Monégasque cuisine
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Monégasque cuisine is the cuisine of the principality of Monaco. It is a Mediterranean cuisine shaped by the cooking style of Provence and the influences of nearby northern Italian and southern French cooking,[1] in addition to Monaco’s own culinary traditions. There is an emphasis on fresh ingredients, with the use of seafood, vegetables and olive oil playing a major role in the cuisine.[2]
A more modern form of Monégasque cuisine has developed since the Monte Carlo Casino opened in the mid-nineteenth century.[3] Some now associate the cuisine with international influences, cosmopolitanism, gastronomy and Michelin-starred restaurants.[4] However, recent years have also seen a revitalised interest in Monaco’s authentic local recipes and its more traditional culinary heritage.[5]
Despite being the most densely populated country in the world with a population density of 19,331.7 inhabitants/km2, the cuisine of Monaco is relatively obscure than any other parts of Europe due to historical reasons. Barbajuan, a fried ravioli, is supposedly a national dish of Monaco. In Monaco, only two large American fast food chains exist: McDonald's and Starbucks.