{"id":1669,"date":"2025-01-20T21:46:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T21:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/?page_id=1669"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:54:01","slug":"europska-regija-gastronomije","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/okusi-kvarnera\/europska-regija-gastronomije\/","title":{"rendered":"European region of gastronomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4adbf2b stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"4adbf2b\"><style>.stk-4adbf2b {background-image:url(https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/gastronomija.webp) !important;background-attachment:fixed !important;background-position:top right !important;background-size:cover !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4adbf2b {background-position:center center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4adbf2b {background-position:center right !important;background-size:cover !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4adbf2b-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dc7759b stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dc7759b\"><style>.stk-dc7759b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;min-height:420px !important;}.stk-dc7759b-inner-blocks{justify-content:flex-end !important;row-gap:0px !important;}.stk-dc7759b {background-color:transparent !important;}.stk-dc7759b:before{background-image:linear-gradient(54deg,rgb(192,182,64) 37%,rgba(191,181,63,0) 37%) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dc7759b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dc7759b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c5876b1\" data-scroll-speed=\"5\" data-block-id=\"c5876b1\"><style>.stk-c5876b1 {padding-right:5em !important;padding-bottom:1em !important;padding-left:5em !important;}.stk-c5876b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:5rem !important;color:#ffffff !important;line-height:1em !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c5876b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:5rem !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-c5876b1 {padding-top:16px !important;padding-right:16px !important;padding-bottom:16px !important;padding-left:16px !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-c5876b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:60px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-left has-text-align-left-mobile\">European region <br>gastronomy<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6f924f0\" data-block-id=\"6f924f0\"><style>.stk-6f924f0-column{max-width:1440px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;--stk-columns-spacing:20px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6f924f0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-263ccfc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"263ccfc\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-263ccfc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-263ccfc-inner-blocks\">\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The European region of gastronomy is both an international title, but also a global business and communication platform established by the International Institute of gastronomy, culture, art and tourism (IGCAT). To date, the title of European region of gastronomy has been adopted by 20 regions from 15 countries, and the goal of the platform is a holistic, systematic, planned and strategic connection of Gastronomy, Tourism and culture, as well as the exchange of knowledge and coordination of projects between the agricultural, educational, tourism and institutional sectors. This directly encourages regional development, strengthens the local community and builds the recognizability of the regions that have acceded to the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Thanks to many years and continuous activities in the field of promotion of eno - gastronomy, from presentations of Kvarner cuisine nationally and globally, promotion of Kvarner restaurants offer, to education and connecting producers of indigenous food and wine, chefs, sommeliers and restaurant staff, solid strategic partnerships have been established between the Tourist Board of Kvarner and regional stakeholders \u2013 Primorje-Gorski kotar County, Faculty of Tourism and hospitality management and the Association of wine winemakers of Kvarner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The action plan for the development of gastronomy of PG\u017d is the foundation and landmark in all activities carried out by the Tourist Board of Kvarner. IGCAT has recognized the systematic work of the Kvarner tourist board on branding regional and local Eno-gastronomy and table culture through the development of regional quality labels and projects Kvarner Gourmet, Kvarner Food and Kvarner Wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The highlight of the project \"Kvarner-European region of gastronomy 2026\" will be in 2026. year, when the largest number of different events and projects undertaken in cooperation with stakeholders and partners will be held throughout the region. Kvarner will keep its title after 2026. years, and the establishment of partnerships between sectors will ensure the sustainability of the initiated projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In its bid for the European region of gastronomy, Kvarner under the motto \u201cFood &amp; \u201cFood &amp; heritage for the future \u2013 diversity is beautiful\u201d heritage for the future \u2013 diversity Is beautiful\u201d, put the focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-b381d53\" data-block-id=\"b381d53\"><style>.stk-b381d53 {--stk-icon-list-column-count:2 !important;--stk-icon-list-row-gap:15px !important;--stk-icon-list-marker-color:var(--stk-global-color-55114, #c0b640) !important;--stk-icon-list-icon-size:11px !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-b381d53 .stk-block-icon-list-item__content{align-items:flex-start !important;}.stk-b381d53 ul .