In Gorizia the architecture, knowledge and cuisine of different cultures meet, from Slavic to Slovenian to Austro-Hungarian. The ideal stage for Alessandro Borghese who, in new episode of 4 Restaurants, went in search of the best venue in this North Eastern city, which was once called the “Austrian Nice”, a rich crossroads of people. The food and wine proposal reflects the varied character of this border land, where you can taste the specialties of a poor and peasant cuisine: the Goulashfamous stew, the plum gnocchiit strudel and the Gorizia rose.
The goulash challenge
Alessandro Borghese was invited to lunch by four restaurateurs. Everyone, in addition to the chef, also welcomes their three challengers into their restaurant: the four diners, from time to time, will have to taste the dishes and express an opinion on different elements, such as location, menu, service and bill. The competitors will then have to compete with a dish that is the same for everyone, which changes in each episode because it is highly representative of the territory. In Gorizia, the challenge is played on goulash, a dish originally from Hungarian cuisine, but which due to geographical proximity was adopted by the gastronomic tradition of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It is a typical stew prepared with beef, onions, paprika and other spices which give it an intense red color and a strong flavour. The original traditional recipe is often varied with the use of different meats and spices.
The restaurants in the competition
The 4 restaurants in the competition are: Hosteria with kitchen – La Kantinetta by Mauro, Trattoria Al Piron by Antonella, Rosenbar Restaurant by Michela e Atmospheres La Sitüa by Stefano, who wins the bet. Let’s meet them all in the gallery.
Meanwhile, the gastronomic journey of Alessandro Borghese 4 restaurantswhich has already explored the gastronomic proposals of the French Riviera, the Oltrepò Pavese, Lisbon, the historic center of Ravenna, and Ogliastra in Sardinia, will continue along the entire peninsula, touching again on Lucca, Monza and Mantua.
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