Join us for another wonderful edition of Chef’s Night. This series has become one of our most favorite events to look forward to, with guest chefs and wine experts visiting our hotel from Slovenia, Croatia and beyond. Hotel guests and locals look forward to it too with an intimate atmosphere, great company and an exceptional journey of the senses.

We’re starting the month of March on a high note on Friday, the 8th day of March, 2019 with special guests visiting from Istria- Chef Jeffrey Vella and winemaker Ivica Matošević.

Chef Jeffrey Vella hails from Malta and is based in the Croatian region of Istria. He is the top chef of the Maistra restaurant group, with a special focus on the group’s fine dining establishment, Wine Vault.

Ivica Matošević will grace us with a curation of exceptionally paired wines. Matošević is one of Istria’s most talented winemakers.

Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy fine olive oil varieties selected by Andrea Lupieri, owner of the olive oil producer, Cadenela. Cadenela offers three labels and is one of the best olive oil producers in Istria.

Chef’s Night with Jeffrey Vella
Supported by Matosevic Wines of Istria

Friday, 8 March at 8 pm

*5 Course Meal Paired with 5 Wines, 5 Olive Oil Selections
*Istrian Cuisine – the region’s traditions and rich food, wine and culinary ingredients

THE MENU

The Gathering

Orange scented carrot, creamed cod and bottarga

Aged goat cheese biscuit, creamed sheep’s cheese and truffle film

Walking the Istrian Coast and Inlands

The Meal: Seared scallop, lardo, collard greens and cauliflower puree with yeast, sour cream and caviar
The Wine: Matošević Alba 2018, Istrian Malmsey
The Olive Oil: Cadenela Cuvée

A Story Carried Since 2010

The Meal: Classically prepared risotto, tomato disk and buratta croquant
The Wine: Matošević Aura 2018, Chardonnay
The Olive Oil: Cadenela For Kids

Textures and Temperatures

The Meal: Warm mackerel, pickled beetroots and lemon gel
The Wine: Matošević Grimalda White 2016, chardonnay/malvasia/sauvignon
The Olive Oil: Cadenela For Kids

The Birds

The Meal: Crispy chicken, seared duck breast, winter apples and truffles and potato and celery burek with yogurt
The Wine: Matošević Grimalda Black 2016, merlot/teran/cabernet
The Olive Oil: Cadenela For Meat

Loveliness

The Meal: Pear, butterscotch and thyme crumble
The Wine: Matošević Barely Legal 21, brut nature
The Olive Oil: Cadenela Cuvée

Dinner is 40€ per person.

Space is limited; advance reservations are required.

To book a reservation or to request additional information, please contact Cattaro Hotel:

Phone 1: +38232311000
Phone 2: +38267209847
Email: cattarohotel@t-com.me

We hope to see you there!

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