Gault&Millau Celebrates Culinary Excellence: Special Awards Shine Bright

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The recipients of this year’s special awards shine brightly for their profound dedication to their craft, sincere reverence for genuine local ingredients and dishes, and relentless commitment to influencing the flavors of the future. These special accolades honor individuals from diverse regions nationwide. Notably, the Best Pastry Chef Award has been bestowed upon two exceptional talents for the first time.

“The mission of Gault&Millau has been, since its very beginning half a century ago, to unveil culinary excellence,” remarked Mira Šemić, Director of Gault&Millau Slovenia, during the awards gala at Hotel Slon. She continued: “We constantly look ahead, embracing the future and venturing beyond the beaten path. Therefore, within every guide, you’ll discover new hidden treasures of Slovenia. These are the names that deserve to be honoured and recognized, as they contribute to a remarkably rich, high-quality, and creatively vibrant Slovenian culinary scene.” Expressing her delight, Šemić highlighted the exceptional chefs honoured this year, emphasizing their commitment to serving guests with passion every day: “These chefs uphold remarkably high standards, emphasizing quality and, above all, a profound love for local ingredients, drawing inspiration from nature and local traditions. Combining all these attributes results in culinary experiences so extraordinary that they deserve daily praise.”

MSc. Maja Pak Olaj, Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board, highlighted that despite its small size, Slovenia is strengthening its reputation as a gastronomic superpower: “Its success is firmly rooted in a sustainable approach, which is also reflected in the Slovenia Green Cuisine label. As Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board, I am extremely proud that we are working with Gault&Millau to raise the visibility of our gastronomy on a global scale. Together, we are spreading the word about the achievements that reflect the richness of our culinary heritage and the innovation of our chefs. Congratulations to all those whose work and commitment to excellence make a significant contribution to promoting Slovenia as a destination for world-class gastronomy.”

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