Željo - Sarajevo

Sarajevo! Divan grad, pun istorijskih znamenistosti, balkanski Jerusalim! Kada obilazite jedan takav grad logično je da na kraju, dok sumirate utiske, želite to da uradite uz dobar obrok, da glava bude puna utisaka, a stomak ukusne hrane. Šta bi nam drugo palo na pamet da pojedemo, nego čuvene sarajevske ćevape!

Logično, mesto gde smo odlučile da probamo ovaj specijalitet, bila je Baščaršija. Pre toga smo se raspitale kod nekoliko prijatelja koji su već bili ovde, gde su najbolji ćevapi u Sarajevu. Svi su odgovorili isto - da posetimo ćevabdžinicu ''Željo'', što smo i uradile.

''Željo'' definitivno ima dobru reputaciju, s obzirom da se na Baščaršiji nalaze ove dve
ćevabdžinice. Kako je bio topao dan, a Baščaršija prepuna ljudi, sele smo u
''Željo 2''.

Željo 2

S obzirom na vrelinu, svi gosti su sedeli napolju i gužva je bila zaista velika. Ovde se jede po principu fast food-a, jedeš, ideš, jer dok jedete, gomila ljudi sa nestrpljenjem stoji i gleda kad ćete ustati, kako bi oni došli na red za obrok. Naravno, ne sedite sami za stolom, već koliko ima mesta, toliko će ljudi sesti, jer su u pitanju drveni stolovi sa drvenim klupama. Mi smo nekako uspele da ugrabimo mesto, ali smo konobara teško dozvale, jer je bio prezauzet, osećale smo se bukvalno kao da smo na pokretnoj traci. Kad je konobar konačno prišao, naručile smo po pet ćevapa (2.5 km - 150 rsd) sa kajmakom (1.5 km - 90 rsd). Bez obzira što je ovo bio obrok na brzaka, i moja drugarica i ja smo uživale u njemu, u lepom, ukusnom i svežem mesu, ali moram priznati, da iste takve ćevape možete naći i u Beogradu, na retkim mestima, ali je moguće. Tako da mi je drago da i Beograd i dalje može da se ponosi originalnim ukusima, da nije sve izveštačeno, kako većina ljudi priča.

Porcija pet ćevapa sa kajmakom

Što se jelovnika tiče, ovde možete da poručite ćevape, pljeskavicu i sudžuk i to je ceo jelovnik, strogo se drže specijaliteta po kojima su poznati. Cene su i više nego pristojne, čak i za nijansu niže u odnosu na Beograd.

Sarajevo svakako treba da posetite, a nećete pogrešiti ni ako posetite ovu čuvenu ćevabdžinicu.

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Sarajevo! A beautiful city, full of historical landmarks, like Balkan Jerusalem! While visiting such city, it is logical that in the end of the visit, while summarizing the impressions, you do it while enjoying a good meal, with your mind full of impressions, and your stomach full of delicious food. What else should we eat than the famous Sarajevo kebabs!

Of course, the area where we decided to try this specialty was Baščaršija. Before that, we spoke to several friends who were already here, about where to find the best kebabs in Sarajevo. Everyone answered the same - to visit the "Željo" kebab restaurant, which we did.

"Željo" definitely has a good reputation, given that they have two restaurants in Baščaršija. Since it was warm outside, and Baščaršija was crowded, we found a table in "Željo 2".

Željo 2

Given that it was a hot day, all the guests were sitting outside and it was really crowded. This resembles a fast food restaurant, when you finish your meal, you leave, because while you eat, a bunch of people eagerly awaits and looks when will you leave the table, so that they can take a seat. Since the tables are with benches, you’re not sitting alone, you share the table if there’s room for more people. We somehow managed to find a seat, but we had trouble with calling the waiter, because he was too busy, we literally felt like we were on an assembly line. When the waiter finally approached us, we ordered five kebabs (2.5 km - 150 rsd) with kajmak (1.5 km - 90 rsd). Regardless the fact that this was a fast meal, my friend and I enjoyed this beautiful, delicious and fresh meat, but I must admit that you can find the same kind of kebabs in Belgrade, too, not in every restaurant, but it’s possible in some. So I’m glad that Belgrade can still be proud of the original tastes of certain food, it’s not that bad like some people are claiming.

