THE SPOONFUL TRAIL

When the Pots Sizzle and the Instruments Ring Out

Fall is in full swing, and it’s definitely time for something warm, something you can eat with a spoon. On Saturday, November 14, Pogačarjev trg will once again welcome lovers of these dishes, which have a long and rich tradition in Slovenia. To let you see how Grandma’s jota and Mom’s čufte would turn out if the chefs from Slovenia’s most famous restaurants took them on, Odprta kuhna, in collaboration with Ljubljana Tourism, is organizing a special event called Pot ob žlici, featuring 15 vendors.

Homestyle, modern, exotic - but always a spoonful at a time

Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., visitors will be able to choose from dishes offered by local restaurants, establishments serving haute cuisine, and vendors specializing in international cuisines. Joining us will be Veganika, JB Restaurant, Moji štruklji Slovenije, Gostilnica Orle, Dvor Jezeršek along with Na Gradu, Strelec Restaurant, Taverna Tatjana, Gostilna pri Mari, Birdie, Košir, Antonač, Greek Taverna Lyra, Georgie Bistro, Namaste, and Roza slon.

To give you a taste, here are a few of the dishes you’ll be able to try: chicken stew with buckwheat polenta and cracklings, a sauce made with sour cream and porcini mushroom powder, a stew with red beets and koji-smoked carrots, aromatic Punjabi chicken soup with Indian spices, mushroom soup with buckwheat porridge and chestnuts, meatballs with mashed potatoes... And since no good meal is complete without something sweet, there will also be desserts - of course, the kind you eat with a spoon. Prices will be the same for everything: a spoon-fed dish will cost eight euros, while appetizers and desserts will cost four.

The theme of the day will be – Taste the Rhythm

This year’s culinary journey will be especially festive, as November Gourmet Ljubljana is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The event will open with a brass band performance, followed at 1:00 p.m. by live music - drums, guitar, and vocals. The repertoire will consist entirely of Slovenian songs, including some that relate to the dishes served that day.

So what do the band Pankrti and their song Za železno zaveso have in common with a red beet stew? Or how about Kako sva si različna, performed by Nece Falk and Alfij Nipič, paired with red and green curry?

Join us on Pot ob žlici and all will become clear.

Ljubljana, Pogačar square
Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Let’s dig in and enjoy your meal!