Pop-Up Restaurant: Between Tradition and Fermentation

What if Slovenian culinary traditions had developed with techniques and microorganisms that shaped East Asian cuisines? At this dinner with Matija Ranzinger, also known as Planty Matters, we will explore familiar ingredients through fermentation.

The pop-up restaurant is a new concept at Center Rog, bringing flavours, stories and culinary creators together around a shared table. For one evening, guest chefs take over the Cooking Lab, sharing their ideas and culinary worlds through food. Guests can watch dinner being prepared, discover ingredients and techniques, and talk directly with the chefs. Each dinner offers an opportunity to explore new flavours, exchange experiences and connect over food.

The event is part of Gourmet Ljubljana 2026, a festival that brings together food and music. At the pop-up restaurant, Slovenian and Asian flavours will be complemented by music.

The evening's soundtrack will be provided by Ljubljana-based DJ Nichtsche, who draws inspiration from musical diversity and blending different genres. His sets range from dance rhythms and minimalist electronic music to ambient soundscapes and organic sounds of ethnic music and jazz. For this occasion, he will accompany the dinner with a selection of tracks from the Slovenian and Asian music scenes.

Menu

• Mini canapés with fermented bean cream.
• Kimchi jota with buckwheat sausage, soy yoghurt, horseradish and sourdough bread.
• Buckwheat tempeh, pumpkin tofu, mushroom and black garlic pâté, pickled apples and mustard seeds.
• Apple cake with miso and an amazake topping.
• Chicory root coffee and homemade kombucha.

No prior knowledge is required.

About the mentors

Matija Ranzinger is a materials engineering graduate, chef at the vegan restaurant Grashka and former Mladi Rog participant. Through Planty Matters, he explores fermentation, simple ingredients and microorganisms in everyday cooking.

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Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at kuhanje@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!