Having Bulgarian TV (even when we lived in Spain for 3 years we had it)helps a lot. Being in the middle of Bulgarian conversations. The biggest help has been this summer, working in a kitchen were nobody spoke English, I was forced in to talking which helped brake a barrier. I have come to realise that the only way to learn a language is to but yourself in a situation were you have no choice but to speak and find a way to understand. I’m still far away from knowing the language but I’m definitely on my way after this summer and have a lot more confidence I will get there
I really love the idea of eating street food and trying different things. But I also love being in a sit-down restaurant. It's also fun to talk to the people if they're not busy like this lovely lady that you just interviewed.
To say “ thank you” seems insufficient. Your videos, how you interact with everyone, your insights and advise is invaluable. I can’t wait to visit Bulgaria. Should we ever meet, the beers are on me my friend!👍🤞🍻🍻🍻
A really nice piece of cooking going on. Looks good. When I get there I will check the place out. Cleary a very experienced chef still on that stove grinding out bless him lol.
Thanks very much, Petya would not agree with the Bulgarian part, 8 years together see believes that I should speak more, being here permanently from November has definitely increased my confidence with the language. The pasta was super tasty
Since you asked, I love street food festivals, street food and sit down restaurants. I do not like to cook but LOVE food. Food in Europe is SO superior.
The festival is not on at that time, but the StreetFood Park opens at the beginning of May. This is down on the beach Here is the video about the place ruclips.net/video/zLJynCucS4k/видео.html
You made my day!!! I saw you have been already offered a beer, however, if we ever meet you got a drink on me too! If you ever have chance visit Karlovo with the cities around (in aproximatley 50km you will find Sopot, Kalofer, Kazanlak, where is the Rose Valey and a lot of historical mouseums), and do check the little secret villages like Chiflika, where the mountains are hiding hot water pools!!!
These are great tips, I would be happy to connect with you on Facebook and when the time comes to visit these places i'd be happy for you to show me around....Is there any news on the Rose Festival this year wether it will go ahead
During the next two episodes of Varna Street food on my channel you do get to see a bit more of the food. Thanks for the input and in future food videos I will make a point of showing off the food a bit more. As for my Bulgarian I’m still some way away from we’re I want to be
I really enjoyed this video. How long did it take you to learn that level of Bulgarian? My wife is Bulgarian and I haven't learnt any as we are in Portsmouth. The alphabet is daunting enough for me but she wants to retire in Bulgaria. She's from Dulbrich not far from you.
Well to give you some context, I have be with my wife for 10 years, The first 3 I didn't try to learn anything, we were on the ships. Then she became pregnant, I said to myself that they are not going to have a language were they can talk to me and I don't understand. I Push 2 weeks to learn the Alphabet (this is very important when learning Bulgarian). I took a couple of apps on the phone like Duo Lingo and another and practiced for a few months when I could whilst I was still on the ship. The next year we went to live in Spain so the Bulgarian stop as I started with Spanish, found a great tool called Anki flashcards that you make your on flashcards, with pictures and sounds. Though During this time in Spain we had Bulgarian TV, Petya and Zhana spoke together in Bulgaria and Petya would often say things to me in Bulgarian first, If I didn't understand she would repeat in English (It was not 100% of the time though). After we moved to Bulgaria and I know that I had to start learning again though I didn't push it too much as I went to work back on the ships. Every time I was home and we were with friends I would be Surrounded with Bulgarian Language (constantly listening for words and connecting words). Then Developed a bit of a system....I made a video about it if your interested to learn Bulgarian ruclips.net/video/3qHcodozTiY/видео.html
@A Taste of Bulgaria oh wow.. I'm going to check your video out now. My wife has 2 boys 16 and 14 born here in the UK and they only know a few words as they were born here
@@Mark.Claughton I've been married to my Bulgarian wife for 23 years, and while I learned a little bit during our courtship, and have visited Bulgaria many times, I've not learned the language. I'd like to retire there, so I've started making a concerted effort to learn the language. I think you could make progress over a long period of time if you spend 30-60 minutes a day. And if you are indeed a truck driver, you might be able to listen to language tapes while driving. This channel is a great place to start. www.youtube.com/@Thelinguist, this fellow is 75 years old and speaks 20 languages. He also founded a website that I have found very useful (though it has a monthly cost to be really effective) called lingq. The alphabet can be confusing, but if you practice on it every day for a week, I'm sure you could get it. There are tons of videos now about learning Bulgarian.
Carbonara is made with guanciale or panchetta,but the dish was pretty authentic. I don’t know about the shunka or ham and pesto,but like i said... not a bad effort
Yeah there was a few differences than the original Carbonara but it was still tasty. I was very happy to see that he didn’t use any cream, and the eggs weren’t scrambled.
