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SUMMARY:Taste Novo mesto
DESCRIPTION:From 1 to 30 November 2026\, Novo Mesto and its surrounding area will host the second edition of Taste Novo Mesto\, organised by Zavod Novo mesto\, with štruklji – one of Dolenjska’s most recognisable traditional dishes – taking centre stage. Participating restaurants and eateries will showcase a variety of versions\, from traditional recipes to contemporary culinary interpretations. \nEleven local providers are taking part in this November’s programme\, each presenting štruklji in their own way. Bistro Situla offers štruklji inspired by cuisines from around the world\, with Italian\, Mexican and Asian variations\, while Dobrote Dolenjske serves sweet tarragon štruklji with strawberries and Dolenjska-style štruklji in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce. At Gostilnica Barba\, visitors can sample cottage cheese štrukelj with a creamy emulsion\, tarragon and pear\, while Gostilna Vovko delights guests with sweet tarragon štruklji accompanied by vanilla cream and compote. Gostišče na trgu includes cottage cheese štruklji on its daily lunch menu\, while Restavracija Grad Otočec presents a cheese štrukelj served with veal cheeks\, baby carrots and a rich dark sauce. \nFrom 9 to 15 November\, Hiša Fink will offer a special St Martin’s Day menu dedicated to štruklji. The menu features egg štruklji with crayfish\, chanterelle štruklji with truffles\, goose and beef fillet served with red cabbage and pumpkin štruklji\, and sweet bean štruklji with chestnuts and persimmon. \nŠtruklji can also be sampled as part of the Open Wine Cellars experience on Trška gora\, where Okrepčevalnica pri Darinki\, Vinotoč Teropšič\, Vinska klet Colnar and Zidanica Verček will present their own versions of this traditional dish. Zidanica Verček will showcase Dolenjska-style štruklji and the heart-shaped brown štruklji of Trška gora\, preserving the area’s distinctive culinary heritage. \nThe programme also includes a series of culinary events: a workshop on preparing traditional Dolenjska štruklji at Zidanica Verček on 9 November; a St Martin’s Day celebration at Grad Grm in Novo Mesto on 13 November; Čatež Štruklji Day at Dobrote Dolenjske on 21 November; and the Štruklji Conference\, dedicated to the future of Dolenjska gastronomy\, at Narodni dom on 27 November. \nCome and discover the flavours of štruklji in Novo Mesto! \nEvent website
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/taste-novo-mesto/
LOCATION:Novo mesto\, Novo mesto\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Gastronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20261113T160000
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SUMMARY:Taste Novo Mesto: St Martin's Day Celebration in Novo Mesto
DESCRIPTION:The Trška Gora Winegrowers’ Association invites visitors to a traditional St Martin’s Day celebration\, taking place on Friday\, 13 November 2026\, from 16.00 at Grm Castle in Novo Mesto. \nThe evening will feature a wine blessing\, a programme of entertainment\, local cuisine\, as well as performances by the Kres Folklore Group and the Glas ensemble. Selected Dolenjska winemakers will present their wines at the tasting\, giving visitors the opportunity to discover and sample local wines and experience a traditional St Martin’s Day celebration in the pleasant surroundings of Grm Castle. \nAdmission is €5 and includes a tasting glass to keep and one tasting voucher. \nEvent website \nThe event is also part of the Taste Novo Mesto initiative – find out more about the programme via the link.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/st-martins-day-celebration-in-novo-mesto/
LOCATION:Grad Grm\, Skalickega ulica 1\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Gastronomy,History and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20261114T130000
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SUMMARY:19th ECO Fair in Novo Mesto
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, 14 November 2026\, Glavni trg in Novo Mesto will once again celebrate organically produced food. The Association for Organic Farming of Dolenjska\, Posavje and Bela krajina is organising the 19th ECO Fair\, bringing together organic farmers and producers from Dolenjska\, Posavje\, Bela krajina and other Slovenian regions. \nAt the stalls hosted by numerous organic farms\, visitors will have the opportunity to discover and purchase a wide variety of organic produce and products directly from the growers and producers. The event will also feature tastings\, live music\, folk performances and a friendly social atmosphere. \nSpecial emphasis will be placed on the importance of organically produced food and its impact on health\, the environment and sustainable development. At 9 am\, a lecture entitled Why Choose Organic Food? will take place at the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre – Situla\, delivered by Dr Martina Bavec. The official opening of the event will follow at 10 am\, with an address by Marija Marinček\, President of the Association for Organic Farming of Dolenjska\, Posavje and Bela krajina. \nThe ECO Fair offers an opportunity to meet organic producers\, discover their products and good organic farming practices\, and learn more about the importance of high-quality\, locally sourced and sustainably produced food. \nThe event is organised by the Association for Organic Farming of Dolenjska\, Posavje and Bela krajina in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Slovenian Association of Organic Farmers. It is supported financially by the European Union and the Republic of Slovenia. \nEvent website.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/19th-eco-fair-in-novo-mesto/
LOCATION:Glavni trg\, Glavni trg\, Novo mesto\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Education,Environment and Sustainability,Gastronomy,Health and Well-Being
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SUMMARY:Koline meščanom – Traditional Slovenian Pig Slaughter Feast
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, 14 November 2026\, Hostel and Bistro Situla\, in collaboration with Novo Mesto Market\, brings a taste of rural tradition to the city with Koline meščanom\, a traditional Slovenian pig slaughter feast. The event will take place in two parts\, combining demonstrations of traditional pork dish preparation\, folk music\, local delicacies and convivial dining. \nThe first part will take place in Glavni trg square during the final Novo Mesto Market of the year. Visitors will be able to watch the preparation of traditional pork sausages\, pork liver and other characteristic dishes associated with koline\, discovering the delicacies traditionally prepared on this occasion. The programme will be accompanied by live music from Gašper Kavšek\, and admission will be free and open to everyone. \nThe second part of the event will offer a private culinary experience for groups\, available by advance reservation in an intimate setting. The programme will include a welcome with traditional folk music\, a tasting of cured meat delicacies\, a demonstration of and participation in preparing traditional dishes\, followed by a four-course dinner accompanied by wine. The experience costs €40 per person. Places are limited\, and advance reservations are required. \nEvent website
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/koline-mescanom-traditional-slovenian-pig-slaughter-feast/
LOCATION:Bistro Situla\, Dilančeva ulica 1\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Gastronomy
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SUMMARY:Veseljak’s St Martin’s Day Celebration at Hotel Dolenjc – Vikend
DESCRIPTION:Hotel Dolenjc in Novo Mesto invites guests to Veseljak’s St Martin’s Day Celebration with the Vikend band on Saturday\, 14 November 2026. Starting at 6 pm\, the evening will celebrate St Martin’s Day with delicious food\, music and good company. \nGuests can look forward to a specially prepared St Martin’s Day menu\, complemented by live music and a welcoming atmosphere to celebrate the autumn season and St Martin’s Day. \nAdvance reservations are required due to limited availability. \nEvent website
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/veseljaks-st-martins-day-celebration-at-hotel-dolenjc-vikend/
LOCATION:Hotel Dolenj’c\, Na Brezovici 50\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Gastronomy,Social Activities and Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20261121T100000
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SUMMARY:Taste Novo Mesto: Čatež Štruklji Day
DESCRIPTION:As part of Taste Novo Mesto\, a month-long culinary initiative taking place in Novo Mesto throughout November\, Dobrote Dolenjske invites you to Čatež Štruklji Day\, taking place on Saturday\, 21 November 2026\, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Dobrote Dolenjske courtyard in Novo Mesto. \nČatež štruklji\, also known as Čatež Dolenjska štruklji\, are a distinctive traditional variation of Dolenjska štruklji\, renowned for their savoury and particularly rich filling. Unlike the classic cottage cheese-filled štruklji\, the Čatež variety is filled with pork cracklings\, lard\, fried eggs and crumbled bread. This hearty rural dish originates from the area around Čatež (near Trebnje) in the Dolenjska region\, where it was traditionally prepared for major celebrations\, farm work gatherings and wine-related festivities. \nFor further information\, please contact: nm@dobrote-dolenjske.si or +386 8 20 17 998. \nEvent website. \nFind out more about this year’s Taste Novo Mesto initiative via the link.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/taste-novo-mesto-catez-struklji-day/
LOCATION:Dobrote Dolenjske Novo mesto\, Glavni trg 2\, Novo mesto\, Dolenjska\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Gastronomy,History and Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20261127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Ljubljana:20261127T130000
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SUMMARY:Taste Novo Mesto: Štruklji Conference – Gastronomy Between Tradition\, Reality and the Future
DESCRIPTION:As part of Taste Novo Mesto\, a month-long culinary initiative taking place in Novo Mesto throughout November\, Zavod Novo mesto\, in collaboration with Dobrote Dolenjske\, is organising the closing event: the second Štruklji Conference\, entitled Gastronomy Between Tradition\, Reality and the Future. The conference will take place on 27 November 2026\, from 9 am to 1 pm\, at Narodni dom in Novo Mesto. \nThe conference will open up a discussion on the current state of Dolenjska gastronomy\, its key challenges and opportunities for future development. It is intended for hospitality providers\, local producers\, suppliers and other stakeholders who contribute to shaping the region’s gastronomic identity. \nThe conference will be moderated by Grega Repovž of Gostilna Repovž\, President of JRE Slovenia\, who will also lead the main panel discussion with four guests: Toni Kukenberger (Kukenberger Organic Farm)\, Jože Mrak (Gostilna Mrak)\, Marko Pavčnik (Pavus Restaurant) and Matevž Slokar (Kralj Matjaž). The programme will also feature a Kevdr podcast with guest Gregor Kren\, sommelier and long-standing member of the team at Hiša Fink\, who was named Slovenia’s Best Waiter/Sommelier by Gault&Millau Slovenia in 2022. Dobrote Dolenjske will take care of the culinary element\, offering a tasting of various types of štruklji. The programme will conclude with a culinary demonstration by Tanja Rajar\, a contestant in this year’s series of MasterChef Slovenia\, who will showcase her take on contemporary štruklji. \nParticipation is free of charge. Advance registration is required by 25 November 2026 via the Novo Mesto Tourist Information Centre (TIC Novo mesto) on +386 41 202 080 or at tic@novomesto.si. Please note: The event will be held in Slovenian. When registering\, please state the name of your association\, organisation\, school\, etc. \n  \nCONFERENCE PROGRAMME: \n8.30–9.00 | Arrival\, morning coffee and light refreshments \n9.00–9.10 | Welcome address \nSara Tomšič\, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Novo Mesto \n9.10–9.30 | From Map to Plate: Flavours that Bring Dolenjska Together \nBarbara Jerovšek Volek\, Dobrote Dolenjske \nHow can local flavours become a reason to visit Dolenjska? Building on the culinary map introduced at last year’s conference\, we continue to explore why an authentic gastronomic experience begins with locally sourced ingredients and their short journey from farm to plate. \n9.30–10.15 | Module 1 │ Live Kevdr Podcast: Behind the Scenes of Local Cuisine \nAnže Mlakar\, Marko Kuzmanović and Jure Matko\, hosts of the Kevdr Podcast \nThe hosts of the Kevdr Podcast will welcome Gregor Kren\, sommelier and long-standing member of the team at Hiša Fink. In 2022\, he was named Slovenia’s Best Waiter/Sommelier by the Gault&Millau Slovenia guide. \n10.15–10.30 | Coffee break \n10.30–12.00 | Module 2 │ Panel Discussion: Dolenjska’s Culinary Identity – A Story Yet to Be Unwrapped \nGrega Repovž\, Gostilna Repovž\, President of JRE Slovenia \nDolenjska has outstanding ingredients\, dishes\, traditions and people. Yet its culinary identity remains rather like a štrukelj – wrapped up\, fragmented and not sufficiently recognised. Who should take responsibility for developing it: producers\, restaurateurs\, entrepreneurs\, the tourism sector or visitors? And\, above all\, how can we bring it from discussion tables onto restaurant menus? \n“Who Will Unwrap Dolenjska’s Culinary Potential?” \nWe talk a great deal about local cuisine\, yet it is often difficult to find it on restaurant menus. It is easy to point the finger at restaurateurs\, but the responsibility does not rest with them alone. Producers must ensure quality and a consistent supply\, restaurateurs must develop dishes and know how to promote them\, entrepreneurs and the tourism sector must turn them into a recognisable story\, and guests must be willing to order them. \nWhere is Dolenjska’s culinary story getting stuck\, and who needs to take the first step? These questions will be explored in a discussion led by Grega Repovž\, featuring: \nToni Kukenberger\, Ekološka kmetija Kukenberger – the producer’s perspective; \nJože Mrak\, Gostilna Mrak – tradition in everyday restaurant offerings; \nMarko Pavčnik\, Restavracija Pavus – a contemporary interpretation of local cuisine; \nMatevž Slokar\, Kralj Matjaž – ideas\, entrepreneurship and the market. \n12.00–13.00 | A Culinary Finale Featuring Štruklji \nDobrote Dolenjske: A tasting of štruklji and Dolenjska’s traditional cuisine. \nContemporary Štruklji with Tanja Rajar: A live demonstration of buckwheat štruklji with pears by this year’s MasterChef Slovenia contestant. \n  \nFind out more about this year’s Taste Novo Mesto initiative – via the link.
URL:https://visitnovomesto.si/dogodek/taste-novo-mesto-struklji-conference-gastronomy-between-tradition-reality-and-the-future/
LOCATION:Narodni dom\, Sokolska ulica 3\, Novo mesto\, Slovenija\, 8000\, Slovenia
CATEGORIES:Education,Gastronomy
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