Hisa Denk - Hiša Denk

Slovenia: Gregor and David Vračko, brothers of elegance and extravagance

"Amid fragrant pine trees north of Maribor, a serene blond-wood space with glass panels opens onto a decorative fish pond and garden, setting the scene for Chef Gregor Vračko’s recently Michelin-starred, extremely elegant cuisine. Typical local ingredients are handled with classic, meticulous technique and a 21st-century twist—think the wonders of traditional ferments like sauerkraut and pickled beets, or rabbit and poultry—while a playful streak surfaces in delicate surprises like his take on a Mexican taco, because, as he laughs, “The world is a playground.” Chain-smoking and mischievous, the third-generation chef insists the guests are “the real stars” and preaches marathon-runner discipline: “You need to build a thick skin... you can ruin the dish within 10 seconds.”" - Le Guide MICHELIN