From 10 to 12 April, Zadar will once again host the Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival, an event that for years has brought together gastronomy, fishing tradition and the international culinary scene. The festival will take place at the City Market, where visitors will, over the course of three days, be able to enjoy a diverse selection of dishes inspired by tuna and other seafood, accompanied by wines from local winemakers and a varied accompanying programme.
The Tuna, Sushi & Wine Festival was created as a fusion of Zadar’s tradition of farming premium Adriatic tuna and Japanese culinary culture. Over the years, it has grown into a recognizable spring event that brings chefs, producers, culinary professionals and numerous visitors to the city. Through tastings, presentations and various gastro programmes, the festival promotes the quality of local ingredients and contemporary approaches to fish preparation.
Numerous restaurateurs and partners take part in the festival programme, while visitors can also look forward to appearances by well-known names from the culinary scene. Among them is one of Croatia’s most renowned chefs, David Skoko, while Zadar will also welcome Italian chef and gastronomic author Fabrizio Nonis, who is pleased to return to the city’s culinary scene.
Alongside the food and wine offer, the festival will feature a variety of accompanying events, including wine workshops, presentations, educational and cultural programmes, as well as evening music performances that will further enrich the atmosphere at the City Market.
PROGRAMME:
April 9, Thursday
5 pm opening of the exhibition of artist Akiko Sato "Shelter for the Feeling" in the neighbouring Chapel of St. Rocco. The exhibition is open Thursday to Saturday 10 am-8 pm
7 pm Secret Dinner (location yet to be disclosed)- book your place!
April 10, Friday
10 am-6 pm DJ / ambient music
10 am-1 pm Little Bosses, Big Story
11:15 am official opening of the Festival
12:30-1 pm preparation of the traditional Japanese desert Mochi
4:30-5 pm puppet show “Little Snail – a Story About a Mussel”, Zadar Puppet Theatre cancelled
5:30-6:30 pm panel discussion: “Fashion industry as a Polluter or a Keeper of Space?”
18-19:30 pm “Think Pink” wine workshop in Wine Garden - fully booked
7:30-8 pm fashion show by Krie Design
8-10 pm “Tuna, Sushi, Wine & Smile” concert by Lucija Grabovac & Band
10-00 pm DJ music
April 11, Saturday
9-12 am "Iški lopiž" workshop about the traditional lopiž , a local type of clay earthenware pot from the island of Iž in the chapel of St. Rocco with Nika Petrović Grilc - fully booked
10-11 am "Sea, Karst and Olives" pairing oil, wine and food in the Wine Garden with David Skoko, Filip Erceg and Ivan Stiblik - fully booked
10-11 am educational and creative program for kids and presentation of picture books:
- "Clean the Sea with Provir"
- "Love the Fish with Provir"
10-11 am workshop for kids: making bracelets from fishing nets, demonstration of fishing skills and mending nets with a needle with Provir - fully booked
10-12 am "Wagasa as Canvas” workshop on painting Japanese parasols with gallery Liliput, max. 15 pax per workshop - fully booked
11 am-12 ''Tasting with Understanding: 6 Olive Oils from Zadar County'' workshop with Filip Erceg in the Wine Garden - Sign up
12 presentation and preparation of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with Mr. Sc. Emi Murata-Margetić from the Department of Japanology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, in the neighbouring Chapel of St. Rocco
11 am-1 pm “Meeting of Cuisines: Japan and Croatia on a Plate” duel between chefs David Skoko and Nobuhito Okada
2-3 pm “Lopiž Lab: from Clay to Taste” presentation on making of the traditional lopiž , local type of clay earthenware pot from the island of Iž with Nika Petrović Grilc and cooking in a lopiž with Saša Began
5-7 pm “Wagasa as Canvas” workshop on painting Japanese parasoles with gallery Liliput, max. 15 pax per workshop - fully booked
6-7:30 pm "Dark Side of Wine" wine workshop in the Wine Garden with Ivan Stiblik - fully booked
4-6 pm 28th International Olive Days in Zadar – annual awards for the best olive oils
6-8 pm DJ music
8-10 pm Tuna, Sushi, Wine & Cubismo concert
10-00 pm DJ music
April 12, Sunday
10 am-6 pm ambient music
10-10:30 am Japanese tea ceremony
10-12 am "Tastes of Zadar County on one Table: In the name of Peka"
10-12 am "Wagasa as Canvas" workshop on painting Japanese parasoles with gallery Liliput, Cedulin Palace, max. 15 pax per workshop - fully booked
5-7 pm "Wagasa as Canvas" workshop on painting Japanese parasoles with gallery Liliput, Cedulin Palace, max. 15 pax per workshop - fully booked
7–8 pm DJ music
8-10 pm Metal Meets Klapa: Metaklapa Live
Eno-gastro partners:
Pinčo Tapas & Wine Bar
Antiquus Sushi & More
Burgers & More
Restoran Tač Zagreb
Shodai Sushi Shop
Brewtal Brew
Colonna Bar&Caffe
Zadar Wine Festival
Jadran tuna
Kali tuna
Pelagos Net Farma
Cromaris
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