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A piece of heaven on Krka River
Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan, two actors who famously portrayed James Bond, both enjoyed stays at Hotel Grad Otočec, a castle hotel built in the 13th century on a small island in the River Krka near Novo Mesto, halfway between Zagreb and Ljubljana. Among its distinguished guests over the years have also been actors Henry and Peter Fonda and Matthew Perry, statesmen Nikita Khrushchev and Josip Broz Tito with Jovanka Broz, King Harald V of Norway with Queen Sonja, as well as
Tomislav Radić
Dec 22, 20253 min read
Mala Riba on Zagreb's Sea
The final “Wine by the Spoon” event of the year, now in its 28th edition, was held on Zagreb’s very own sea – Lake Jarun – at the restaurant Mala riba. There, just as in the Adriatic Sea, the young manager Karla Mikičić navigates brilliantly. Fourteen years ago, her family, together with the Nikolac family, opened the tavern of the same name in Matulji near Opatija. The business in Matulji is running smoothly, so they decided to expand to Zagreb, where, since opening in June,
Mustafa Topčagić
Dec 11, 20255 min read
Luxury of the Winter Menu in the Restaurant 1444
Just eight kilometres from Brežice, and only a twenty-minute drive from Zagreb, lies the magnificent Mokrice Castle, a true jewel of Slovenian history and culture. This Renaissance castle was first mentioned in 1444, and it acquired its essential features in the 16th century. The history of Mokrice is both fascinating and rich—on its site once stood a Roman military post known as Romulus’ Fortress, and through the centuries it witnessed turbulent events, including Ottoman att
Alma Premerl Zoko
Dec 11, 20253 min read
Grand Cafe - a Place of Enjoyment and Spectacular Views of Piran Bay
Located on the 11th floor of the prestigious Grand Hotel Bernardin, Grand Café is not an ordinary restaurant. It is an excellent blend of fine coffee, delicious bites and a panoramic view of the Piran Bay, the Alps, Venice and Savudrija. Although, according to the French classification, a café is indeed a type of restaurant, Grand Café primarily embraces the philosophy of a cosy space for relaxation and enjoying the moment. Grand Café offers a wide selection of drinks – from
Alma Premerl Zoko
Dec 3, 20253 min read
27th Wine with a Spoon: Exotic Thai Dishes with Unusual Croatian Wines
Thai Me Up by Lira restaurant opened earlier this year in the centre of Zagreb (Teslina 5), offering excellent Thai cuisine at affordable prices. It is run by husband-and-wife team Yada, who is Thai, and Jura Dončić, a local restaurateur, who took on the challenge set by Renata Cisar and Mustafa Topčagić, organisers of the Wine with a Spoon events, to pair dishes from that part of the world with selected Croatian wines. Several street-food venues in Zagreb currently serve Tha
Mustafa Topčagić
Nov 8, 20255 min read
Bokoon – Small Istrian Oasis of Big Flavours
On the western coast of Istria, between Vrsar and Poreč, lies Funtana – a small village of great charm and even greater gastronomic potential. Although modest in size, Funtana has long established itself as a remarkably appealing culinary destination, a place where the Mediterranean spirit meets the authentic flavours of Istria. Barbara Belac from the Funtana Tourist Board highlights how this little fishing village proudly preserves its rich gastronomic tradition through a se
Fran Ratković
Nov 2, 20254 min read
Jing Yuan: Zagreb’s Most Serene Chinese Tea House
In a quiet corner of Gajnice, one of Zagreb’s greenest and most self-contained neighborhoods, there is a place where time seems to move at a different rhythm. Here, in a small tea house Jing Yuan that doubles as a bistro, life is measured not in minutes or messages, but in cups — steaming, fragrant, unhurried cups of Chinese tea. Walking through its unassuming doorway feels like stepping across a threshold into another state of mind. A few wooden tables, numerous small pieces
Vedran Obućina
Oct 18, 20255 min read
Weinwirtshaus Wlaschits: A Feast of Wine, Tradition, and Celebration
Nestled in the heart of Burgenland, Wirtshaus Wlaschits is a living testament to the region’s culinary and vinicultural heritage, where...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Gregorits Inn – the Heart of Burgenland Cuisine
On the very border of Austria and Hungary, in the village of Klimpuh, lies Gregorits Inn – the gastronomic temple of the Gregorić family....
Vedran Obućina
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Stadtgasthaus am Nyikospark: Tradition and Innovation in Neusiedl am See
The building that today houses Das Stadtgasthaus am Nyikospark has a long and colourful history. Originally built as the officers’ mess...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 13, 20254 min read
Authentic Flavors of Istria at the Da Rocco Tavern
Krnica is located on the eastern side of the Istrian peninsula, near Barban and Marčana. Surrounded by beautiful nature and greenery, it...
Fran Ratković
Aug 16, 20253 min read
26th Wine with the Spoon - Bistro Market
The picturesque Market Bistro, located in the very center of Zagreb (Gundulićeva 13), hosted the 26th edition of 'Vina uz žliču', an...
Taste of Adriatic
Jun 29, 20256 min read
25th Wine with a Spoon: Gablec at the Pri Nami
Organisers Renata Cisar and Mustafa Topčagić organised their silver edition, the 25th event 'Wine with a spoon', at Pri Nami, a popular...
Taste of Adriatic
Jun 21, 20256 min read
Detox Menu in the Restaurant Kaiser
Detox - a word for the multi-layered establishment of body balance, is most often used as a decision for the process of cleansing the...
Alma Premerl Zoko
Jun 10, 20254 min read
Fortress of taste: the experience of Knin gastronomy
Located within the monumental walls of the Knin Fortress, the Tvrđava restaurant is the life story, culinary manifesto, and vision of...
Vedran Obućina
May 27, 20255 min read
Restaurant Riva: Gastronomy Institution of Biograd
In the very heart of Biograd na Moru, where Mediterranean breezes meet the richness of local fields and sea, is the Riva restaurant – not...
Vedran Obućina
May 26, 20254 min read
Mokosh – Split's oasis of taste, art and togetherness
In the heart of Split, hidden among the coloruful apartment buildings and bustling streets, lies a very special world – Mokosh. The name...
Vedran Obućina
May 16, 20254 min read
Yacht Club Opatija - Taste of Istria and Kvarner
If you are looking for a place where top-notch gastronomy, seafood specialties, and a select wine list are intertwined, Yacht Club...
Vedran Obućina
May 1, 20254 min read
Wine with Spoon: Prosikito
Restaurant Prosikito in Zagreb (Donje Svetice 40) hosted the 24th edition of the oeno-gastro project "Wine with a Spoon", which was initiated six years ago by Renata Cisar and Mustafa Topčagić.
Taste of Adriatic
Apr 21, 20256 min read
WOK BY MATIJA got its first franchise in Slavonia!
Homemade noodles, locally grown vegetables, and uniquely created sauces make the wok special. All of this is on the new spring menu of...
Alma Premerl Zoko
Apr 17, 20252 min read
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