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The cuisine surrounding the Danube and the absinthe revival

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14 February 2025

Episode 665

34 minutes

We journey down the banks of the Danube to get a taste of Eastern European cuisine with Romanian food writer Irina Georgescu. Plus: Paige Reynolds heads to Leydi, a new Turkish opening in London and Maisie Ringer explores the revival of absinthe.

14 February 2025

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

‘Danube’

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We flick through a new book about the specialities of Eastern European cuisine with its author, Romanian food writer Irina Georgescu.

13 minutes

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‘Danube’

Chapter 2

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Chapter 2

Leydi

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Paige Reynolds tries out a fresh take on Turkish cuisine in London.

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Leydi

Chapter 4

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Chapter 4

The revival of absinthe

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Maisie Ringer explores the increasing popularity of ‘the green fairy’ at The Absinthe Parlour in London.

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The revival of absinthe

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