Monday, May 1, 2017

Riga Central Market

In the bowels of early 20th century Zeppelin hangars exists a market unlike any I've seen.  I thought the La Boqueria in Barcelona was an amazing place, but pales by comparison.  Each hanger is dedicated to a particular type of food: fish, ranging from fresh, dried, salted, sweet; another has fresh or died meats of any cut you desire-- they will even grind pork for you on the spot; another has dairy products from hard cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir; another has fresh produce, much imported but much also grown locally and kept in cold storage over the winter, or pickled.  It was a sensory experience and a bit overwhelming with all the choices.  Latvians love their variety, apparently.  I had lots more to do that afternoon so only bought a few things that wouldn't spoil. 














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