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7 Foreword - Niko Slavnić MsC 9 European Region of Gastronomy 12 The Slovenia Gourmet Calendar 17 The Slovenia Restaurant Awards 32 The Slovenia Map & Regions 35 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants 47 Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Restaurants 53 Alpine Slovenia Restaurants 63 Termal Pannonian Slovenia Restaurants 67 The Slovenia Street Food 73 Flavours of the World 81 The Slovenia Wine 87 The Slovenia Beer 93 Taste Slovenia 94 Top 10 Slovenian Dishes 95 How to taste Slovenia – Janez Bogataj PhD

Publisher THE Institute, Miklošičeva cesta 38, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 30 706 000, [email protected], www.the-slovenia.com, FB/The Slove- nia, IG/the.slovenia Director Niko Slavnić MSc Printed Abografika d.o.o., 10.000 copies Editor Peter Škoda Kecman Production Jasmina Milano- vić Design Aleksandar Vukojević Sales Jadranka Popovič, Janža Pavlin Photos THE Institute, Unsplash, www.slovenia.info and our partners. Cop- yright notice Copywriters: Yuri Barron, Justine Dunn, Sara Todorovič. Maps copyright cartographer. All rights reserved. No part of this pub- lication may be reproduced in any form, except brief extracts for the purpose of review, without written permission from the publisher and copyright owner. 5 Wine isabridgeamongculture,passion,knowledge excellence ofourmasterswith therequirementsand and experience.Stemwaredecantercollections made byRogaškaCrystalcombinetraditionand rogaška slatina, ulica talcev 1 · 03 81 80 237 1·03 80 81 talcev ulica slatina, rogaška koper, čevljarska ulica 15 · 05 62 423 78 ·05 15 ulica čevljarska koper, ljubljana, mestni trg 22 · 01 24 12 701 12 24 ·01 22 trg mestni ljubljana, www.rogaska-crystal.com knowledge ofoenologicalexperts.

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Dear foodies, we wish you “dober tek”! Thank you for picking up this new The Slovenia guide - a great de- ci-sion to taste and feel Slovenia. Since 2008 we have published tons of guides and online content about Slovenia, however, this is the first time we can proudly write about Slovenia as a new European region of gastronomy. With the influx of English-speaking foreigners into Slo- venia, we decided to write this guide in English to help more people access Slovenia’s countless gastronomic experiences. There is no more unique a place in Europe than Slovenia, sitting at the cross- roads of great European cuisines from the Mediterranean and Karst, Panno- nia and the Alps. This is also the home of the best female chef in the world in 2017, Ana Roš, as well as several other of the top 100 chefs and restaurants in the world, and our unique evaluation The Slovenia Restaurant Awards. Before we began The Slovenia Restaurant Awards, and this subsequent The Slovenia Gastronomy guide, we, along with many others, struggled to find local information in English about good food and the best restaurants. To do this, we spent a year comparing international systems and talking to chefs, restaurateurs and experts, eventually coming up with a three tiered system, consisting of an expert committee, the Gas- tronomic Academy, and the general public. After all of the voting, the result of our efforts was national and regional winners, finalists and a handful of recommended restaurants. This project could not have been completed without the great support of food experts, enthusiasts and sponsors – Diners Club International, Römerquelle, Winterhalter, Un- derberg, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Gostilna Slovenija and Deloitte – and also the media. Another huge thank you must go out to the chefs, our expert committee and, of course, the foodies. We be- lieve that you can use this guide on your culinary adventure of Slovenia. Niko Slavnić MSc

European Region of Gastronomy

So different. So accessible! Green, active and healthy, Slovenia is the only European country that con- nects the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Karst and the Pannonian Plain. Its exceptionally diverse landscape and nature are tied to a colourful culture and gastronomy. At the very heart of Europe, at the meeting point of the Germanic world to the north, the Romance lands to the west, the Slavic Balkans to the south and Hungary to the east, is where Slovenian gastronomy evolved through history. Slovenian dishes are made with local ingredients: from produce grown in fields and gardens, to ingredients foraged in meadows and forests, salt harvested from the northernmost Adriatic salt pans, honey made by native bees, and wine that was a common drink around these parts even back in Antiquity, to healthy mineral waters that became the focal point of world-renowned spas centuries ago. Slovenia is a green, healthy and active country. Diverse gastronomy is therefore part of its culture. Slovenians preserve and cultivate it with the utmost respect for the environment and principles of sustainable development. In Slovenia, the grain fields are entwined with wine-growing hills, forests converge with Alpine meadows, where bovine and small cattle graze, luxuriant gardens alongside people’s houses flow into meadow orchards, and olive groves offer vistas of the sea. Slovenian cuisine draws its originality from nature, and its cosmopolitan spirit from the influences of the four corners of Europe. If you wanted to get to know the most distinct dishes and drinks of as many as 24 gastronomic regions of Slovenia, you could sample a new dish or drink every day for 365 days. Culinary diversity is an increasingly decisive reason for paying a tourist visit to Slovenia. Source: Taste Slovenia Brochure, Published by Slovenian tourist Board in cooperation with the Ministry of economic Development and Technol- ogy, Text by: Prof, Janez Bogataj PhD, Slovenia to be awarded prestigious title of the 2021 European Region of Gastronomy, Press releases, 2018, www.slovenia.info Photo: Jošt Gantar, www.slovenia.info

9 TASTE SLOVENIA. MY WAY OF SPOILING THE TASTEBUDS.

With a wide variety of local flavours, traditions and fresh ingredients from chefs’ own gardens Dolenjska is a region of hidden gourmet surprises. Discover foodie EDEN of Slovenia full of awarded traditional family-run »gostilna« inns.

#ifeelsLOVEnia #myway #visitdolenjska

www.slovenia.info TASTE SLOVENIA. MY WAY OF SPOILING THE TASTEBUDS.

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www.slovenia.info The Slovenia Gourmet Calendar Calendar of the most important culinary and gastronomic events in Slovenia

JANUARY The Slovenia Young chef dinner, Ljubljana GAST EXPO 2020, Ljubljana

FEBRUARY Prešeren Fair, Kranj Culinary items at Shrovetide events, across Slovenia

MARCH European Food Summit, Ljubljana Sevnica Salami Festival, Sevnica Restaurant Week, across Slovenia Open Kitchen, Ljubljana (every Friday until the end of October)

Open Kitchen (photo: Jošt Gantar)

12 Top Slovenia Restaurant Awards (photo: slikaj.se; mediaspeed)

APRIL Chocolate Festival, Radovljica Easter Potica Festival, Otočec Potica Festival, Prebold Salon Sauvignon, Ptuj Rebula and Olive Oil Festival, Višnjevik

MAY

The Slovenia Restaurant Awards, Ljubljana Evaluation of Upper Savinja Stomachs, Rečica ob Savinji Delicacies of Slovenian Farms, Ptuj Wine Spring, Metlika Vrhnika Coffee Festival, Vrhnika PortoRose - Rose & Rosé Festival, Portorož Carniolan sausage festival, Ljubljana In the heart of Teran land, Tomaj

JUNE Cherry Festival, Dobrovo in Brda Lent Festival, Sladolent, Maribor Festival of Wine, Fish and Olive Oil, Izola Day of Open Cellars, Brda Cviček in Šentrupert, Šentrupert Ljubljana Wine Route, Ljubljana Strawberry Sundays, Janče pri Ljubljani Refošk Festival, Marezige 13 The Slovenia Gourmet Calendar

Cows Ball Cheese and Wine Fest (photo: Andrej Tarfila)

JULY Beer and Flowers Festival, Laško Polenta Festival, Ozeljan Numerous mushroom picking festivals and exhibitions, from July to October Čatež Cviček Festival, Čatež Peach Festival, Prvačina

AUGUST

Days of Honey, Polhov Gradec Days of Poetry and Wine, Ptuj Days of Poetry and Wine, Medana Fishermen’s Festival, Izola Salt Makers’ Festival, Piran Teran and Prosciutto Festival, Dutovlje Shepherd’s Ball, Jezersko Onion Festival, Dornava Bean Day, Hrovača Idrijski Žlikrofi Festival, Idrija

SEPTEMBER

Cows Ball Cheese and Wine Fest, Bohinj Sweet Istria, Koper Jam Festival, Land of Hayracks, Šentrupert (August or September) Tržič Bržola Festival, Tržič Day of Honey in Cuisinet, Radovljica and Lesce Plum Days, Slivje Cabbage Festival, Ljubljana Pumpkin Festival, Bodonci Dödöli Festival, Puconci Old Vine Festival, Maribor (from late September to 11 November) World Roasted Potato Festival, Postojna

14 OCTOBER Restaurant Week, across Slovenia Original Bled Cream Cake Festival, Bled Taste Radol’ca, Radovljica (also in November) Chestnut Sunday, Janče pri Ljubljani Kozjansko Apple Festival, Podsreda Traditional Chestnut Festival, Lig above Kanal

NOVEMBER Numerous St Martin’s Day, celebrations across Slovenia November Gourmet Ljubljana, Ljubljana Ljubljana Wine Route, Ljubljana Wine Cellars of the Vipava Valley, Vipava Valley Persimmon Festival, Strunjan Svečina Cellars Beckon, Svečina Hike along the Drašiči Vineyard Cottage Trail, Drašiči Slovenian wine festival, Ljubljana

DECEMBER Potica Day, Bled (island) Christmas/New Year’s fairs with culinary attractions, in all major Slovenian towns

St Martin’s Day (photo: Dean Dubokovič)

15 201 Professional, independent and national selection of the best Slovenian restaurants

18, 19 - Forward 20 - About The Slovenia Restaurant Awards 24, 25 - Winners The Slovenia Restaurant Awards 28, 29 - Lists of TOP 10 Regional restaurants

