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TRAVELLER
The Regent Esplanade Zagreb is a
symbol of the city’s traditional past a
a beacon for local foodies, who come
for award-winning chef Jeffrey Vella’
modern cuisine.
“The hotel was opened in the art
deco era, one of the most daring and
iconoclastic design periods,” says Vel
“It’s always been at the forefront of t
progressive movement here and I lik
to think the food we’re presenting is
contributing to that image.”
Expect seasonal local produce, su
as wild asparagus and white truffles
well as flavour combinations and tas
menus that offer creativity and intri
while refining traditional dishes, like
regional specialty
štruklji
(filled dou
“We are slowly changing mindsets
and there are some real foodies arou
who want to celebrate innovation,” s
Vella. “And maybe, just maybe, we c
convince those nice people at Michel
that there is a border to cross.”
1 Mihanoviceva; tel: +385 (0)1456
6000, regenthotels.com
CITY PICKS
EAT
Besides the Esplanade, a spicy b
sandwich at Pingvin (
7 Teslina; ope
24/7
) is unmissable.
OUTDOORS
Just north of the city is
the Medvednica Nature Park (
Forest
Bliznec; tel +385 (0)1458 6317,
pp-medvednica.hr
), where you can
to the 1,030m summit of Sljeme.
JEFFREY VELLA
EXECUTIVE CHE
REGENT ESPLANADE ZAGREB HO
THE FOODHE
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