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Happy first birthday to Zagreb's fantastic Ficlek restaurant!
The residents of Zagreb can finally enjoy Ficlek's picturesque patio - which has a beautiful view of the Zagreb Cathedral - again. The stars must have aligned in Zagreb. Just a day after the city allowed bar and restaurant terraces reopening, Ficlek celebrates its first birthday - and welcomes visitors back! One year after its opening on March 2, 2020, Ficlek held a party for its fans from across the city. "Behind us is a great year that we want to celebrate with our guests because, despite the difficult situation that is still current, the number of our guests is constantly growing and we want to show them how much we their support means. All thanks to our guests who saw our effort, work, and honesty in what we do: only homemade, local and authentic! Without them, we would not be where we are", explains the Ficlek team. It doesn't get more authentic than Ficlek, a restaurant delighting locals and tourists alike with traditional Zagreb fare - and they've still managed to keep guests more than happy despite opening before the first lockdown. The restaurant came to life in a big way, with an unmissable style. In fact, it's become a full-on institution and authority on the local gastro scene. Read more here!
New chef, new me: Beloved Split riviera restaurant Brasserie on 7 reopens with exciting news!
With arguably one of the best locations on the Croatian coast - the Split Riviera - restaurant Brasserie on 7 has officially reopened. On March 1, Brasserie off 7 kicked the 2021 season with some super-exciting news. An impressive new Chef of Cuisine A new Chef de Cuisine has joined the team: ultra-talented French-American chef Alexandre Ange. "After such a tough 2020 for the tourism and hospitality industry, I am thrilled to welcome Alex as our new Executive Chef. Sparked with passion for Mediterranean cuisine, we are absolutely delighted that Alex is joining our team, thus helping to further develop our culinary story!" Maria Mustapic, one of the restaurant's co-owners, says. Chef Ange underwent classical training in French cuisine. Before moving to Split with this family, he spent the past 12 years working in some of France and the United States' best restaurants and under some of most famous chefs. These included: Thomas Keller and Philippe Tessier at The French Laundry in California's Napa Valley Joshua Skenes at Saison in San Francisco Daniel Boulud at Restaurant Daniel in New York Joel Robuchon, the chef with the most Michelin stars in the world, at Paris' celebrated L'Atelier Bringing his impressive background, knowledge, and creativity with him, what is Chef Ange's vision for revamping Brasserie on 7's already-fabulous menu? "I strongly believe in using local ingredients and supporting Dalmatian producers. My vision is to bring our guests an exceptional and m
PHOTOS: Limited 2021 edition of legendary Croatian carnival held in Rijeka
It's the end of February, which is (usually) the month of costumes, krafne (traditional donuts), and festivities galore. The largest carnival in Croatia is that of Rijeka, and locals and tourists alike flock to it each year. 2021 is unfortunately still a little different than previous years - but this epic city's famous carnival and its guests still made an appearance in accordance with epidemiological measures. Check out some photos of Rijeka's 2021-version carnival below. Each posts has multiple photos so don't miss scrolling through! Smaller-scale decorations for the 2021 carnival peek out through the fog. Matulji - maškare u magli#Matulji #Rijeka #Kvarner #zaljev #photography pic.twitter.com/twz3lHXRyw — Stanislav Juretić (@stanislav_jure) February 4, 2021 An exhibition of costumes from primary school carnival groups, traditional masks from all over Europe, and previous posters of the Rijeka Carnival was open during February. The city's exhibition was called "Masks before masks". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rijeka 2020 (@rijeka2020) A unique and limited carnival parade was held in Rijeka on February 13. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rijeka Carnival (@rijecki_karneval) A few more photos from February 2021 in Rijeka. The city promises a two-week longer carnival for next year! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rijeka Carnival (@rijecki_karneval) On the "Masks before
Want to support local, small-scale producers? Check out new concept store "Kao nekad"
