{"id":4574,"date":"2026-08-18T10:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/?p=4574"},"modified":"2026-08-18T10:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:50:03","slug":"taste-the-mediterranean-9-do-13-rujna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/en\/taste-the-mediterranean-9-do-13-rujna\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste the Mediterranean, September 9th to 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image has-text-align-center stk-block stk-c653e92 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"c653e92\"><style>.stk-c653e92 {background-color:#041e42 !important;}.stk-c653e92:before{background-color:#041e42 !important;}.stk-c653e92 .stk-img-wrapper{width:360px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4575\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.png\" width=\"659\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.png 659w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-41f0fff\" id=\"strong-sto-vas-ceka-na-festivalu-za-gurmane-u-malom-losinju-strong\" data-block-id=\"41f0fff\"><style>.stk-41f0fff .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-75534, #719536) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>What awaits you at the gourmet festival in Mali Lo\u0161inj<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Mali Lo\u0161inj is hosting the International Taste the Mediterranean Festival for the second time, and from September 9 to 13, visitors will have the opportunity to taste the best that Kvarner - European Region of Gastronomy 2026 has to offer lovers of Mediterranean flavors. The festival will bring together award-winning chefs and winemakers from numerous countries and other Croatian regions, who will present their culinary skills to visitors and share their experiences with the best local chefs and future chefs - students of the high school of hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Here&#039;s why Mali Lo\u0161inj is the most desirable destination for enjoying late summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-59ed03b\" data-block-id=\"59ed03b\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-636d3c1\" id=\"strong-cetiri-chefa-godine-na-terasi-hotela-bellevue-strong\" data-block-id=\"636d3c1\"><style>.stk-636d3c1 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-75534, #719536) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Four Chefs of the Year on the terrace of the Bellevue Hotel<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f03d82c\" data-block-id=\"f03d82c\"><style>.stk-f03d82c {max-width:860px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-f03d82c .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:2\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}.stk-f03d82c .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:55.00000000000001% 51% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-f03d82c .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-f03d82c .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:3\/2 !important;height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4585\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cetiri-chefa-godine-kuhaju-na-terasi-hotela-Bellevue.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cetiri-chefa-godine-kuhaju-na-terasi-hotela-Bellevue.webp 1200w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cetiri-chefa-godine-kuhaju-na-terasi-hotela-Bellevue-600x315.webp 600w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cetiri-chefa-godine-kuhaju-na-terasi-hotela-Bellevue-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cetiri-chefa-godine-kuhaju-na-terasi-hotela-Bellevue-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Cetiri-chefa-godine-kuhaju-na-terasi-hotela-Bellevue-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">At the 14th edition of the Festival, an exclusive dinner will be prepared together for the first time by 4 top local chefs, holders of the prestigious title of Chef of the Year awarded by the gastronomic guide <strong>Gault&amp;Millau Croatia.<\/strong> Guests will be treated to a unique gastronomic experience <strong>Marijo Curic \u2013<\/strong> Chef of the Year 2023<strong> \u2013 <\/strong>from the 360 restaurant in Dubrovnik, <strong>Marko Djurasevic \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Chef of the Year 2024 \u2013 <\/strong>from the Val di Breno restaurant in Srebreno, <strong>Rudi Stefan \u2013 <\/strong>Chef of the Year 2025<strong> \u2013 <\/strong>from the Pelegrini restaurant in \u0160ibenik and <strong>Stiven Vunic \u2013<\/strong> Chef of the Year 2026 \u2013 from Konoba Zijavica in Mo\u0161\u0107eni\u010dka Draga. The venue for the closing dinner of the festival, on Saturday, September 12th, is also unique: the terrace of the impressive Hotel Bellevue, in the fairy-tale \u010cikat Bay of Lo\u0161inj, home to the most beautiful hotels and villas on the Croatian Adriatic, and comprising: <strong>Losinj Hotels &amp; Villas<\/strong>, co-organizer of the festival. The Chefs of the Year have created a 9-course menu especially for the occasion, accompanied by a top-notch selection of President wines and cheeses. It will be a rare opportunity to taste the best dishes from renowned chefs from restaurants in Kvarner and Dalmatia, crowned with Gault&amp;Millau points and Michelin stars and recommendations, all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e2ec373\" data-block-id=\"e2ec373\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ecbe548\" id=\"strong-okusi-italije-i-kvarnera-za-2-michelinove-zvjezdice-strong\" data-block-id=\"ecbe548\"><style>.stk-ecbe548 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-75534, #719536) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Flavors of Italy and Kvarner for 2 Michelin stars<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Another exclusive four-course dinner will attract fans of haute cuisine on Friday, September 11th to the impressive surroundings of Lo\u0161inj Hotels &amp; Villas. Top-notch Italian <strong>chef Peter Brunel<\/strong>, owner and chef of