{"id":37779,"date":"2020-06-16T14:41:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T12:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=37779"},"modified":"2020-06-16T14:49:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T12:49:23","slug":"the-michelin-guide-celebrates-slovenian-gastronomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/michelin\/the-michelin-guide-celebrates-slovenian-gastronomy\/","title":{"rendered":"The MICHELIN Guide celebrates Slovenian gastronomy for the first time and promotes sustainable European tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new star is born in the MICHELIN Guide constellation: our inspectors reveal their best Slovenian restaurants for the first time.<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>

For its first launch event since the beginning of the health crisis, Michelin is pleased to celebrate a brand new destination: 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.<\/p>

For more than a century, the MICHELIN Guide has been committed to promoting the gastronomic excellence of regions around the world by highlighting quality restaurants and the talented men and women who bring them to life.<\/p>

Gwendal POULLENNEC, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides, commented: “The publication of this new MICHELIN Guide confirms that Slovenia has a fine score to play in the concert of the world’s top gastronomic destinations. Indeed, during their tours through the country\u2019s different regions, our inspectors were charmed by an authentic culinary scene of very high potential which promises to delight even the most demanding gourmets. With its many influences and varied terroirs, the talent and creativity of its chefs, the exceptional quality of its local products and the focus on sustainability, Slovenia is home to restaurants that fully deserve to be discovered”.<\/p>

Promoting those who are committed to sustainable gastronomy<\/strong><\/p>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

The sustainable initiatives of the first six chefs identified will be detailed and highlighted through the creation of different content across various MICHELIN Guide platforms throughout the year.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

Ana Ro\u0161’s<\/strong> cuisine is awarded two Stars in her restaurant Hi\u0161a Franko<\/strong> 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.<\/p>

The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2020 also awards five restaurants their first Michelin stars<\/strong><\/p>

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Michelin Stars in Slovenia revealed – Ana Ro\u0161 the big winner and recipient of two Michelin stars<\/a><\/blockquote>