A cool new grocery store has opened in Zagreb - selling produce only from domestic producers and family farms, as it was in the past. This is the story behind the store's name "Kao nekad", which translates roughly to "Like it once was". Behind this project is a big effort by a small group of people, and even more ambition. Kao nekad What is Kao nekad? Kao nekad is a fairly unique concept in Croatia, of a food store that offers a wide range of groceries of exclusively domestic origin. In addition to well-known local brands, most of their offer consists of products made by small producers and family farms - over 100 of them - which the general public has yet to discover. The team's goal is to put products on shelves that will satisfy the needs of even the greatest gourmets and enrich menus and social gatherings all over Zagreb. With this project, in addition to offering customers new and high quality foods, the team wants to create a place that will provide support to artisan producers with amazing products, and in doing so, help the Croatian economy. Kao nekad is more than a place to buy groceries. They are, in a way, investing in small producers, creating new jobs, and ultimately offering opportunities for people to eat better quality and more fresh food. Kao nekad Creating Kao nekad During the turbulent year of 2020, the Kao nekad team noticed a growing desire for home-grown food and products by Croatian family farms. The team members themselves were among those with thi
Virtual restaurant Siam Urban Thai comes to life in Zagreb
A new restaurant has hit Zagreb's gastro scene. Its menu concept is centered around authentic Thai food with fusion touches. First came the success of Thai classic "Gai Pad Med Mamuang" (cashew chicken). Then the time came for a famous Thai street food dessert: the scrumptious "Banana Roti". This is a treat made of thin baked dough stuffed with fresh bananas and topped with condensed milk. It's served in pieces for easier consumption. Try it yourself by ordering via the Wolt or Bolt food delivery applications, or with a direct order. Simply call +385993253600 and pick up your meal personally at the Siam kitchen - located at Pod Zidom 5 in Zagreb. Don't miss munching down on this sweetness... Siam Urban Thai
The Museum of Illusions, a Croatian-born concept, opens in New Delhi
Another new Museum of Illusions has opened, this time in New Delhi, India. With that, the team behind this Croatian franchise has officially become the owner of the largest chain of private museums in the world. The Museum of Illusions has delighted the Croatian cultural and tourist scene with three museums opened so far in Zagreb, Split, and Zadar - with Dubrovnik coming soon, too. The concept, that originated in an alleyway on Zagreb's Ilica Street has spread across the world like wildfire. Cities like Toronto, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Dubai, Chicago, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Istanbul and over twenty others have their own Museum of Illusions now, with further expansions planned as well. © Museum Of Illusions As of this year, India also has its first Museum of Illusions, and Croatia has again confirmed that it has an excellent export product on its hands. © Museum Of Illusions Tomislav Pamuković and Roko Živković are the original minds behind the idea. Their goal was to change the perception of museums from dormant, uncreative buildings, where the emphasis is on listening and looking in silence with a touching ban, to places where information is learned interactively, noisily, and where photography and questions are encouraged. Their Zagreb Museum of Illusions may be the first and the smallest, but it sets the bar high! © Muzej iluzija Zadar
Albina Grčić from Split will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2021
Split native Albina Grčić - who goes by the stage name Albina - will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam. She was chosen to go to Eurovision upon winning the annual singing contest Dora, which took place in Opatija last night. The Dora jury and public viewers crowned Albina winner among 14 finalists. She took first place with the original song Tick-Tock. Check out the song and Albina's performance below: Here are all of the 14 Dora finalists from last night, and their songs: Albina – Tick-Tock Ashley & Bojan – Share the Love Bernarda – Colors Beta Sudar – Ma zamisli Brigita Vuco – Noći pijane Cambi – Zaljubljen Ella Orešković – Come This Way Eric – Reci mi Filip Rudan – Blind Mia Negovetić – She's Like A Dream Nina Kraljić – Rijeka Sandi Cenov – Kriv Toma – Ocean of Love Tony Cetinski & Kiki Rahimovski – Zapjevaj, sloboda je! Hosting the program were Daniela Trbović, Barbara Kolar, Jelena Lešić and Doris Pinčić. From May 18-22, 2021, Albina will compete at the 65th edition of Eurovision. Croatia was set to participate in 2020 with singer Damir Kedžo but the contest was canceled amid the pandemic. We wish good luck to Albina and all of the Eurovision competitors this year - Sretno!