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Instagram: @the.slovenia @sloveniagourmet www.the-slovenia.com/TSRA #tsra Foreword - Aleš Gačnik

Do we need national competition and selections in the field of gastronomy?! Do we need professional awards - Steletovo, Murkovo, Valvazorjevo ... if we have Europo Nostro, EMYA, UNESCO? Do we need a national foot- ball championship in sports, if we have the Champions League? Whether we need Boršnik’s meeting or the Festival of Slovenian Film in the field of culture, if there is Berlinale, the Venice International Film Festival, if we have the Oscars? Whether we need The Slovenia Restaurant Award, in the field of gastronomy, if there are Gault Milleau, Michelin, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants...? The authors of the new action plan for the development and marketing of gastronomic tourism in Slovenia consider that they do not state that the national assessment system should be introduced only conditionally. In addition, they advocate in the first place the promotion of the introduction of the international gastronomic guide Michelin Slovenia and the preservation of the international gastronomic guide Gault & Millau. They also highlight the need to support the hosts for ranking on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Each country needs internationally recognizable chefs and inns, winemakers and wineries, which represent the top of the national gastronomic pyramid for its international recognition. But no less does it need good traditional inns as the national embassy of local and regional gastronomic identities. In terms of the development of gastronomic tourism, the latter are no less necessary and desirable, as the top Slo- venian restaurants and inns, especially those who build their creativity and innovation on the basis of the Slovenian gastronomic heritage. How to make gastronomic tourist destinations competitive, recognizable and visible, both among Slovenian citizens, as well as between domestic and foreign tourists? It is likely that we know the structure of guests and tourists who go to Slovenian inns and restaurants, using various modern communication channels. So why are we similar to Italians, French, English, Irish, Austrians, Croats, Serbs, Albanians... as well as Americans, Indians or Singaporeans? Given that their national gastronomy interests are linked to national inn tours. They are proba- bly no less cosmopolitan, and their gastronomic landscape is no less colorful. In terms of the development of both the agricultural and gastronomic tourism sectors, the country needs a reference and credible national gastronomic guide, where our attitude towards the earth, “our food”, seasonally, locally produced and locally used, is becoming more and more ecological. To be seen both in authentic gastronomic experiences and in the boundless cooking innovation.

18 The annual emergence of internationally communicative national gastronomic guides promotes the quality and competitiveness of providers, while contributing to the quality increase of the entire gastronomic offer in Slovenia. It is difficult to imagine the sustainable development of various sectors, and in particular catering, without establishing transparent systems of competition and rewarding, especially at national level, as it is a strategic basis for the development of catering and gastronomic tourism, which takes into account the gastronomic and agricultural identity of the state. TSRA? TSRA! Aleš Gačnik PhD Faculty of Tourism Studies - Turistica UP

19 The Slovenia Restaurant Awards

About The Slovenia Restaurant Awards

The Slovenia Restaurant Awards (TSRA) is a national selection of best Slovenian restaurants. The increasing demand from tourists for reviews of Slovenian restaurants in foreign languages, and the fact that these reviews are a rarity even in Slovene, made us realise that the process of reviewing Slovene restaurants must begin as soon as possible.

Thus, in early autumn 2016 we started the project with the help from some Slovenian enogastronomy, folklore and tourism experts. A collection of the best restaurants in Slovenia can help tourists decide where to go when seeking new culinary horizons. The selection of the best Slovenian restaurants is also meant for the general Slovenian public - how many times do you think about going out for a nice family lunch on Sunday, but have no idea where to go?

Voting system Each year TSRA undertakes comprehensive 3-tiered process in order to determine the very best restaurants in each of the country’s four con- stituent regions. First the Expert Committee regularly meets throughout the year in order to conclusively determine participating restaurants for the following year which range from 40-60 for each region and 201 in total. Next the full lists are voted on by selected members of the Gastro- nomic Academy who select up to 10 restaurants from their home region and up to 10 restaurants total from other three regions combined. And finally the voting is opened to the general public who select from a short-lists of 101 finalists.

Voting is calculated on a weighted basis meaning the votes from Gas- tronomic Academy count for 75% of final results while the general public accounts for the remaining 25%. Professional services consultancy Deloitte is the independent adjudicator of The Awards and is granted full access to the voting process and data to confirm the integrity and authenticity of the results.

Together let’s put Slovenia on the world culinary map!

20 Beyond boundaries

Deloitte provides audit, consulting, legal, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries.

www.deloitte.si

In Slovenia the services are provided by Deloitte revizija d.o.o. and Deloitte svetovanje d.o.o. (jointly referred to as “Deloitte Slovenia”) which are affiliates of Deloitte Central Europe Holdings Limited. Deloitte Slovenia is one of the leading professional services organizations in the country providing services in audit, tax, consulting, risk services and financial advisory services, through over 130 national and foreign professionals.

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Gourmet 4.0 Masterclass & Traditional Slovenian Breakfast

We opened the event and welcomed guest with the traditional Sloveni- an breakfast photo workshop where tips & tricks on how to make the best photo on Instagram was revealed. Followed by short case study of the first masterclass that combines chefs and influencers on the same topic - usage and exploitations of digital media platforms. We presented speakers from the world of culinary, media personas, food influencers, bloggers and digital experts.

Gostilna POP UP & networking

Why not have typical Sunday lunch on Tuesday? The Slovenia is the first to present a pop-up lunch with the best Slovenia “Gostilna’s”. Time to enjoy the afternoon in a nice atmosphere with a chance to try typical regional Slovenian dishes and also time for networking and catching up with old friends.

NATIONAL TOP 3 Gostilna pri Lojzetu - Dvorec Zemono Hiša Franko Vila Podvin

VOX POPULI Hiša Franko

MEDITERRANEAN & KARST SLOVENIA Gostilna pri Lojzetu - Dvorec Zemono

ALPINE SLOVENIA Hiša Franko

THERMAL PANNONIAN SLOVENIA Hiša Denk

LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL SLOVENIA Restavracija JB

24 GOSTILNA Gostilna pri Lojzetu - Dvorec Zemono

NEWCOMER Domačija Belica

HOTEL RESTAURANT Restavracija Grad Otočec

BEST SERVICE Restavracija Cubo

SOCIAL MEDIA Družina Bazilika

FOODIE INFLUENCER Jernej’s Kitchen

25 The Slovenia Restaurant Awards 2019/20 The Slovenia Dinner

The best among all chefs, selected by The Slovenia Restaurant Awards, prepared an exclusive and unforgettable dinner experience. Special thanks to all Chefs: Ana Roš l Hiša Franko, Tomaž Kavčič l Gostilna pri Lojzetu – Dvorec Zemono, Janez Bratovž l Restavracija JB, Igor Jagodic l Restavracija Strelec, Gregor Vračko l Hiša Denk, Uroš Štefelin l Vila Podvin, Bine Volčič l Monstera Bistro, David Vračko l Restavracija Mak, Jure Tomič l Restavracija Debeluh, Boštjan Trstenjak l Restavracija Cubo, Mojmir Šiftar l Restavracija Evergreen, Uroš Klinec l Klinec Plešivo, Matej Tomažič l Restavracija Majerija, Marko Magajne in Luka Gmajner l Galerija Okusov, Damjan Fink l Gostilna na Gradu, Leon in Tanja Pintarič l Gostilna Rajh. By attending the dinner people supported education and creative development of young Slovenian chefs. We raised 5.000 € for The Young Chef Foundation.

LJUBLJANA & CENTRAL SLOVENIJA TOP 10 JB restavracija Chef: Janez & Tomaž Bratovž Restavracija Strelec Chef: Igor Jagodic Gostilna Dvor Jezeršek Chef: Luka Jezeršek, Jernej Kamič Restavracija Cubo Chef: Borut Pugelj Gostišče Grič Chef: Luka Košir Monstera Bistro Chef: Bine Volčič Gostilna Skaručna Chef: Slavko Žagar Restavracija As Chef: Mara Borac Gostilna Mihovec Chef: Mojca Trnovec Gostilna na Gradu Chef: Damjan Fink

ALPINE SLOVENIA TOP 10 Hiša Franko Chef: Ana Roš Vila Podvin Chef: Uroš Štefelin Gostilna Krištof Chef: Krištof & Tomaž Bolka, Uroš Gorjanc Restavracija Mak Chef: David Vračko Gostilna Ančka Chef: Marko Magdič Rožmarin Chef: Mišo Krojsl Hiša Raduha Chef: Martina & Matjaž Breznik Gostilna Lectar Chef: team | ekipa Lectar Vila Prešeren Chef: Nejc Završnik Skipass restavracija Family Justin MEDITERRANEAN & KARST SLOVENIA TOP 10 Gostilna Pri Lojzetu - Dvorec Zemono Chef: Tomaž Kavčič Domačija Majerija Chef: Matej Tomažič Hiša Torkla Chef: Sebastijan Kovačič Domačija Belica Chef: Erik Marinič Nejka in Uroš Klinec Chef: Uroš Klinec Gostilna Podfarovž Chef: Denis Ibrišimović Ošterija Žogica Chef: Matej Vodan Gostilna Mahorčič Chef: Ksenija K. Mahorčič Domačija Klinec Chef: Simona & Aleks Klinec Špacapanova Hiša Chef: Ago Špacapan

THERMAL PANNONIAN SLOVENIA TOP 10 Hiša Denk Chef: Gregor Vračko Gostilna Rajh Chef: Leon Pintarič Gostilna Repovž Chef: Metka Repovž Pavus Chef: Marko Pavčnik Ošterija Debeluh Chef: Jure Tomič Galerija Okusov Chefs: Marko Magajne, Luka Gmajner Tri lučke Chef: Dejan Mastnak Restavracija Grad Otočec Chef: Amel Balagić Gostilna Francl Chef: Marija Zaveršek Gostilna Kunst Chef: Team | ekipa Kunst The Slovenia Restaurant Awards 2019/20

Special thanks to our great sponsors and partners that made The Slovenia Restaurant Awards possible and memorable!

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Professional indeendent and national seletion of the est Slovenian restaurants

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the-slovenia.com/tsra The Slovenia Map & Regions

Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Alpine Slovenia The nation’s lively capital Ljubljana dominate the area, and acts as Alpine Slovenia is a world of friendly and accessible mountains and Slovenia’s political, educational, economic and cultural centre in the hills. Hiking and biking trails take you to the highest peaks, rivers, lakes process. and waterfalls. Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Thermal Pannonian Slovenia This region merges the wonders of the Karst and the taste of traditional Eastern Slovenia is a land of wide, open fields and rolling landscapes, sea salt. In climate, culture, cuisine and appearance this area is a world storks, wind-rattles, floating mills, healing waters, energy points, pictur- away from the rest of the country. esque rolling vineyards, unique traditions and dialects.

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K Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

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Instagram: @the.slovenia @sloveniagourmet www.the-slovenia.com/TSRA #tsra Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

1552 Restavracija Hotel Slon Nazorjeva ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 470 11 81

Altrokè Stari trg 19, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 8 205 52 82

Argentino Šmartinska cesta 152, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 523 36 30

B-restavracija Slovenska cesta 59, 1000 Ljubljana , +386 59 128 048

Danilo — gostilna & vinoteka Reteče 48, 4220 Škofja Loka, +386 4 515 34 44

Domačija Javornik Krka 127, 1301 Krka, +386 31 739 771

Evergreen Smlednik 200, 1216 Smlednik, +386 41 366 249

Gostilna Badovinac Jugorje pri Metliki 5, 8331 Suho, +386 7 305 01 33

JB Restaurant Sponsored

Miklošičeva 19, 1000 Ljubljana +386 (0)1 430 70 70, [email protected], www.jb-slo.com JB Restaurant in downtown Ljubljana is S.Pellegrino’s Top 100 World’s Best Restaurant. It’s the closest interpretation of a sophisticated pallet you’ll ever experience in this region. It is a family owned restaurant; chef’s wife Ema is the manager, his daughter Nina is a sommelier, and his son Tomaz is following his father’s steps of one day becoming the second world renowned chef in the family. We like to host families; children and their parents they both enjoy a distinct and sophisticated taste of extraordinary plates. Don’t miss our special dinners with world renowned guest chefs. 36 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

Gostilna As Sponsored

Čopova ulica 5a, 1000 Ljubljana +386 (0)1 425 88 22, [email protected] Since the end of the nineties Gostilna As has been a pillar of Ljubljana’s culinary scene. Its unique dishes, inspired by the richness of Mediterranean cuisine, and outstanding wine list continually remind guests that some things in life are there to be truly relished. Some of the standouts on the menu are the fantastic seafood specialities and a superb range of steaks that are grilled to order on an open-fire. The philosophy? Simple but high-quality ingredients. The method? A hospitality that is comfortable in prestigious yet agreeably home-like surroundings. The difference? Passion – without this, there is no AS.

Gostilna Belšak Golo Brdo 8, 1215 Medvode, +386 1 361 12 42

Gostilna Čubr Križ 53, 1218 Komenda , +386 1 834 11 15

Gostilna Dobnikar Topol 1, 1215 Medvode, +386 1 361 29 10

Gostilna Dvor Jezeršek Zgornji Brnik 63, 4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem, +386 4 252 94 00

Gostilna Jakob Franc Trnovski pristan 4a, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 51 616 000

Gostilna Kovač Pot k Savi 9, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 537 12 44

Gostilna Krpan Ob Ljubljanici 24, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 521 12 20

Gostilna Ledinek Šmarna Gora 4, 1211 Ljubljana-Šmartno, +386 70 852 701

37 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

Gostilna Mihovec Zgornje Pirniče 54, 1215 Medvode, +386 1 362 30 60

Gostilna na Gradu Grajska planota 1, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 31 301 777

Gostilna Pečnikar Šentjakob 47, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče, +386 1 562 60 56

Gostilna pod Krvavcem Grad 28, 4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem, +386 4 252 57 00

Gostilna Pr’ Kopač Tržaška cesta 418, 1351 Brezovica pri Ljubljani, +386 1 365 30 66

Gostilna pri Gorjancu Tržaška cesta 330, 1351 Brezovica pri Ljubljani, +386 1 423 11 11

Gostilna Pri Kolovratu Ciril-Metodov trg 14, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 620 98 84

Gostilna Pri Kuklju Trubarjeva cesta 19, 1315 Velike Lašče, +386 1 788 90 98

Gostilna Dobnikar Sponsored

Topol pri Medvodah 1, 1315 Medvode +386 (0)1 361 29 10, [email protected], www.gostilna-dobnikar.com Just a step away from the capital city Ljubljana, the Dobnikar Restaurant stands in the Polhov Gradec Dolomites. Fresh air and fresh seasoned dishes attract domestic as well foreign guests to our region and in our restaurant, which con- tinues with the tradition of homemade dishes with a modern touch for several generations now. In spring and summer we recommend light dishes such as various salad and vegetable plates, pasta and štruklji. For desserts you can enjoy our delicious apple pie, various types of štruklji, potica and cottage cheese with raspberries. 38 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

Altrokè Sponsored

Stari trg 19, 1000 Ljubljana +386 (0)8 205 52 82, [email protected], www.altroke.si This elegant restaurant and wine bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and gourmet nibbles while soaking up the atmosphere of Ljubljana‘s Old Town – either outside on the narrow cobbled street or inside under the restored red brick ceilings and glowing Edison lights. The menu is focussed on traditional cuisine from the coastal region of Istria, with a diverse selection of hot and cold dishes that all pair well with the extensive wine list, the latter coming as no surprise since the place happens to be run by Matjaž Čok of the winemaking Čok family, who also supply the olive oil and brandies.

Gostilna Repnik Vrhpolje pri Kamniku 186, 1241 Kamnik, +386 1 839 12 93

Gostilna Skaručna Skaručna 20, 1217 Vodice, +386 1 832 30 80

Gostilna Štalca pri Vodniku Vodnikova cesta 65a, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 505 59 07

Gostilnica 5-6kg Gornji trg 33, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 320 08 14

Gostilnica Falkenau Mahovnik 90, 1330 Kočevje, +386 1 893 18 50

Gostišče Grič Šentjošt nad Horjulom 24d, 1354 Horjul, +386 41 256 990

Gostišče Kapušin Krasinec 55, 8332 Gradac, +386 7 369 91 50

Gostišče Veselič, Belokranjska hiša Podzemelj 17, 8332 Gradac, +386 7 363 72 33 39 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

Harfa Koprska ulica 98, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 41 863 033

Hiša Kulinarike Manna Eipprova ulica 1a, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 5 992 23 08

Hong Kong 2 Moste 56c, 1218 Komenda, +386 1 834 34 70

Japonska restavracija Maru Vodnikova 155, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 30 200 222

Kendov dvorec Na griču 2, 5281 Spodnja Idrija, +386 5 372 51 00

Kralj Žara Kongresni trg 3, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 421 90 91

Krtina D’Ampezzo Imenje 21, 1251 Moravče, +386 51 630 631

Kult 316 Prušnikova ulica 74, 1210 Ljubljana - Šentvid, +386 1 235 52 60

Skaručna Sponsored

Skaručna 20, Vodice, +386 (0)1 832 3080, +386 (0)40 799 810 [email protected], www.skarucna.si Family run Skaručna is tremendously good with the basics; the ones served on plates and in glasses, as well as the less incidental things, such as a pleasant, enjoyable atmosphere, friendly service and lively music. The harmonies to help even the largest mouthful go down smoothly are provided by evergreen melodies supplied by the owner, whose extensive vinyl collection features a number of rare and unusual special edition albums. If you are planning a visit to Skaručna it is best to go there on an empty stomach. We recommend that you come on foot or by taxi. And don’t forget to bring a sponsor! 40 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

Gostilna Čubr Sponsored

Križ 53, 1218 Komenda +386 (0)1 834 11 15, [email protected], www.gostilna-cubr.com Čubr restaurant is a family tradition for fourth generation and more than 85 years. We recommend seasonal dishes: sour milk with buckwheat mushrooms, handcuffs in salads, asparagus with octopus, buckwheat porridge with mushrooms and truffles, young baked lamb and goat, fresh wild fish or sea fish… We bake five types of home-made bread every day. It is an indispensable choice of desserts, which we prepare by the house recipe. If you are not confined to the times, we are happy to “spin” with slow food. We offer superior home-made wines and a very large selection of bottled wines from all regions of Slovenia and also from abroad.

Monstera Bistro Gosposka ulica 9, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 40 431 123

Okrepčevalnica Čompa Trubarjeva cesta 40, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 40 799 334

Okrepčevalnica Luda Poljanska cesta 11, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 51 761 294

Ošterija Pr’Noni Cesta v Gorice 1, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 242 58 20

Peti 181 Dvorni trg 1, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 620 54 47

Pr’ Mrtinet Luče 45, 1290 Grosuplje, +386 41 414 200

Pri planinskem orlu Stahovica 20, 1242 Stahovica, +386 1 832 54 10

Pri Stričku Kodrova ulica 8, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 541 61 71

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Pri žabarju Viška cesta 50, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 423 24 62

Restavracija As Čopova ulica 5a, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 425 88 22

Restavracija Atelje Nazorjeva ulica 2, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 308 19 07

Restavracija Cubo Šmartinska cesta 55, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 521 15 15

Restavracija Element Šlandrova ulica 4b, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče, +386 31 354 459

Restavracija Hotela Cubo Slovenska cesta 15, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 425 60 30

Restavracija JB Miklošičeva 19, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 430 70 70

Restavracija Le Petit Trg francoske revolucije 4, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 251 25 75

Gostišče Veselič Sponsored

Pozdemelj 14, 8332 Gradac +386 (0)31 391 517 You are kindly invited to visit Gostišče Veselič, which is located in the village Podzemelj, along the river Kupa. Take time to taste real food in the countryside, in Bela krajina. We spoil our guests with local dishes, a la carte food and with the order in advance we bake lamb and suckling pig in a wood-fired oven. We also serve catering. Regular guests are recommend to buy our card of benefits. The idyllic location on the river Kupa, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food are a guarantee that we can meet more times.

