Join us as we kick off a week of Cleveland Kurentovanje celebrations with a special Kurentovanje-inspired dinner presented by chefs from Slovenia and Cleveland. The event will take place at The Slovenian National Home (6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland), and will feature a multi-course menu accompanied by two glasses of wine or beer for each ticket-holder.  

Attendees will be seated at communal tables and chefs will present each course with a narration of inspiration and detail. The chefs presenting dishes this night include a trans-Atlantic team comprised of: 

• Kristjan Erman, Srečko Kunst and Nejc Kunst  - Gostilna Šempeter located in the Štajerska region of Slovenia. Chef Erman and owners Kunst will be coming to Cleveland from the restaurant Gostilna Šempeter whcih features traditional Slovenian food with a modern twist. Gostilna Šempeter is known for it's specialization in "Kopun" - also known as Capon - which are specially raised roosters which are appreciated for their soft white meat. Kopun is a traditional dish with a long history within the Kozjansko area, where Gostilna Šempeter is located.
• David Kocab - Chef de Cuisine at The Black Pig in Ohio City, Cleveland. Born-and-raised in Cleveland, Chef Kocab attended culinary school in Portland, OR, followed by work in Los Angeles. In Cleveland, David is proud to say has worked for Karen Small at the Flying Fig and Jonathon Sawyer at both The Greenhouse Tavern as well as the former Trentina where he was the CDC. Chef Kocab was named one of StarChef's Rising Star Chefs in 2016 and is a co-host of a food-related talk show called TasteBuds.

Enormous and sincere gratitude to the following organizations which have made this evening possible: SABA, SPIRIT, OZS, Office for Slovenes Abroad, and The Slovenian Museum and Archives.

Proceeds from this event benefit Cleveland Kurentovanje, and will be used to help offset the cost of this year's festival which spans six consecutive days of programming. Thank you for your support!

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Ages 21+ please.

How can I purchase Tickets for this event?

All attendees must purchase a ticket for entry. All tickets for this event must be purchased online through Eventbrite. There will be no opportunity to purchase tickets at the door. Ticket sales close when ticket capacity is reached or on 2/25/2018 at Noon, whichever comes first. Space is limited to 85 attendees.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You may bring your ticket if you wish. Otherwise, we will have a list at the door of all those who ordered tickets. 

What are parking options are available?

Free parking is available in the large parking lot behind the Slovenian National Home/ SlovenianMuseum and Archivies complex, and the adjoining streets. 

Can you accomidate dietary restrictions? 

Due to the format of the meal, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please contact CLEKurentovanje@gmail.com with any questions prior to purchasing tickets.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact CLEKurentovanje@gmail.com with any questions about the event.