5 kebabs with kaymak

Considering the menu, here you can order kebabs, burgers and sujuk sausage, and that’s it, they strictly offer their famous specialties. The prices are more than fair, even a bit lower than the ones in Belgrade.

You should definitely visit Sarajevo, and you won’t regret if you visit this famous kebab restaurant, too.

Love, Angie Gastro police !!

NOTE: There is a possibility that the restaurant has made some changes to the menu prior to this post.

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Credo - Jesenji meni

Prošle godine Gastro policija vas je upoznala sa konceptom rada hotelskog restorana Credo koji se nalazi u srcu Beograda, u blizini Trga Republike. Početak jeseni i dolazak novog šefa kuhinje doneo je mnogobrojne izmene u jelovnik ovog restorana. 

Za vas smo u ovom postu pripremili mnogobrojne fotografije jela iz novog menija (uglavnom u tapas verziji te nemojte da se uplašite kada vidite mini porcije). Što se tiče cena koje budu navedene pored naziva jela, one odgovaraju standardnoj veličini porciji. Pa da počnemo otpočetka!

HLADNA PREDJELA

• Salata sa mariniranom pačetinom i indijskim orahom (1200 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Marinirani losos u soku od krastavca, sa renom i kozijim sirom (1100 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Krem od guščije džigerice sa lešnikom i narom (1200 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Kinoa salata sa kremom od jogurta, sa bobičastim voćem (750 RSD)

Tapas porcija

Jela iz ove grupe su blažeg, neutralnijeg ukusa i moj favorit je definitivno Krem od guščije džigerice sa lešnikom i narom. Mislim da je definitivno eksplozija nara u mojim ustima donela sud u korist ovog predjela, jer sam ja ipak fan nekih malo jačih ukusa.

TOPLA PREDJELA

• Čorba od paradajza sa kukuruzom i grilovanom hobotnicom (650 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Pileći konsome sa tortelinama sa orahom i šargarepom (450 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Lignje na braon puteru u krem sosu od dagnji sa prazilukom (1300 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Krem supa od pečenog celera sa karamelizovanim orahom (350 RSD)

Tapas porcija

Što se tiče ove grupe jela, ovde je izbor za favorita mnooogo teži u odnosu na prvu grupu. Svako jelo nosi svoj pečat ukusa, fenomenalno je začinjeno i svako je servirano u originalnim posudama (a sećate se da je to moja slaba tačka). Ipak ako bih morala da odaberem jedno prelomila bih u korist Krem supe od pečenog celera sa karamelizovanim orahom, jer je definitvno nešto novo i potpuno drugačije od svih toplih predjela koja sam imala priliku da probam do sada.

JELA OD TESTA

• Gnudi sa sremskim sirom i pečurkama (900 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Taljatele sa pilećim batakom, pestom od rukole i mariniranom paprikom (850 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Torteline sa celerom i sremskim sirom, orasima i kremom od aćeto balsamica (700 RSD)

Tapas porcija

Veliki sam obožavatelj jela od testa, i mislim da bih mogla da živim na ovim jelima (da, znam, koliko je to nezdravo, ali imam tu ludačku sreću da se od testa ne gojim, pa što da ne iskoristim to dok mi metobalizam radi ludačkom brzinom). Od ovih jela NAJJAČI UTISAK (velikim slovima!) ostavilo je jelo Gnudi sa sremskim sirom i pečurkama. Gnudi je specijalitet koji je toliko jednostavan (priprema se od sira koji se uvalja u testo i baci u tiganj), a toliko sjajnog ukusa, te definitivno ukoliko se nađete u ovom restoranu, naručite ovo jelo, i shvatićete o čemu vam pričam!

