Restavracija Strelec has been a beacon of Ljubljana’s gastronomic scene since its opening in December 2012. The restaurant is situated in one of the historic landmarks of the Capital, in the Archer’s Tower of Ljubljana Castle. Strelec is run by…
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Alla Luna, Gorizia – a succulent Mitteleuropean time travel
Eating at Alla Luna feels like a delightful time travel into one of Gorizia’s most famous trattorias. It is like returning home for the weekend for a delicious nonna’s lunch. Rustic, traditional, kitchy and most of all delicious! Already entering…
Preparations for the fourth auction of the wines of friendship and peace are in full swing
The new chapter of the beneficiary auction of selected wines of the Gorizia county will take place in October. Will this chapter reach new heights after the record-breaking 3rd edition, which accumulated more than 95.000 Euros? The princely County of…
In the glass: Massovivo – Vermentino, Tenuta Ammiraglia – Frescobaldi, 2024
Variety: 100% Vermentino Vintage: 2024 Sugar content: dry Alcohol content: 12.5% Wine region: Tuscany Wine district: Maremma Cellar location: Montiano Price: 12.90 Eur The history of the Frescobaldi family spans more than 700 years. Initially, they were involved in banking…
Saints Hills Cantina – one of the best beef tartares we’ve tried
And they prepare it à table (tableside)! A must-see feast for the eye, a must-try, and certainly one of the best beef tartares we’ve tried in years. The Saints Hills Cantina is located at the top of the Sv. Ante…
In the glass: Korsič – Collio DOC – Vino da uve autoctone, 2023
Variety: 60% Tocai Friulano, 30% Malvasia Istriana, 10% Ribolla Gialla Vintage: 2023 Sugar content: dry Alcohol volume: 13 % Wine region: Friuli Venezia Giulia Wine district: Collio DOC Cellar location: Giasbina, San Floriano del Collio Price: 20 Eur I met…
Konoba Boškinac – a lunch at one of the most exclusive locations of the island of Pag
For all the hungry ones, looking to indulge in some great food & wine experience, there is a mandatory stop you should pin on your maps on the island of Pag – Boškinac. Now, Boškinac is an experience. A retreat…
A union to boost the tradition and express the terroir of Collio
What happens when four enthusiastic winemakers launch an initiative to refine what is defined and known as Collio Bianco DOC, thereby further expressing the terroir of Collio and the cultural roots of the wine? A union named Collio – Vino…
Capris rumeni muškat orange 2015, Vinakoper
Variety: 100% Yellow Muscat (Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains) Vintage: 2015 Sugar content: dry Alcohol volume: 13.5% Wine region: Primorska Wine district: Slovenian Istria Cellar location: Koper Price: 120 Eur You’ve heard a lot about today’s selection in recent weeks….
Decanter 2025: a record 13 gold medals and a best in show!
For some, this has been some of the most anticipated news. Today, the Decanter World Wine Awards have been finally revealed, and Slovenia has scored a record 13 gold medals, including the only Best in Show in the Balkans. Looking…