Artisan Foods

Jubilee Cheese Festival in Kolan

In Kolan these days, it is not difficult to find cheese. It is harder to find someone who has nothing to say about it. At every turn, someone cuts a slice, shows the color of the rind, explains how long the cheese has been ripened, or simply hands a piece across the table with a brief: “Try it.” And then you try it. First you feel the familiar saltiness, then the full, almost meaty aroma, and then something that is difficult to translate into words, but easy to recognize – th

Vedran Obućina

Sep 285 min read

Štrudlafest in Jaškovo

Štrudlafest ZlatnŠtrudlafest in Jaškovo near Ozalj will be held from 5 to 6 September 2026. The event's opening hours are on Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00. The center of new activities will be Dvorišće tete Marice, where workshops will be held on making traditional ceramics and painting strudel plates, making gingerbread hearts and making jalba lace. A special attraction within this space will be Tesla's corner in collaboration with Nikola Tes

Tomislav Radić

Sep 285 min read

Palačinka Fest in Zagreb

At seven festival booths, visitors to the Pancake Fest this season can enjoy more than 50 flavors that combine savory and sweet, with a touch of chili, mozzarella or various creamy spreads, fruits or toppings such as caramel, ice cream or whipped cream... There are also flavors such as plum jam, apples with cinnamon or classic chocolate spreads. Thin French pancakes, pancake cakes, American pancakes, family XXL versions, bowls full of fruit and cream and savory cachapas will

Tomislav Radić

Sep 282 min read

Porto Gastro Festival spectacle of flavours and light

Rijeka got a new eno-gastro stage at the end of the summer, and last night Lučica Kantrida shone for the first time in a completely new guise. The first edition of the Porto Gastro Festival - Food Experience brought together renowned Croatian chefs, Kvarner winemakers, craft breweries, distilleries and producers of indigenous products, transforming the famous seaside area into a meeting place for contemporary gastronomy, local tradition and festival production. "The Porto Gas

Alma Premerl Zoko

Sep 284 min read

Secrets of Drniš Prosciutto

The ninth International Drniš Prosciutto Festival will be held in the Antun Mihanović Sports Hall on August 28 and 29. There will be entertainment and competitions for visitors, and the evening program will be hosted by Mate Grgat, who will sing on Friday, August 28, and Croatian Roses, who will perform on Saturday, August 29. Prosciutto is one of the most famous gastronomic symbols of this region, Drniš and the Šibenik-Knin County. "Drniš prosciutto, along with Istrian, Krk

Tomislav Radić

Aug 222 min read

Retro Fishing Festival in Medveja

Summer on the Adriatic brings hundreds of folk festivals. Almost every place has its own event, live music, food stands and the inevitable smells of the grill. But precisely because many of them are increasingly similar to each other, those that have remained true to their own identity stand out in particular. One of them is held in Medveja, a small Kvarner town at the foot of Mount Učka, where organizers have been nurturing a simple but very clear rule for years – no ćevapi

Vedran Obućina

Aug 153 min read

Marić Point: a meeting place of flavours, bees and people

On the main road between Rovinj and Kanfanar, it's hard not to notice the modernly decorated Marić Point. Once a car showroom, today behind the glass walls lies a completely different story, one about local food, family work and the desire to present Istrian products in one place. But Marić Point is not just a tasting room or a delicatessen. It is an educational and presentation center that intertwines butchery, beekeeping, tradition and community. It all started quite sponta

Edvard Badurina

Aug 154 min read

Francišković - the highest cheese manufactory in Croatia

Before we got to the cheeses, we had to get to Begovo Razdolje – a place that already has a special story in itself. Located at around 1078 meters above sea level, Begovo Razdolje is the highest populated place in Croatia. Surrounded by forests, mountain pastures and fresh Gorski Kotar air, this small village has only about twenty inhabitants, but it is precisely this isolation and harsh conditions that have shaped the way of life of its people. People still live here in the

Vedran Obućina

Aug 144 min read

Days of Rudarska Greblica

The Cultural and Artistic Society "Oštrc" is organizing the Days of Rudarska Greblica in Rude, July 4th and 5th, 2026. Rudarska greblica is a savory cheese and walnut cake whose tradition dates back to the 19th century, when for the locals of Rude near Samobor, who worked in copper and iron mines, this cake was often the only meal during a hard day's work. In 2007, the preparation of the cake was declared an intangible cultural asset of the Republic of Croatia, and in 2021, m

Tomislav Radić

Jul 203 min read

Maraska and Croatian Hazelnut in an Icecream

Can a scoop of ice cream tell the story of Croatian terroir? The Makarska company Premis believes it can. Their new investment worth more than 260 thousand euros is aimed precisely at developing ice cream made from authentic domestic ingredients – Marasca cherries from the Dalmatian hinterland and Croatian hazelnuts. It is a project that could bring Croatian flavors closer not only to domestic guests, but also to buyers in the demanding markets of Germany, Austria and France.

