On 4th of October we have organised in Ljubljana a #winelover hangout. For the international group of guests coming from (USA, England, Scotland, Italy, Austria and Slovenia) we have organised a very special evening with the best chef in Ljubljana, Janez Bratovž in his restaurant Restavracija JB and with three winemakers, all of them traditional … Read more
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Saturday, February 25th was a specially tasty day! Two great artists of taste have worked hand in hand. The great Slovenian chef Janez Bratovž has presented some of his best plates. After that it was Antonino’s turn. Antonino’s “home” is two-stared Michelin restaurant il Mosaico at island of Ischia in italy and he is a … Read more
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The priest Matija Vertovec has written in his book about winemaking in 1844, that Zelen is a special variety with “specially noble soul”. We can talk about an aromatic variety with a nice bouquet in which we will find the frutiness of apple, pear. People from Vipava have called Zelen “the scent” because it fulfills … Read more
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On January 30th has in the Westin Palace in Milano happened a special event. A group of some of the best Slovenian chefs and winemakers has in organisation of Carpe Diem Club and with support of Il Gusto/Gribaudo, Grandecucina, Cucina Gourmet and Westin Palace in Milano prepared an evening for all the friends and collegues, called “Dalla Slovenia con Amore”. … Read more
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On the 22nd January has in the Restaurant JB happened the Double fantasy event with two great chefs: Janez Bratovž and Jeffrey Vella. 47 guests could enjoy with the great plates also nice wines of wineries Četrtič and Mendek.
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We are starting the new year in a great way and are warmly inviting to join us at this delicious journey. Our first event this year will be dedicated to a double fantasy (two cold starters, two warm starters, two main dishes, two desserts) created by two great chefs. We are proud to present you … Read more
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Since there is no Michelin guide yet for Slovenia, if you are searching for best Slovenian restaurants, Uroš Mencinger’s guide through Slovenian restaurants can be the right help for choosing where to eat. “Izbor NeDelovih gostiln 2011″ was published in Slovenian language a few weeks ago and contains a selection of the 83 best Slovenian … Read more
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On Wednesday, the 10th of November, enotheque Movia and company Selecta are cordially inviting you to the Movia enotheque in Ljubljana for a special evening in a relaxing atmosphere which will start at 20.00 and will gather some of the biggest stars of the Slovenian enogastronomy: ★ Pri Lojzetu/Zemono ★ Restaurant JB ★ Restaurant Rizibizi … Read more
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Article about the presentation of the italian wines “Le Vigne di San Pietro” (presented by Carlo Nerozzi) and “Le Colture” (presented by Alberto Ruggeri) in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at the restaurant Restavracija JB (the great dinner was created by Janez Bratovž). The event was organized by Carpe Diem Club. PR for Slovenia: Andreja Lajh, PR for … Read more
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Carlo Nerozzi (Le Vigne di San Pietro), Janez Bratovž (JB Restaurant) and Alberto Ruggeri (Le Colture) It looks like some bubbles have the winning factor in their DNA, these are the wines that will triumph not only in the native land but also abroad. We are talking about the bubbles of Valdobbiadene DOCG Dry `Cartizze’ … Read more
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