JELA OD MESA

• Svinjska rebra kuvana u misu sa kremom od slatkog krompira i slanim kikirikijem (1200 RSD) 

Standardna porcija

• Ribeye za 2 osobe, sa holandez sosom i tartufima / sa šargarepom (6500 RSD)

Levo - Standardna porcija za 2 osobe
Desno gore - Tapas porcija sa šargarepom
Desno dole - Tapas porcija sa holandez sosom

• Credo burger sa dimljenim sirom i kremom od tartufa (1100 RSD)

Levo - Standardna porcija
Desno - Tapas porcija

Jela su punog i definisanog ukusa, spremljena sa dosta ljubavi i strpljenja. A kada smo već kod strpljenja onda će pobednik u ovoj grupi jela definitivno biti Ribeye za 2 osobe, sa holandez sosom i tartufima / sa šargarepom. Meso odležano 40 dana (!!!) i nakon toga pripremljeno sa aromatičnim biljem i povrh svega toga posluženo sa dve vrste sosa zaista zaslužuje ne samo prvo mesto u grupi - Jela od mesa, već je i pobednik celog novog menija restorana Credo!!

DESERTI

• Čokolada sa kamilicom i bobičastim voćem (580 RSD)

Tapas porcija

• Credo kolač od sira sa malinama i ružom (540 RSD)

Tapas porcija

Kao što sam i prošle godine napisala da nisam neki fan slatkiša, dolaskom u Credo postanem najveći sladokusac. Za nijansu prednost dajem Credo kolaču od sira sa malinama i ružom. Ovo je ona vrsta deserta koja vas zasladi ali i osveži istovremeno. Baš po mom ukusu!

I za kraj posta - sve pohvale za osoblje restorana koje je i dalje preljubazno, a naročite pohvale za novog šefa kuhinje! Uspeo je da donese nešto sasvim novo na gastro scenu Beograda i hvala mu na tome!!

Voli vas vaša Nada by Gastro policija!!

http://credorestaurant.rs/

NAPOMENA: Postoji mogućnost da je restoran uneo neke izmene u jelovnik do objavljivanja posta na blog

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Last year, Gastro police introduced you to the concept of work of the hotel restaurant Credo, located in the heart of Belgrade, near the Republic Square. Beginning of the fall and the arrival of their new chef, brought a number of changes to the menu of this restaurant.


In this post, we prepared many photos of the dishes from the new menu (mostly tasting menu portions, so don’t be afraid when you the sizes). The prices listed next to the name of the dish correspond to the standard size of the portion. So let's start!

COLD APPETIZERS

• Salad with marinated duck breast and cashew nut (1200 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Marinated salmon, goat cheese, cucumber and horseradish cream (1100 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Foie gras creme with hazelnut and pomegranate (1200 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Quinoa salad with yoghurt and berries (750 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

The flavors of the dishes from this group are mild, more neutral and my favorite is definitely Foie gras creme with hazelnut and pomegranate. I think the explosion of the pomegranate in my mouth decided in favor of this dish, because I’m a fan of a bit stronger tastes.

WARM APPETIZERS

• Tomato soup with sweetcorn and grilled octopus (650 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Chicken consomme with tortellini, walnuts and carrots (450 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Squid in brown butter with mussel sauce and pickeled leeks (1300 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Creamy celery soup with caramelized walnuts (350 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

As for this group of dishes, choosing the favorite was much harder than in the first group. Every dish carries its own taste signature, beautifully seasoned and each is served in original dishware (remember, this is my weakness). However, if I had to choose one, it would be the Creamy celery soup with caramelized walnuts, because it’s definitely something new and completely different from all the warm appetizers I have ever tried.

PASTA DISHES

• Dumplings with mushrooms, cheese and Serbian truffles (900 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Pappardelle with rucola pesto, chicken drumstick and marinated peppers (850 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Tortelini with roasted celery, local Sremski cheese, walnut and balsamic cream (700 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

I'm a big fan of pasta dishes, and I think I could live on these (yes, I know how unhealthy it is, but I have this crazy luck of not gaining weight while eating those kinds of dishes, so why not use it, whilst my metabolism is fast). Out of these dishes, the dish that left the BIGGEST IMPRESSION (in capital letters!) is Gnudi dumplings with mushrooms, cheese and Serbian truffles. Gnudi is a specialty that is so simple (prepared from cheese rolled in dough and thrown into a pan), so tasty, and if you find yourself in this restaurant, definitely order this dish, then you’ll understand what I'm talking about!