Edvard Badurina

Jul 202 min read

Oljarna Jeruzalem SAT - innovative approach to pumpkin oil

If you love pumpkin seed oil and are constantly looking for the most natural one - take a trip to Slovenian Styria. Less than two hours by car, without a vignette, just a few kilometers from the former border of Croatia and Slovenia in Međimurje, the Jeruzalem SAT Oil Mill awaits you with a wonderful story about how pumpkin seeds here tell a wonderful story about Styrian pumpkin seed oil, which has had the status of a culinary treasure for decades, the method of production of

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jul 204 min read

Taste of Vitality on Lošinj

At the Apoxyomenos Museum in Mali Lošinj, on May 27, 2026, the presentation of the Taste of Vitality project and the awarding of certificates to Lošinj caterers whose certified dishes connect gastronomy and modern nutritional guidelines were held. This year, the Taste of Vitality label is worn by more than 90 delicacies from the offer of 18 Lošinj catering establishments: Artatore restaurant, Baracuda inn, Bora Bar trattoria & tartuferia, Borik Beach Restaurant, Breakfast Clu

Tomislav Radić

Jun 62 min read

Ninth Days of Dalmatian Prosciutto and Wine in Vrgorac

The aroma of prosciutto, a glass of good, chilled drops and concerts under the open sky. The town at the top of the mountain once again becomes the centre of excellent snacks, wine and good entertainment, because on June 5 and 6, the ninth Days of Dalmatian Prosciutto and Wine are held in the City Park. Visitors can expect a rich program, from culinary presentations and prosciutto cutting competitions to professional meetings and evening concerts. Vrgorac will once again conf

Tomislav Radić

Jun 52 min read

Kvarner Experience of Suzić Brothers

When Kvarner won the title of European Gastronomy Region this year, it became clear that the focus of the region will be on stories that preserve the authenticity of the combination of sea and mountains through gastronomy, atmosphere and experience. This is precisely why projects that offer not only a product, but the emotion of a place, a local story and an experience that lingers long after the last sip are attracting special attention today. One such story has been growing

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 54 min read

Scampi Festival in Klenovica

Klenovica, a small coastal town known for its fishing and shrimp tradition. While the restaurants of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera celebrate the flavours of Kvarner shrimp from May 15th to 31st through special menus and exclusive dinners, Klenovica offered visitors something special on Saturday, May 23rd as part of the Shrimp Festival – an authentic experience of life by the sea through Shrimping with Guests and the Shrimp Festival. The shrimp fishing program began at 8:00 a

Tomislav Radić

Jun 42 min read

Tea House in Špišić Bukovica

Just an hour and a half drive from Zagreb, in the heart of Podravina, is one of the most special tourist attractions in continental Croatia - the Tea House, an Oasis of Peace in Špišić Bukovica. Located just seven kilometres from Virovitica, this modern tourist destination has attracted an increasing number of visitors in recent years who are looking for a different kind of excursion: a combination of nature, education and relaxation. Podravina is already known for its top-no

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 43 min read

Days of Croatian Prosciutto

At the end of April, Dubrovnik will host the 12th edition of the Croatian Prosciutto Days. This is not merely a tasting event. It is a gathering of expertise, craftsmanship, and serious business. On 24 April, specialists at Hotel Lapad will discuss what lies behind every slice: whether production can continue to grow, how to withstand the pressure of imports, and where Croatian prosciutto belongs on the European table. In a city more accustomed to counting cruise ships and to

Tomislav Radić

May 124 min read

Noćnjak 2026 u Dubrovniku

Jedne proljetne večeri u ožujku u Dubrovniku, najmirisnija jadranska proslava maslinova ulja dosegla je svoj elegantni vrhunac. Najnovije izdanje Noćnjaka, jednog od najuglednijih mediteranskih susreta maslinara i proizvođača ulja, završilo je proglašenjem šampiona, ritualom koji spaja umijeće, baštinu i osebujni dalmatinski osjećaj ponosa. Noćnjak, danas već u svojem 28. izdanju, prerastao je iz regionalnog okupljanja u međunarodnu smotru maslinarske kulture, privlačeći proi

Vedran Obućina

May 123 min read

Noćnjak 2026 in Dubrovnik

On a spring March evening in Dubrovnik, the Adriatic’s most fragrant celebration of olive oil reached its elegant finale. The latest edition of Noćnjak, one of the Mediterranean’s most respected gatherings of olive growers and oil producers, closed with the crowning of champions, a ritual that blends craftsmanship, heritage, and a distinctly Dalmatian sense of pride. Noćnjak, now in its 28th edition, has grown from a regional meeting into an international showcase of olive cu

Vedran Obućina

Apr 294 min read

Artichoke - Flavour of Spring

There are few vegetables that carry as much quiet drama as the artichoke. At first glance, it appears almost defensive—layered in tough, green armour, its tightly packed leaves concealing something tender at the core. Yet that is precisely its charm. The artichoke invites patience, curiosity, and a certain culinary intimacy. To eat one is not to consume it quickly, but to engage with it—leaf by leaf, bite by bite—until you reach its prized heart. Its story begins in myth. Acc

Ahmed M.M. Saleh

Apr 283 min read