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Ioana Negulescu
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I'm really hungry and currently waiting for my pizza delivery. But until then, all I can really eat are some of the wonderful dishes I had in Cluj last weekend, but only with my eyes. Here's a beautiful babka French toast with raspberry coulis, blueberry mascarpone and fresh fruits at @eggcetera.cluj . 😋 Because I know a good bunch of you do have a sweet tooth, unlike me! 32 1
I'll continue my series of posts from last weekend's Cluj adventure with a wonderful dish cooked by Andrei and his team at Fragment: mangalica, fermented cabbage and polenta. I won't say much, since I don't want to spoil the surprise I had when I tasted it, but will leave you with one hint: the flavours are incredibly familiar and authentically Romanian, but each element is crafted skilfully, in a contemporary manner. 72 3
I just got back from Cluj and I feel so energised and inspired! The first of my posts (stay tuned for more) features a beautiful series of amuse bouche from a stunning tasting menu at one of Romania's best restaurants, @baracca.cluj, cooked by talented @rolandsuciu and his team for the @pinchofsalt.ro conference dinner. ⏭️ In the photos, you'll see: celery root and shiitake brioches, crispy chicken skin with chocolate and Roland's special bread that him and his team have been testing and researching for the past 2 years! That's what I call true dedication! 👉 In the next couple of posts I'll be featuring more dishes from the conference dinner, some stunning (and full of surprise) dishes cooked by @le_andrevv at @fragmentclujnapoca, my brunch at @eggcetera.cluj, as well as last night's dinner, once again at Baracca (because I had to go there again before leaving). Stay tuned!! ❤️ 108 3
A memorable crab bisque @mentonboston, one of Barbara Lynch's restaurants in Seaport District in Boston, MA. 🦀👩‍🍳🍴 But their tasting menu wasn't the only thing I loved at Menton. Their homemade cocktails are absolutely beautiful, and I'm still disappointed for not having taken a single photo of them! 🙈 86 5
This prawn risotto was another fabulous dish at @frank.bistro_dessertbar ! 🦐 Both the prawns and the rice are cooked ro perfection, juicy and full of flavour!Frank is now in my top Bucharest bistros, and if you haven't been there yet, do go! But remember they only have a handful of tables, so make sure to book yours on time! 🍴 100 7
Herb salad, brown butter, almonds, poached egg | a fabulous starter at @frank.bistro_dessertbar one of my favourite bistros in Bucharest. Next to this starter, I also got to taste their delicious wagyu burger served with greens, the fabulous prawn risotto and the nostalgia inducing rice pudding with pineapple and coconut. 😋 134 7

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