{"id":13487,"date":"2025-07-23T19:06:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tz-novi-vinodolski.hr\/?p=13487"},"modified":"2025-07-23T19:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:16:46","slug":"labels-awarded-to-hospitality-establishments-in-the-flavours-of-tradition-of-the-crikvenica-vinodol-riviera-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tz-novi-vinodolski.hr\/en\/labels-awarded-to-hospitality-establishments-in-the-flavours-of-tradition-of-the-crikvenica-vinodol-riviera-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Labels Awarded to Hospitality Establishments in the \u201cFlavours of Tradition of the Crikvenica\u2013Vinodol Riviera\u201d Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Crikvenica\u2013Vinodol Riviera (CVR), guided by its tourism development strategy, is branded as a \u201cdynamic riviera of recreation and health,\u201d<\/strong> with pillars of outdoor adventure, wellness, sports, and relaxation. Gastronomy \u2013 the \u201cfood experience\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 ties all these together as a key part of the tourist offer. Authenticity comes through home\u2011style dishes and local ingredients.
To further boost eno\u2011gastro development, CVR tourist boards stepped up, positioning the Riviera as an eno\u2011gastronomic destination<\/strong>, which has strengthened collaboration with hospitality providers and inspired new events. Heritage elements include fishing, winemaking, honey production, and local foods like blue fish, grapevines, the indigenous white wine \u017elahtina, aromatic herbs, figs, and shrimp from the Vinodol Channel \u2013 a marine specialty and regional symbol<\/strong>.<\/p>\n


The area is known for traditional dishes like crikvenica rupice, bribir prisnac, Frankopan cake, batuda, puhanci, and other sweets, as well as herbal poga\u010dice made of wild medicinal herbs.
On Tuesday, July 22<\/strong>, the Hotel Balatura in Triblju hosted the official ceremony awarding the \u201cFlavours of Tradition of the Crikvenica\u2013Vinodol Riviera\u201d<\/strong> labels to establishments committed to preserving and showcasing local gastronomic heritage. This was part of the \u201cFlavours of Croatian Tradition\u201d<\/strong> project, involving 11 county tourist boards, local communities, and the private sector. The project champions local\u2011regional culinary heritage, focusing on improving daily offerings of traditional dishes in hospitality venues and developing new gastronomic\u2011tourism products and cultural food experiences.<\/p>\n


During the ceremony, Marijana Biondi\u0107 (Director of TZG Crikvenica), Alenka Spoja (Director of TZO Vinodol), and Ivona Tatalovi\u0107 (Head of TIC at TZG Novi Vinodolski) presented the labels to establishments whose menus feature signature dishes, local ingredients, and culinary stories of the region. This ensures guests get an authentic Riviera experience while preserving tradition in a modern, attractive format.<\/p>\n


Twelve venues were recognized: Hotel BALATURA; restaurants BURIN, DIDA, DOMINO, ARGO; konobas KAROCA, LUCIJA, NAVIGARE, ULIKA, TRABAKUL, STUDEC; and the mountain lodge VAGABUNDINA KOLIBA. Notably, two tasting rooms\u2014the first in Croatia\u2014were also included: Pavlomir wine tasting and Tilia tasting.
Project leader Borislav \u0160imenc shared his enthusiasm: \u201cThe project was launched to promote Croatian gastronomic heritage, vital for national tourism. Our goal, together with these 14 CVR establishments and tourism boards, is to develop new eno\u2011gastro content, tourist packages, etc. The project has been running for seven years and will soon expand across Croatia\u2014it already covers 14 counties. CVR is the first fully integrated destination to join, and we\u2019ll continue its development with tourist boards. Also, the sixth national gastronomic festival \u2018Flavours of Croatian Tradition\u2019 will run at 15 sites, including CVR for the first time in November. Starting this year, the Croatian National Tourist Board is a partner, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sport is the patron of the festival.\u201d<\/p>\n


Marijana Biondi\u0107, Director of TZG Crikvenica and CVR coordinator, added: \u201cLocal gastronomy\u2014with its flavors and aromas, part of culture, heritage, traditions, and everyday life\u2014has become an essential component of tourism. It provides value and unique quality, offering truly different experiences. And that difference lies in what is local, authentic, and traditional. For instance, in 2012, TZG Crikvenica launched the \u2018Blue Fish Route\u2019 inspired by the region\u2019s rich fishing heritage and abundance of blue fish. Today, we are nationally known as a hub for blue\u2011fish gastronomy\u2014demonstrating that an overlooked ingredient in modern cuisine can be successfully branded. CVR tourist boards organize many eno\u2011gastro events that boost tourism: Blue Fish Month, Fishermen\u2019s Week, Bribir Prisnac Festival, Ru\u017eica Vinodola, Novi Vinodolski Delicacies, Crikvenica Food & Wine Walk, and the newly launched Shrimp Festival\u2014a joint effort of the Riviera\u2019s three tourist boards. These events drive visit motivation and encourage year\u2011round tourism. We joined the \u2018Flavours of Croatian Tradition\u2019 project because CVR must constantly innovate in eno\u2011gastro activities. Thanks and congratulations to all awardees\u2014your passion and dedication make our destination exceptional and special.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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