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Croatian Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) – Part four (the last one)
These are the last 5 extra virgin olive oils chosen by our selector Filip Erceg, one of the most famous Croatian olive oil tasters and sensory analysts, with many years of experience in evaluating oils. The twenty extra virgin olive oils that we have presented in this special series are only a small part of those present on the Croatian market. There are many more outstanding products. However through this limited but significant selection, our selector has successfully presented the different varieties of olive oil and the different regions where it is produced.
All the flavours of Zagreb
The Zagreb Tourist Board has launched the digital platform Delicious Zagreb, which provides an overview of Zagreb 's restaurants, bars, winemakers, confectioners and producers of authentic products. Through recommendations, thematic routes and stories about the local ingredients, Delicious Zagreb offers a guide to the flavours that shape Zagreb's contemporary gastronomic scene, with the help of the famous chefs Ana Ugarković and Vesna Miletić, and the British influencer Paul Bradbury.
Autumn in the spirit of art, flavors and good vibes
The Keight Hotel (Curio Collection by Hilton) in Opatija last week announced its autumn-winter program by presenting their novelties: a new promo film, a new gastronomic and oenological experiences, special thematic events and a socially responsible collaboration with the Association of Children with Down Syndrome - Rijeka 21.
Around the world with štrukli
At the 100th anniversary celebration of the Esplanade Hotel, the first dish that disappeared from the table were their famous local speciality štrukli: pastry chef Mirjana Špoljar has been making them for over thirty years, and the secret of its quality lies in the same recipe and fresh Zagreb cheese. Summer or winter, štrukli are irresistible
The best of the hinterland, coast and islands of Zadar County
The restaurants of Zadar County are getting more and more attention in the Gault&Millau Croatia guide: a total of 30 are included in the new edition, while Foša, Griblja, Labrax Fish&Wine Bar, Restaurant Lazaret and Villa Nai 3.3 - Restaurant Grotta, were awarded 3 toques. The guide also includes eight wine tasting venues that present their best local varieties. Zadar County covers a fifth of the Croatian coast. In this region, as on the entire Mediterranean Sea, fish, wine and olive oil make the basis of every feast. Pots and glasses hide the real richness of the diversity of natural treasures and ingredients grown on the coast, in the hinterland and on the islands.
A century of glamour at a dinner to remember
Esplanade, one of the oldest hotels in Zagreb, celebrated its 100th anniversary with an impressive celebration on its legendary Oleander terrace . The elegant party, attended by prime minister, ministers, ambassadors, city mayor and numerous guests from the business and cultural life of Croatia, was a blend of the glamour of the past times, the modern present and the bright future of luxury hospitality, enriched with savory and sweet delicacies, fine wines and adorable cocktails.
Decanter medals for Kvarner Wines
At the world's most prestigious wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards, winemakers from the Kvarner Wines Association won 12 medals. The winemakers were congratulated on this great success by Ivica Lukanović - Mayor of Primorsko-Goranska County, Irena Peršič Živadinov - Director of the Tourist Board of Kvarner and Anton Brusić - President of the Kvarner Wines Association.
