Endless ALBANIAN FOOD TOUR of Little Italy in the Bronx, NYC!!
🧳 NICK: / breadsaltandhearth
🧳 TASOS: / agreeksolo
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Of course, with a whole week to explore New York City’s diverse food scene, I had to go for some Balkan food at some point! Come with me as I go on a wild Albanian food tour of the Bronx!
I started my Albanian food adventure in the Albanian corner of the Little Italy neighborhood in the Brox with my friend Nick from Bread, Salt, and Hearth. He’d be taking me around to four of his favorite spots!
🇦🇱 DEA - AN AUTHENTIC EATERY: / deaeatery
🇦🇱 ÇAKOR RESTAURANT: / cakorrestaurant
🇦🇱 ÇKA KA QELLU: / ckakaqellu
🇦🇱 NO FORK: / nofork21
We began at Déa, an authentic Albanian eatery that sells favorites like burek. Their burek has a double layer of dough, and they make them into round shapes and rolls.
We got cheese burek, beef burek, and spinach-leek burek. The cheese one was crumbly and had so many crispy and soft layers. We also had some coffee and a bitter but creamy yogurt drink called ayran.
The beef one was filled with a generous amount of meat, and the spinach-leek was savory and sweet because of the leeks and caramelized onions! The spinach and leek was my favorite!
Next, we headed to Çakor, where they’d make us a ton of traditional Albanian and Italian dishes: baby lamb with potatoes, qebap and sujuk, kaymak, roasted peppers, cheese, white bean soup, veal goulash, Stone Castle red wine, cordon bleu, veal polombo, and lepinja (Balkan flatbread).
The lepinja pairs with everything! I loved it with the smoky qebap and kaymak. The funky, blue cheese-like flavor of the kaymak added a nice kick of flavor. The veal goulash was hearty and tender and came in a light, flavorful gravy. It’s the perfect winter dish!
Next was the baby lamb had crispy skin but was still juicy. Next, I jumped on the pite, or Albanian cornbread. It was similar to South American savory cornbread. The cabernet was incredible, too!
The white bean soup was hearty and comforting! Then, we jumped on the baklava and moist and crumbly sheqepare (a shortbread like snack doused in sugar syrup) for dessert!
Then, Nick had to leave, but we continued t0 Çka Ka Qellu, a restaurant with rustic decor made to look like a traditional, 19th-century Albanian home or tavern.
After toasting with some raki, we jumped on some fli, or flija, which is a savory layered crepe dish. We also had burek, cheese and peppers, salad, tavas, and more. We also had a small, crispy dumpling containing veal called mantia.
The fli contained six cheeses and was super filling and carb-heavy, and next level! I loved the herbs. Then, we had a cornbread with herbs called leçenik, which contains cheese and has kaymak on top. It was great with the smoky ajvar (red pepper paste)!
Next was the lepinja (flatbread) with the cheesy sujuk dip and cheese pickled pepper. These dishes were so comforting! They’re true Albanian soul food.
Next were the entrees: mantia tava, peppers stuffed with rice and veal, liver tava. The liver tava was my favorite dish there, while the mantia tava was also excellent!
Then, I saw them make Skenderbeg (a breaded & fried roll of smoked meat stuffed with cheese, spices, and covered in a white sauce). It’s named after the Albanian national hero!
The Skenderbeg was like the ultimate schnitzel! It was gooey, cheesy, and perfectly cooked. I loved the crispness and tenderness. They treated us like family!
Then, Tasos and I headed to No Fork, a Kosovar sandwich shop that sells open-face sandwiches, pizzas, and more! Their No Forks Given sandwich was full of meaty prosciutto, oregano, and gooey cheese! It was so good!
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Are there any good Albanian restaurants in Los Angeles? Si enne? Ay enne mir? Shoom e Mir!
@aaronkastriotiseni1406
2 жыл бұрын
Si jeni? A jeni mirë? Shumë mirë. Close enough when you pronounce it.
@illyrianshield4234
2 жыл бұрын
You are almost there with the pronunciation :)
@virisittam01ariathas78
2 жыл бұрын
Qq
@VagabondiOfficialTV
2 жыл бұрын
👋 thank you for Ttrying , and did good though
@ronarifi1576
2 жыл бұрын
Respect for you 🇽🇰🇦🇱
I love the Albanian hospitality n their food.
@Davidsbeenhere
2 жыл бұрын
they are the best!
