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Freshly boiled bagels in a small bakery
Food & Drink

The Beloved Boiled Bagels of Ekzarh Yosif Street

Steam rises from a small workshop on Ekzarh Yosif Street as Sofia wakes up. These boiled bagels have become a cherished part of the city's morning routine.
Golden baked pastry cut into squares on a rustic tray
Food & Drink

Banitsa Explained: Bulgaria's Beloved Breakfast Pastry

Flaky, cheesy and eaten at almost every hour of the day, banitsa is the pastry that defines Bulgarian bakeries. Here is what goes into it and how to order well.