THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. To be added to the wait list, please contact Luka Ilic at 312.925.1309 or luka@stefanigroup.com. Thank you!

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Join us on Wednesday, May 31st at 6:30pm for a delightful evening of Croatian wine expertly paired with a Croatian-inspired four-course dinner menu.

Croatian Premium Wine founder, Mirena Bagur - who was born and raised in the small town of Metkovic - will join us as part of her group's Croatian Food and Wine Stories series. Throughout the evening, you will learn about the history and characteristics of the different wines, as well as their pairing principles. Mirena will guide you through each pairing, providing insight into the grape varieties and winemaking techniques used in the Dubrovnik-Split region of Dalmatia.

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WELCOME DRINK & FIRST TASTE
FOCACCIA
tomatoes, olives, rosemary, evoo
wine pairing: 2019 Terra Madre Plavac Mali Rosé

FIRST COURSE
SEAFOOD SALAD
octopus, calamari, shrimp, mussels, lemon & evoo dressing
wine pairing: 2021 Merga Victa Pošip

SECOND COURSE
CRNI RIŽOT (BLACK RISOTTO)
calamari, squid ink
wine pairing: 2018 Testament The Dalmatian Dog Babić

THIRD COURSE
LAMB LOLLIPOP & VEAL SCALLOPINI
with polenta and blitva (swiss chard & potatoes)
wine pairing: 2019 Testament Babić & 2015 Rizman Plavac Mali

FOURTH COURSE
GELATO & FRITULE (CROATIAN DOUGHNUT)
vanilla gelato, honey, dried fig & strawberry
spirit pairing: Pelinkovac Liqueur