@Mate-sk6ln
Жыл бұрын
You are Always Welcome Brother as a guest you are chief of the house
Looks amazing!! Man, when I was in Albania, I was blown away by how beautiful it is.
I Love Albanian hospitality, people are amazing Bonne Appétit
Amazing. Great people with outstanding food.
Partner and I think the Albanian tour is one of the best! We love your warm personality and humour and how much you appreciate different cultures. Avid watchers so keep up the good work!🥰
I like how David always serves people first! I must try Albanian food… It all looks delicious! The second restaurant was completely amazing
@albania8982
2 жыл бұрын
Yes pretty Kia you should visit Albania too. The food is nice the country beautiful and people are welcoming...
@milstween7998
2 жыл бұрын
@@albania8982 are you muslim in Albania or not this is like Europe not like Istanbul
@albania8982
2 жыл бұрын
@@milstween7998 no man Albanians we are not Muslims we are Catholic European..🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱Muslim are Turkish and Arabs
@milstween7998
2 жыл бұрын
@@albania8982 ok thanks you because Bosnian are muslim and kosovars no ?
@albania8982
2 жыл бұрын
@@milstween7998 nope Albanians are not Muslims
Such a wonderful presentation of the albanian cuisine so many delicious dishes that remind me how wonderful life used to be back in the days.
Ahh man I wish there was an albanian food section like this here in Melbourne, This food brings good childhood memories where I grew up ! ✌
@homewood62
2 жыл бұрын
Pajto pershendetje nga Afrika e Jugut
You are very passionate about Albanian food Dave. I am an Albanian but you know more about the delicacies of Albanian food than I do.I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you sir!
David is a perfect example of a good authentic Hungarian who never forgot his friends. Just like Janos Hunyadi. Thank you David! Great video.
As always, great videos. Speaking of Skanderbeg, since you're Hungarian, he was a great ally of John Hunyadi. If you go to Hungary, there's also e Skanderbeg statue(bust) at the central park of Budapest, in front of the statue of his contemporary, the hero of Hungary, Janos Hunyadi.
@streettravelxxi
2 жыл бұрын
hungarians and albania were fighting the ottomans together
@milstween7998
2 жыл бұрын
@@streettravelxxi yess but fell
@northalbania2788
2 жыл бұрын
@@milstween7998 Only after he died of an natural way😉. The turks were so scared of Skenderbeg that even after he died they run away from taking the Shkodra Castle cuz they thought he was still alive. 😎
@king27702
2 жыл бұрын
The fighting sport of arm wrestling is called Skanderbeg in hungary too!
@EkremDajakaj
2 жыл бұрын
Serbian also fight against turks they marry women's for them and betrayed in battle Hungarian and Albanian
You re awesome David! Greetings from an albanian somewhere in the world who hasnt been home for some time. I miss this food.
Albanian food the best 👌 1️⃣🌍🇦🇱👏👏👏🥰🥂
Always great viewing Davids videos, most of them are long and show so much. Much appreciated, seems a really genuine guy. Bring on 1M soon x
The Albanian food kitchens is the best in the world, very healthy and exquisite food, I when I travel only in Albanian restorant i eat, if u want to eat good guys go try it the Albanian foods, u will never regret. Also I 2018 I was in Albania country for the summer it was amazing beautiful country with a lot beauty beaches and is very cheap from other country in Europe, I was in North and south Albania and it was my best vacation ever i did in my life. Albanian people are very hospitality and friendly also. Guys u know the Albanian language is the first language proto indo europian language 1 of the first old language in world also Latin Italian Greek language comes from pellazg ilyrian language and troy it was ilyrian tribe from tribe dardania not a Greek how they say today cozz some historian change the history to win fame and money.
@ritademo4387
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing,nice information. 👌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@seranodefranco1203
2 жыл бұрын
@@ritademo4387 yw
@MrAdoChannel
10 ай бұрын
God bless you :) 🇦🇱
@seranodefranco1203
10 ай бұрын
@@MrAdoChannel you too
David, thank you for showing Kosova/Albanian food.
David, you are the best 👌🏼! Thank you for always promoting albanian food and culture, and you are very, very kind and enthusiastic when you talk about the food and our roots. Now that I know you have Hungarian roots, I can say that you already have all the respect of all albanians since our nations have been bound by history a long time ago, still on this day. Have a good time !
Wow! Great food. Your videos on Albania and Georgia etc are awesome.
