Tag Archives: Zadar
Aralica Family Farm: Sour Cherries, Sweet Delights
Branka Aralica is lucky to be surrounded with excellent Dalmatian olives, figs, lemons, oranges, but above all – the unique Maraska sour cherry. First she was using these gifts from Mother Nature to make oil, jams, brandies and liqueurs only for the family and friends. But it was too good not to be shared with others.
Nekić Family Farm: Fig Cake Grilled to Perfection
Krešimir Nekić added a special touch to the way his family prepares smokvenjak: they grill it on open fire, Dalmatian gradele style, or bake it under peka baking bell. Quite unique!
Tu Mi Je Lipo: Lunching and Chilling
Another little tucked away tavern in the old part of Zadar, with a nice spacious terrace. Its name means “I like it here”, and relaxing in the shade, close enough but far away from the crowds, we couldn’t agree more.
Na Po Ure: Funky Lunchtime Getaway
Located in the old historic part of Zadar, little tavern called Na Po Ure serves snacks and quick lunch to the working people and hungry travellers who prefer to sit down and eat something using cutlery.
Follow the Steps of Anthony Bourdain in Croatia
Croatia blew Anthony Bourdain’s mind and palate, as you can see in the Croatian episode of his TV show “No Reservations”. If you want to follow his trail, we prepared the itinerary as seen on TV (steps 1 to 10), and included additional suggestions for interesting spots nearby.
Gligora dairy’s Pag cheese: All in the Family
Have you ever been to an island where the sheep/people ratio is nearly four to one?
Pag is a dry and rocky northern Dalmatian island of 8,000 inhabitants and 30,000 autochthonous sheep with a long tradition of cheese making and agriculture.
Restaurant Pet bunara: The well of foodie treasures
Pet bunara manages to combine organic ingredients, traditional local dishes and simple but superb cooking in a friendly next-door restaurant.
[Zadar] Fig festival: Sep 8-10
Thanks to the endless energy of Sandra Babac, the producer of the famous organic fig jam brand Šinjorina Smokva, this festival is growing bigger and bigger every year. It includes a big fair of fig products in the centre of …
Sea salt production in Nin – Ancient tradition
Fortunately, good people of Nin have recognized its’ potential and decided to turn it into a serious business, where tradition meets the future. Nin sea salt is being produced the natural way, and they are proud to be the only ones who produce Croatian Fleur de sel, gently called “the salt caviar”.
Eugen Novaković: Unique fig sweets from Posedarje
Eugen owns a family farm in Zadar hinterland and produces many nice things, all 100% natural, but one product stands out – wonderful dried fig sweets in several variations. Fig balls, fig rolls, natural, with coconut flakes, with nuts… His …
[Zadar] Donat Wine Fest: July 28 – 30
One of the most beautiful locations in Dalmatia – old Roman square in front of the ancient St. Donat cathedral – and loads of Dalmatian wine and homemade delicacies, garnished with lots of music, cooking shows and fun. What more …
Maraschino: Five star drink with rich history
In its glory days Maraschino used to be a world-famous celebrity drink. Who knows, if the course of history had been a little bit different, today it could have been the drink of choice for Carrie Bradshaw or even James …
Restaurant Šopot: Heaven for meat traditionalists
Located in a sleepy village near Benkovac, Šopot is a grilled meat institution. You don’t come here to enjoy an extensive menu, nice view or to show off new clothes. You come here to devour excellent lamb or veal spit …
Family farm Babac: Fig jam made with love
Natural and delicious fig, blackberry and quince jams from a small family farm.
9th Šokol feast (Šokolijada): July 17
At Šokolijada in Nin you will get a chance to try šokol from many different producers, and decide which one is the best!
Konoba Kalaraga: ABC of Dalmatian food
Kalalarga tavern, located right next to the main square in Nin, works only during the summer. It offers basic Dalmatian seafood and meat dishes to hungry tourists interested in local cuisine favourites, but who don’t want to pay a fortune …
Konoba Pece: Seafood with a twist
The owner’s gourmet philosophy and great passion push this Dalmatian tavern a little bit further.
