October 9, 2019 - Locals in Split love the offseason for many reasons. And while the thinned crowds, cooler temps (but sunny skies) and the first breaths after an exhausting summer are among the best, we’d like to argue that Restaurant Week is in the top 5.
Namely, Restaurant week returns to Croatia for its 19th edition, ensuring all locals, tourists, and foodies alike can reward themselves on a season well done with promotional, three-course lunch and dinner menus! This time, Restaurant Week will be held from October 11 to 20, 2019.
“Restaurant Week is a promotional action to promote the gastronomic scene of Croatia in cooperation with catering establishments. Restaurants participating in the event welcome guests through special promotional offers. The concept of this action was made in line with the world's metropolises and has been adapted to the Croatian market. It is held twice a year,” explains Restaurant Week on their official website.
This time around, Split gourmands can enjoy special menus from Bajamonti, Brasserie on 7, Median Briig Boutique Hotel, Da’Mar hotel Marvie, L’Aroma in Podstrana, Mala Kavana, Tusculum Hotel Salona Palace in Solin, and Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar.
So, what can you expect?
For example, Riva institution Brasserie on 7 will offer:
MENU I
Appetizer: Cheeses & charcuterie - selection of local & French cheeses & “charcuterie”, served with chicken liver parfait, fig jam & homemade grissini
Main course: Slow cooked beef rib burger (12 hours) - Sriracha aioli, salad, carrot & pickled purple onion
Dessert: Choose from their cake selection
MENU II
Appetizer: White tomato essence soup - profiteroles, black truffle & parmesan Foam
Main course: Duck breast - creamy corn, praline rillette, mushrooms & dark sauce
Dessert: Choose from their cake selection
MENU III
Appetizer: Seafood risotto - shrimp, prawns, razor clams, dried tomatoes
Main course: Octopus - quinoa, “pico de gallo” salsa, citrus & salsa verde
Dessert: Choose from their cake selection
But that’s not all.
Zinfandel Food & Wine Bar will take you on a culinary ride with their menu creations, including:
MENU I
Appetizer: Homemade ravioli - cow and goat skuta, raisins, pine nuts, sage, baked dried fig jam
Main course: Hama fillet - sage beurre blanc, couscous, asparagus
Dessert: Warm pear biscuit - white chocolate, caramelized popcorn, almonds, butterscotch, creme fraiche, cinnamon
MENU II
Appetizer: Homemade spaghetti - caramelized butter, dried tomatoes, truffle, grana padano, pine nuts
Main course: Pork file „saltimbocca“ wrapped in pancetta - mousseline polenta, caramelized pears, broad beans & demiglace
Dessert: Lemon tart - walnuts, vanilla ice cream, meringue
MENU III
Appetizer: Burrata - mesclun greens, basil pesto, olives, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers
Main course: Duck breast - bulgur, sweet potato puree, cherry demiglace, beetroot chips
Dessert: Miss berry chantilly cream, raspberry puree, forest fruit, white chocolate
You can check out the rest of the Split's Restaurant Week menus here. And if you’re not in Split? See if Restaurant Week is happening in your Croatian city!
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