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“TASTE HUNTING”

Debrecen is one of those special towns whose name is con- within walking distance of the main sights. If anyone wonders
nected with a fl avour. The Hungaricum Debrecen double sau- how the ingredients are combined into a real Debrecen menu,
sages can be tasted in dozens of variations at the Zamat Festival, from the pork spine soup to the stuffed cabbage of Debrecen,
while on the Debrecziner Gourmet Festival, we can choose they can choose from several restaurants which offer traditional
from the delicacies of the best restaurants and catering units of fl avours, or learn the skills of traditional cooking on an entertaining
the countryside. cookery course at the Chef Academy. Those who are curious
However, the range of festivals dedicated to fl avours does not about the local sweets should taste the gingerbread-fl avoured
end here. Cosy outdoor festivals with concerts and children’s cake of Debrecen!
programs are organized around the Mangalica pork in the spring, The meals at the many trendy street food bars and bistros guar-
turkey, beer and wine in the summer, and goose and Debrecen antee culinary delights for those who do not have time for a
double sausages in the autumn. A visit to the Great Market of relaxed, hearty meal. Those who cannot decide between classic
Debrecen is an unforgettable experience, where the real gour- and trendy should try the “traditional but different” meals in the
mand cannot only taste the ingredients of the specialties of Ikon (Icon) Restaurant. The many gastronomic programmes of-
Debrecen – pickled whole cabbage, honey from local farmers, fering tasty delicacies give everyone the opportunity to re-visit
fresh cheese, and mangalica sausage – but can also experience Debrecen in any season of the year.
the authentic market atmosphere, and all of this in the city centre,

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