The MICHELIN Guide celebrates Slovenian gastronomy

A new Michelin star location has been born; Slovenia.
Slovenia, a country that brings together different European cultures, is committed to developing sustainable and continental tourism.
The "green heart of Europe", as the country is nicknamed, is the latest addition to the list of destinations that attracted the MICHELIN Guide inspectors.52 restaurants,
including one two-starred and five one-starred restaurants, have been included in the new 2020 selection, reflecting the attractiveness of the Slovenian culinary scene.

Promoting those who are committed to sustainable gastronomy

The MICHELIN Guide is highlighting the initiatives and commitment of chefs who advocate a more sustainable model of gastronomy. In this Slovenian edition, the MICHELIN Guide continues an international project to use a single emblem to distinguish chefs committed to preserving the environment.

This selection of restaurants, distinguished with one or more Stars, a Bib Gourmand or a MICHELIN Plate, brings together chefs with a common cause, whose inspiring and virtuous initiatives and methods help to raise awareness of the importance of environmental issues. Throughout Slovenia, MICHELIN Guide inspectors have found many chefs who are committed to promoting regional products while devising a cuisine that respects nature and seasonal changes.

From the wine-growing hills of the west to the magnificent lakes of the east, from the Adriatic coast to the lively streets of Ljubljana, teams of MICHELIN Guide inspectors have discovered a cuisine with a strong identity that oscillates between cultural heritage and innovation.

The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2020 in figures :

- 1 two-star restaurant;
- 5 one-star restaurants:
- 9 Bib Gourmand restaurants;
- 37 Plate restaurants.

Ana Roš's cuisine is awarded two Stars in her restaurant Hiša Franko in Kobarid in north-western Slovenia, a restaurant surrounded by an exceptional natural environment. A self-taught chef with extraordinary creativity, she demonstrates the extent of her talent with precision, meticulousness and aesthetics in a friendly atmosphere. Her husband and sommelier Valter Kramar's wine pairings extend the invitation to travel aready suggested by her fine cuisine. A tribute to nature, her unique menu gives pride of place to regional products and offers an exceptional dining experience of wonderfully balanced flavours.

The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2020 also awards five restaurants their first Michelin stars.

- Atelje, Ljubljana
- Restaurant DAM, Nova Gorica
- Pri Lojzetu, Vipava
- Denk, Zgornja Kungota
- Vila Podvin, Radovljica

37 establishments were awarded a Plate. Created in 2016, the Plate is a distinction awarded to restaurants whose cuisine has seduced our inspectors and deserves to be recommended.

Since 1997, the Bib Gourmand distinction has been awarded to good restaurants that offer a complete quality menu (starter, main course and dessert) at a reasonable price (maximum 35 euros in Slovenia).

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