Slovenia Celebrates 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Hiša Franko Maintains Three Stars. Restaurant Milka Retains Two, and Pavus Earns a New Star

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Slovenian gastronomy has achieved another milestone. In 2024 Michelin Guide for Slovenia, the number of listed restaurants has risen to 63, an increase of four from the previous year. This places Slovenia among Europe's gastronomic superpowers. Five new restaurants have been awarded the Bib Gourmand for their excellent value for money. Eight restaurants boast a Green Star for sustainability, making Slovenia once again the number one European country in terms of the number of Michelin Green Stars per capita.

Michelin Guide highlighted the best Slovenian restaurants for the fifth time in a row, reaffirming the top quality, sustainability and diversity of Slovenian gastronomy. HiÅ¡a Franko, under the guidance of chef Ana RoÅ¡, continues to shine brightly with three Michelin stars. What sets HiÅ¡a Franko apart even further is its Green Star, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability. This dual recognition places HiÅ¡a Franko among a select group of just 33 restaurants worldwide honoured with both distinctions. Ana RoÅ¡ also stands as one of only eight female chefs globally to hold three Michelin stars and one of two chefs worldwide to combine three Michelin stars with the Green Star.

Among the other standout restaurants, Milka under chef David Žefran maintains its impressive two Michelin stars. The guide also highlights eight restaurants awarded one Michelin star, including the newcomer Pavus Restaurant, led by Chef Mark PavÄnik. Additionally, eight restaurants have earned a prestigious Michelin Green Star, with Galerija Okusov and Chef Marko Magajne as the newest recipient. In the Bib Gourmand category, ten restaurants have been acknowledged for their excellence, with newcomers Faladur Restaurant & Winebar, Kodila, Lalu, Majerca Restaurant and Triangel Restaurant joining the list. Explore Michelin Stars in Slovenia by following this link.

Since Slovenia welcomed its first Michelin guide edition in 2020, the culinary scene has achieved success. In the first year, five restaurants were awarded with one star and one with two stars. In 2021, the number increased with six restaurants receiving one star and another achieving two stars. In 2022, the number of one-starred restaurants grew to nine, with one restaurant retaining its two-star status. In 2023, Slovenia celebrated its first three-star restaurant, alongside one restaurant holding two stars and seven others earning one star.

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Slovenia Celebrates 10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Hiša Franko Maintains Three Stars. Restaurant Milka Retains Two, and Pavus Earns a New Star

HONG KONG, June 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Xinhuanet:

On June 29, "'See the Spectacular and Kaleidoscopic China'—Victoria Park Celebrate the Return of Hong Kong" opens in Victoria Park, Hong Kong, and Deyang, catching the audience's attention with its unique charm. In the exhibition, people immerse in the whole archaeological research process via Sanxingdui VR interactive cabin, buy the lovely Sanxingdui cultural and creative products, see the ingenious skills of intangible cultural heritage, queue up in front of various speciality food stalls...... They fully enjoy themselves in Deyang's beautiful cityscape and the mysterious Sanxingdui culture.

Sanxingdui becomes the most popular in Deyang's exhibition. In Sanxingdui VR interactive cabin, the audience "walk" into the exact Sanxingdui archaeological site, and close contact with the new archaeological technologies used on site. They can also scan the QR code of Sanxingdui Museum, appreciate the over 2-metre bronze statue, the bronze mask with protruding eyes and big ears, and the mask with a gold content of about 85%. They feel like travelling back, as the life of ancient Shu people slowly unfolds in front of their eyes.

Also, more than 40 cultural and creative products from Sanxingdui Museum appear in the exhibition: "Chuan Shu Xiaodui" blind box, "Long Hu Zun" tea set, bronze bird plush toy, bronze standing man...... They are all popular among the audience.

Mianzhu New Year's painting, Deyang Chaozhou-style round fan, Luojiang soybean meat, eight delicacies oily cake, Changlin century egg...... The local specialities, old brands, intangible cultural heritage skills and distinctive food have attracted many audience to stop to watch, try and buy. The exhibition also highlights Deyang's other urban cultural landmarks such as China Dried Noodle Village, China Mianzhu New Year's painting Village, Sanxingdui and Long Men Zhi Dian International Tourism Resort.

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Enchanting Deyang Shines in Hong Kong