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Taste iconic 1980s Bulgarian dishes in a local home, with retro music and stories from communism, shared by a host in authentic uniform. A fun, nostalgic Dinner experience in Sofia.

Highlights

• Stories from the 1980s, shared by a young host dressed in military uniform.
• Taste traditional dishes like tarator, kebapcheta, lyutenitsa, and sweet yogurt
• Experience the atmosphere of the time with music and warm Bulgarian hospitality
• A fun, nostalgic, and insightful experience you won’t find in restaurants

Description

Travel back in time through stories, food, and music to experience what daily life tasted like during Bulgaria’s communist era. Enjoy a 90 minutes dinner in a local home in Sofia, hosted by a young Bulgarian in an authentic 1980s military uniform. Feel welcomed to enter one cosy family home, where you can experience what communist cuisine tasted like. Choose between tarator, a cold cucumber and yogurt soup with dill, or shopska salad, Bulgaria’s national salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and peppers. For the main course, savor two grilled kebapches (spiced minced meat) served with lyutenitsa, a delicious red pepper spread. Finish with Bulgarian yogurt with sugar, the way it was served in every home, and homemade sourdough bread. Choose between retro Bulgarian beer, boutique local wine, or lemonade. All food is freshly made in a family kitchen. Don't worry! Our portions will be more generous than portions were back then. :) Learn about what it was like to eat, shop, and cook during communism, family traditions, social rituals, how food was preserved and shared, the role of homemade wine and rakia, and what “luxury” meant in the 80s in Bulgaria. Vintage music will play in the background, with radio voices and nostalgic ballads. You’ll be welcomed at 22 Zlaten Rog Street at 17:45, where a member of our family will meet you and guide you to the nearby apartment. Following an old communist tradition, the dinner will already be served and waiting on the table – no need to wait in lines this time! If you’re running late, don’t worry – just give us a quick call and we’ll come meet you. Your lunch will still be waiting for you, just like in a true Bulgarian home.

Includes

3-course traditional Bulgarian lunch (starter, main course, dessert) Choice of starter: tarator or Shopska salad Homemade sourdough bread Choice of drink: retro Bulgarian beer, boutique local wine, or homemade lemonade Stories and cultural insights shared by your host dressed in authentic 1980s military uniform Vintage 1980s Bulgarian music playing during the meal Warm hospitality in a private local home setting Assistance via phone in case of late arrival

Important Information

• Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. You will be asked to choose your starter (tarator or Shopska salad) upon booking. Meeting point is at 22 Zlaten Rog Street at 17:45 PM; the dinner runs from 18:00 to 19:30. If you are running late, please call us — your meal will be waiting.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund