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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Nestled in the heart of Burgenland, Wirtshaus Wlaschits is a living testament to the region’s culinary and vinicultural heritage, where...

On the very border of Austria and Hungary, in the village of Klimpuh, lies Gregorits Inn – the gastronomic temple of the Gregorić family....

The building that today houses Das Stadtgasthaus am Nyikospark has a long and colourful history. Originally built as the officers’ mess...

Krnica is located on the eastern side of the Istrian peninsula, near Barban and Marčana. Surrounded by beautiful nature and greenery, it...

The picturesque Market Bistro, located in the very center of Zagreb (Gundulićeva 13), hosted the 26th edition of 'Vina uz žliču', an...

Organisers Renata Cisar and Mustafa Topčagić organised their silver edition, the 25th event 'Wine with a spoon', at Pri Nami, a popular...

Detox - a word for the multi-layered establishment of body balance, is most often used as a decision for the process of cleansing the...

Located within the monumental walls of the Knin Fortress, the Tvrđava restaurant is the life story, culinary manifesto, and vision of...

In the very heart of Biograd na Moru, where Mediterranean breezes meet the richness of local fields and sea, is the Riva restaurant – not...

In the heart of Split, hidden among the coloruful apartment buildings and bustling streets, lies a very special world – Mokosh. The name...

If you are looking for a place where top-notch gastronomy, seafood specialties, and a select wine list are intertwined, Yacht Club...

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.

Homemade noodles, locally grown vegetables, and uniquely created sauces make the wok special. All of this is on the new spring menu of...

About five kilometers from the entrance to Postojna Cave lies the picturesque village of Grobišče, home to the Smrekarjeva domačija – a...

Entering Hajdučke Vrleti is not just a visit to a restaurant – it is a journey through time, into the heart of Herzegovina's tradition, wher

Authentic cuisine of Tomislavgrad and Buško Lake came in the form of sač!

Bistro Paris is one of the few restaurants in Rijeka operating continuously at the same address (Šetališta Joakima Rakovca 2a) in Sušak...

The Mulić Tavern in Omišalj, a recognizable destination all year round, is located in a small bay where Josip Polonijo has created an...

Matulji, located at the junction of the sea and the wooded slopes of Ćićarija, is a true paradise for gourmets seeking authentic...

A familiar friend awaits us in the heart of the Zadar peninsula. Always with a big smile, Robert Pinto gives a unique welcome to his...

The Selce waterfront is full of cafes and restaurants, but if you're looking for a place that resonates with tradition and locality, it's...

The Croatian Littoral, known for its rich gastronomic offer, hides several iconic destinations that have been attracting guests from all...

The restaurant Ivančica has become an indispensable destination for gourmets and lovers of local cuisine in Lepoglava

A beautiful brunch place in the centre of Žminj guarantees excellent food with local ingredients

Chefs from Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania who are part of the Solaire Tables community gathered in Zagreb

A seafood adventure in the Paat restaurant reveals Estonian traditional and modern gastronomy

For 22 "wine" journalists, an evaluation of the pairing of wine and food was organised at the Botanist restaurant in Zagreb

Sljubljivanje hrane i vina "Vino uz žlicu" nastavlja se u restoranu Botanist

A visit to a unique pirate port in Rijeka, famous for its imaginative Biga pizzas and splendid combination of steak, truffles, and scampi

Bistro Pirati u centru Rijeke mame svojim pizzama i raskošnim mesnim jelima u piratskom imaginariju

Gastronomsko putovanje Biogradom, s naglaskom na kunjkama i prošeku

Gastronomy tour of Biograd, with an emphasis on Kunjka seashell and Prošek dessert wine

Gastronomska manifestacija u Malinskoj donosi predivne okuse otoka Krka

Walk & Taste Tours in Malinska introduces tastes of the island of Krk

The idea that the best gastronomic corners of cities are in the suburbs is certainly recognized in the restaurant Jelen, at the eastern...

Do you know what Šabeso is? It was the first completely artificially produced non-alcoholic and carbonated drink that was made from...

Goodbye teens! That's what you could call the 19th edition of the oenogastro project Wine with a spoon, which after a short trip to...

In the very heart of Ljubljana, Restavracija Most offers a whole range of Slovenian flavours, equally interesting to foreign and domestic...

Funky but traditional, crafty but modern, full of flavour, and with significant portions, the "Aubergine" restaurant in Sofia proudly...

The fire roars and dances around the kettle with Danube fish. It is early autumn, the sun is still merciless, but real hellish...

The bells of the Church of Our Lady of Refuge remind every guest of Restaurant Vikend that they are right next to one of the most famous...

In Vrsar, you can enjoy yourself. Many restaurateurs offer real gastronomic delights throughout the year, which sometimes remain hidden...

In all of Lika, there is no pizzeria more famous than Ruspante, and the name has spread throughout Croatia and beyond. It will be...