An Armenian feast is a special atmosphere, heartfelt toasts, and...an extra plate for an unexpected guest who in Armenia is considered to be the messenger of God. The Armenian feast is an abundance of dishes tested for thousands of years and a significant reason to visit Armenia, because no one will stay at a party if they don't like the food. The local cuisine harmoniously fits into the fashionable concept of healthy nutrition - there are always a lot of fresh vegetables and greens on the table, the meat and fish are served with low-calorie side dishes, and. desserts are made from honey and nuts. Armenian cuisine is not only tasty, nourishing and healthy, it is a good seasoning for warm communication and a worthy companion to the local wines. Yerevan Food Fest gastronomic festival, presents the wines that will emphasize the taste of the traditional dishes from three large terroirs in the country - Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Ararat valley.

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Guests of Armenia are lucky: the dishes of Armenian cuisine have stood the test of two millennia, the tables are bursting with abundance, the feast is famous for its heartfelt toasts, a full meal in a reputable restaurant is not expensive, cafes serve aromatic coffee, and markets sell juicy local berries and fruits. Armenia is a land where recipes are passed down from generation to generation and sacredly keep the secrets of signature dishes, where chefs conjure magic in the kitchens of authentic and respectable restaurants: some remain faithful to ancient recipes, others interpret ancient dishes in a modern way, and others master different options for preparing one dish. . In Armenia, tourists are taught how to bake lavash, prepare khorovats - kebab, wrap tolma in grape leaves and distinguish the taste of real Armenian cognac. Here you will be offered crayfish with draft beer - back in the 5th century BC. The Greek historian Xenophon mentioned in his work “Anabasis” how he tasted beer in Armenia, noting the excellent taste of the intoxicating drink. National Geographic included Yerevan in the list of “6 unexpected cities for food lovers,” calling the capital one of the best places in Asia with rich cuisine - the publication advises gourmets to definitely take advantage of gastrotours to Armenia, which it calls a top travel destination.

One of the largest Armenian communities in the world still lives in Argentina. According to various data, the number of Armenians in Argentina is about 200 thousand people. After the USA, Russia, and France, this is the fourth largest Armenian community in the world.