# Culinary and artisanal food developments in Croatia and SI

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/culinary-and-artisanal-food-developments-in-croatia-and-si
> Updated: 2026-10-02T13:16:35.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in the culinary sectors of Croatia and Slovenia highlight a growing interest in specialized baking and artisanal food establishments.

In Zagreb, Croatia, new ventures include the opening of Tres Leches, a pastry shop in the Vrbik neighborhood owned by Bruno Pjerabona that specializes in milk-soaked sponge desserts. Additionally, the sandwich shop TriM has opened on Vlaška Street, led by chefs Mate Janković, Matija Bogdan, and Marko Palfi, focusing on in-house prepared fillings and sauces.

In Slovenia, the bakery Drožina has launched in Slovenj Gradec. Operated by Aljaž Ovčar and Tjaša Kamnik, the establishment offers a variety of breads such as buckwheat, corn, and rye, alongside seasonal pastries like traditional Carinthian strudel.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: New artisanal bakeries and sandwich shops open in Slovenia and Croatia

New artisanal food venues have opened in Slovenia and Croatia: Drožina bakery in Slovenj Gradec and TriM, a chef-led sandwich shop in Zagreb.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-artisanal-bakeries-and-sandwich-shops-open-in-slovenia-and-croatia

### 2026-09-19: Culinary guides and new pastry shop opening in Zagreb

A collection of culinary tips covers everything from making soft pancakes and no-knead bread to repurposing stale bread, alongside the opening of a specialized Tres Leches pastry shop in Zagreb.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/traditional-cooking-tips-for-semolina-dumplings-and-sponge-rolls

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