14 romantic photos of Croatia for Valentine's Day
Daydream this Valentine's Day with this gallery of 14 full-of-romance photos. It might just tempt you to book your ticket to Croatia for next February 14th! @ dreamer4787Sip coffee in front of marvelous mountains peeking out from behind the coastal town of Kaštel Stari © Andrew MayovskyyFind your perfect moongazing viewpoint © Kyrylo NeiezhmakovFall in love with - or in - Zagreb © Volodymyr TverdokhlibA perfectly placed bench for stargazing on Korčula Island © xbrchxTake a stroll along the sun-soaked coasts of Pelješac © Luka BalkovicStroll through the sunflower fields that seem to stretch endlessly across the flat landscapes of Slavonia © Lara RasinWarm up by a bonfire as the sun slips under the horizon © Claudia SchnepfStroll through the cobblestone streets of dreamy Dubrovnik @ Maciej CzekajewskiWalk your way hand in hand to a lighthouse on the Makarska riviera © Ivan KuznetsovTake a boat out to the heart-shaped island of Galešnjak @ xbrchxVisit the idyllic lake hill castle of Trakošćan in the Zagorje region © xbrchxListen to Zadar's sea organ on the city's coastal promenade © xbrchxFind your bliss in beautiful Rovinj © deymosGo wine tasting then wander through the just-bloomed springtime vineyards across the Slavonia region
Entdecken Sie unglaubliche Innovationen, Experten und Praktiken hinter wachsender High-Tech-Medizinszene von Zagreb
Führende medizinische Anstalten in Zagreb beschäftigen berühmte Medizinexperten und verwenden revolutionäre Technologie. Zagreber Gesundheitsszene kann sich mit den führenden Experten aus Medizin messen, und hat daher eine Reihe von eindrucksvollen Innovationen (von denen viele mit internationalen Preisen ausgezeichnet sind), die das beweisen. Ganz zu schweigen von lokalen Medizinexperten und ihren exemplarischen Kompetenzen, die sie auf eine der besten Praktiken und Technologien auf dem Markt anwenden. Entdecken Sie Beispiele für führende Neuigkeiten, geleitet von weltklassigen Fachleuten, für Zagreber Medizinsektor mit unserer Liste von einigen (von vielen!) aufregenden Innovationen, Profis und Praktiken. Telemedizinischer Ansatz der Klinik „Magdalena“ Telemedizinisches Zentrum der Klinik „Magdalena“ gibt den Patienten mit Herzerkrankungen Sicherheit bei Anwendung der innovativen Telemedizin. Wie wirkt Telemedizin? Patienten bekommen ein handflächengroßes Übertragungsgerät für Elektrokardiogramm (EKG). Dieses Gerät sendet sein EKG zu den Ärzten in der Klinik innerhalb von einigen Sekunden. Anhand von erzielten Angaben sendet der Experte seine Antwort mit einem besonderen Tätigkeitsvorschlag. Telemedizin bietet dem Patienten eine hohe kardiologische Pflege im Komfort des eigenen Hauses, schnelle Reaktionen im Notfall, ständige Unterstützung und, endlich, innere Ruhe. Kroatien als Weltführer in der Organtransplantation Das ganze Kroatien (obwohl Zagreb am meisten dazu beigetr
Zagreb - die Stadt der Wissenschaftler und Medizinexperten
Wenn Sie sich in Zagreb wegen eines Arztbesuchs oder Gesundheitstourismus befinden, seien Sie sicher, dass Sie in guten Händen sind. Zagreb (und das ganze Kroatien) entwickeln seit Jahrhunderten medizinisches Wissen und Kompetenzen, was mit ihrer reichen wissenschaftlichen Geschichte zu beweisen ist. Im Folgenden lesen Sie über interessante Standorte, die von der Tradition der Wissenschaft und Gesundheitswesen in Zagreb zeugen. Das alte Chemielabor auf Stross Zagreb ist Heim eines alten Chemielabors, in dem einmal Nobelpreisträger für Chemie tätig waren. Das Labor befindet sich auf Strossmayer-Platz (oder Stross). Stross ist bekanntester danach, dass er Gastgeber vieler Festivals ist und die lebhafteste Destination in der Stadt, dennoch ist seine faszinierende wissenschaftliche Geschichte vielen noch unbekannt. © Advent in ZagrebThe entranceway to the Strossmayer Promenade © Advent in Zagreb Eingang Strossmayer-Platz Im alten Chemielabor befindet sich die Ausstellung vom Leben und Werk seiner ehemaligen Einwohner, Nobelpreisträger Lavoslav Ružička (1887 – 1976) und Vladimir Prelog (1906 – 1988). Die Kompetenzen der beiden reichten auch in die Medizin hinein. Ružička hat zum Beispiel von 1933 bis 1934 richtige Synthese und Struktur des männlichen Sexualhormons Androsteron entdeckt. Prelog, der in jüngeren Jahren mit dem modernen pharmazeutischen Gigant Pliva zusammengearbeitet hat, hat unterschiedliche Forschungen geleitet, von denen einige auch Antibiotika umfasst haben.