Join the Masterclass and panel discussion on the topic "River fish, a strong gastronomic asset of tourism in continental Croatia"

As part of the second edition Osijek Gourmet, nine renowned restaurants in Osijek will become a real gourmet oasis during River Fish Week, revealing the authentic Slavonian and Baranja culinary heritage, which we have already written about: Get to know the excellent Osijek Gourmet project: River fish as a gastronomic asset of tourism in continental Croatia?

In addition to River Fish Week, this year's Osijek Gourmet project will bring together Tuesday, November 7, the best Croatian culinary masters and tasters who will attend Masterclass and panel discussion on the topic "River fish, a strong gastronomic asset of tourism in continental Croatia", which will be held in the appropriate area of ​​the Projekt 9 restaurant on the Drava.

River fish as a gastronomic asset of tourism in continental Croatia?

Masterclass and Panel within the project Osijek Gourmet - Week of river fish, which takes place on November 7, 2023 in the Projekt 9 restaurant, Gornjodravska obala bb in Osijek.

In addition to the River Fish Week, this year's Osijek Gourmet project will gather on Tuesday, November 7, the best Croatian culinary masters and tasters who will attend Masterclass and panel discussion on the topic "River fish, a strong gastronomic asset of tourism in continental Croatia", which will be held in the appropriate area of ​​the Projekt 9 restaurant on the Drava. 

In the form of cooperation and exchange of knowledge of tourism stakeholders, as part of the MASTERCLASS from 9 o'clock Stevo Karapandž i Željko Neven Bremec prepare two interesting dishes from river fish and share your little gastronomic secrets.

After the Masterclass at 12 o'clock follows panel discussion with expert guests on the topic: River fish, the gastronomic trump card of tourism in continental Croatia.

This year's panelists are Tomica Djukic, chef of the Josić winery restaurant and the Croatian football team, Saša Breznik, president of the management of PP Orahovica doo, Stevo Karapandž, ambassador of ŠKMER for Kvarner and Istria and international chef judge, Željko Neven Bremec, chef and educator, international cooking judge, president of the association Chefs of Mediterranean and European Regions, Željka Klemenčić, journalist, editor and member of the jury in the culinary show "Three, two, one – cook" and Domagoj Sever,award-winning photographer, travel blogger and owner of the marketing and promotion agency Croatia Nomad.

She is the moderator of the panel Željka Balja, owner of the business Autentika for business consulting and communications, founder of the Family Welcome portal and guest lecturer at the Edward Bernays Polytechnic.

In the global tourist market, one of the main reasons for travel is gastronomy.

Travelers are no longer looking only for spectacular landscapes and historical sights, but also for local flavors and authentic culinary experiences. According to the latest research, as many as 81 percent of travelers express the greatest satisfaction with trying local dishes and cuisine while traveling, while as many as 75 percent of travelers express a special interest in the gastronomic offer of local restaurants. This trend especially attracts younger generations of travelers who like to discover different cuisines and culinary innovations.

Given this growing trend of gastronomic travel, Osijek is proud of the fact that it has become an increasingly popular destination for gourmets, which is reflected in the increasing number of overnight stays by tourists.

However, Osijek is not only a destination for food lovers; it is a place where every bite turns into an unforgettable memory and where every delicacy tells a story of passion for culinary art and deep love for local heritage.

That's why we invite you to join us where the river, tradition and passion for cooking meet. See you in Osijek!

Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions / TZG Osijek / Illustration: hrturism