What happens when an entrepreneurial young man with a passion for travelling to exotic destinations and a love for authentic food decides to open an Indian restaurant in a place where few people have ever tried this cuisine? In many cases, it might be the perfect recipe for disaster. In the case of Martin Mazhdrakov, however, this bold step became the first ingredient in a recipe for success.
"When will they finally learn how to roast beef?!" – if you have ever stared at a plate of Black Angus with the texture of a shoe sole, stop everything and book a table at Kasapi, or Butchers. This relatively new but ambitious restaurant in one of Plovdiv's most unremarkable districts – Komatevo – has the mission to show how perfect flavour can be when beef and pork come from special breeds, are properly cut, aged under optimal conditions, grilled over quality charcoal – and served with care.
Managing the iconic InterContinental Sofia requires a blend of competence, experience, vision, dedication, and creativity. Since September, Mr. Aboubakr Hennou has consistently proven himself the ideal professional for the role. After gaining exceptional experience at the renowned InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu, he now leads InterContinental Sofia with passion and innovative ideas, poised to further elevate the hotel's reputation for refined experiences and world-class dining.
What does it take to create one of the most beloved eating places in Sofia? For Stella Byfield, founder of the hugely popular vegan spot Edgy Veggy, the answer includes inspiration, bravery, agility – and a leap of faith. A graduate from Varna's First Language School, she enrolled in a college in upstate New York where she studied Performing Arts and started a career in theatre in New York City. Her creative spirit brought her further, inspiring to write and publish two children's books. And then, Stella Byfield and her husband decided to resettle in Bulgaria.
When Martin Mazhdrakov opened an Indian restaurant in central Sofia, 22 years ago, this was a huge leap of faith for the IT entrepreneur. Back in the day, he had zero experience in running a restaurant business, let alone one specialising in cuisine that was virtually unknown in Bulgaria. And yet, with time, perseverance, dedication and passion, he and his team turned Taj Mahal into one of the most beloved establishments in Sofia.
The name Taj Mahal is universally associated with the stunning beauty of the white mausoleum in Agra and its tragic story. In Sofia, Taj Mahal means that, and more: it is the name of one of the best places in the city for delicious Indian food. Located in a central street, Taj Mahal takes Indian food seriously. The restaurant is aware of the pitfalls when offering exotic food far from its place of origin – from the need of proper ingredients to trained cooks to finding the balance between authenticity and local palates and avoiding adapting the recipes beyond recognition.
Covered in lush greenery by the sea and in close proximity to Varna and an international airport: Ss Constantine and Helena Resort is deservedly one of the most exclusive summer holiday places in Bulgaria.
Villa Mare Restaurant & Apartments makes the resort even more pleasant - an oasis for lovers of good tastes and exquisite luxury year round.