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e are dining alfresco at Dvor, a
waterfront restaurant and top
culinary destination in Split,
Croatia. The seaside breeze off the Adriatic
Sea is softly swirling, prompting tree
boughs to gently sway. All around, votive
candles and twinkling lights are set in
motion, shimmering and dancing in the
evening light.
"I cannot get over the amount of white
truffle shaved on our pasta—it's unbeliev-
able!" I whisper across the patio table.
"I know!" blurts another diner.
In the same hushed tone, our attentive
server within earshot confirms, "It's a white
truffle extravaganza—and the aroma is fan-
tastic." Shortly afterwards, he scoots back
and tops up a chubby glass of a full-bodied
Croatian white wine known as Pošip.
And so begins my introduction to
Croatia's gourmet dine and wine experi-
ence. It's the joy of dining out in this
charming seaside town—particularly
during Istrian white truffle season—along-
By Alison Kent
ABOVE: Nestled in the Adriatic Sea, the Croatian
island of Hvar remains a popular seaside
destination along the fabled Dalmatian Coast.
Croatian National Tourist Board/Hrvoje Serdar
OPPOSITE: Brac Island is situated off the
Croatian Coast. Croatian National Tourist Board/
Aleksandar Gospic
DIVE INTO DALMATIAN FOOD AND WINE
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COASTAL CROATIA:
ADRIATIC TASTES
AND TREASURES
