Hungary has a rich history of cakes and pastries, which are sold in prestigious cafés and confectioneries throughout Budapest and beyond. Many historic establishments have survived to this day, and serve such …
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We’re continuing our visit of the Plantaže winery with a third cellar, and while I understand that you might start experiencing cellar fatigue, this one has a very special history. It’s called …
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As I mentioned in my first post about Plantaže, the winery, not content with producing 80% of the country’s wine, also runs two restaurants. One of them, called Jezero (“lake” in Montenegrin), …
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In my last post, we toured the old cellar of Montenegro’s largest winery, 13. Jul Plantaže, aka simply Plantaže. That renovated facility focuses on the production of wines destined for the premium …
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If I asked you where Europe’s largest vineyard is located, what would you say? Champagne, where world-renowned houses produce astronomical amounts of bubbly to quench the thirst of an ever-growing market? No …
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In my last post, I introduced you to Njeguški pršut and Njeguški sir, two specialties of the central region of Montenegro. Now, imagine combining them with the Balkans’ insatiable appetite for grilled …
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It’s hard to believe that summer is already coming to an end. Soon, for many of us, the leisurely days at the beach and the alfresco dinners will be replaced by rainy …
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No trip to Eastern Europe for me this summer, but between work and other vacation plans, I’m going to be away for most of July. So now’s the perfect time to try …
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