Food producer Latvia, Kurzeme, Alsungas novads

SPELMANU TAVERN

Specializations

	Type	Description
	Food	Pub is located at the heart of Alsunga, where tourists can have the opportunity to enjoy hearty meal. Upon request, guests can sample traditional regional cuisine from Suiti, as well as take part in their preparation under the guidance of Suiti women. In addition to cooking, you can explore the richness of Suiti cultural heritage in the performances of the bands “Suiti women”, “Suiti men”, and “Suiti bagpipe players”. The hostesses speak the Suiti dialect which adds to the feeling of authenticity. Cooking and the feast is accompanied by Suiti traditional singing. The folk group “Suitu Sievas” (Suiti wives) offer a performance with songs and stories about folk costumes, traditions and local history. PROGRAMME • The hostesses welcome the group • Guests are involved in making the meal: preparing dumplings and throwing them in the pot, making traditional carrot pies from rye flour, potatoes and carrots • While the food is cooking, guests can have refreshments from the bar • Enjoying a traditional Suiti meal • The programme ends with a demonstration of Suiti traditional singing - bourdon.

Certificates

Logo	Certificate name	Description
	Culture and history Latvian Heritage 10/24/2013	This saloon is in the centre of Alsunga and at the foot of Dižgabalkalns Hill. Visitors can taste the carrot buns that are typical of Kurzeme. During weekends, the saloon also offers freshly baked bread. During the summer, groups of tourists that apply in advance can take part in cooking locally popular foods on an outdoor fireplace. Dižgabalkalns Hill (8 m) is a former Courlandian castle hill, and its surface (54x22 m) offers a good view of the centre of Alsunga. SIGN AWARDED FOR: Maintaining and popularising local foods and traditions
	Culture and history Latviešu virtuve	Sourdough bread, dumplings, dried ribs, homemade carrot buns.
	EU Geographical indications and traditional specialities Traditional Speciality Guaranteed	Sklandrauši "Spēlmaņu krogā" cepti pēc autentiskas receptes.

Belongs to a brand

Logo	Brand	Description
	Flavours of Livonia - Catering	This tavern is in the centre of Alsunga, where you can taste traditional Suiti dishes. You will also be able to purchase carrot pies and sourdough bread that is baked only here. We offer Suiti dishes and carrot pie culinary classes.