Yup, he did his time, but he has a good spirit about him, -still. Anyway, I will pass through as it looks really good. Was, or is there any nice slow-cooked braised type dishes going on? Cheers
There was some really good hot smoked stall, with pulled pork, pulled beef, cheek, ribs. Amazing 🤩. This was a festival though that’s on 3 times a year, is good to check the visit Varna website to see if it’s on at the time your there. I’ll have a few coming in a couple of weeks that will have the regular street food served in Varna on a daily Basis.
Very easy when your 8 years with a Bulgarian women and have a child, get residency is easy. As for the language I’m far from being able to speak good yet, but I understand a fair bit as the language they both speak is in Bulgarian, television in Bulgarian...you kind of pick things up
If I'm alone I like street food. If I'm in company I like both street and restaurant, but street is usually better value. I'm a bit of a cheap skate. Food quality is important but surroundings aren't.
@@ATasteofBulgaria That's true. Especially if I'm alone I like plenty of people to watch. Obviously eating outdoors is far more pleasant in warm (but not too hot) weather. Is Varna/Bulgaria in any lockdown at the moment? I know the deaths per capita have been quite high recently.
No lockdown really, few restrictions that are slowly going to be lifted....everything open except Bars, nightclubs but they say this will be lifted soon
Vaccination is not needed to enter the country, if you have a negative test before arrival and then I think you need to make one more within 24 hrs you don’t need to quarantine
@@ATasteofBulgaria Thanks for reply. The entire purpose of full vaccination globally is to ELIMINATE testing and quarantine. So, does Bulgaria allow fully vaccinated person's entry???
Your welcome….though I don’t know what to say to that as I (unlucky) don’t make the rules. I’m not sure the process of a vaccinated person…as supposedly you still can spread the virus
Gareth the "pasta2go" guy is an absolute scammer selling low-quality food and this is not a "new concept" he is deluded. The best pasta on the go in Varna is called Pasta Station Gigli and I recommend you to try it it's very good quality.
Hamburgers and pasta American and Italian.....what's Bulgarian about it....your a chef Gareth, it's all very well promoting the beauty and authenticity of BG but don't be fooled by cheap culinary trickery...
Good points....this is why this is part 1 of 2, the second part will show what Varna is offering on a daily bases, which I are definitely more Authentic Bulgarian...this video was only to show the food festivals that happen throughout the year in Varna
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Men thank you soo much for that you promoting Bulgaria thank you !
Absolutely my pleasure, I love this country and definitely think it deserves to be promoted in a positive light.
Fantastic video, your Bulgarian is great too! From a fellow Brit living in Varna. :)
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.
How much a couple needs to live well in Burgas or Varna per month without paying rent?
Your Bulgarian has advanced quite a lot! Браво!
Thank you very much, it’s still a village like but the grammatic is super difficult as you know. I hopefully will improve on this too (with time) 😉😄
@@ATasteofBulgaria what has been your most helpful way of learning Bulgarian?
Having Bulgarian TV (even when we lived in Spain for 3 years we had it)helps a lot. Being in the middle of Bulgarian conversations. The biggest help has been this summer, working in a kitchen were nobody spoke English, I was forced in to talking which helped brake a barrier. I have come to realise that the only way to learn a language is to but yourself in a situation were you have no choice but to speak and find a way to understand. I’m still far away from knowing the language but I’m definitely on my way after this summer and have a lot more confidence I will get there
Really love listening to your conversations in Bulgarian! Its so useful for people who are learning. Great videos! 👍
Thanks very much, glad they have been helpful
I really love the idea of eating street food and trying different things. But I also love being in a sit-down restaurant. It's also fun to talk to the people if they're not busy like this lovely lady that you just interviewed.
I’m a bit of a fan of both to, depends on the mood and situation
You must make a video of Kranevo and ThermaPalas Kranevo. Ice rink for skating, hot springs, beautiful SPA and Vatican cafeteria
I have done one for Thema village, it’s the
ruclips.net/video/RKFP20LAqFA/видео.html
Great little video. I live in VT but am buying a place not to fsr from Varna. So very interesting.
Varna is a great seaside city, I love it. Will that place be near the sea or more inland?
My family lives in Varna. I live in Herceg Novi, Igalo Montenegro great food here in Igalo. Come and visit beautiful Igalo.
I might just do that one day…I live tasting the foods of different places
To say “ thank you” seems insufficient. Your videos, how you interact with everyone, your insights and advise is invaluable. I can’t wait to visit Bulgaria. Should we ever meet, the beers are on me my friend!👍🤞🍻🍻🍻
Such kind words thank you. And I’ll hold you to that beer 🍻
What a stunning market! I really like the virant mood. WIsh to visit there someday in the near future.
We also hope that Tourism can kick start again, and there are more visitors to the Black Sea
Luv your video. Missing Varna. Thank you.
Thanks very much, I’m very happy that you enjoyed it.