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Gostilna 5-6 kg Sponsored

Gornji trg 23 + 386 (0)1 320 08 04, Open: Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 00:00 www.gostilnica5-6kg.si, [email protected], FB:/gostilnica56kg/ For a top notch culinary experience in the Old Town, climb the Castle Slope from the Hercules Fountain. At the end of the cobbled street you’ll find Gostilnica 5-6 kg, a place with a cozy home atmosphere, offering various dishes from the bread oven. We have great pizzas, but it’s not all about pizza here. Guests can also taste piglets, sausages, seafood dishes and daily lunches, while treating themselves to a glass of finest Slovenian wine, beer or fresh juices from their wide selection of local products.

Restavracija Maxim Trg republike 1, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 51 285 335

Shambala Križevniška ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 31 843 833

Restavracija Separe Koprska ulica 92, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 40 55 11 55

Restavracija Špajza Gornji trg 28, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 425 30 94

Restavracija Strelec Grajska planota 1, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 31 687 648

Restavracija Valvas’or Stari trg 7, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 425 04 55

Restavracija Vander Krojaška ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 200 90 00

Sorbara steak house Gallusovo nabrežje 31, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 1 425 42 51 43 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

Sushimama Wolfova ulica 12, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 40 702 070

Tabar Ribji trg 6, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 31 764 063

Zgornji Kirn Kamnik pod Krimom 60, 1352 Preserje, +386 1 363 10 13

Shambala Sponsored

Križevniška 12, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 (0) 31 843 833 www.shambala.si, [email protected], Open: Mon - Sat 12:00 - 22.30. Closed Sun.

Güjžina - Prekmurska gostilna Sponsored

Mestni trg 19, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 (0)83 806 446 [email protected], www.prekmurska-gostilna.si Family roots of both owners are from Goričko in Prekmurje. Simplicity, work orientation and Prekmurje hospitality are our characters that have always driven us forward. We have started with an Italian restaurant. As most people we have believed foreign is better than domestic, so we have started with Italian cuisine, that’s where the name Nobile comes from. After five years we have realized that Ljubljana wants more – expects something traditional, domestic. We want to give Ljubljana a piece of Prekmurje, the best part of Slovene cuisine. We also offer vegetarian and vegan menu. 44 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants

WELCOME TO THE OLDEST RESTAURANT IN LJUBLJANA`S HISTORIC CENTER, GOSTILNA PRI KOLOVRATU

Our menu was written by Slovenia`s most renowned culinary ethnologist prof. Janez Bogataj PhD.

We offer authentic Slovenian and Ljubljana dishes, freshly prepared lunch menus and wines from all Slovenian regions. Our chefs use fresh ingredients from local producers.

Gostilna Pri kolovratu was visited by our greatest poet dr. France Prešeren, distinguished arhitect dr. Jože Plečnik and others. Visit us and experience the atmosphere that inspired them decades ago.

Welcome.

Ciril Metodov trg 14, Ljubljana Reservations: 01 620 98 84 • www.kolovrat.si  [email protected] Gostilna Pri kolovratu Gostilna Pri kolovratu

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Gostilna Ledinek Sponsored

Ana Češnovar, Šmarna gora 4, 1211 Ljubljana +386 (0)1 511 65 55, +386 (0)7 085 27 01, [email protected]

Gostilna Badovinac Sponsored

Jugorje 5 , 8331 Suhor, +386 (0)7 30 50 133, +386 (0)40 738 552 [email protected], www.badovinac.si

Hong Kong 2 Sponsored

Moste 56c, 1218 Komenda +386 (0)1 834 34 70, [email protected], www.restavracija-hongkong.si The Hong Kong restaurant has been operating successfully for more than 14 years. During this period, the readers of NeDelo magazine declared it the best Chinese restaurant in Slovenia. In 2011 a new branch of Hong Kong 2 was opened. Luxuriously equipped restaurant has a large main dining room that can be adapted to larger companies and various celebrations. We invite you to the Hong Kong 1 and 2 restaurants, where friendly staff will welcome you with specialties of Sichuan and Hong Kong cuisine. 46 Ljubljana & Central Slovenia Restaurants Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Restaurants

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Domačija Belica Medana 32, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, +386 5 304 21 04

Domačija Klinec Medana 20, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, +386 40 663 322

Domačija Majerija Slap 18, 5271 Vipava, +386 5 368 50 10

Etna Kolodvorska 3a, 6215 Divača, +386 31 727 568

Gostilna Jakomin Kubed 3, 6727 Gračišče, +386 31 368 741

Gostilna Mahorčič Rodik 51, 6240 Kozina, +386 5 680 04 00

Gostilna Pod Slavnikom Podgorje 1, 6216 Podgorje, +386 5 687 01 70

Gostilna Podfarovž Ulica Ivana Ščeka 2, 5271 Vipava, +386 40 638 470

Restavracija COB Sponsored

Letoviška 1, 6320 Portorož +386 41 88 66 33, [email protected], www.cob.si Dining at COB will take you on an exciting culinary adventure like no other. Award-winning chef Filip Matjaž uses his experience and culinary skills to prepare exquisite dishes and promote Slovenian cuisine at its finest. With an inter- active presentation of dishes that represent the varying landscapes of Slovenia guests can enjoy sampling them in an unexpected way. COB offers a choice of different culinary experiences, all of which are an enjoyable and unique dining experience.

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Hiša Krasna Sponsored

Lokev 78, 6219 Lokev, +386 (0)40 214 226, [email protected] www.krasna-hisa.si Hiša Krasna is a small family owned hotel. Our rooms are complemented by a gourmet restaurant, stone cellar for tasting events and picturesque outdoor atrium. The Karst cuisine is famous for its full flavours, something Krasna as- pires to. In our restaurant, you will enjoy Karst treats, which will lead you into the tradition and the modernity of the Karst under the watchful eye of the Chef. The visit to the chamber in the cellar is always a delight. Its gourmet mark is the result of the marriage of wines with Karst prosciutto and freshly baked bread from the baker`s oven.

Gostilna pri hrastu Kromberška cesta 2, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 302 72 10 Gostilna pri Lojzetu - Dvorec Zemono Zemono 7, 5271 Vipava, +386 5 368 70 07 Gostilna pri Mari Dantejeva 17, 6330 Piran, +386 5 673 47 35 Gostilna Ravbar Dol pri Voglajh 5, 6221 Dutovlje, +386 5 734 61 80 Gostilna Ribič Seča 143, 6230 Portorož, +386 5 677 07 90 Gostilna Skok Štorje 27, 6210 Sežana, +386 5 768 54 09 Gostilna Theodosius Vrhpolje 80b, 5271 Vipava, +386 40 232 090 Gostilna Žeja Ozeljan 32i, 5261 Šempas, +386 5 308 84 59

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Gostišče Neptun Župančičeva ulica 7, 6330 Piran, +386 41 715 890 Hiša Krasna Lokev 78, 6219 Lokev, +386 5 767 10 02 Hiša Torkla Korte 44b, 6310 Izola, +386 5 620 96 57 Istrian bistro & Tapas bar Obala 33, 6230 Portorož, +386 5 692 50 10 Kantina Rikardo Obala 26, 6320 Portorož, +386 5 996 41 82 Kruh in Vino Vipolže 29, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, +386 5 620 12 89 Nejka in Uroš Klinec Plešivo 51b, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, +386 5 995 51 75 Okrepčevalnica Ruj Dol pri Vogljah 16, 6221 Dutovlje, +386 5 734 17 20 Ošterija Žogica Soška cesta 52, 5250 Solkan, +386 5 300 52 40 Pikol Vipavska 94, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 302 25 62 Primorka Strunjan 148, 6320 Portorož, +386 31 679 479 Primula Soška cesta 40, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 330 00 00

Gostilna Ravbar Sponsored

Dol pri Vogljah 5,6221 Dutovlje +386 (0)5 734 61 80, [email protected],www.gostilnaravbar.com 50 Mediterranean & Karst Slovenia Restaurants

Butul Sponsored

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Restavracija Bužinel Plešivo 37a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, +386 5 304 50 82 Restavracija Calypso Kidričeva ulica 7, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 336 31 49 Restavracija Capra Pristaniška ulica 3, 6000 Koper, +386 41 602 030 Restavracija COB Letoviška 1, 6320 Portorož, +386 5 674 02 22 Restavracija Dam Ulica Vinka Vodopivca 25, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 333 11 47 Restavracija Grad Socerb Socerb 7, 6275 Črni Kal, +386 41 571 544 Restavracija Gredič Ceglo 9, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, +386 40 477 817 Restavracija hotela Marina Veliki trg 11, 6310 Izola +386 41 605 333 Restavracija Kobjeglava Kobjegalava 63, 6222 Štanjel, +386 5 992 90 04 Restavracija Mama Ajševica 33, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 336 57 28 Restavracija Rizibizi Vilfanova 10, 6320 Portorož, +386 5 993 53 20

