|

  

  • stari-grad-harbour-hvar
  • hvar-town-from-sea
  • jelsa-harbour-hvar
  • vrboska-bay-hvar
  • Top Destination 2012: Number 5 (Lonely Planet)
  • Best Islands in Europe 2011: Number 8 (Conde Nast)
  • Top Destination in Croatia 2011: Number 1 (Vecernji List)
  • Paradise on Earth: Absolutely (Everyone who Visits)

Food and Drink

Hvar Wines for Christmas: Caric Jubo'v and Plavac Ploski

Written by Paul Bradbury on Monday, 26 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Wine

A very Merry Xmas thanks to the Plavac Mali from Svirce

Hvar Wines for Christmas: Caric Jubo'v and Plavac Ploski

A Christmas Eve wine order and welcoming glass on collection: wine buying Hvar style.

No Hvar Christmas is Complete without a Sidro Mojito

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 25 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Hvar Town

Watch Katica make one of her legendary cocktails

No Hvar Christmas is Complete without a Sidro Mojito

Get yourself into the Christmas and New Year mood with a mojito from one of Hvar's finest institutions, Caffe Sidro on the waterfront!

December Fishing in Zavala: Is There a More Beautiful Office?

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 23 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Villages

Daily winter life on the south side

December Fishing in Zavala: Is There a More Beautiful Office?

Our friends over at Stella Mare in Zavala provide a short video explanation of the local fishing method known as Migavica.

Haggis on Hvar: A Very Scottish Christmas in Vrbanj

on Monday, 19 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Villages

Haggis on Hvar: A Very Scottish Christmas in Vrbanj
If you are looking to take a break from Dalmatian cuisine, try and get a Christmas Dinner invite to the Quaich Experience in Vrbanj.

Hvar for Vegetarians: Me and Mrs Jones in Jelsa

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 17 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Jelsa

Expanding vegetarian menu at Jelsa's premier restaurant

Hvar for Vegetarians: Me and Mrs Jones in Jelsa

The Dalmatian menu can sometimes be a challenge for vegetarians, with its focus on meat and fish dishes, but there is an expanding selection of more progressive restaurants - we begin in Jelsa.

Hvar Recipes: The Dalmatian Dessert Rozada

Written by Paul Bradbury on Friday, 16 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News

A unique and delicious Dalmatian speciality

Hvar Recipes: The Dalmatian Dessert Rozada

Dalmatian cuisine is famous for its various signature fish and meat dishes, but it also does a delicious line in desserts.  Meet rozada (pronounced rozhada).

Total Hvar Interviewed by Hvar TV

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 15 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Tourism

Hvar TV covers the Zdravko Kalabric gastronomy event

Total Hvar Interviewed by Hvar TV

The latest report from the excellent Hvar TV Youtube channel catches an Englishman unawares.

Hvar Wine from a Hvar Character: Andro Tomic and Bastijana

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 14 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Jelsa, Wine

Introducing Hvar's greatest bon viveur

Hvar Wine from a Hvar Character: Andro Tomic and Bastijana

Featured in Playboy and on the inaugural voyage to Paros, Andro Tomic is no ordinary vintner. There is also nothing ordinary about his wines, which are served in restaurants as far away as Canada.  

2012 Sees... 50 Years of Ice Cream in Jelsa!

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 11 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Jelsa

Jelsa's quality ice cream offer turns 50

2012 Sees... 50 Years of Ice Cream in Jelsa!

There are several anniversaries on Hvar next year, of which 400 years of the theatre is the most high profile, but there is also a 50th birthday to celebrate in Jelsa - ice cream!

Hvar Chefs Prepare for Culinary Olympics

Written by Paul Bradbury on Saturday, 10 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Hvar Town

Masterchef Zdravko Kalabric on Hvar for training

Hvar Chefs Prepare for Culinary Olympics

An excellent gastronomic event was held at Hotel Adriana, as Croatian masterchef Zdravko Kalabric and Nostromo's Zlatko Marinovic oversee the training of some young Dalmatian chefs in preparation for the Erfurt Culinary Olympics

Hvar Recipes: Black Risotto

on Thursday, 08 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News

Hvar Recipes: Black Risotto

In our occasional series on Dalmatian dishes available on Hvar, we learn how to prepare black risotto.

Vegetables on Hvar: Freshness in Season

Written by Paul Bradbury on Wednesday, 07 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News

365 day availability or REAL freshness?

Vegetables on Hvar: Freshness in Season

The kids are turning orange again.  It must be December on Hvar, the height of the mandarin season.  A look at fresh fruit and vegetables, Hvar style, from a British perspective.

Restaurants Open in Winter on Hvar

Written by Paul Bradbury on Tuesday, 06 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Towns, What's On This Month?

Winter dining options on Hvar

Restaurants Open in Winter on Hvar

With the main tourist season over, finding a bite to eat on Hvar can be something of a challenge.  Here is a quick overview of restaurants open over the winter period.

Festive Hvar: Advent Mulled Wine in Vrboska

Written by Paul Bradbury on Sunday, 04 December 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Vrboska

Gluhwein and Lebkuchen every weekend before Xmas

Festive Hvar: Advent Mulled Wine in Vrboska

Get into the festive spirit with some fruit punch, mulled wine and Austrian Lebkuchen at Atelier Luna in Vrboska, and why not pick up some ceramic Christmas presents over a glass or two?

Never Met an Octopus Downtown? Come to Hvar!

Written by Paul Bradbury on Thursday, 24 November 2011. Posted in Food and Drink, Island News, Tourism, Hvar Town

Look out for our 8-legged friends on the streets of Hvar Town

Never Met an Octopus Downtown? Come to Hvar!

Hvar Town is so busy in season, with yachts, celebrities and Aussie backpackers, that it is difficult to notice the small details.  Come back to a less crowded riva in October, however, and the empty streets are frequented by surprising pedestrians.  The day an octopus came for a walk in Hvar Town.