Thank you David that you promote the albania cuisine whereever it is ...enjoy this cuisine which is one of the best in Balcan .Cheers with raki
Car ka qellu,shum bukur 🇦🇱 Respekt♥️
I grew up in little Italy in da bx.. It was the best .... its hard to still find neighborhoods like that anymore..
Awesome video. God bless Albania
I had a great time in NYC many years ago, great atmosphere and food. 👍
U always post honest reactions. That's what I like the most of yr channel
@volarerealty2263
2 жыл бұрын
he is real!
Another great video! I love nick ❤️
The young fellow that was with him near the end of the video looks so much like a young Tom Cruise. Love your videos so much. Glad I discovered them. You'll always get a thumbs up from me👍
@irisdr7916
Жыл бұрын
Same thinking,he really looks like a young Tom Cruise ☺
I wish you all the success, happiness, and joy in life. Keep your best wishes and your biggest goals close to your heart and dedicate time to them every day. Enjoy your life! Love from Korea🇰🇷💕
All the food looks incredible 😍 ppl of Albania are so kind and lovely. Hope to visit these restaurants one day 😃👍
Love your T-shirt. It’s the most beautiful in the world. Amazing and great video by the way.
Thanks for doing an amazing job...and yes the food it's absolutely outstanding...
I am so drooling seeing my home country’s food all the way from TX.
So much yum! I think this is somewhere we need to visit, the food looks insane 🤤
Respect for you my brother 🇦🇱❤️
WOW...🤗AMAZING 👌I love Balkan food 😁👍✌Thanks guys
920.000 subscribers lets go for 1 million 💪 Great content man keep up!
wonderful food ..looks delicious
It’s 3am but watching you guys eat makes me hungry
Ju befte mire, enjoy guys!!!😊😊
Albanian food all day!!!
My best bro truly an awesome share lot of love 🍻
That Burek looks sooo good
Bro dave is so friendly and warm-hearted respect man from Boston Albanians
YUMMY FOOD! Mouth-watering.
David, It was a pleasure meeting you and had tons of fun with you, can't wait to meet in Albania and go looking for that "Nuse".... Thanks bro....And cheers to the Greek Sidekick.....
@fluz2222
2 жыл бұрын
He already has a Nuse! Don't disrespect his lady like that.
Yam...It looks so delicious,, I must go to Bronx and try these foods.
that food is soooooooo good!
Talk about a feast! That looks like sooooo many great entrees... we wouldn't know where to start! 😂
Love the look of the food. Baby Lamb and Potatoes .... Mmmmmm looked amazing. Can you tell me what happens to all the food you don't eat ? 🌿🌿🍃💚🍃🌿🌿
David, the thing I love about your videos is no matter where you go, different country, any culture, you have the same personality that wins everyone over! Thanks for all you do!
@Davidsbeenhere
2 жыл бұрын
No plastic here. I am straight real!
@nikhilubale02
2 жыл бұрын
True man...I love him ❤️ Love from India🇮🇳
@snoopsn8473
2 жыл бұрын
@@Davidsbeenhere for real:) I’ve watched long enough to know you’re not plastic, lol! Just don’t comment often. But I am so inspired to find anywhere in Tampa that serves everything you eat. And I’m shocked and educated about the local places that do!
@snoopsn8473
2 жыл бұрын
Know this is an NY episode, but you know what I’m saying!
@Kanye_east_pig_hunter
Жыл бұрын
@@nikhilubale02 😂😂
Beautiful Food!
best tour of Albanian food!!
Nice!! I like your videos😀
0:14-0:19 Belmont, Bronx. I read online there is another Bronx Albanian-American enclave in Pelham Parkway. Mainly concentrated around Lydig Avenue.
David you are the Best Thank you for these videos
Hello David, I live in the bronx, would've been great to see you. God Bless!
It's so good to eat when you are really really hungry.
The place you must to be ...keep going brothers 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
This guy is an amazing person I can't believe I watched 30 min video without skipping
Great Buren looks delicious, Balkan food
Yes always Albania 🇦🇱 proud of our traditionality love it 🙌
@milstween7998
2 жыл бұрын
It’s good eat for Ramadan Karim
@skend3489
2 жыл бұрын
@@milstween7998 its good to eat for people. We Albanians rarely practice religion nor care about it
@milstween7998
2 жыл бұрын
@@skend3489 yes but the Turk said that Albanian are Turkish and muslim
Nice video 🔥🔥🔥
Yummy food. Te Mira duken
It is nice to see you back David, next you should come back to Albania and get citizenship which I promise you will get it less than a month
Enjoy delicious albanian food. So yummy..