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk--inner-svg, .stk-b381d53 ol .stk-block-icon-list-item__content .stk-block-icon-list-item__marker{transform:translateY(10px) !important;}<\/style><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b381d53\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zm0-352a96 96 0 1 1 0 192 96 96 0 1 1 0-192z\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--grid\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-1d9351c\" data-block-id=\"1d9351c\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b381d53\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">preservation of local gastronomy, food and gastronomic customs of all 8 Kvarner sub-regions<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-d54d1a4\" data-block-id=\"d54d1a4\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b381d53\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">strengthening the identity and recognition of Kvarner destinations through gastronomy consisting of three<br>cuisine: coastal, island and Gorski Kotar education and education on healthy and local gastronomy<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-b1901bb\" data-block-id=\"b1901bb\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b381d53\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">strengthening sustainable tourism through local gastronomy and well-being<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-4915565\" data-block-id=\"4915565\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b381d53\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">connecting urban and rural areas through events and projects<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In the process of concluding partnerships and creating a network of associates on the project Kvarner \u2013 European region of Gastronomy, The Tourist Board of Kvarner gathered a strong community of ambassadors from the Primorje - Gorski kotar County. The ambassadors are top professionals in the sectors of gastronomy, hospitality, oenology and health tourism, and their achievements give special legitimacy to the project. These are: Daniela Kramari\u0107 (restaurant Plavi podrum, Volosko), Davor Andri\u0107 (hotel &amp; restaurant Vila Barbat, Rab), Deni Srdo\u010d (Hidden Wine Bistro, Rijeka), Dra\u017een Lesica (restaurant Rivica, Njivice), Egle Katunar (House of wine Ivan Katunar, Vrbnik), Klaudio Jur\u010di\u0107 (hotel &amp; restaurant Bevanda, Opatija), Krunoslav Kapetanovi\u0107 (hotel &amp; restaurant Navis, Opatija), Marinko Kauzlari\u0107 (hotel &amp; restaurant bitoraj, Fu\u017eine), Nenad kukurin (Hotel &amp; Restaurant Kukuriku, Kastav), Robert Benzia (Food &amp; Wine Bar Ganeum, Lovran), Cyntia Vu\u010daj (Villa Ariston, Opatija), Stiven Vuni\u0107 (Tavern Zijavica, Mo\u0161\u0107eni\u010dka Draga), Tomislav Pavle\u0161i\u0107 (UNIRI and the Center for viticulture, winemaking and oil production), Vlasta Brozi\u010devi\u0107 (Polyclinic Terme Selce, Selce), and sommeliers Mate Neguli\u0107, Josip Ori\u0161kovi\u0107, Alen Vuki\u0107, \u010caslav Matijevi\u0107, \u017darko Stilin, Monika Neral, Martina \u0160karica, Marinela Mrkonja, Lucija Marijevi\u0107 and Ines Mati\u0107 Mate\u0161kovi\u0107. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">By joining this international platform, Kvarner has been given the opportunity to participate in IGCAT projects, which ensures the region and its destinations and partners visibility, cooperation and recognition on the international market. Thus, The Tourist Board film \" it's all about the taste\u201d won first place at the Food Film Menu competition 2023. in the category\u201d Linking rural and urban\", a pastry chef Tea Vuni\u0107 from Konoba Zijavica was invited to the expert jury of the European Young Chef Award 2023 project. The last in a series of awards is the one for Lo\u0161inj's traditional delicacy, krokant Crocantessa, which is the first place at the World Food Gift challenge 2024. in the category \"Best innovation on tradition\".<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9813f28\" data-block-id=\"9813f28\"><style>.stk-9813f28 .stk--block-align-9813f28{align-items:center !important;}.stk-9813f28-column{max-width:1440px !important;min-width:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-9813f28 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9813f28-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6b67d1d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6b67d1d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-6b67d1d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(75% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6b67d1d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6b67d1d-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32d9d83cb2194cc07347b1a8be0c783a\" style=\"color:#91aa4a;font-size:36px\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Kvarner, European region of gastronomy 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The gastronomy of Kvarner consists of 3 cuisines: coastal, island and Gorski Kotar, and the motto of our region: \u201ddiversity is beautiful\u201d, reflected in the richness of regional flavors, dishes and foods. Due to its excellence, Kvarner restaurants have been included in World guides such as Michelin, Gault&amp;Millau and JRE for many years, and Kvarner, by joining the European Region of Gastronomy platform, became the first and only Croatian region to bear the title of European region of gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8eb99dad9f584f3647d3f974ec5f3ba\" style=\"color:#91aa4a;font-size:16px\" data-block-type=\"core\">dr.sc Irena Per\u0161i\u0107 \u017divadinov<br>director of the Kvarner Tourist Board<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-090778ec466d6b59ba62f581d2eb6d6e\" style=\"color:#91aa4a\" data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-32655ed\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"32655ed\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-32655ed {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(25% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-32655ed-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-32655ed-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-69a2f00 clip1\" data-block-id=\"69a2f00\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1671\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/irena-perisic-zivadinov.webp\" width=\"579\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/irena-perisic-zivadinov.webp 579w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/irena-perisic-zivadinov-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/irena-perisic-zivadinov-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Europska regija gastronomije Europska regija gastronomije je istovremeno me\u0111unarodna titula, ali i globalna poslovna te komunikacijska platforma ustanovljena od strane Me\u0111unarodnog Instituta za gastronomiju, kulturu, umjetnost i turizam (IGCAT). Do danas je titulu europske regije gastronomije ponijelo 20 regija iz 15 zemalja, a cilj platforme je holisti\u010dko, sustavno, plansko i strate\u0161ko povezivanje gastronomije, turizma i [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1670,"parent":712,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":252,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1669","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1669"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3286,"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1669\/revisions\/3286"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}