An exclusive MICHELIN and Croatian Tourist Board dinner was held in Plešivica

Exclusive "4 Hands Dinner" dinner was held last night in the restaurant Step located on Plešivica, in the so-called Croatia champagne the region. It is about an event that is Croatian tourist agency organized in cooperation with regional tourism associations of Central Croatia i MICHELIN, the most significant and well-known global restaurant guide, all with the aim of further promoting Croatian gastronomy and continental destinations.

An exclusive MICHELIN and Croatian Tourist Board dinner was held in Plešivica
Photo: Croatian National Tourist Board

They were in charge of a special culinary experience and a superb wine-gastronomic experience Bernard Step, private restaurant Korak te Rudolf Stefan, private Pelegrini restaurant in Šibenik. Both restaurants are proud holders of the MICHELIN star, which is considered a guarantor of quality and excellence in food preparation, while the Korak restaurant is also the holder of the MICHELIN mark GreenStar.  

- Croatian gastronomy is well recognized, which is why we continuously invest efforts in the quality presentation of our cuisine to foreign as well as domestic audiences. In addition, the food and wine industry is one of the most important reasons for the arrival of foreign tourists to our country. That is why we aim to improve the promotion of the richness and diversity of our autochthonous and traditional cuisine, and we do this, among other things, through the organization of such exclusive events as the 4 Hands Dinner, he said Kristjan Staničić, director of the Croatian Tourist Board.

An exclusive MICHELIN and Croatian Tourist Board dinner was held in Plešivica
Photo: Croatian National Tourist Board

Among those gathered who enjoyed the gastronomic delicacies and culinary skills of our people chefs, were influencers specializing in travel and gastronomy, from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium.

- I am extremely happy that we gathered in this wonderful family establishment that lives gastronomy in the full sense of the word. The MICHELIN guide confirms that we are on the right path and we can be proud that it has recognized us and that through joint efforts we have the opportunity to spread our culinary story, he pointed out Rudolf Stefan, while Bernard Step emphasized that it was a great honor for him to receive distinguished guests and chef Rudolf and that he was extremely happy with the opportunity to organize such an exclusive dinner.

An exclusive MICHELIN and Croatian Tourist Board dinner was held in Plešivica
Photo: Croatian National Tourist Board

The menu included dishes from the local culinary scene, so all guests, enjoying an authentic gastronomic experience and the harmony of different flavors, had the opportunity to try specialties made from ingredients such as: blacksmith fish, cuttlefish, lemon verbena, anchovies, clams, prawns, roasted goat meat, garden saffron and more.          

- This evening under the stars is a true proof of our continuous effort to position the continent on the world map, and I believe that everyone who was present will take with them unforgettable memories and experiences. Our destination is increasingly becoming a synonym for quality, passion and top-quality eno gastronomy, she concluded Ivana Alilović, coordinator of the Central Croatia cluster and director of TZŽ Zagrebačka, who is also the holder of this project in front of the cluster.               

We remind you that Croatia can boast of one restaurant with two MICHELIN stars and 10 restaurants with one prestigious MICHELIN star, while 11 domestic restaurants bear the MICHELIN mark. Bib Gourmet which is awarded to those who offer quality menus at affordable prices.

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