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Speakers

Chef De Cuisine at Hyatt Regency Zadar, Restaurant Fenix

Ivan Tartaro

Chef De Cuisine at Hyatt Regency Zadar, Restaurant Fenix

Both of my parents being Croatian and coming here every summer I was introduced to the beauty of Mediterranean cuisine at a very young age, born and raised in New York I attended the French Culinary Institute which allowed me to work and stage at some of the best restaurants in America.

Given my heritage and affiliation with various cooking techniques, I decided to come back home to Croatia to see how I can implement my skills and further through mentorship discover the true meaning of Croatian food. I've dedicated my life to this craft and it's not all about cooking; team leadership skills, logistics, organization, they're all part of the Hospitality Web which I am now a growing part of. I'm here today to give insight on my experiences abroad and what I've seen the last 5 years I have been here.