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Restavracija Salina Obala 33, 6230 Portorož, +386 5 692 90 01 Restavracija Skipper Kopališko nabrežje 3, 6000 Koper, +386 5 626 18 10 Restavracija Sophia Obala 45, 6320 Portorož, +386 5 692 70 00 Restavracija Tiffany Delpinova 5, 5000 Nova Gorica, +386 5 336 26 65 Ribja restavracija Jadro Obala 14b, 6320 Portorož, +386 5 990 04 77 Špacapanova hiša Komen 85, 6223 Komen, +386 5 766 04 00 Stara Gostilna Savudrijska ulica 2, 6330 Piran, +386 40 777 979 Za gradom “Rodica” Kraljeva ulica 10, 6000 Koper, +386 5 628 55 05

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City Terasa Ulica kneza Koclja 22, 2000 Maribor, +386 2 292 7002 Dobra Vila Bovec Mala vas 112, 5230 Bovec, +386 5 389 64 00 Fudo Poštna ulica 1, 2000 Maribor, +386 5 914 3576 Gostilna Ančka Delavska cesta 18, 4208 Šenčur, +386 4 251 52 00 Gostilna Delalut Dobja vas 119, 2390 Ravne na Koroškem, +386 2 821 82 40 Gostilna Gastuž Špitalič 9, 3215 Loče, +386 3 752 37 00 Gostilna Krištof Predosje 22, 4000 Kranj , +386 4 234 10 30 Gostilna Kunstelj Gorenjska cesta 9, 4240 Radovljica, +386 4 531 51 78 Gostilna Lečnik Trg svobode 4, 2390 Ravne na Koroškem, +386 2 870 56 54

Gostilna Ančka Sponsored

Delavska cesta 18, 4208 Šenčur +386 (0)4 251 52 00, [email protected], www.ancka.si While it would be all but impossible to find a consensus choice for the label of Best Traditional Restaurant in Slovenia, Ančka is definitely one of the names on the short list. Known first and foremost for its štruklji – a typical Slovenian dish akin to a dumpling, but better – the menu is a veritable encyclopedia of heavy meat dishes, and the portions so large that taking home leftovers is all practically guaranteed. Despite its popularity, it’s not the largest restaurant in Slovenia, so you’ll either need a reservation or lots of luck to get a table here at the weekends. 54 Alpine Slovenia Restaurants

Hotel & Restavracija Planinka Sponsored

Plac 7, 3333 Ljubno ob Savinji +386 (0)31 327 597, [email protected], www.hotelplaninka.si Take a break in the beautiful Logar Valley, Europe’s most beautiful glacier valley. Spend a day in nature, surrounded by the beauties of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and enjoy a great lunch or an unforgettable culinary dinner in a great atmosphere. The family-run hotel, where the beautiful rooms overlook the Alps, offers a gastronomic restaurant with local food intertwined with modern cuisine. Chef Zdravko Robič provides and prepares top-quality dishes, together with sommelier Igor Dorner Radosavljevic, who serves proper wine accompaniment to the dishes. The owners Helena and Tomaž Žerovnik offer a new gourmet experience and relaxed enjoyment of cuisine

Gostilna Lectar Linhartov trg 2, 4240 Radovljica, +386 4 537 48 00 Gostilna Maribor Glavni trg 8, 2000 Maribor, +386 2 234 56 06 Gostilna Murko Francetova cesta 24, 2380 Slovenj Gradec, +386 2 883 81 03 Gostilna Pr’ Bizjak Zgornja Bela 20, 4205 Preddvor, +386 4 255 56 00 Gostilna Pr’ Kovač Kropa 30, 4245 Kropa +386 40 353 839 Gostilna Pr’ Matičku Jezerska cesta 41, 4000 Kranj, +386 4 234 33 60 Gostilna Pri Lešniku Dupleška cesta 49, 2000 Maribor, +386 2 471 23 22

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Hiša Franko Staro Selo 1, 5222 Kobarid, +386 5 389 41 20 Hiša Polonka Gregorčičeva ulica 1, 5222 Kobarid, +386 51 486 676 Hiša Raduha Luče 67, 3334 Luče, +386 3 838 40 00 Hotel Korošica Otiški Vrh 25b, 2373 Šentjanž pri Dravogradu, +386 2 878 69 12 Hotel Planinka Plac 7, 3333 Ljubno ob Savinji, +386 3 583 42 55 Hotel Plesnik Logarska Dolina 10, 3335 Solčava, +386 3 839 23 00 Koroška Hiša pri lipi Mariborska cesta 12, 2366 Muta, +386 41 722 091 Kraljeva Hiša Vrba 37a, 4248 Lesce, +386 1 200 99 11

Penzion in restavracija Resje Sponsored

Nemški Rovt 21a, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica, +386 (0)4 572 10 79, [email protected], www.penzion-resje.si The restaurant is located in the same building as the rooms. We offer lunches, dishes to order, tasting menus. In our kitchen, the most important thing is that we have fresh and quality ingredients for cooking, so the menu is changing according to the season. The chef and his right hand are the idea heads of dishes derived from the Bohinj tradition, prepared in a modern way. The main star of our kitchen is cold smoked trout and cushion. For the monitoring we place a great emphasis on the selection of Slovenian as also foreign wines so the selection is varied for everyone. 56 Restavracija Sedem Sponsored

Cafova ulica 7, 2000 Maribor +386 (0)31 972 111, [email protected], www.sedem.si Restavracija Sedem, a culinary school restaurant, is located right in the heart of Maribor’s centre. Its students take much of the responsibility that comes with operating a restaurant which include welcoming guests, organising themselves and creating reasonably priced diverse dishes. With a coffee shop attached with delicious sweets and cocktails, and their offer of grabbing a »to go« basket for two, Restavracija Sedem is sure to produce a great meal. Chef: Kristjan Anderlič, Sebastjan Plevčak; Sommelier: Leon Furman Cuisine | kuhinja: modern, traditional Slovenian | sodobna, tradicionalna slovenska 11:00-17:00 (Mon-Wed | pon-sre), 11:00-23:00 (Thu-Sat | čet-sob)

Lambergh Château & Hotel Dvorska vas 37a, 4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem, +386 8 200 50 00 Oštarija Peglez’n Cesta svobode 19a, 4260 Bled, +386 4 574 42 18 Penzion in restavracija Resje Nemška Rovt 21a, 4264 Bohinjska Bistrica, +386 4 572 10 79 Pri Florjanu Grajski trg 6, 2000 Maribor, +386 5 908 48 50 Pri treh ribnikih Ribniška ulica 9, 2000 Maribor, +386 2 234 41 70 Restavracija 1906 Kolodvorska cesta 33, 4260 Bled, +386 4 575 26 10 Restavracija Blejski grad Grajska cesta 61, 4260 Bled, +386 4 620 34 44 Restavracija hotela Brdo Predoslje 39, 4000 Kranj, +386 4 260 10 00 57 Alpine Slovenia Restaurants

Restavracija Julijana Cesta svobode 12, 4260 Bled, +386 4 579 10 00 Restavracija Kotlar Trg svobode 11, 5222 Kobarid, +386 5 389 11 10 Restavracija Mak Osojnikova ulica 20, 2000 Maribor, +386 2 620 00 53 Restavracija Milka Vršiška cesta 45, 4280 Kranjska Gora, +386 70 169 566 Restavracija Sedem Cafova ulica 7, 2000 Maribor, +386 31 972 111 Restavracija Sonet Prešernova 6, 4000 Kranj, +386 31 256 059

Gostilna Lectar Sponsored

Lectar - a house of 500 years old Alpine tradition Linhartov trg 2, 4240 Radovljica, Slovenija, +386 (0)4 537 48 00 [email protected], www.lectar.com

Gostišče Osvald Sponsored

Selo pri Žirovnici 17, 4274 Žirovnica +386 (0)51 749 537, +386 (0)4 580 11 28, [email protected] 58 Alpine Slovenia Restaurants

VILA BLED

Culinary delights with the best view

Modern takes on classic Slovenian dishes, French and Mediterranean cuisine, best Slovenian wines, and the highest level of service.

VILA BLED ● Historic hotel ● Restaurant

W: www.vilabled.com T: +386 4 575 37 10

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Restavracija Sova Cesta Svobode 37, 4260 Bled, +386 59 132 01 31 Restavracija Tabor Podbrezje 246, 4202 Naklo, +386 4 533 01 31 Restavracija Topli Val Trg svobode 1, 5222 Kobarid, +386 5 389 93 00 Restavracija Vila Bella Srednja Bela 1b, 4205 Preddvor, +386 8 201 40 26 Restavracija Vila Bled Cesta svobode 18, 4260 Bled, +386 4 575 37 10 Rožmarin Gosposka ulica 8, 2000 Maribor, +386 2 234 31 80 Skipass restavracija Koroška uloca 14c, 4280 Kranjska Gora, +386 4 582 10 00 Vila Podvin Mošnje 1, 4240 Radovljica, +386 8 384 34 70 Vila Prešeren Veslaška promenada 14, 4260 Bled, +386 4 575 25 10 Vrtnarija Cesta Gorenjskega odreda 16, 4260 Bled, +386 8 389 92 20

Gostilna in prenočišče Smogavc Sponsored

Gorenje pri Zrečah 27, 3214 Zreče +386 (0)3 757 35 50, [email protected], www.smogavc.com

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R E S T A U R A N T C I T Y T E R A S A Ulica kneza Koclja 22, 2000 Maribor The restaurant overlooking the Drava river and Pohorje, is an excellent choice for your lunch or dinner. For your taste buds will be provided by an experienced team that creates dishes inspired by the traditional Adriatic cuisine. You can choose between a daily fresh o er of sea delicacies or varied regular and seasonal o er. Our wine o ers Styrian wines, as well as from other Slovenian regions and the world. w w w . c i t y t e r a s a . s i

excellent Adriatic cuisine

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Domačija Novak Sadinja vas pri Dvoru 7, 8361 Dvor, +386 41 343 000 Galerija okusov Novo Celje 9, 3301 Petrovče, +386 31 657 605 Gostilna Francl Zagrad 77, 3000 Celje, +386 3 492 64 60 Gostilna Grabar Rabelčja vas 15a, 2250 Ptuj, +386 2 778 21 40 Gostilna Javornik Rakovnik pri Šentrupertu 6, 8232 Šentrupert, +386 41 372 876 Gostilna k Rotundi Selo 30a, 9207 Prosenjakovci, +386 2 544 10 35 Gostilna Kunst Mladinskih del Brigad 1, 8273 Leskovci pri Krškem, +386 7 488 03 18 Gostilna Rajh Soboška ulica 32, Bakovci, 9000 Murska Sobota +386 2 543 90 98

Restavracija Kaiser Sponsored

Zdraviliški Trg 6, 3250 Rogaška Slatina +386 (0)3 811 4710, [email protected], www.restavracija-kaiser.si Embark on a journey discovering diverse flavours and indulge in the delicacies prepared by our top chefs. Our restaurant prepares modern and topical culinary surprises that will leave no gourmet indifferent. Traditional Slovenian dishes, topical evenings or prestige delicacies – choose one for yourself and enjoy the elite á la carte Kaiser Restaurant in Rogaška Slatina!