A really nice piece of cooking going on. Looks good. When I get there I will check the place out. Cleary a very experienced chef still on that stove grinding out bless him lol.
Yeah I think he’s definitely do his time and loves his job. It was very tasty.
Трябва да направиш видео за Кранево и Termas Palas Kranevo
Love both street food markets and restaurants looks tasty
I guess you just like food in general (as long as it’s tasty) I’m the same
Class love street food 🤤
Thanks a lot....I also a big fan of the street food also
Im starving midnight watching you chef haha. Wow you speak very good Bulgarian already. The pasta seems so great..
Thanks very much, Petya would not agree with the Bulgarian part, 8 years together see believes that I should speak more, being here permanently from November has definitely increased my confidence with the language. The pasta was super tasty
Since you asked, I love street food festivals, street food and sit down restaurants. I do not like to cook but LOVE food. Food in Europe is SO superior.
I’m a big food lover also….guess that’s why I became a Chef. Yes in Europe we have a large diversity of foods
This is making me hungry!! Can't wait to visit there this summer.
Wait to you see part 2, these will be the things that are available on a daily bases in Varna and are more Authentic Bulgarian
Excellent video!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. Nazdrave!!!!
Your very very welcome, наздраве и на Теб
Wish I'd been there... hubby is a French pastry Maestro lol, we defo need to meet lol
Yes definitely, it would be really nice
Beautiful place and food 🤤
I want to go some day and explore
Believe you will need to set yourself a couple of months aside if you wish to explore Bulgaria, either that or multiple trips
Thanks for all the info. I normally come to Varna From Thursday May 18, 2023 to Tuesday May 23, 2023. is there a street food festival then ?
The festival is not on at that time, but the StreetFood Park opens at the beginning of May. This is down on the beach
Here is the video about the place
ruclips.net/video/zLJynCucS4k/видео.html
You made my day!!! I saw you have been already offered a beer, however, if we ever meet you got a drink on me too! If you ever have chance visit Karlovo with the cities around (in aproximatley 50km you will find Sopot, Kalofer, Kazanlak, where is the Rose Valey and a lot of historical mouseums), and do check the little secret villages like Chiflika, where the mountains are hiding hot water pools!!!
These are great tips, I would be happy to connect with you on Facebook and when the time comes to visit these places i'd be happy for you to show me around....Is there any news on the Rose Festival this year wether it will go ahead
Nice food i got hungry
Hehehe, my mouth was water when I was Edit thinking of that Pork Popcorn
Wow, you've been there just yesterday, i am going there now, we could meet there
It was actually a week again that festival was on, though there are plans for others throughout the year
@@ATasteofBulgaria Yes on 6th May (Georgeov's day, Army's day) and 24th May (Bulgarian inventing of Cyrillic Alphabet's day).
Are these dates of food festivals in Varna?
@@ATasteofBulgaria On 6th May you should cook young Lamb by Tradition. They are national celebration days.
Aha....I heard about the Lamb on the 6th....Petya said that her mother will cook that
When promoting street food, please please make sure you show the foods you are eating. Your Bulgarian is good....
During the next two episodes of Varna Street food on my channel you do get to see a bit more of the food. Thanks for the input and in future food videos I will make a point of showing off the food a bit more. As for my Bulgarian I’m still some way away from we’re I want to be
I really enjoyed this video.
How long did it take you to learn that level of Bulgarian?
My wife is Bulgarian and I haven't learnt any as we are in Portsmouth. The alphabet is daunting enough for me but she wants to retire in Bulgaria. She's from Dulbrich not far from you.
Well to give you some context, I have be with my wife for 10 years, The first 3 I didn't try to learn anything, we were on the ships. Then she became pregnant, I said to myself that they are not going to have a language were they can talk to me and I don't understand. I Push 2 weeks to learn the Alphabet (this is very important when learning Bulgarian). I took a couple of apps on the phone like Duo Lingo and another and practiced for a few months when I could whilst I was still on the ship. The next year we went to live in Spain so the Bulgarian stop as I started with Spanish, found a great tool called Anki flashcards that you make your on flashcards, with pictures and sounds. Though During this time in Spain we had Bulgarian TV, Petya and Zhana spoke together in Bulgaria and Petya would often say things to me in Bulgarian first, If I didn't understand she would repeat in English (It was not 100% of the time though). After we moved to Bulgaria and I know that I had to start learning again though I didn't push it too much as I went to work back on the ships. Every time I was home and we were with friends I would be Surrounded with Bulgarian Language (constantly listening for words and connecting words). Then Developed a bit of a system....I made a video about it if your interested to learn Bulgarian
ruclips.net/video/3qHcodozTiY/видео.html
@A Taste of Bulgaria oh wow..
I'm going to check your video out now.
