http://xpatloop.com/http://www.xpatloop.com/images/cms/xs_logo.gifhttp://xpatloop.com/dining_guideXpatloop.com - Expat Life In Budapest, Hungary - Dining Guide© XpatLoop.com 2007en-ENinfo@xpatloop.com"New food production plants boost animal husbandry; they increase farmers' confidence in the fact that it is worthwhile to invest and to establish modern, livestock farming facilities" – announced Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas in Hajdúböszörmény at a ceremony to place the foundation stone of Wassim Cheese Ltd's new production hall, in the presence of ambassadors from ten Arab countries.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69384Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Chefs may venture into the cuisines of Hungary, Romania, Slovenia and other eastern European countries in 2012, but will diners continue on to the region's little-known wines?"http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69360Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT"This time on a new venue in Budapest, 5 district Szabadság tér (square). The best licensed traditional small-scale producers and product vendors bring their excellent goods which you can taste freshly made on the spot accompanied by high-class wine and pálinka. On the stage light music and folk music programs are going to change each other entertaining guests."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69105Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:50:00 GMTHungary is famous for its traditional cuisine, and also the contemporary restaurant scene in Budapest is becoming increasingly sophisticated, as it embraces diversity. Today the city offers a more varied dining experience than ever, and it has a handful of award winning restaurants to prove it. Many of the new restaurants have lived up to the hype and the prestigious Michelin Guide has taken notice, awarding 2 stars and 4 Bib Gourmands. Read on for insights about those top choices, plus a few of our own favourites.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69295Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMTHotel Sofitel Budapest hosted the annual DiningGuide.hu award ceremony on 19 January 2012. Onyx was voted Restaurant Of The Year 2011, Kistücsök in Balatonszemes was named the 'Countryside's Favourite Restaurant'; and Mák was the winner of 'Budapest's Favourite Restaurant' in 2011.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69227Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:55:00 GMTThe outstanding quality wines of the Villány wine region occupy a leading role in the domestic market. The Villány-Siklós Wine Route was the first bastion of domestic wine tourism that was why we chose it as the host for the first wine dinner of 2012.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69278Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:02:00 GMT"Meat Jelly Festival is a prominent event of North Hungarian region and also a part of ‘Visiting Miskolc' programme set (1999) dedicated to popularize Miskolc and its surroundings.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/63585Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Mafish, owner of the Hungarian franchise rights of German premium seafood chain Nordsee, sought bankruptcy protection on December 30, having amassed Ft 300 million in debt, news website Index reports, citing data from company information provider Opten.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69226Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Túrós csusza is a Hungarian savoury curd cheese noodle dish or cottage cheese noodle dish made with small home made noodles or pasta. Túróscsusza is a traditional pasta dish of the Hungarian cuisine.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/20152Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Classic Hungarian goulash (or gulyas), a hearty meat-and-vegetable soup made with peppers and paprika, is served at most every restaurant in Budapest. Arguably, you can't peg Hungarian goulash precisely as either a soup or stew -- though many sources insist that in Hungary the dish is considered a soup." http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2012/01/winter_soup_recipes.htmlhttp://www.xpatloop.com/news/69119Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT"Probably our stuffed cabbage is originated from szárma, that means the stuffed grape leaves roll, which is originated from the time of the Ottoman (Turkish) occupation.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/16252Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"While Hungary is a poor nation financially, it is one with a rich tradition of food and cooking. In addition to traditional and savory dishes, Zimmern found unusual ones to show his audience. He ate heart stew and sour lung soup at a small restaurant."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/69124Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT"Polenta is a dish made from boiled cornmeal. The word "polenta" is borrowed from Italian. In Hungary, it is known as puliszka and is usually made of coarse cornmeal. Traditionally, it is prepared with either sweetened milk or goat's milk cottage cheese, bacon or sometimes mushrooms. Here's a light dinner at any time of the year.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/62976Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT"Although in other cultures Pork Aspic or Pork Jelly is usually an appetizer, cold snack or side dish, in Hungary it is considered a main dish, and we eat it with bread.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/16992Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT"A hot, spicy, detoxifying tea to warm your body and soul on a cold winter day.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/20629Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:03:00 GMT"In Hungary the fish soup (halászlé) is one of the most popular Christmas dishes. Fish soup (Hungarian: halászlé is hot soup prepared with mixed river fish, characteristic for cuisines of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkans, especially the wider region around the River Danube. The meal originates from Slavic cuisine. Traditionally, fish soup is prepared in small kettles on open fire by fishermen themselves.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/18881Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:01:00 GMT"Combine 3/4 cup warm milk, 8g sachet dried yeast and 1 tbs caster sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes until foamy. Process 3 cups plain flour, 200g butter, cubed and 2 egg yolks in a food processor until breadcrumbs form. Transfer to a bowl."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68964Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT"To me the Xmas season just starts really when I bake the first tin gingerbread together with my children and my flat filled with the sweet smell of ginger, cinnamon, honey and clove :)http://www.xpatloop.com/news/65974Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:02:00 GMT"Welcome a little warmth into your kitchen with fresh vegetables and the distinctive flavor of Tarragon.http://www.xpatloop.com/news/61016Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT"The idea that sweet wines go best with dessert is a no brainer, but producers of those wines would have you believe they go with anything and everything. A century ago that was pretty much the case, when sweet Hungarian Tokaji, Portuguese Madeira and Port, Spanish sherries, Italian Marsalas and French Sauternes were enjoyed as much with savory dishes as with sweet."http://www.xpatloop.com/news/68847Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT