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Tag: Wine tours
Benkovac Wine Tasting
Earlier this spring we had a pleasure to show our hospitality to several quite interesting guests from USA. Mr. Frank Dietrich, joined by his staff, wine writer Marcy Gordon and Zdravko and Marion Podolski of GoHvar blog all joined us at a very special little tasting in Benkovac.
St . Vincent’s Day in Imotski
Thanks to wine cellar Grabovac near Imotski, St. Vincent’s has become one of the most important dates of a winter calendar for winemakers in this part of Dalmatia. It is celebrated on the 22nd of January and it is more connected with traditions of continental Croatia but, for the past 9 years, it has been…
Best Restaurants in Croatia – Plavi podrum in Volsko, Opatija
Although I am mostly oriented towards Dalmatia and bringing travelers to Zadar and south, I also try to push them to other beautiful and exceptional places in the country. Of course, great food is a must for every serious traveler as they rely on my recommendations. One of the places I have been recommending for…
Archaeology tour of North Dalmatia
North Dalmatia offers a wealth of truly spectacular archaeological sites mostly unknown to the general public. From the immense riches of thousands of years of continuous living on Bribirska glavica hill, to mysterious rock on top of Ostrovica and all the way to Vrana, in less than 50 km! Without even mentioning at least 5…
Best Restaurants of Croatia – Šopot
Looong overdue, here comes a post on one of the greatest places serving traditional food. “Šopot” restaurant, located in Šopot near Benkovac is one of the best traditional restaurants in the region. Well worth you turning right when coming off the highway and heading towards Biograd. It is easy to reach and your only worry…
Boskinac – what sweet dreams are made of
Boskinac again! I have been invited by Boris for a small gathering of some important and influential people this past Tuesday. I, in no way, belong there but Boris wanted me to meet them and I was particularly intrigued by the wine pairing menu so I decided to attend. Although quite busy with upcoming programs…
Villa Rosina Restaurant – Split
Fifty years after it was closed down, Villa Rosina finally opened it’s doors as one of the Split’s latest restaurants. The location: Bacvice beach, the view: million dollars, the restaurant: long way to go… First, the location and this classical building soon-to-be a boutique-hotel are simply the best in Split. The spacious garden, fairly private…
Wine bar in Split – Klub gurmana i hedonista
Split has had several wine bars opened in the past few years but all with limited success. Not sure if it was for poor advertising, lack of real enthusiasm behind it or maybe something else, but it never really worked out: there was never a place that would make one go back and learn about…
Vinistra 2011
As always, Vinistra is a special event that should not be missed if you have any interest in great wines and food. Since I expect more elaborate reviews of wines and oils from my blogging friends, I will give just an overview of this year’s event. Vinistra was held again at Žatika sports hall in…
Grbac sparkling wine
Istria does not stop to surprise! Thanky to my friend, business partner and guide – Zdenka of Istriana Travel – I visited one of the most interesting traditional wine cellars in the country. Not only it is traditional but it is a wine cellar that produces only sparking wine using only the traditional method. The…
Best restaurants in Croatia – Konoba Pece, Vinjerac
Now, this is a hidden gem! Located in tiny Vinjerac, just on the shores of Velebit channel across Seline, no one would ever expect a tavern of this quality to be found. But, in the past few years, this has become a must visit place for everyone looking for great sea food. It is also…
Best restaurants in Croatia – Me and Mrs Jones, Jelsa – Hvar Island
Ok, here is the tune first. Play it while reading. Get in the mood… Imagine sitting by the sea. In sleepy town called Jelsa. on Hvar Island. Dalmatia… The sound of the sea lightly touching the waterfront makes for perfect background music with all the easy, relaxing sounds of a typical Dalmatian town. And now…
Pag cheese of Gligora Cheese Factory in Kolan
More traveling! This time to another end of Dalmatia: Pag island. I got invited by the marketing manager of famous Gligora cheese factory of Kolan, Mr Simon Kerr, to stop by and discuss potential cooperation. They are interested in creating a unique cheese tour and offering it to travelers in this area. Although not as…
Restaurant Bruschetta – Zadar
Restaurant Bruschetta is on of the latest restaurants opened in Zadar in recent times. It is also a very popular restaurant located near the very waterfront and we have been trying to get in every time we were in Zadar but, in the summer time, it was simply impossible to get a seat! So, we…