This experience is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the rich culinary heritage of Ukraine, where every bite tells a story of the country’s cultural and historical diversity.
Traditional Ukrainian Breakfast: Start your tour by tasting syrnyky, warm, fluffy cheese pancakes, often served with sour cream or honey, alongside a cup of local coffee from Lviv’s famous cafés.
Markets and Local Producers: Visit one of Lviv’s bustling markets, where you'll discover artisanal products such as locally made cheeses, honey, and meats. Your guide will introduce you to vendors who have preserved age-old culinary practices, offering a chance to sample their offerings.
Borscht Tasting: No Ukrainian food tour is complete without experiencing borscht, a rich beet soup that is a staple of the national cuisine. Learn about the many regional variations of this dish as you savor a bowl prepared according to a traditional Lviv recipe.
Varenyky (Dumplings) Workshop: Participate in a hands-on cooking session where you'll learn to prepare varenyky, Ukraine’s beloved dumplings. Choose from classic fillings such as potatoes, cheese, or cherries, and enjoy your creations fresh out of the pot.
Lviv Craft Breweries and Spirits: Delve into Lviv’s history as a center of brewing and distilling. Sample local beers and spirits like nalyvka, a fruit-infused liqueur, while learning about the city’s centuries-old brewing traditions.
Sweets and Pastries: Conclude the tour with a stop at a historic pastry shop to indulge in Ukrainian desserts such as makivnyk (poppy seed roll) and pryanik (spiced honey cake), accompanied by a rich cup of Lviv hot chocolate.
