Tirana has a colorful filter seen through Jacqueline Lekatar's eyes. In the heart of the capital, where she was born, or in places of rapid "escape", from her 10 suggestions, we discovered very interesting things. Above all, we realized how genuinely Jacques loves this city and how vulnerable she is to this feeling when asked to suggest 10 places in Tirana.
Coffee:
My day starts very early in the morning and for this reason I have given up on the ritual of drinking coffee calmly, but that does not mean that I do not have a favorite place. It is My Way, a simple, small yard with a small yard that is often converted into my virtual office. The delicious coffee, the quietness and the cafeteria of the diner make me feel at home.
Refering point:
The Block area is my landmark. Maybe because I was born and live there, or maybe because every innovation always happens on the block, or because it's the most urban and easily identifiable area; the alleyways of the block, especially on Sunday mornings, give me a beautiful feeling, as if I am enjoying life to the fullest.
Random place:
Dajti is a casual place for me. Insufficient time, and the overflow on weekends, make me stay away from the mountain of Tirana, which I visit in unusual situations.
Place for a quick lunch:
"Green" is the perfect place for a quick lunch. Especially for those like me who adore healthy vegetarian and vegan combinations. Budda Bowl and almond milk coffee are a must.
Favorite dish:
I can hardly pick a favorite dish because while cooking is not my strong point, enjoying the food is. Especially of new and modern flavors or strange combinations. However, for fast food during moments of hunger, I choose Mystic rice with tartuf.
aperitif:
Being an italophile is definitely an aperitif or aperitif dinner is an important moment that I would practice daily. Favorite place for aperitif is "Tribeca Bar". Small, by the way, like you're in New York, steady for a few years, with a rich range of drinks and cocktails.
Special pleasure:
Lake Tirana. I adore the lake and the fact that it can now be traversed by bicycles, hikes or easy runs. During the spring and fall seasons, stroller walks or stays make you love life more.
Place of Culture:
The place of culture for me are my home or friends' houses, where I spend my free time, watching movies, discussing books or actuality. Trainings or meetings with people who influence my intellectual development are places of culture that I do not want to change or share with others.
Dinner Restaurant:
"Silver Lion", an Albanian "tavern" with gourmet food. The combinations, abilities, and fantasy of the Gift make you lick your fingers and say goodbye to Peris. Dishes of Spoon are delicious and beautiful, as you need to turn to a food blogger and take pictures of it before it disappears.
Bar / Club:
Radio Bar, now more than a decade old, is a unique place where good music, ambience, drinks, staff and friendly company come together. The retro atmosphere, the familiar and familiar faces, the many colors, the past and the Albanian future, intertwine so beautifully that the feet lead themselves there.
By: IntoAlbania
