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| - This is a hidden gem inside the Spring Valley Town Center shopping plaza. It has Eastern European (e.g., Bulgaria, Serbia, Russia) food. Some items come as tapas and others are large enough to be considered a meal. I usually get several items. I enjoy the restaurant décor, food, service, and entertainment. At night they have a piano player. The restaurant is colorful and comfortable.
My favorite soup is the Borscht (beet soup) and my favorite seasonal salad is the Forte Fetamelon Salad. The soup is served hot and has beets, cabbage, potatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. It is absolutely great! The Fetamelon Salad has freshly cut watermelon, red onion, mint leaves, and Bulgarian feta. I actually look forward to summer to enjoy this salad.
The Bulgarian Easter Lamb is amazing. The lamb is tender and the portion is satisfying. It is served with a small salad and mashed potatoes. I usually get this with the Thracian Clay Pot, which is a small hot pot that is backed with egg, tomatoes, peppers, sausage, and feta. It sounds strange, but it is definitely a must try. This item often takes 20 minutes to bake.
My favorite mixed grill is the Bulgarian one. It has a great selection of Bulgarian meats and I love the various bean, relish & slaws as they go great with the meat. Just don't think you can order extra of the slaws - They are served only with the mixed grill and you cannot obtain a side order.
The ice-tea is freshly brewed. The water is served out of old Vodka bottles. They have great tableside herbs that I used to love putting on the bread they serve prior to your meal. I am not a fan of the recent change in the bread they are using. It is not as good as what they used to have a year ago. Maybe they can change it back!?
Try their version of tiramisu cake. It is truly a treat!
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