My wife has 2 boys 16 and 14 born here in the UK and they only know a few words as they were born here
@@Mark.Claughton I've been married to my Bulgarian wife for 23 years, and while I learned a little bit during our courtship, and have visited Bulgaria many times, I've not learned the language. I'd like to retire there, so I've started making a concerted effort to learn the language. I think you could make progress over a long period of time if you spend 30-60 minutes a day. And if you are indeed a truck driver, you might be able to listen to language tapes while driving. This channel is a great place to start. www.youtube.com/@Thelinguist, this fellow is 75 years old and speaks 20 languages. He also founded a website that I have found very useful (though it has a monthly cost to be really effective) called lingq. The alphabet can be confusing, but if you practice on it every day for a week, I'm sure you could get it. There are tons of videos now about learning Bulgarian.
Carbonara is made with guanciale or panchetta,but the dish was pretty authentic.
I don’t know about the shunka or ham and pesto,but like i said... not a bad effort
Yeah there was a few differences than the original Carbonara but it was still tasty. I was very happy to see that he didn’t use any cream, and the eggs weren’t scrambled.
@@ATasteofBulgaria
True: ha ha did you see Gordon Ramsey’s carbonara with crem fresh and peas
Hahaha...yeah I did...crazy 🤪. Did you see the one where the American/Italian reacts to that video
Yup, he did his time, but he has a good spirit about him, -still.
Anyway, I will pass through as it looks really good. Was, or is there any nice slow-cooked braised type dishes going on? Cheers
There was some really good hot smoked stall, with pulled pork, pulled beef, cheek, ribs. Amazing 🤩. This was a festival though that’s on 3 times a year, is good to check the visit Varna website to see if it’s on at the time your there. I’ll have a few coming in a couple of weeks that will have the regular street food served in Varna on a daily Basis.
@@ATasteofBulgaria thanks, ill look forward to that
Hi I follow you on Facebook and youtube can you tell.me more about how you moved to bulgwria and how you picked up the beautiful language
Very easy when your 8 years with a Bulgarian women and have a child, get residency is easy. As for the language I’m far from being able to speak good yet, but I understand a fair bit as the language they both speak is in Bulgarian, television in Bulgarian...you kind of pick things up
Интересно. Кога е този фестивал на храната? През кой месец?
нормално едно е през април и едно през декември, не съм сигурен за тази година
If I'm alone I like street food. If I'm in company I like both street and restaurant, but street is usually better value. I'm a bit of a cheap skate. Food quality is important but surroundings aren't.
You make some good points there, though the surrounding isn’t important it can sometimes definitely add to experience.
@@ATasteofBulgaria That's true. Especially if I'm alone I like plenty of people to watch. Obviously eating outdoors is far more pleasant in warm (but not too hot) weather.
Is Varna/Bulgaria in any lockdown at the moment? I know the deaths per capita have been quite high recently.
No lockdown really, few restrictions that are slowly going to be lifted....everything open except Bars, nightclubs but they say this will be lifted soon
You didnt came to our food stand to try the food:D Next time come to New Orleans food stand .
Yes, I was there only twice. Should of gone down a few times. When is the next one planned for?
3:06 _Chicken wing, chicken wing, hotdog and baloneyyy_
guess you liked the street food
What did you need to enter Bulgaria?
how do you mean.....under the current pandemic regulations....or?
@@ATasteofBulgaria yes, full Covid vaccination plus 14 days?
Vaccination is not needed to enter the country, if you have a negative test before arrival and then I think you need to make one more within 24 hrs you don’t need to quarantine
@@ATasteofBulgaria Thanks for reply.
The entire purpose of full vaccination globally is to ELIMINATE testing and quarantine. So, does Bulgaria allow fully vaccinated person's entry???
Your welcome….though I don’t know what to say to that as I (unlucky) don’t make the rules. I’m not sure the process of a vaccinated person…as supposedly you still can spread the virus
tochno elderflower is buz
I know as soon as I tasted it…and it was very tasty too 😋
"porkpopkorpop pork korn porn oops!" . Tongue twister xD
бвлгарйя
😂😂😂❤
Gareth the "pasta2go" guy is an absolute scammer selling low-quality food and this is not a "new concept" he is deluded.
The best pasta on the go in Varna is called Pasta Station Gigli and I recommend you to try it it's very good quality.
That’s for the info…I will go check out that place. I think I know where it is
@@ATasteofBulgaria Great! You won’t regret it!
Prefer street food
Great choice, it’s always very Tasty
Hamburgers and pasta American and Italian.....what's Bulgarian about it....your a chef Gareth, it's all very well promoting the beauty and authenticity of BG but don't be fooled by cheap culinary trickery...
Good points....this is why this is part 1 of 2, the second part will show what Varna is offering on a daily bases, which I are definitely more Authentic Bulgarian...this video was only to show the food festivals that happen throughout the year in Varna