Honouring the Best in Food and Beverage Across 22 Categories in Belgrade
TASTE AWARDS 2024 – national awards for quality in the field of food – were awarded for the second time in Belgrade on December 9th, at the premises of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, organised by Color Media Communications Publishing, along with METRO Cash&Carry Serbia as the general patron of this event,
Prizes were awarded in 22 categories, and the laureates were decided by an eminent jury, with the following composition: Duška Jovanić, journalist and columnist; Svetislav Stojanović, editor-in-chief of “Cafe, Bar & Restaurant” magazine; Dimitrije Acevski, chef; Goran Kovačević, chef; Maja Petrović, “Vitki gurman”; Igor Luković, wine expert and journalist; Marija Tikvicki Radulović, Croatian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade; Dr Jelena Đorđević, Institute for the Study of Cultural Development; Nada Filipović, Serbian Breweries Association; Irena Brajović, Confindustria.
After the official awards ceremony, in a festive atmosphere, all of the laureates enjoyed the „After Work Cocktail, “ which included wines, food, and products from this year’s Taste Awards winners.
The Taste Awards jury members had the opportunity to conduct a wine tasting and evaluate wines on 3 December 2024 at the Decanter wine cellar, located at Hercegovačka 17 in Belgrade, to select the laureates in this wine category.
The award in the category “Best restaurant” (Fine dining) was won by the restaurant „Jasmina A Maslina“ from Novi Sad; Jasmina Vukašinović, the owner of the restaurant, received the award. Dr Jelena Đorđević, a member of this year’s jury, presented her and her team with the award at the ceremony.
The award in the category “Best Restaurant” (International Cuisine) went to the restaurant “L’Adresse” from Belgrade. It was received by the staff of the Saint Ten Hotel, which the restaurant is a part of. The award was presented at the award ceremony by Veljko Mijušković, gastro-expert.
The restaurant „Kod Bore” from Valjevo won the award in the category „Best Restaurant“ (Serbian national cuisine). Marko Obradović, the restaurant’s owner, received the award. Predrag Matović, owner of „Kafana kod Mira“ and last year’s laureate, presented the award.
The Belgrade restaurant Fortunato received the award in the category „Best Restaurant“ (Italian Cuisine). The restaurant manager, Carlo Cesarini Nani, received the award, which Dejan Veljin, Executive Pastry Chef, presented.
The award in the category „Best Restaurant (Street Food) went to the hands of the restaurant „Pretop“from Belgrade, and its staff members received it. Duška Jovanić, jury member, journalist and columnist, presented the award to them.
The award in the category „Best Restaurant“ (Club or Cabaret) was won by the restaurant „Dorćoleta“, and Mia Medaković Topalović presented it from the RYL Magazin.
The award for the category „Best Chef“ was won by Nikola Stojaković, „Fleur de Sel“, Winery „Šapat“. Jovana Antović, Head of Public Policy and Corporate Communications at METRO Cash&Carry Serbia, presented the award.
The „Best Chef Under 30“award went to Lazar Svrkota from the restaurant Thyme Street Cousine & Cocktails in Belgrade. Dimitrije Acevski, a member of the jury and chef, presented the award to Lazar Svrkota and his team.
Marijana Slavov, from the Hotel Radisson Old Mill in Belgrade, won the „Best Pastry Chef award.” Svetislav Stojanović, editor-in-chief of CafeBar&Restaurant magazine and jury member, presented the award.
The „Best Product“ (Meat Industry) award by Carnex for their Chicken Pate – Carnex product. The award was presented to them by Marija Tikvicki Radulović, Croatian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade and jury member.
The award for the category „Best Product“ (Spices) went to Aleva‘s hands for their product Aleva paprika – slatka. Natali Mićović received the award, and it was presented to them by Davorka Velecki Čičak, deputy ambassador of Croatia to Serbia.
The award for the category „Best Product“ (Natural Mineral Waters) was won by the company VODA VODA for their product VODA VODA – Bottled Water 0,5l, and it was received by Aleksandra Dogandžić, PR manager of VODA VODA. The award was presented to them by Prof. Nikola Božić, Faculty of Applied Ecology “Futura”.
Valjevska Pivara won the „Best Product“ (Industrial Beer) award for its product, Valjevsko pivo 0.33l, nefiltrirano. Siniša Krzman, CEO of Valjevska Pivara, received the prize delivered by Marija Matić, Direct Media.
The category “Best Product“ (Craft Beer) award went to Dogma Brewery for their product Hoptopod. Zoran Stojković received the award presented to him by Nenad Novak Stefanović, a writer.
Winery Lakićević won the „Best Wine“ (Red) award for its wine Merula. Vera Lakićević received the award, which was presented to her by Maja Petrović, a gastro-blogger and member of the jury.
Winery Vinčić won the „Best Wine“ (White) award for its Grand Fru. Jovanka Višekruna, Art Link Festival, presented the award.
The award for the category „Best Wine“ (Rose) went to Winery Lakićević for their wone Rose, Lakićević. Vera Lakićević received the award presented to her by Zlatko Crnogorac, journalist and event manager.
Winery Kovačević won the award for the category „Best Wine“ (Sparkling) for their wine Brut. The award was presented to the staff of the Winery Kovačević by Ian Bancoft, publicist.
The award for „Best Wine“ (Orange) went to the Winery Vinčić for their wine Amfora. Mirjana Maksimović, Women and Wine Serbia presented the award to them.
Winery Deurić won the „Best Wine“ (Desert) award for its wine Dolce Vita. Mirko Neškanović, the Director of Winery Deurić, received the award, which was presented to him by Nada Filipović, Serbian Breweries Association.