MEAT DISHES

• Pork ribs in miso with creamy sweet potato and peanuts(1200 RSD) 

Standard portion

• Ribeye for two, with Hollandaise sauce and truffles/ with carrot (6500 RSD)

Left - Standard portion for two

Right top corner - Tasting menu portion with carrots

Right bottom corner –Tasting menu portion with Hollandaise sauce

• Credo burger with smoked cheese and truffled cream (1100 RSD)

Left - Standard portion

Right - Tasting menu portion 

These dishes have full, rich and defined taste, prepared with plenty of love and patience. And speaking of patience, the winner of this group of dishes is definitely the Ribeye for two, with Hollandaise sauce and truffles/ with carrot. Dry-aged for 40 days (!!!) and afterwards prepared with aromatic herbs and, above all, served with two kinds of sauce, it really deserves to be the winner not only in the group - Meat dishes, but  also the winner of the whole new menu of the Credo restaurant!!

DESSERTS

• Chocolate cake with cammomile and berries (580 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

• Credo cheesecake with rose and raspberries (540 RSD)

Tasting menu portion 

Last year I wrote that I'm not a big fan of sweets, but after visiting Credo I become a big one. I slightly prefer the Credo cheesecake with rose and raspberries. This is the kind of dessert that sweetens and refreshes you at the same time. Just how I like it!

And for the end of this post - all the praise for the staff of the restaurant that is still cordial, and special praise for the new chef! He managed to bring something completely new to the gastronomic scene of Belgrade and I thank him for that!!

Love, Nada Gastro police!!

http://credorestaurant.rs/

NOTE: There is a possibility that the restaurant has made some changes to the menu prior to this post

Vinska kuća Kovačević - Irig

Prvi dani jeseni ako su topli i sunčani imaju itekako draž, a kada se dogovorite sa drugaricom da subotnje popodne provedete u Vinskoj kući ''Kovačević'', verujte mi da će uživanje biti potpuno.

Vinska kuća ''Kovačević'' nalazi se u Irigu, mirnom mestašcu u Vojvodini i smatram da je ovo idealna lokacija za njih. Mir, prijatna atmosfera i bezbrižan osećaj su ono što u meni budi Vojvodina. Takva je bila i naša poseta ovom mestu.

Prvo što će vas oduševiti kod Vinske kuće ''Kovačević'' je veoma lepo uređeno dvorište, sa raskošnim zelenilom, uredno pokošenom travom i zanimljivim detaljima. Po lepom danu možete da sedite u bašti.

Vinska kuća ''Kovačević''

Enterijer ništa ne zaostaje za eksterijerom, lepo uređen restoran sa stilom, koji odiše elegancijom.

Vinska kuća ''Kovačević'' - enterijer

Pre nego što smo došle ovde, na njihovom sajtu smo pogledale meni, ali to nam nije pomoglo da lakše donesemo odluku šta ćemo ručati. Pregršt zanimljivih jela su nam mamila čulo ukusa. Drugarica se na kraju odlučila za Ćureće belo meso u sosu od badema (850 rsd - 300 gr porcija), a ja za Ćureće medaljone u sosu od brusnice (850 rsd - 300 gr porcija). Posebno mi se svidelo to što ovde, u skladu sa pravom vinarijom, ispod svakog jela piše preporuka za vino koje ide uz njega. Tako sam se ja, po preporuci, odlučila za, meni veoma dobro poznato, Rosetto Kovačević 0.15l (280 rsd). Drugarica ipak tog dana nije bila raspoložena za vino, tako da je uzela pivo Estrella 0.33l (240 rsd).

