“We are trying to make a melting pot of food,” Mulla said. Petulla Te Fshira ($14) is a traditional Albanian dish that is prepared by Mulla’s mother-in-law from her own recipe. The M.I.A ...

Each shop is a treasure trove of Albanian culture, where artisans maintain centuries-old crafting traditions. The Ethnographic Museum, housed in a traditional 19th-century Ottoman house ...

Beaches, crystal-clear waters, a laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere? Yes, and palm trees, cafés and restaurants, plus the ...