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Vila Herberstein Sponsored

Kopališka cesta 1, 3320 Velenje +386 (0)3 896 14 00, [email protected], www.vilaherbestein.si

Gostilna Žolnir Sponsored

Krška cesta 4, 8311 Kostanjevica na Krki +386 (0)7 498 71 33, [email protected], www.zolnir.eu

Gostilna Rakar Gorenje Ponikve 8, 8210 Trebnje, +386 7 346 61 90 Gostilna Repovž Šentjanž 14, 8297 Šentjanž, +386 7 818 56 61 Gostilna Ribič Dravska ulica 9, 2250 Ptuj, +386 2 749 06 35 Gostilna Šekoranja Bizeljska cesta 72, 8259 Bizeljsko, +386 7 495 13 10 Gostilna Šempeter Bistrica ob Sotli 9, 3256 Bistrica ob Sotli, +386 3 580 42 22 Gostilna Šiker Močna 7, 2231 Pernica , +386 2 720 69 21 Gostilna Tonček Panonska 27, 9231 Beltinci, +386 41 746 039 Gostilna Tramšek Žerovnici 25b, 2259 Ivanjkovci, +386 2 719 40 97 65 Thermal Pannonian Slovenia Restaurants

Gostilna Vovko Ratež 48, 8321 Brusnice, +386 7 308 56 03 Gostilna Žolnir Krška cesta 4, 8311 Kostanjevica na Krki, +386 7 498 71 33 Gostilna Zorko Boreci 5h, 9242 Križevci pri Ljutomeru, +386 41 328 377 Gostišče Dolinšek Vrh pri Boštanju, 8294 Boštanj, +386 7 814 15 95 Gostišče Jurg Male Rodne 20a, 3250 Rogaška Slatina, +386 3 581 47 88 Hiša Denk Zgornja Kungota 11a, 2201 Zgornja Kungota, +386 2 656 35 51 Hotel Splavar Cesta prvih borcev 40a, 8250 Brežice, +386 7 499 06 30 Oštarija Sokolski trg 2, 8350 Dolenjske Toplice, +386 51 262 990 Ošterija Debeluh Trg izgnancev 7, 8250 Brežice, +386 7 496 10 70 Pavus Cesta na Svetino 23, 3270 Laško, +386 3 620 07 23 Restavracija Boheja Belokranjska cesta 24a, 8000 Novo mesto, +386 5 901 06 74 Restavracija Grad Otočec Grajska cesta 2, 8222 Otočec na Krki, +386 7 384 89 01 Restavracija Kaiser Zdraviliški trg 6, 3250 Rogaška Slatina, +386 3 811 47 10 Restavracija Pod skednjem — Posestvo Pule Drečji vrh 16, 8231 Trebelno, +386 7 349 97 00 Restavracija Prestige Kranjčeva 12, 9226 Moravske Toplice, +386 2 512 50 50 Tri lučke Sremič 23, 8270 Krško, +386 41 687 500 Vila Herberstein Kopališka cesta 1, 3320 Velenje , +386 3 896 14 00 Vinski dvor Deu Malkovec 11, 8295 Tržišče, +386 40 368 359

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Sometimes all you crave while strolling around the city is some good ol’ comfort food. This usually means stopping at a pizzeria or a good burger joint and ordering a mouth-watering meal, which will satisfy not only your craving, but it will also feel good in both your stomach and heart. Slovenia has no shortage of great pizza and burger places. Despite neither of them being close to traditional Slovenian cuisine they remain a fan-favorite among the masses. Pizza has made its way from Napoli all the way to the sunny side of the Alps, where even the toughest food critics like to enjoy a good slice or two. Since the “big burger bang” in Slovenia, it’s been almost impossible to keep track of all the burgers places that have popped up around town, or the various established restaurants that have added them to their menus. Picking one’s absolute favorite has proven to be quite a battle of the tastes as every local has its preference.

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Parma Sponsored

Trg Republike 2, 1000 Ljubljana +386 (0)1 426 82 22 If you are hungry and want to have an authentic local experience walk towards Cankarjev dom. No, we are not sending you to a cultural center, we are only advising you to try the oldest living pizza in town, which you can get in the Maximarket passage. Pizzeria Parma has been around since the 1970s and it is without a doubt the most legendary place in Ljubljana since it was also the first place in Yugoslavia, where one could get a pizza. When they’ve opened their doors in 1974, the town went crazy. The pizza is admitedly somewhat special and made in the original electric stove, nothing like the Italian version, but it is perfect in so many other ways.

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Koprska ulica 94, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 (0)59 040 010, [email protected], www.trappa.si We serve sourdough pizza gently leavened and baked in our super hot brick oven in a company of natural wines from all across Slovenia. Warmly welcome! Mon - Thu: 10:00-22:00 Fri: 11:00-23:00 Sat: 12:00-23:00 Sun: 12:00-22:00

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Gostilna - Pizzeria Nona Sponsored

Lendavska ulica 73, 9000 Murska Sobota +386 (0)2 729 22 22, [email protected], www.nona.si It started twelve years ago in Zamarkova near Lenart. I began in front of a local town so guests loved to come back. With nothing left, I had to leave my tempo- rary home. I left a good sleigh behind. I moved to Prekmurje in Murska Sobota, among pleasant and friendly people. My long-held dream of having my own restaurant came true. Warm, welcoming, so that guests will feel comfortable at work. I made a new home here. Because I’m old, I want to stay here, too. The most important things remain the same: warmth, kindness, a loyal team of co-workers and you, the guests who accompany me.

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Rex bistro Sponsored

Cankarjeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana Tel. +386 (0) 64 282 829, [email protected], www.rex-bistro.si Mon - Wed 6:30 - 23:00, Thu - Sat 06:30 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 22:00. The REX bistro combines all you need in the busy capital city of Ljubljana. Foodies will be served excellent pasta with organic certificate and real Nea- politan pizza. The beautifully appointed ambience is a real eye-catcher as the furnishings are carefully selected and mostly custom made with the love of design. At the gallery, where the view extends to the streets of Ljubljana, you can comfortably settle in the famous Rex Chairs with your coffee and relax to the sound of live music. With its unique historical and cultural story the REX bistro will lead you into the world where you’ll be treated like a royalty.

Rawpasta - Raw Pasta Fresca Bar Sponsored

Trubarjeva 43, 1000 Lubljana +386 (0) 70 617 557, [email protected], [email protected], www.rawpasta.it Everyone who cares about what they eat for lunch, and who also longs for a relaxed atmosphere, homeliness and a cozy ambiance will get their mon- ey’s worth. Trubarjeva, which is becoming one of the culinary attractions of Ljubljana, has been further enriched by RAWPASTA BAR - Raw Pasta Fresca Bar, where they serve exclusively fresh Italian pasta with a variety of sauces prepared right in front of their guests. Locals and all lovers of real Italian pasta are invited into their kitchen by Maxx and Erika: Italians who fell in love with Slovenia some years ago. 74 Sveti Florijan is a deli, a bistro, a restaurant and a club, all in one. An all-encompassing place for get-togethers based on a humane kind of pleasure, one linked to sharing. The small tables at Sveti Florijan are just small enough so that the looks, thoughts and smiles, all of the playful stimuli for your wide-open senses, don’t get lost in a constant feeling of global visibility. Its location is discrete, at the tail end of Gornji trg. It is broken down into four sections that share the same pulse throughout the day and into the evening.

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Slamič Sponsored

Kersnikova ulica 1 +386 (0)1 433 82 33, [email protected], www.slamic.si Open: Mon–Fri 07:30–22:00, Sat 08:00 –14:00. Closed Sun. Coffee house and Bed&Breakfast with long standing tradition. A true oasis of tranquility in the heart of the city is the spacious terrace, where you can relax and enjoy in nice weather. Café Slamič offers Illy coffee, more than 40 teas, quality Slovenian wines, fresh cakes, healthy breakfast and snacks. Buffet breakfast from (7:30-10:00) for only € 8 per person. Daily lunch (11:30 -15:00) from €5,90. Every Wednesday LIVE concerts at 20:00 (reservation needed).