the Peter Brunel Ristorante Gourmet restaurant, in Arco, in the Trentino Alto Adige region, is a guest at <strong>chef Daniel Skoki\u0107<\/strong>, at the Alfred Keller restaurant<strong>, <\/strong>at the boutique Hotel Alhambra. \u201cMy cuisine combines technique and thought, it tells the story of my travels and experiences, and that is what I want to share with the friends of the Taste the Mediterranean Festival,\u201c he says. <strong>chef Peter Brunel <\/strong>on the eve of the visit to Lo\u0161inj&#039;s \u010cikat Bay. Both restaurants have one Michelin star and prepare creative, innovative and above all delicious dishes that will delight even the most demanding guests. Just like the top-quality wines <strong>Marina Cvetic Masciarelli<\/strong>, from the Masciarelli winery in the Italian region of Abruzzo, and the renowned winemaker will personally present them at the dinner in Mali Lo\u0161inj. Guests will also be offered a selection of the best Kvarner wines at the dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7575760\" data-block-id=\"7575760\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7575760-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5f4ef1f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5f4ef1f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5f4ef1f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5f4ef1f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-318eaca\" data-block-id=\"318eaca\"><style>.stk-318eaca .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-318eaca .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}.stk-318eaca .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:45% 21% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-318eaca .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-318eaca .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-318eaca .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4581\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic.webp 1500w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic-400x600.webp 400w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic-768x1151.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic-1366x2048.webp 1366w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Daniel-Skokic-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\">Chef Daniel Skokic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ac002f1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ac002f1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ac002f1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ac002f1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-eebbb75\" data-block-id=\"eebbb75\"><style>.stk-eebbb75 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-eebbb75 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}.stk-eebbb75 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:52% 89% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-eebbb75 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-eebbb75 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-eebbb75 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4582\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-400x600.webp\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-400x600.webp 400w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-1366x2048.webp 1366w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-8x12.webp 8w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-foto-Jakub-Brejdak-za-TTM-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\">Chef Peter Brunel, photo by Jakub Brejdak<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-22e9c25\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"22e9c25\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-22e9c25-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-22e9c25-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2b6fc79\" data-block-id=\"2b6fc79\"><style>.stk-2b6fc79 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-2b6fc79 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}.stk-2b6fc79 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:52% 89% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2b6fc79 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-2b6fc79 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-2b6fc79 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4583\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-scaled.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marina-Cvetic-Masciarelli-predstavit-ce-svoja-vina-na-veceri-festivala-Taste-the-Mediterranean-u-restoranu-Alfred-Keller-Foto-MW-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\">Marina Cveti\u0107 Masciarelli, photo MW<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-ccd6d20\" data-block-id=\"ccd6d20\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7494f98\" id=\"strong-otocna-gastronomija-po-posebnim-cijenama-strong\" data-block-id=\"7494f98\"><style>.stk-7494f98 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-75534, #719536) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Island gastronomy at special prices<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-1cdd247\" data-block-id=\"1cdd247\"><style>.stk-1cdd247 {max-width:860px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-1cdd247 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:2\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}.stk-1cdd247 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:55.00000000000001% 51% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1cdd247 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-1cdd247 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4589\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-scaled.webp\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-1536x1151.