Eating Through Chișinău: A Guide to Moldova's Capital
The smell of smoked plums and toasted walnuts hits you the second you step into the heart of the city. It is a heavy, sweet scent that mixes with the salty aroma of brined cheeses and the sharp tang of homemade vinegar. In Chișinău, the food isn’t about presentation or fancy foams; it is about the deep, earthy flavors of the soil and the traditions of the people who work it.