashford223]

Love your videos, keep it up! 💯

[@michaelandersson4926]

Great vid 😋👍

[@johny5933]

Great video. Next time I go to Albania i will definitely go to that restaurant.

[@romario8200]

Wow I’m from albania and thanks to you I know this place exists looking forward check this place 🇦🇱 🇦🇱💯❤️

[@isaolloni9032]

Great job David Great reviews , keep up great work 👋👍

[@chrisnautica8795]

this is like a super luxurious place on the country side. AMAZING PLACE !!!

[@neeum7578]

OMG i will be visiting this place!

[@arlinaa204]

Oooo mrizi zanave,super choice👌🏼

[@estelasubashi4076]

Shummmm e bukur suksese te metejshme tradita shum e bukur

[@wolverine1820]

Best video... Delicious food, super beautiful farm.. 👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺

[@RealChristianTV]

What different foods 🤩

[@rominapambuku8158]

Hello David, My family and I are from Albania and currently live in USA. It's awesome to see videos like this and be proud of where you come from. I recommend you visit Korca, Albania next. Beautiful city and delicious beer and food!

[@TheR3negadeMaster]

Mashallah I can’t wait to visit Albania

[@annebell7274]

WoW what a place. Absolutely awesome in all aspects 🌳🌿🍃💚🍃🌿🌳

[@saritapradhan6350]

Wow your videos are best n beautiful view 👌👌 lovely. Albanian food looks so delicious n yummy ...Nice vlog..🙏🙏

[@miriii.k3309]

Wow! Everything is fresh and this was the restaurant I dreamed of existing! 👏🏼👌

[@yunagaming28]

❤❤❤😍 love this so much.

[@tony4uk]

Food looks amazing. Very artisanal community🌽

[@heidisharpe6589]

David you are a awesome bloke , very well presented , thank you very much dud

[@federicaverrecchia6727]

Complimenti. Rendi onore ad un popolo intero.

[@narenderkumar2726]

rich culture, amazing restaurant, Almost all of dishes looks so delicious, Thanks for sharing this amazing heritage Thank you David for showing us a great time with your wonderful adventures Greetings from India

[@PankReview]

I saw many types of food decoration style but it is so good for present in food.

[@supertoyssupertoys3809]

One thing is for sure , your Chanel will shine very bright , hello from an Albanian person

[@MrKastro65]

Excellent video. Very interesting.

[@labino4987]

Great Video!👐

[@amithlegend9729]

Shum ushqime fantastike .poashtu edhe pasterti bravo🇦🇱🇳🇴

[@nicolesimpson2154]

Love it

[@fluturahasa711]

You are enjoy travel to Albania with lovely people and wonderful places delicious food 🍲 enjoy 😉🥂

[@marseljahaj4510]

I’m Albanian I’ve been to most of the places I can’t wait to go on vacation next year hopefully

[@swapnilshingote8773]

I always say and will say in future I believe you are the best in the Food blogger the way you mixed with the local people it just amazing and then everything looks so simple soothing and it goes like flow...Best..Respect from India

[@zgm1770]

Nice episode enjoyed it 👍

[@aroundtheworldinaprildays]

The horse room looks so nice!

[@dusaintel]

And its perfect for horsing around lol

[@bona_rc]

The best of the best 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@huto9606]

Oh that lunch dishes - now I`m so hungry

[@waak32]

Now my kids want to go to Albania.

[@JanPhilippKnoop]

awesome

[@ritamanglona6672]

Nice place and yummy food

[@klodjanzeqaj]

super!!

[@vasavkrishna4141]

man you got to stop saying "Best thing ever" to everything you eat. Got to learn some new words. And this was one of the best videos. You should visit fine dine places more ❤️

[@ditilikkola3072]

Oh sa vendi i bukur si e ka emrin ky resorant fantastic 🤗

[@intentionalliving7326]

Mrizi i zanave :)

[@LEO-MESSI3100]

I always love your video . It's good video .keep it up bro. ❤️ Love from Goa - India

[@mondabaxhia3003]

Ju uroj nga zemera suksese edhe faleminderit spese fal jush bota na njef edhe anen tjeter tone ate te mikpritjes te bujarin edhe te punes urime e mbaresi ne jete

[@ayanlejibril57]

soo good

[@pacerodi]

Blueberry Alfredo. Out of this world.

[@metigame1450]

I love how Altin stays on top and take care of every detail of his business, at 13:10 the waiter spilling the coffe beans, and Altin goes wispering , that’s enough that’s enough 😂 legend

[@besnikillyrian8520]

😂😂

[@erisa5949]

😍😍😍

[@24KaratTirones]

Wawa is the true ? Everyone says Albanian food is the best 😍

[@moralexbme]

Albanian food looks so close to Greek food. I bet it tastes delicious 😋

[@DinaricUbermensch]

Greek food is Albanian food, the only connection you modern greeks have to ancien tgreeks is hellenic language, your DNA is way different than ancient greeks and is closer to middle eastern people, and the arvanites created modern greece (albanians)

[@moralexbme]

@@DinaricUbermensch whatever you say weirdo

[@liljanasufaj4130]

@@DinaricUbermensch What are you saying? "Hellenic" language is not "Ancient Greek" language at all.

[@tonidone1309]

@@liljanasufaj4130 he said modern greeks or even Greeks… ancient greeks are not modern greeks they’re Thracians 👀🤷‍♂️😳

[@disadriyaboruah5929]

Very nice

[@besnikrexha4686]

yes the Albania series is the best he made, hes so neutral and he is just like you have to be when you are on travel and holidays just enjoy it.

[@qanieking192]

Wwwman when I see the video I get hungry, I think I will also visit the restaurant so visit 😋🍴🇦🇱

[@kiranbohora5189]

Nice food

[@chipdiamond2628]

Nice place have to check it out some day

[@90hitjhankarsong57]

Nice video 👌👌😄 from india.

[@maheshmehar948]

Nice video

[@vlado1146]

I think , you are in love with rakia David!