Romania Going Out
Food and Drink
Things to know: Vegetarians may have difficulties, as most local specialities are meat-based. Although there are inexpensive self-service snack bars, table service is the norm. There are no licensing hours.
National specialities:
• Soups: Ciorba de perisoare (soup with meatballs), ciorba tãrãneascã (vegetable soup with meat and rice balls served with sour cream), giblet soup and a variety of fish soups.
• Moldavian parjoale (flat meat patties, highly spiced and served with garnishes).
• Mamaliga (a staple of mashed cornmeal).
• Nisetru la gratar (grilled Black Sea sturgeon).
• Pasca (a sweet cheesecake).
National drinks:
• Tuicã (plum brandy) and Tuicã de Bihor (strong brandy, generally known as palinca).
• Wines: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay from the Murfatlar vineyards; Grasa and Feteasa from Moldavia's Cotnari vineyards.
• Sparkling wines.
• Glühwein (mulled wine).
Legal drinking age: The legal age for drinking in a bar is 18.
Tipping: A 5 to 10% tip is customary in restaurants.
Nightlife
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1800, although this may vary according to season and area.
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