This post is long-overdue as these photos have been taken last May. I was so lucky to ran into these people in the fields as they were plowing their vineyard. As you can see on the photos, a man and a woman are plowing there are small vineyard with the horse. This scene is so…
Tag: wine and food
Dalmatia Wine Expo 2010
First Dalmatia Wine Expo is not something I would miss! As the wine story of Dalmatia (and Croatia) grows and gets more and more great international publicity, attending events like this one is an absolute must. So, after we visited Vinistra last month, it was time to see what Dalmatia had to offer. This first…
Best Restaurants in Croatia – Le Mandrac
Ok, this time this IS the best restaurant in Croatia by many! We had a rare opportunity to stop by in picturesque Volosko on our way south from Istria and I would highly recommend it to all! Not only for spectacular food but also for great setting as Volosko is part of beautiful Opatija. As…
Best Restaurants in Croatia – Monte, Rovinj
Last weekend we were in Rovinj inspecting hotels and restaurants and what kind of inspection would that be without including Monte restaurant? This place definitely needs more publicity although the folks who look for great culinary experiences know of it for a while now! Located just bellow the Rovinj’s church of Sv. Eufemia, this place…
Best Restaurants of Croatia – Adriatic – Grašo in Split
Restaurants “Adriatic” in Split has been my favorite for years now. Not only that we had our wedding reception there but this place has the most beautiful terrace in the country. Perched on a high cliff above the sea, it is a perfect place for romantic dinners. But, being busy and staying with family in…
Croatian wines – Plavac Mali of Hvar
Plavac Mali is one of Croatia’s best known grapes. Plavac Mali, is actually a cross between Crljenak Kastelanski (an ancestral Zinfandel) and Dobričić grapes, and it is the most popular red wine grape grown along the coast of Dalmatia in Croatia. Plavac grows and gives best results on the southern slopes of Hvar Island and…
Best restaurants in Dubrovnik
Few weeks back we were site-inspecting in Dubrovnik and part of the job is to try several restaurants in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is known for a fairly good restaurants but the offers simply has to be better! We, Croatians are often proud of our food and rightfully so. But when our guests come, they don’t have…
Wild asparagus in Croatia
One of the best signs of spring in Dalmatia and Istria area is the wild asparagus on the menus of local restaurants. You can also see bunch of people standing by the main road (especially in Biograd area) selling fresh, wild asparagus just picked from the nearby forests. The wild asparagus is a well known…
Best Croatian wines – Korak
For the past few days I was in Zagreb doing some inspections and meeting friends and partners. That time a year… Although I had a fairly planned schedule and knew what I was to expect, I was not prepared for Korak wines. I have to admit that my general knowledge of Croatian wines is limited…
Korta Katarina wines in Zadar – www.culinary-croatia.com
Last Friday, my friend Marko Pavlak of Korta Katarina, invited me for a presentation of Korta Katarina wines at Falkensteiner hotels in Borik. Since I am a big fan of the wines of Korta Katarina, it was simply a must visiting them so close to home! The presentation was nowhere near the exclusive event it…
Best restaurants of Croatia – Kapetanova kuća, Ston Mali
Every time I go to Dubrovnik, or even on a longish trip from Split, I try to stop at “Kapetanova kuća” restaurant for a meal. Famous for oysters and sea food, this restaurant is one of the best known “temples” of south Dalmatian cuisine! Despite some great Dubrovnik restaurants, Ston is still a place of…
Wine tasting of Ravni Kotari wines
As you have all probably figured out by now, I am VERY patriotic when it comes to Dalmatia, Croatia in general and Zadar area in particular. I love the city, history, culture, food… and cannot stop promoting. But I (still) don’t like the wines. So, when I heard that the Zadar county is organizing the…
Bota Šare restaurant in Split – www.culinary-croatia.com
Bota Šare is one of the most respected and highly recommended restaurants in Split. But that does not say much… The competition in Split is fairly mediocre and no restaurant is really something that I would recommend highly. Especially if someone is looking for creative cuisine. The fine cuisine has yet to arrive in Split….
Smokvica – Korcula Island
Croatia offers many beautiful views throug the entire country: from the hillside of Zagorje to the cliffs of Dugi Otok and panorama of Dubrovnik… But one of the most memorable for me was the view of Smokvica town on Korcula Island. Typical Dalmatian towns and villages are always located on the slopes so the fertile…
Happy New Year from Croatia!
All the best in 2010! Despite the economic problems in Croatia, most people did not stay at home for New Year’s Eve! Just a long lasting tradition. Every major city organizes something for free and there are usually at least 5-6 parties that charge entrance fee but offer food, drinks and entertainment. Last year we…