Croatia’s Stars, Part 6: Monte
Monte, a renowned restaurant in Rovinj, Croatia, started as a family tavern in 1985 and rose to modern culinary fame under chef Danijel Đekić. Earning Croatia’s first Michelin star in 2017, it blends...
View ArticleSlovenian Natural Wines
A report on my visits to four major producers of Slovenian natural wine: Movia, Klabjan, Organic Anarchy, and Zorjan. The post Slovenian Natural Wines first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleCroatia’s Stars, Part 5: The Haunting of Draga di Lovrana
The Draga di Lovrana, in Istria, is a haunted hotel whose restaurant gained a Michelin star, only for the owners to return it, Read on to find out what food is like on a fast-sinking boat. The post...
View ArticleCroatia’s Stars, Part 4: Return to Boškinac
The Boškinac restaurant on the island of Pag showcases chef Matija Bregeš's Michelin-starred cuisine. The "Essence of the Island" menu features inventive dishes highlighting local flavors, all...
View ArticleSlovenia’s Stars, Part 3: Hiša Franko
In the small Slovenian town of Kobarid, in the Julian Alps, Ana Roš has been running Hiša Franko since 2002, transforming it from a traditional inn into a restaurant with 3 Michelin stars. The post...
View ArticleSlovenia’s Stars, Part 2: Strelec
Located in the Archers’ Tower in Ljubljana Castle, Strelec serves local, seasonal ingredients with a focus on flavor pairings and textures. The post Slovenia’s Stars, Part 2: Strelec first appeared on...
View ArticleSlovenia’s Stars, Part 1: Gostilna Skaručna
Thanks to Slavko Žagar's personality and traditional cuisine, Gostilna Skaručna is Slovenia's craziest and most unique inn. The post Slovenia’s Stars, Part 1: Gostilna Skaručna first appeared on Food...
View ArticlePelješac Peninsula, Part 3: Moment of Truth
Time to taste the Dingač wines I've been writing about. In this blind tasting of eight reds from the Pelješac Peninsula, the winners may not be the ones you expect! The post Pelješac Peninsula, Part 3:...
View ArticlePelješac Peninsula, Part 2: The Yankee, the Centenarian, and the Donkey
Join me on my visits to three of the most famous wineries on the Pelješac Peninsula: Korta Katarina, Grgić, and Matuško. The post Pelješac Peninsula, Part 2: The Yankee, the Centenarian, and the Donkey...
View ArticlePelješac Peninsula, Part 1: The Land of Plavac Mali
The Pelješac Peninsula, the Plavac Mali grape varietal, and the Dingač micro-region. Plus a few wineries. The post Pelješac Peninsula, Part 1: The Land of Plavac Mali first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleHungaricum: Budapest’s Great Market Hall
The Great Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, and a great place to discover hungaricums. The post Hungaricum: Budapest’s Great Market Hall first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleHungaricum: Unicum, Part 2
A visit of the Unicum House in Budapest, including the cellar where more than 1 million liters of Unicum are matured in nearly 500 oak barrels. The post Hungaricum: Unicum, Part 2 first appeared on...
View ArticleHungaricum: Unicum, Part 1
"Dr. Zwack, das ist ein Unikum!" Discover the history of the most quintessential hungaricum: Unicum. The post Hungaricum: Unicum, Part 1 first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Onyx Restaurant
A belated testament to the era when Budapest's Onyx restaurant sat alone at the top of the Eastern European gastronomical world. The post Budapest Dining: Onyx Restaurant first appeared on Food...
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Textúra Restaurant
Textúra is the younger sibling of one of the few Budapest restaurants to have a Michelin star. Let's look at the chef's mystery tasting menu with Hungarian wine pairings! The post Budapest Dining:...
View ArticleBudapest Dining: Bock Bisztró
At the forefront of the Hungarian dining scene, Bock Bisztró serves many Hungarian classics, often re-interpreted with a twist. The post Budapest Dining: Bock Bisztró first appeared on Food Perestroika.
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner
In a secluded bay on Lake Lovozero, Bear's Corner camp is where we'll be getting a taste of real arctic food à la russe. The post The Great Russian North, Part 10: The Bear’s Corner first appeared on...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero
From Bear's Corner camp on Lake Lovozero, a snowmobile tour to see reindeer, do some ice fishing, and visit Lake Seydozero and the giant Kuiva. The post The Great Russian North, Part 9: Lovozero first...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 8: The Murmansk Restaurant Syndicate
Reviewing two of Murmansk's top restaurants for Arctic and Nordic cuisine: Tsarskaya Okhota and Tundra, both members of the sprawling Restaurant Syndicate. The post The Great Russian North, Part 8: The...
View ArticleThe Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and Reindeer
Discover the history of Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula. Plus a monument to codfish, reindeer races, and some colorful coats of arms. The post The Great Russian North, Part 7: Murmansk, Cod, and...
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