Klobasarna Sponsored

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Chuty’s - Heart Of Asia Sponsored

Slovenska cesta 19, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 (0)70 401 351 [email protected], www.chutys.com Our story began in the middle of summer of 2013, right in the center of Ljublja- na, where we stared creating authentic Thai dishes made with our own sauces. The space soon became too small for our grand culinary ideas, so we made a leap of faith and started looking for a new place that would fit with our vision. We found what we were seeking in July 2015, so we expended our culinary family to include the new restaurant on Slovenska cesta 19, where you can still visit us and let us take you on a journey of authentic, creative and delicious Asian flavors.

Namaste Indian Restaurant Sponsored

Breg 8, 1000 Ljubljana, +386 (0)1 425 01 59, +386 (0)41 704 704 www.restavracija-namaste.si, [email protected] Namaste offers the culinary specialties of the Great Moghul cuisine from North- ern India whereas Namaste Express also offers South Indian dishes. In addition to our chicken, lamb and seafood dishes, we also feature many vegetarian dishes.We use authentic spices, imported from India, that make our dishes full of flavor. Our Indian chefs prepare each dish individually and they will be happy to make your dishes the way you prefer them, from mild to extra hot. Just as your server. 78 Barbarella Juicebar and Bistro

Healthy, nutritious and delicious food Our mission is to create deli- juices, smoothies, porridge cious plant-based cuisine for bowls, avocado toasts and or- ‘every-day’. With our culinary ganic bread sandwiches. During philosophy, we support lunch time, we offer deli- Health, Beauty and cious creamy soups, cre- Well-being, both for ative salads, rice bowls our community and and savory quiches. for our planet. For your sweeth tooth, Our trendy Barbarella we offer amazing des- Juicebar and Barbarella serts in a glass, daily Arkade Bistro are both locat- cakes and protein bars. ed in the city-centre Ljubljana. All our delicacies can be pre- We prepare daily cold-pressed pared for take-away or eat-in.

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Igriška ulica 3, 1000 Ljubljana +386 (0)64 177 151, [email protected], www.wevino.store Wevino - the world of the best wines in the center of Ljubljana at Igriška ulica 3, where you can find more than 400 rare and renowned wines from Slovenia and abroad (Fantinel, Livio Felluga, Baron Fuente, Giusti, Farnese, Chateau Sichel, Zanut, Čuk, Lavrencic, Prince, Movia, and many others). They also, organize wine evenings and tastings at the winery and advise restaurants on the selection of wines for their wine list. All wines can be ordered through our online wine shop www.wevino.store, where we offer free delivery throughout Slovenia.

Wine & Tourist Farm Jarc Sponsored

Slatina 10, 2201 Zgornja Kungota, +386 (0)41 771 954, +386 (0)41 970 137 [email protected], www.vinojarc.si In a drop of wine is mankind history. From this point of view is our village Svečina

home to wine at least for 900 years. We live in Svečina, on hill top, where from excessive drinking of alcohol harms your health! Minister of Health warns: our doorstep you can enjoy beautiful amphiteater of Svečina’s vineyards as far as the eye can see. We love our wines, because they reflect our energy, energy of the soil, sun and energy of our work and our hearts, this means that our wines are reflection of Štajerska (Styria) terroir. You can visit us at our family estate, you can also book a room and stay with us longer and get to know our wines, vineyards, family and our other culinary specialties. 84 ŽLAHTNA POT MODRE FRANKINJE VODEN OGLED KLETI Z DEGUSTACIJO NAŠIH VRHUNSKIH VIN

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Teran liqueur JAZBEC is truly prepared with love for old tradition. +386 (0)31 633 009, [email protected], www.teranovliker.si

Ranarum Wine Sponsored

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Pavlovič Farm Sponsored

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Raspberries reduce blood sugar and successfully protect against viruses. They excessive drinking of alcohol harms your health! Minister of Health warns: also fill the human with energy and sooth the entire organism with their aroma. Raspberry wine is made according to the classic method of the highest quality of wines. It is very rich in antioxidants and SMAK printtisk Raspberry Wine vitamins. It goes well primarily with desserts, but also with various other dishes. The taste is full, with a lot of aroma, allowing the enjoyment of the taste of raspberries in the mouth for a while after drinking. 86 The Slovenia Beer

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It feels like only yesterday, but in reality it may as well have been a lifetime ago. To the pubs of Ljubljana we sauntered, eager for refresh- ment but pining for something different to the usual decision between Laško and Union, something a little out of left field. Blur and Oasis were getting a bit too much, you understand? And just like that, like some sort of weird tasty saint, a pint of Human Fish was in our hearts and souls. To continue the Britpop analogy, Pulp had arrived. Craft beer in Slovenia has come a long way from those initial baby steps, with a wide variety of options brewed right here in everyone’s favourite country. The Fish is still going strong, but it is not fighting alone. The pivo revolution that has so revitalised boozing around the world has well and truly made its presence felt in Slovenia, with an impressive roster of options that all provide something different to the prospective beer devourer. That revolution caught fire here, in a decidedly un-Slovenian sort of way, and every month seems to offer something new and exciting. We’re fast running out of brain cells, but who needs brain cells when you’ve got IPAs?

Craft Room Sponsored Minister of Health warns: excessive drinking of alcohol harms your health! Minister of Health warns:

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Vizir Brewery Sponsored

Lokve, 8340 Črnomelj +386 (0)40 997 200, +386 (0)70 334 433, [email protected], www.vizir.si The Vizir brewery is a pioneer in the field of craft brewing in Slovenia. We started brewing in 2008, as we wanted to expand our primary activity, which is wine production, and offer something new to our customers. Being enthusiastic and young team, we designed a completely different strategy. With the help of our own family business Mithraeum, which is manufacturing brewing equipment, we have set up our own brewery and started to explore the world of brewing. Both owners have graduated in food technology, which made many initial issues easier to overcome and get desired results.

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PIVO, KI DA ČASU NOVO DIMENZIJO Ko odpremo pivo, si vzamemo čas Time brewery d.o.o. zase. To so zelo dragoceni trenutki za vsakogar, naj bo sam ali v družbi. Kadar ob pivu uživamo sami, se Dobrava 47, Dobrava 2360 47 Radlje 2360 Radljeob Draviob Dravi predamo njegovemu okusu in naša dnevna napetost počasi izginja. V dobri +386 (0)31 301 654, [email protected], www.time-brewery.com družbi pa steče pogovor in izkušnja KONTAKT je še prijetnejša. Naše poslanstvo je varjenje različnih vrhunskih piv, When we +386open 31 301 a 654beer,[email protected] we take the time for ourselves. These are very precious vsako izmed njih pa vas razvaja ob svoji uri. Varjenju piva posvečamo moments for everyone, whether alone or in a company. When enjoying a beer excessive drinking of alcohol harms your health! Minister of Health warns: popolno predanost in čas, izbiramo najkakovostnejše sestavine ter varimo alone, we surrender/TBrewery to its taste@timebrewery and our daily tension is slowly disappearing. In po lastnih receptih – vse to za vas ustvari polno in osebno izkušnjo. Minister za zdravje opozarja: a good company,www.time-brewery.com the conversation starts to flowPrekomerno and pitje the alkohola overall škoduje experience zdravju! is even more enjoyable. Our mission is to brew different premium beers, and each of them spoils you in time. Beer brewing is the result of our perfect dedication and time, we choose the highest quality ingredients and we weld according to our recipes - to create a full and personal experience for all of you. 90 THE SLOVENIA GASTRONOMY 2019_GREENGOLD_ENG.pdf 4 19/03/2019 11:35

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The renowned French chef Brillat – Savarin once said that the essence of enjoying food lies in the act of slowing the pace of life and en- couraging cheerfulness! In Slovenia we can, of course, agree with this sentiment, but more is needed for modernity. Food with its stories, embedded into local and regional cultures, can also be an excellent form of communication. Globally it has even become a part of politics, as some countries’ successes cannot be achieved without food, and the so-called gastronomic di- plomacy is being strongly developed. The role of food shouldn’t be looked at solely through the lens of tourism, but as part of a comprehensive economic, social and spiritual endeavour. This should include caring about the continuation and applications of food heritage, as well as looking for inovative creative solutions. The connections to agriculture are, of course, very important, but not only the ones with which we constantly try to emphasize the importance of organic food production. The entire humanity will have to take a firm stand against the big food chains and industrial, globally prepared food and dishes that make us wonder what’s exactly on out plates, and don’t allow us the chance to have conversations, or to get to know local and regional specialties. These specialites would further lead us to the pastures and fields, gardens, vineyards and orchards where we could meet the people growing the food and get to know their healthy production techniques. All these and other facts also mark the culinary and gastronomic endeavours in Slovenia which, in 2018, became a member of the European Region of Gastronomy. Before 2021 we plan to implement several important research projects, that will help us amend shortcomings in food, agriculture, tourism, education, health and other areas, directly or indirectly linked to food culture. In the year 2021, Slovenia will also become a full member of the ERG. An important role and share in these endeavours is also performed by Slovenian food establishments, from typical family inns, restaurants, bars and tourist farms, to positive forms of street food. Green and sustainability-focused Slovenia, through sight, tastes, environment and soul, also confirms this focus on the plates … and in the glasses! Prof. Janez Bogataj PhD 95 Taste Slovenia

Sponsored Ljutomerska cesta 4, 2277 Središče ob Dravi +386 (0)51 439 049, [email protected] www.oljarna-sredisce.sii In Središče ob Dravi there is a mill with more than 100 years of tradition. For her façade, many oil stories and anecdotes are hidden. We will surely trust you when you visit us in our backyard. At that time, you will enjoy a pleasant smell of roasted 100% pumpkin oil, which we produce according to the authentic procedure of our ancestors. So, we invite you to experience the development of oil production over time, from the old days to the present, from the field to the pumpkin oil. You can buy all these goodies at the end in our home store, and we will endeavor to present you with a booklet of recipes.

