What is the Interactive Food Hub?

Romania's first Interactive Food Hub was co-created with the farmers, artisanal producers, chefs, and tourism promoters of the Slow Food Community Buzău Land. It is about digital storytelling and full ingredient traceability.

See it. Scan it. Taste it. Take it home.

Each meal, product, and ingredient reveals its story: the local producers behind it, traditional recipes, seasonal availability, a celebration of terroir and craft—rooted in heritage, yet open to food innovation.

Our Interactive Food Hub transforms shopping and dining into an educational journey—where every dish and product connects you to Buzău county's producers, regional traditions, and the UNESCO Global Geopark Buzău Land.

The Interactive Food Hub Buzau is a place to taste, learn, and reconnect with where food comes from.

How It Works

1

See

Browse the seasonal menu, walk through the shop and farm-to-table restaurant, or explore the garden and farm area.

2

Scan

Use the QR codes to discover the complete story behind each ingredient. These can be found on the menu, special panels, products and the walls of the thematic areas.

3

Taste!

There are three options: 1) Enjoy farm-to-table dishes crafted from local ingredients. 2) Take part in organised tastings of Buzău products, such as wine, craft beer and charcuterie. 3) Taste product samples in the shop.

4

Take Home

Purchase products in our Local Food shop or get cook-at-home kits with recipes.

What can be viewed on your mobile phone or tablet

Every product in our hub features complete transparency about its origin:

  • Food Stories about Buzau
  • Producer profiles with photos, stories, and farm locations
  • Production methods and traditional techniques
  • Seasonal availability and harvest information
  • Nutritional information and culinary uses
  • Recipes and preparation tips from local chefs and locals
  • Where to buy directly from producers or in our shop

Thematic Areas

Dealu Mare Wine Region

— All about Dealu Mare wines
— History of winemakers and Romanian autochthone grapes
— Wine tasting menu in the restaurant
— Selected wines and biowines available in the shop

Flour, Bread & Pasta

— Traditional mills and bread making in Buzău
— Stories about artisanal pasta and grain products
— Fresh oven-baked bread daily in the restaurant
— Artisanal pasta available in the shop

Buzau Carnivore

— All about Babic, Carnați de Plescoi and Ghiudem
— Traditional recipes and production methods
— Tasting of Traditional Buzau Plate in the restaurant
— Premium products available in the shop

Cheese & Dairy

— Artisanal cheeses from Buzău shepherds
— Traditional cheese making techniques
— Fresh dairy products from local small dairies

Ferments & Preserves

— House ferments and traditional pickles
— Seasonal preserves and jams
— Traditional preservation methods

Honey & Sweets

— Local honey from Buzău beekeepers
— Traditional Romanian desserts and sweets
— Artisanal jams and sweet preserves

Dealu Mare Wine Region

— Seasonal Vegetables
— Organic produce from our minifarm
— Fresh vegetables from local gardens
— Seasonal availability and harvest stories

Thematic Areas

Each product in our hub links to a detailed Producer Sheet that tells the complete story. These interactive pages include producer profiles, photos, farm locations, production methods, recipes, and direct purchasing options.

What’s on a Producer Sheet?

Producer name, photo, and story
Farm location and contact details
Product details and seasonal availability
Traditional production methods
High-quality product photos
Chef’s notes and serving suggestions
Recipes and cooking tips
Direct purchase options
See how our digital storytelling brings producers to life

Experience the Interactive Food Hub

Visit us to explore Romania's first interactive food destination, where every product tells a story and every meal connects you to local traditions.