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-2048x1534.webp 2048w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Peter-Brunel-Riso-Limone-Lumache-e-Vino-Santo-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Mediterranean in Kvarner <\/strong>is in the special offer of the leading Mali Lo\u0161inj restaurants participating in the Festival. These are the restaurants <strong>Bocca Vera<\/strong>, <strong>Deveron Gastro Pub<\/strong>, <strong>Dear Pizza<\/strong>, <strong>Moby Dick<\/strong> <strong>Ice cream shop<\/strong>, <strong>Nostromo<\/strong> and <strong>For Cantons<\/strong>. During the Festival, you can order a special Mediterranean menu.<strong> \u2013 <\/strong>3-course lunch or dinner, with a glass of wine or a cocktail, at special festival prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">\u201d&quot;The Taste the Mediterranean Festival is an exceptional opportunity for Mali Lo\u0161inj restaurants to jointly showcase the richness of the island&#039;s gastronomy, the quality of local ingredients and the creativity of our chefs. We will offer guests specially designed festival menus inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with fresh island fish and seafood, lamb, olive oil, aromatic herbs and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Visitors will be able to enjoy the combination of tradition and modern culinary techniques, with an emphasis on authenticity and quality. Our goal is for every guest from Mali Lo\u0161inj to take home a memory of the superb gastronomy, hospitality and unique taste of the Mediterranean, thereby further justifying the reputation of Kvarner as a European region of gastronomy&quot; - he says <strong>Ivan Milanovic,<\/strong> owner of Deveron Gastro Pub and president of the Cres - Lo\u0161inj Craftsmen&#039;s Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3721bde\" data-block-id=\"3721bde\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e84058f\" id=\"strong-ucenici-i-ucitelji-u-istoj-kuhinji-strong\" data-block-id=\"e84058f\"><style>.stk-e84058f .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-75534, #719536) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Students and teachers in the same kitchen<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Future young chefs, students at Ambroz Hara\u010di\u0107 High School,<strong> They will have a unique opportunity to watch top chefs at work and taste their dishes. <\/strong>Guest chefs will hold a masterclass and share their knowledge with them. Chefica <strong>Georgia Koutsoukou <\/strong>will introduce them to Greek regional gastronomy, a Norwegian chef<strong> Tommy<\/strong> <strong>Bjornsen, <\/strong>s<strong> <\/strong>Lofoten Islands<strong>, <\/strong>As an ambassador for Norwegian dried cod, the Italian chef will devote the most attention to this food <strong>Peter Brunel<\/strong>, will show them how to make potato spaghetti in carbonara sauce, <strong>Adam Reindl \u2013 <\/strong>The young chef of the top-notch Josi\u0107 Winery Restaurant in Zmajevac in Osijek-Baranja County will reveal the potential of river fish to them, and the chefs will also hold a masterclass, <strong>Marko \u0110ura\u0161evi\u0107 and Stiven Vuni\u0107, <\/strong>and <strong>Marin Banovic<\/strong> from Zadar County. The festival will especially feature <strong>extra virgin olive oil Ricciotto<\/strong> and <strong>di-go bakery products <\/strong>by Lesaffre Baking Center and dried cod from the Norwegian Lofoten Islands, which carries a protected geographical indication &nbsp;<strong>T<\/strong><strong>\u00f8<\/strong><strong>Lofoten PGI fish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1903e3f\" data-block-id=\"1903e3f\"><style>.stk-1903e3f .stk--block-align-1903e3f{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1903e3f stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1903e3f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2405192\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2405192\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-2405192 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(83% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2405192 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2405192-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2405192-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">\u201c&quot;I am extremely looking forward to coming to Mali Lo\u0161inj and participating in this exciting festival. I am honored to have the opportunity to present dishes made from Norwegian dried cod to the guests at the opening of the festival, as well as to the young chefs at the catering school,&quot; he says. <strong>chef Tommy<\/strong> <strong>Bjornsen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3274275\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3274275\"><style>@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-3274275 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(17% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-3274275 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3274275-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3274275-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-55f2aea\" data-block-id=\"55f2aea\"><style>.stk-55f2aea .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-55f2aea .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;height:auto !important;}.stk-55f2aea .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:48% 33% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-55f2aea .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-55f2aea .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-55f2aea .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4591\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen.webp\" width=\"1688\" height=\"2363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen.webp 1688w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen-429x600.webp 429w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen-731x1024.webp 731w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen-768x1075.