Been seeing you since mark weins in mexico... KEEP GOING BIG FAN OF BOTH OF Y'ALL
What can you recommend on Lexington near 50th St. on the East Side (obviously)? I favor Asian or Italian or definitely seafood restaurants. Make Seafood the priority!
Great restorant
Albania is great culture. Mr. David, Is that 'tradita' is the branches restaurant in Shokdhra?
You guys should make Pite with Mint leaves. Pite te Kallamojt me hitha. That should be served in these Albanian restaurants too.
Always a culture food adventure!!! I love it!!!😋😋😋👍💪👊🙏💙🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴🍴
Guys I missed skrop, its like a corn flour mash or puree, traditionally with suxhuk (sucuk) in the mash. I love it !!!
Thumbs up for Stone Castle, my house where I was born is just a mile away from that winery .
My wife is Albanian. I really enjoy the burek
My neighborhood and my people! 🇦🇱
This guy is a real entertainer and this guy vlogs is best and brilliant vlogs of the world this guy love all countries 💓💔💔💕💓💔💓💓💔💕
@Davidsbeenhere
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your support Muhammad! 🙏
John Hunyadi would be proud of your feast.
It is called "Dhalle" in albanian and not Ayran. Ayran it's a turkish word fyi
@amaranthine90
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, from Macedonia here we call it Dhalltë
First love david from amritsar
Guys you have been living in US for years and you don’t know how to say: të beftë mirë- enjoy your food, dhallë-buttermilk, gjizë-curd try to put Albanians names on menu it will look a real Albanian cuisine. Can’t wait to visit those restaurants,hats off!!
Sir, Happy Diwali to you and your family 🌹 Seattle WA, Restaurant's ( Dosa house, Honest, Udipi, Saffron in Bellevue.🙏
Definitely i am gonna make SUBSCRIBED to this beautiful channel. Spectacular footage. U did an amazing job. I ALSO WANT TO SAY SOMETHING TO THESE ALBANIAN GUYS IN OUR LANGUAGE. " JU RUJT ZOTI DHE E PACI HALLALL PER PUNEN QE BENI. NE ZEMER TE NYC KENI NJXJERRE NE PAH EDHE ZEMREN E SHQIPES. BOLLIK DHE CILESI. BRAVO ! JU PERSHENDET NJE TIRONAS AUTOKTON NGA ZEMRA E TIRONES. SUPER RESTAURANT.. DO JA REKOMANDOJ TE GJITHE SHOKEVE DHE MIQVE QE KAM NE NEW YORK. GOD BLESS ALBANIA AND AMERICA !!
Yum!!!!!!!!
Is there any Albanian restaurants here in Los Angeles?? The food is good.
Good video 👍 bro food good 😊
Shesherepare = Shakarpare? Fascinating to see how cultures are connected across the world. Shakarpare is Indian sweet with same making looks different.
@genciduraku4340
2 жыл бұрын
It is sheqerpare. Sheqer means sugar. Origin from Ottoman Empire
@lets_wrapitup
2 жыл бұрын
What is shesherepare
Every time David says “right,” bang your head against the wall! Super fun w friends!
Love Albania 👍❤
Yeah sir ❤️❤️
Yo! Awesome video as usual 🔥🙌 Can't wait to work together again soon 🍴🍴🍴
Looks delicious, börek, köfte,ayran, raki i wouldn’t recommend raki in combination whit ayran🤠👏👏
Tungjatjeta ju pershendes nga Peja do te vij te shijoj nji kombinim ne restorantin e juaj gjithe te mirat dhe suksese ne pune dhe jete
Armenians are ancient too. We have borek there too.
Omg sa mire 👏
i would like to visit this place
So good
Amazing your kidding on head David 🤣
Woooww ♥ I just saw my Artworks of "Albanian Women" at ur video 👑(1:22 , 5:16, 5:46) Lots of Love from me Saranda Xhemajli ♥
@advanceddeletechanel8613
2 жыл бұрын
👏👏
Its amazing all this in Albania/kosovo cost maybe $25 tops to fill a table In america more like $200 to fill the same table lol Dollar goes a long way there outside the us
Yummy 😋