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Yerevan
Armenia
Like a glorious deli counter, Armenia's food scene is full of variety, with soft leavened breads waiting to be torn apart and enjoyed with rich dips. This diverse cuisine is heavily influenced by the country's history, combining flavours from around the world - and there's no better place to sample it than the capital of Yerevan. National favourites include smoky aubergine casserole, meat-filled dumplings served with yoghurt known as "manta" and sticky baklava, while you'll find meat skewers sizzling on many street corners. For the best local cafés, head to the area around the Cascade, a stunning stairway linking the city centre to the Monument neighbourhood.