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen-1097x1536.webp 1097w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen-1463x2048.webp 1463w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Tommi-Bjornsen-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1688px) 100vw, 1688px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\">Chef Tommi Bjornsen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">This year&#039;s festival, through its panel discussion program, will also bring interesting conversations on the topic of the role of chefs today, and gastronomy in the new era of agriculture and tourism. A winemaker will also speak to festival participants. <strong>Marina Cvetic,<\/strong> recently included in the Italian <strong>Noble Order of Knights of Labor<\/strong> for wine excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">\u201c&quot;The Taste the Mediterranean Festival confirms Mali Lo\u0161inj&#039;s position as a destination for top-notch gastronomy and authentic Mediterranean experiences. We are particularly pleased with its educational segment, through which young restaurateurs and future chefs have the opportunity to learn from the best international and domestic experts. At the same time, in the city, through the Losinava event, we celebrate the island&#039;s rich maritime and shipbuilding heritage, so the beginning of September in Mali Lo\u0161inj brings a unique blend of gastronomy, tradition and culture. We invite everyone to join us and experience Lo\u0161inj at its most beautiful,&quot; he says. <strong>Dalibor Cvitkovic,<\/strong> Director of the Mali Lo\u0161inj Tourist Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-177a778\" data-block-id=\"177a778\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d057067\" id=\"strong-otvorenje-u-ribarnici-strong\" data-block-id=\"d057067\"><style>.stk-d057067 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--stk-global-color-75534, #719536) !important;}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><strong>Opening at Ribarnica<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-87758f9\" data-block-id=\"87758f9\"><style>.stk-87758f9 {max-width:860px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-87758f9 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}.stk-87758f9 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:55.00000000000001% 51% !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-87758f9 .stk-img-figcaption{font-size:12px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-87758f9 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-4588\" src=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM.webp\" width=\"2291\" height=\"1341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM.webp 2291w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM-600x351.webp 600w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM-1024x599.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM-768x450.webp 768w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM-1536x899.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM-2048x1199.webp 2048w, https:\/\/kvarner.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chef-Ippei-Uemura-restoran-Tabi-Marseille-Foto-TTM-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2291px) 100vw, 2291px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"stk-img-figcaption\">Chef Ippei Uemura Tabi Marseille restaurant, photo TTM<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Guests of the opening ceremony &nbsp;<strong>14th International Taste the Mediterranean Festival <\/strong>will gather in the city hall <strong>Fishermen<\/strong> u <strong>Thursday, September 10th<\/strong>. A beautiful building in the old town centre, built in 1895, is a great attraction for tourists, and for the people of Lo\u0161inj it is a social gathering place where they buy fresh fish every day. But that evening, the Fish Market will be transformed into a stylish stage for tasting dishes of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to the previously mentioned guest chefs, delicious Mediterranean snacks will also be prepared by the hosts, chefs from <strong>Thick<\/strong> \u2013 gastronomic associations of lovers of the Mali Lo\u0161inj tradition. They will also be joined by Japanese\/French <strong>chef Ippei Uemura<\/strong>, a long-time friend of the TTM Festival, who will demonstrate the traditional Japanese art of tuna filleting. A selection of the best Kvarner wines will be offered by the regional wine association <strong>Kvarner Wines, Josi\u0107 Winery <\/strong>will offer their premium wines from the Baranja region, and guests will also taste cured meat products from the local OPG <strong>Bureti\u0107 Bregi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">Taste the Mediterranean Festival is held with support <strong>Kvarner Tourist Board,<\/strong> <strong>Tourist Board of Mali Lo\u0161inj<\/strong> and <strong>Losinj Hotels&amp;Villas. <\/strong>The sponsors of this unique event that promotes Mediterranean food, culture and lifestyle are: <strong>HTZ<\/strong> and <strong>Greek Embassy in Zagreb<\/strong>. The Greek Mediterranean diet is on UNESCO&#039;s list of intangible cultural heritage along with Croatian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Moroccan and Cypriot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-block-type=\"core\">As from September 5th to 19th, Mali Lo\u0161inj is also hosting <strong>traditional manifestation of Losinava<\/strong> \u2013 a festival of the sea, sails and maritime heritage \u2013 it&#039;s clear why in late summer all roads lead to the island of vitality. A combination of regattas, concerts, education, interactive workshops dedicated to the maritime tradition of the island, local gastronomy, luxurious rooms, apartments and excellent service at Lo\u0161inj Hotels&amp;Villas, and delicacies from top chefs \u2013 are an irresistible invitation to come to the Taste the Mediterranean festival.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0160to vas \u010deka na festivalu za gurmane u Malom Lo\u0161inju Mali Lo\u0161inj po drugi je put doma\u0107in Me\u0111unarodnog festivala Taste the Mediterranean, \u010diji \u0107e posjetitelji od 9. do 13. rujna imati priliku ku\u0161ati ono najbolje \u0161to Kvarner \u2013 Europska regija gastronomije 2026., nudi ljubiteljima mediteranskih okusa. 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