Apsley’s: Heinz Beck’s restaurant in London – glamourous and exquisite dining

One of the dishes served at Apsley's (Photo: Apsley's archive)

I’m very picky regarding food and places. There are quite some fashionable places where people more or less go to show off. Places where you have to be seen. I really don’t like them. I once even cancelled a date because the guy chose one of such places. Our choices are our mirrors. What is … Read more

Alfonso Caputo – guest chef at “Dalla Slovenia con amore” in Rome

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There are star chefs measured with stars. And there are legends which are simply above every classification. Because they are themselves, unique, special and they don’t change with one star more or less. One of those is the legendary chef from Campania, Alfonso Caputo, who is expressing his culinary heartfelt mastery in the family restaurant … Read more

Chefs Ksenija Krajšek Mahorčič, Marko Pavčnik, Igor Peresson and as guest Alfonso Caputo at “Dalla Slovenia con amore” in Rome

Piatto del chef Igor Jagodic (Dalla Slovenia con amore 2012 a Milano) / Dish by the chef Igor Jagodic (From Slovenia with love 2012 in Milan)

IT (English will follow later) Con un grandissimo piacere presento questa volta a Roma tre giovani bravissimi chefs sloveni, e nel senso di una bellissima amicizia tra due paesi confinanti – l’Italia e Slovenia, tra noi, come ospite che preparera un suo piatto, un grandissimo chef campano. KSENIJA KRAJŠEK MAHORČIČ (Gostilna Mahorčič, Rodik) Un segretto … Read more

“Dalla Slovenia con Amore” / “From Slovenia with Love” back to Rome on 26th November 2012

Group of Slovenian winemakers at last "Dalla Slovenia con amore" in Milano this year

IT (bellow also in English) Gia tradizionale presentazione della enogastronomia Slovena a Roma “Dalla Slovenia con amore” si svolgera questo anno il 26. novembre nella bellissima sala Ailanto sul rooftop del albergo Marriott Grand Hotel Flora sulla Via Veneto. ATTENZIONE: Per limite dello spazio, sara evento aperto solo per limitato numero dei professionisti di enogastronomia … Read more

About Andreja Lajh (CDC)

I’m deeply involved in gastronomy, wines and hospitality. Developing relations, looking for new opportunities and new collaborations for chefs, winemakers and hotels, opening new doors and markets, taking care of marketing strategy and  communication (classical media, social media and social networks) in the fields of gastronomy, wines and hospitality, organising very tasty events and writing … Read more

Koppert Cress Tour Italy 2012: Dinner in Veneto with chef Ivano Mestriner and Batič wines

Photo: Paolo Picciotto

Koppert Cress specializes in cresses; seedlings of unique plants, which each have their own specific effect on the senses. Flavour, fragrance, feel or presentation, there is a cress for all. And the assortment is widening. Every year at least one new item is added to the collection of Micro-vegetables. A collection, which is presented as … Read more

Photo gallery: “Dalla Slovenia con amore” – Slovenian winemakers and chefs in Rome

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20 Slovenian winemakers and some of the best Slovenian chefs were on Monday 28th November  presenting themselves to their colleagues and friends: chefs, food & beverage managers, other food & wine professionals and journalists for an evening in the heart of Rome, at Palazzetto, right at the Trinita dei Monti, where they had possibility to … Read more

A paradise with a view: Villa Grazioli, Grottaferrata (Rome)

Photo: Archive Villa Grazioli

There are many wonderful places in this world, but between them there are some very special places which really enchant you with their beauty which is not a common beauty but a mix of so many wonderful things that it feels like magic. Villa Grazioli is one of those. Not only because of its artistic … Read more

Photo Gallery Kopper Cress Tour Italia – 6th stop: Lazio, Villa Grazioli with chef Fabio Lai

(Photo: Paolo Picciotto)

Koppert Cress specializes in cresses; seedlings of unique plants, which each have their own specific effect on the senses. Flavour, fragrance, feel or presentation, there is a cress for all. And the assortment is widening. Every year at least one new item is added to the collection of Micro-vegetables. A collection, which is presented as … Read more

10 Most Luxury Hotel Rooms in The World

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Have you ever dreamed of spending a relaxing night at a luxury hotel? Or maybe planning a romantic evening or a honeymoon where you want to impress your beloved? What would you want included? A gorgeous view? A large comfy bed? A jacuzzi? A personal butler? Are you ready to drop about $30,000 for one … Read more

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