Ambassador of the Basque Meat Tradition Imanol Jaca and owner of one of the largest beef distributors around the world, Txogitxu from San Sebastian, made a gourmet spectactle at the Chevo's restaurant in Zagreb. Txogitxu is present in nineteen countries, providing meat for more than 1000 restaurants and deals with over 1,000 subcontractors. Imanol Jaca arrived in Croatia on the occasion of opening the Croatian market for Spanish steaks. The presentation was organized by Eko N

If one wants to grab a beer in Rijeka, there are plenty of places to do so, but Brasserie As, in the very centre of the biggest Croatian port, is the unavoidable point for every Belgian beer fan. Still, there are is also a wide range of Croatian beer present and, of course, wine. But, not to have another gastronomy report that started with alcoholisation, we would like to stress that our arrival here was part of de-toxication therapy with asparagus! And, as it usually turns o

There are relatively few restaurants in the city of Rijeka and the surrounding area that pay close attention to almost every detail, from the exterior, interior design, to the shapes of tables and chairs, kitchens, cutlery and glassware, origin of food and care for it, and especially for the guests, the content of their plates. Gastronomy tradition did not rise up in the right way after 25 years of the market economy in Croatia, and its major message that image sells the prod

Once upon a time, there was a pregnant lady, ready to give a birth. She was travelling and couldn’t find a place in an inn. Thus, she gave birth in a barn. Or in a cave, as the different traditions of nativity scene suggest. That inn, shelter or resting place is translated from Hebrew to Greek “katalyma”. You feel safe and well there. So, we went to it. Somehow, we also needed a shelter from the scorching heat. As the travellers of old, we were not only relieved when we saw t

When you see a fully packed restaurant terrace and waiters that give you a smile while they engage their warp drive to serve all the tables, then you must be in a right place! Mrs Lenka Šajina, the director of the Tourist Board of Žminj, took us to the Tavern Žminjka, right in the centre of this cosy town in the Central Istria. It is an institution of traditional Istrian specialities and a family run business since 1972! Mrs Oriana Erman, the lady of the house, greets us with

Nestled between other restaurants and bars is tavern Sidro, which in Croatian means anchor. Indeed, one can feel anchored in this traditional tavern, surrounded by maritime items and preserved utensils that remind guests of the famous Punat’s maritime and shipbuilding history. Old pictures on the walls bring to the past times and faces of today’s owners’ parents and grandparents disclose years of experience and wisdom in a more natural world. Scorching noon heat brought us in