Taste Novo mesto

Throughout November, Novo Mesto and its surroundings celebrate the second edition of Taste Novo Mesto, with štruklji, a traditional Dolenjska dish, taking centre stage in classic and contemporary interpretations. Eleven local food providers invite visitors to discover a variety of flavours, complemented by culinary events, workshops and a conference exploring the future of Dolenjska’s gastronomy. The initiative celebrates and preserves the region’s culinary heritage.

Eleven catering providers invite visitors to discover a variety of flavours, whilst the programme is complemented by culinary events, workshops and a conference on the future of Dolenjska’s gastronomy. The initiative brings together local restaurateurs, preserves the culinary heritage of Dolenjska and introduces it to new generations and visitors. Eleven providers are taking part, each presenting štruklji in their own unique way: Bistro Situla, Dobrote Dolenjske, Gostilnica Barba, Gostilna Vovko, Gostišče na trgu, Restavracija Grad Otočec, Hiša Fink, and the following providers as part of the ‘Open Wine Cellars on Trška Gora’ event: Okrepčevalnica pri Darinki, Vinotoč Teropšič, Vinska klet Colnar and Zidanica Verček. The programme is complemented by culinary events: a workshop on making Dolenjska štruklji at Zidanica Verček on 9 November, St Martin’s Day in Novo Mesto at Grm Castle on 13 November, Čatež Strudel Day at Dobrote Dolenjske on 21 November, and the Strudel Conference, dedicated to the future of Dolenjska gastronomy, on 27 November at the Narodni dom.