Rosetto Kovačević 0.15l

Ovo nam je bio ''ćureći'' dan, kako smo u šali rekle, i to se ispostavilo kao odlična stvar. Moje jelo je, pored sosa od brusnice, pavlake i ajvara u sebi imalo još i sezonsko povrće i začinjeni krompir i za hedonistu kao što sam ja to je bio pravi izbor. Drugaricino jelo se sastojalo od listića badema, kikiriki putera, sezonskog povrća i začinjenog krompira. Obe smo bile ste i zadovoljne, a utisci pozitivni.

Ćureći medaljoni u sosu od brusnice

Ćureće belo meso u sosu od badema

Gosti su tog dana bili pretežno bio ljudi srednjih godina sa malom decom, jer je tada bila proslava dečijeg rođendana. Verovatno da ovde svakako nije retko da dolazi cela porodica, naročito kad je vikend, tako da za najmlađe postoji poseban deo gde mogu da se igraju. Pored njih, bilo je i ostalih generacija, što je sasvim očekivano, s obzirom na privlačnost ove vinarije.

Cene su kao i u svakom boljem restoranu u Beogradu, a osoblje ljubazno i predusretljivo. 

Prvom prilikom, kad budete želeli da provedete vikend (ili radni dan) van Beograda, ne razmišljajte, posetite Vinsku kuću ''Kovačević''.

Voli vas vaša Angie by Gastro policija!!

https://vinarijakovacevic.com 

NAPOMENA: Postoji mogućnost da je restoran uneo neke izmene u jelovnik do objavljivanja posta na blog.

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If the first days of fall are warm and sunny, they sure have a lot of charm, and when you make a deal with a friend to spend Saturday afternoon at the Wine house  "Kovacevic", believe me, you’ll completely enjoy.

The Wine house "Kovacevic" is located in Irig, a quiet town in Vojvodina, and I consider this an ideal location for this place. Peace, a pleasant atmosphere and a carefree feeling are what Vojvodina evokes in me. Exactly like our visit to this place.

The first thing that you’ll be delighted with at the Wine house "Kovacevic" is a very nice yard, with luxurious greenery, neatly mowed grass and interesting details. On a sunny, you can sit in the garden.

Wine house ''Kovacevic''

The interior is equally nice as the exterior, a tastefully decorated restaurant that exudes elegance.

Wine house ''Kovacevic'' - interior

Before we came here, we looked at the menu on their website, but that didn’t help us much making a decision about what to eat. A lot of interesting and enticing dishes and each had something that tempted us. In the end, my friend ordered Turkey breast in almond sauce (850 rsd - 300 gr portion), and I chose Turkey tenderloin medallions in cranberry sauce (850 rsd - 300 gr portion). I particularly liked that, below each dish, there is a written recommendation of a wine that goes well with that dish, the true spirit of a winery. So, led by the recommendation, I chose a wine, well known wine to me, Rosetto Kovacevic 0.15l (280 rsd). My friend, however, wasn’t in the mood for wine that day, so she ordered Estrella beer 0.33l (240 rsd).

Rosetto Kovacevic 0.15l

We joked that that day was our "turkey" day, and that turned out to be a great thing. In addition to the cranberry sauce, sour cream and ajvar, my dish also had some vegetables and seasoned roasted potatoes, and as a true hedonist, I was very happy with my choice. My friend’s dish consisted of sliced almonds, peanut butter, vegetables and seasoned roasted potatoes. We were both satisfied, and the impressions were positive.

Turkey tenderloin medallions in cranberry sauce

Turkey breast in almond sauce

On that day, the guests were predominantly middle-aged people with little children, because there was a birthday party. It certainly isn’t rare for a whole family to come here, especially on weekends, so there is a special section for the youngest where they can play. Besides them, there were people of other generations, too, which is quite expected, given that this winery is a big attraction.

Prices are like in every better restaurant in Belgrade, and the staff is polite and helpful.

When you want to spend a weekend(or working day) out of Belgrade, do not hesitate, go to  the Wine house "Kovacevic".

Love, Angie Gastro police !!

https://vinarijakovacevic.com


NOTE: There is a possibility that the restaurant has made some changes to the menu prior to this post.