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Shopping and eating in Kvarner: 7 solutions to 7 difficult situations

September 22, 2012

Situation 1: “I want the best Malvazia NOW!” Wine Bar Loza A carefully edited selection of local whites and reds –and quite a few other colors, including rosé. Appetizers made from local delicacies, hand-picked from different parts of Kvarner and Istria. An exquisitely simple dinner menu that changes by the day. A level of service […]

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Shopping for fresh food at local markets

August 25, 2012

There are two obvious reasons why Croatian food is so good: A) Cooks – and people in general – know that well-executed simplicity equals mighty and delicious dishes. B) Cooks – and people in general – have easy access to the best ingredients. Those ingredients are nothing more than staples, the unfussy and elementary components […]

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Souvenir shopping, continued – Croatian classics

August 23, 2012

Last week, we shared four gift ideas that focus on original designs and stand apart from uninspired destination t-shirts and typical souvenir shop bric-a-brac. But if you’re looking for something a bit more classic, here’s a list traditional souvenirs that don’t compromise quality.   Croatian lace Three towns in Croatia are famous for their traditional […]

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