Slovakian cuisine traditionally consists of heavy meat dishes served alongside variations of voluminous dumplings and potatoes. But for those who prefer a lighter style of food, a saviour exists in the form of the Bratislava-based restaurant, Mercado. Included in the design of the restaurant is a vertical garden of houseplants and potted herbs, many of which are used in the preparation of the organic dishes on the menu. In the beverage realm, the locale offers organic syrups, homemade juices, yoghurt shakes and smoothies, as well as homemade iced tea and grape cider.