THE SUMMER FLAVOURS OF DALMATIA

Dalmatinska kuhinja dio je mediteranske prehrane, koja slovi za jednu od najzdravijih i najukusnijih na svijetu. Glavno su obilježje lokalne, sezonske i svježe namirnice pripremljene na jednostavan način te obogaćene samoniklim začinskim biljem. S obzirom na bogatu povijest i kulturu, gastronomsko nasljeđe ovoga kraja priča priče o minulim vremenima i velikim narodima koji su ovdje ostavili svoj trag − od Osmanskog Carstva, Austro-Ugarske pa sve do Venecije i Francuske.

Artičoke, blitva, biži, bosiljak, bob, brudet, buzara, fažol, filana paprika, inćuni, janjetina, jastog, kadulja, kamenice, kapula, kupus, lešada, lignje, majčina dušica, masline, morski plodovi, pašticada, peka, pršut, riba na gradele, ružmarin, sir, soparnik, srdele, tikvice i tuna samo su neki od nezaboravnih okusa koji se ljeti nalaze na dalmatinskim stolovima, a mnogi bi se složili da su maslinovo ulje i dobra šalša od lokalnih rajčica početak i kraj svega jer su temelj nebrojeno mnogo recepata.

Dalmatinski vinari zadnjih su nekoliko desetljeća postali prave zvijezde regionalne gastronomske scene jer od mnoštva lokalnih sorti grožđa rade vina svjetski priznate kvalitete, a maslinova ulja iz ove regije slove za neka od najcjenjenijih na svijetu.

Stories, Croatian Unique Hotels nude autentičnu lokalnu priču kroz jedinstveno gourmet iskustvo. Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel, Heritage Hotel Bastion, briig boutique hotel, Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel i Vestibul Palace dalmatinski su članovi ove renomirane kolekcije te svaki na svoj način goste upoznaju s bogatom gastronomskom baštinom Dalmacije. Svi zajedno pletu mrežu prepunu nezaboravnih mirisa, boja, okusa i tekstura Dalmacije. www.storiescroatia.com

Dalmatian cuisine is a Mediterranean diet, which is reputed to be one of the healthiest and tastiest in the world. Local, seasonal, and fresh foods prepared in a simple way and seasoned with wild herbs are its distinctive feature. Given its rich history and culture, Dalmatia’s culinary heritage tells many stories of the past and of the great peoples that left their mark here, including the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Republic of Venice, and the French Empire.

Artichokes, Swiss chard, peas, basil, broad beans, fish stew called brudet , seafood alla buzara , beans, mince-stuffed peppers, anchovies, lamb, lobster, sage, oysters, onion, cabbage, a boiled fish or meat dish called lešada , squid, thyme, olives, seafood, a braised beef dish called pašticada , meat or fish roasted under the bell called peka , prosciutto, grilled fish, rosemary, cheese, Swiss chard filled savoury pie called soparnik , sardines, zucchini, and tuna are just some of the unforgettable flavours that you’ll find served in summer in Dalmatia. What’s more, many would claim that olive oil and a good šalša sauce made from local tomatoes are the alpha and omega of all cooking given that the two form the very basis of countless recipes.

Dalmatia’s winemakers have in recent decades become real stars of the region’s food and dining scene, given that they make wines of world-renowned quality from the many local varieties of grape, while the region’s olive oils rank as some of the best in the world.

Stories, Croatian Unique Hotels create authentic local stories through exceptional gourmet experiences. Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel, Bastion Heritage Hotel, Briig Boutique Hotel, Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel, and Vestibul Palace Hotel are the Dalmatian members of this renowned collection of hotels, each of which introduces its guests to Dalmatia’s rich culinary heritage in its very own and unique way. Together, they weave a web of the unforgettable smells, colours, tastes, and textures of Dalmatia. www.storiescroatia.com