ZIYP: Where is your favorite place to drink coffee or go out at night?
Željko: My favourite place for coffee is Cogito on Varšavska Street. It’s an easygoing place where they roast their own beans. Going out at night usually means going to alternative venues like as Kino Europa. As for theatres it’s usually the Croatian National Theatre or Kerempuh…as for restaurants…newly opened top of the line Noel at 1 Popa Dukljanina.

ZIYP: Where is your favorite place to relax in Zagreb?
Željko: For rest and relaxation my favourite thing is physical the activity, like a bike ride through Maksimir Park or up to Mount Medvednica.

ZIYP: What is the best way to discover the city? Which activities do you recommend?
Željko: To get to know the city well is to walk. First the center, then Gornji Grad and including New Zagreb. If possible, go with a local who knows the city or with a professional guide.

ZIYP: Where is the most ideal place to shop? What do you recommend as a souvenir from Zagreb?
Željko: Buying stuff is best done in the center in various shops along Ilica. I don’t buy souvenirs as a rule and really don’t know what may be available in Zagreb in general, but I would recommend buying a useful item that would remind me of Zagreb.

ZIYP: Which of the local specialties do you recommend as a ‘must-try’ for visitors?
Željko: The local specialties have to be measured on the basis of culinary and hospitality skills and I would recommend food that is made from quality local ingredients;unlike the questionable origins of some non-local specialties.