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Puče 48, 6274 Šmarje +386 (0)31 559 094, [email protected], www.kmetija-tonin.com Tourist farm TONIN is located in the small Istrian village of Puča. The farm cat- egorized with 3 apples has two apartments and a space where the announced groups can be served. If you visit our farm in the summer you can indulge in pampering on the terrace with good Malvasia, refosco and light-hearted and relaxing views of the olive grove. After a quiet night we pamper you with a rich breakfast of local specialties as sausages and prosciutto with home-baked wheat and rice bread. We will be happy to invite you to participate in harvesting of olives, feeding animals and other work on our farm. 96 Ljubljana, CAPITAL FrIENDLY TO THE BEES

Ljubljana has a long tradition of beekeeping. As many as three percent of all Slovenian beekeepers, which manage more than 4,500 bee families, operate here. The con- ditions for beekeeping in Ljubljana are extremely favourable, as more than 40% of the area is covered by forests, while the rural area with a well-kept cultural landscape represents two thirds of the area. recently, urban beekeeping within the motorway ring has also been developing strongly. Hives can be found on the rooftops of the Cankarjev dom, B&B Hotel Park Ljubljana, SKB Bank, Cultural centre Španski borci, the Government of the republic of Slovenia and many other locations.

In 2015, we designed the Bee Path Free visit of the City Apiary in in Ljubljana, with which different University Botanic gardens Ljubljana stakeholders, from cultural and edu- (Ižanska cesta 15, Ljubljana). cational institutions, beekeepers, Info: [email protected], NGOs and various companies are T.+386 1 427 1280 connected. All of us, together with our activities, strive for the wellbe- At the Slovenian Ethnographic ing of the bees in the city. Museum you can indulge in a Honey www.ljubljana.si/en/ljubljana-for-you/ experience. environmental-protection/the-bee-path Info: [email protected], T.+386 1 300 8745 The Bee Path is a tourist product that you can experience as a You can taste special Honey guided tour. desert in Gostilna Pri kolovratu Info: Ljubljana Tourism, alenka.stular@ (Ciril Metodov trg 14, Ljubljana). visitljubljana.si, T.+386 1 306 1230 Info: www.kolovrat.si/english, [email protected], T.+386 1 620 9884

Photo: Primož Predalič, Luka Dakskobler Luka Predalič, Primož Photo: Local beekeepers in the Bee Path who offer local honey and bee Every second Saturday in October products. on Stritarjeva street in the centre of Info: www.ljubljana.si/sl/moja-ljubljana/ Ljubljana we organize Honey day. podezelje/cebelja-pot/ponudniki More information about the Bee On the rooftop of B&B Hotel Path: City of Ljubljana, Department Ljubljana Park you can visit for Environmental Protection, beehives every day. Zarnikova 3, Ljubljana. Info: [email protected] [email protected], T.+386 1 306 4309 Taste Slovenia

Honey House Sponsored

Mestni trg 7, 1000 Ljubljana +386 (0)1 320 27 43 [email protected], www.honeyhouse.si With utmost care we offer you a piece of nature immersed in tradition and knowledge, which has been transmitted from generation to generation. In our shop You will find authentic Slovenian honey, homemade honey liquor as well as blueberry liquor with honey, unique honey spreads, creative specialities and perfect gifts. Opening hours: every day, 9:00 - 20:00

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TIC Idrija +386 (0)5 37 43 916, [email protected] Traditional dishes in Idrija were miners’ food. They needed tasty and incredibly filling foods after their hard labour in the pit. Local dishes boast a rich and full flavour of high-quality local ingredients. A real treat for the foodies! Taste the holiday miners’ dish, Idrija žlikrofi with EU designation, and other delicacies of the Idrija cuisine (smukavc, zeljševka, Rezi cake with sugar lace, geruš, etc). Visit the Idrija Žlikrof Festival (August 22, 2020) and experience the journey of Idrija žlikrof from its tradition to modernity!

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Taste Kamnik

Kamnik Tourism and Sports Agency runs the Taste Kamnik project, which is part of the wider Taste Central Slovenia project. It presents the typical dishes from the Kamnik area with the aim of incorporating them into the local offer and presenting them to local and foreign visitors. This long-term and strategic project provides additional training for the restaurants and food providers from Kamnik and gives them opportunity to present the dishes at numerous events throughout the year. Taste Kamnik is part of the Taste Central Slovenia project, run by the Central Slovenia Regional Destination Organisation under the leader- ship of Ljubljana Tourism. The aim is to strengthen the visibility of the cuisine in the Central Slovenia. It is based on the Gastronomy in the region of Central Slovenia, a study by Dr. Janez Bogataj, an internationally recognised and award-winning Slovenian ethnologist, who identi- fied the most typical dishes in the municipalities of the central part of Slovenia. Bogataj now also acts as a consultant and member of the expert committee for Taste Kamnik project. To develop a range of typical Kamnik culinary specialties, Kamnik Tour- ism and Sports Agency gathered an expert committee, who among several typical Kamnik dishes, many of them are described in the Gas- tronomy in the region of Central Slovenia, shortlisted the main seven. These were complemented by a wider selection of dishes with cultural value, which represent a fusion of traditional and modern cuisine. The selected dishes represent the entire region of Kamnik and also pinpoint that the area includes numerous individual units with diverse cuisine, including the town of Kamnik itself. Furthermore, the dishes also illustrate the social diversity of the region.

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Kamnik, a town with a rich history, which is reflected in traditional and typical local dishes. Taste Kamnik is a project that collects traditional local dishes, which represent the area as a whole and at the same time showcase their diversity - also when it comes to social diversity of the area.

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Velenje Underground

Photo: Arhiv Visit Saleska

One of the world’s most unique dining experiences can now be found in Velenje, or more specifically under Velenje, at the Velenje Coal Mining Museum. Lasting some three hours, the evening begins with guests donning a light and helmet and participating in the miners’ traditional in- itiation ceremony, before hopping aboard Slovenia’s oldest continuously operating lift to descend some 160 metres below the earth’s surface for dinner. The meal features local dishes rooted in the coalminers’ tradition and is truly a feast for all the sense. It’s also prepared by award-winning chefs and served by professional staff from the renowned Villa Her- berstein nearby, and accompanied paired wines and live music. After dinner, a train ride will take you back to the surface for an aperitif and special souvenir in the miners’ former changing room. With all this, it’s easy to see why the Velenje Underground has officially received the Slovenia Unique Experience mark as a 5-star experience.

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Bohinjsko - from Bohinj

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The From Bohinj (or Bohinjsko) label is a local certificate that guaran- tees both the geographic origin and high quality of various handicrafts, culinary and agricultural products and food and drinks at restaurants and guided experiences in Bohinj. Influenced by the natural alpine surroundings and developed over centuries by the inhabitants of the area, numerous traditional dishes have originated from the kitchens of local homes and restaurants, and in recent years many have also been mod- ernised for more contemporary paletes. Local culinary specialties from Bohinj include mohant cheese, zaseka (a pork fat spread) with sausage and žganci (a polenta-like dish) made from local corn. Among the more notable typical products from the region are a smoking pipe from Gor- juše called a fajfa, hand-knitted sheep’s wool socks and wooden products in-layed with Mother of Pearl as well as other creations from local artisans. Bohinjsko labelled products can be purchased at numerous places, including local manufacturers and farms, in the online store, several information centres and local shops while more info can be on the official tourist office site.

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Taste Posavje

Photo: Arhiv ZPTM Brežice

Situated in the southeast corner of Slovenia, Posavje is one of the country’s most diverse regions, and is just waiting to be explored by the visitors seeking the authentic Slovene experience without having to jostle with busloads of tourists. However, to say that Posavje is off the proverbial beaten track would be somewhat misleading as it lies along the main road and rail links between Ljubljana and Zagreb, making it easily accessible from either capital, both as a day trip destination or a convenient stopover on longer travels. Consisting of six separate municipalities - namely Radeče, Sevnica, Krško, Kostanjevica na Krki, Brežice and Bistrica ob Sotli from west to east - Posavje is known first and foremost as one of Slovenia’s premier wine-growing regions, but is also blessed with a host of natural, historical and cultural attractions. Some of the many highlights include the magical repnice wine cellars in Bizeljsko, Krško’s charming old town, Sevnica’s beautifully restored castle, the cluster of churches atop Bistrica’s holy mountain, and the traditional rafting experience found only in Radeče. While each munic- ipality is a unique destination in its own right, wherever you go in the region you can be assured of finding welcoming people, tasty traditional food, excellent wine and beautiful natural surroundings.

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www.visitkrsko.com OsterRob - Japanese Kitchen Knives The Heart of Your Kitchen & Secrets of Japanese Steel

Blades and men have been strongly bound together throughout evo- lution. Other species had no need for sharp utensils since they were born with them. People, on the other hand, had to tame their environment by using blades nature offered – rocks, trunks, horns, ebony, and later, upon discovery of iron, they managed to create one of the most important weapons. Iron provided hardness and endurance for cutting and chopping. With the addition of carbon and chrome, ma- terials of better quality were developed and made possible durability, flexibility, sharpness and rust resistance. The use of blade made men’s life easier and helped us survive. The blade stands for progress – without it we could not shape objects or machines, and carve vegetables or fruit into particular shapes. Today we cannot imagine any work done in the kitchen – be it home or professional – without proper tools. Cooking no longer stands for

108 hard labour when preparing food for the family, but is a fun and social activity. Those who are truly in love with cooking (and those who wish to be) insist on the best tool. And the best tools can be found at OsterRob, a web store and a well stocked showroom based in Ljublja- na, Slovenia. They offer anything from high quality japanese kitchen knives, cutting boards, knife magnets and knife rolls. A professional and amateur chef’s paradise. Also on offer are a variety of classes, such as sushi, knife sharpening and fish preparation class and sharpening service for japanese and other knives.