18/03/2026
GASTRO/
We grew up on the island, in one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe. She was the older sister of my school friend, the one we all quietly admired. Not only because she was older, but because she carried something rare, an innate elegance of spirit. Beautiful, captivating, and effortlessly multi-talented, she sang, drew, danced, wrote.
But above all, she had that rare quality you simply cannot teach: feeling.
What fascinates me most is how authentic her path has remained. Entirely self-taught, built from within. There is no imitation here, only a deep, intuitive understanding of taste, tradition, and the moment. In her world, everything has its place: flavour, texture, memory. Nothing is accidental, yet nothing feels forced.
In the small village of Nerežišća, in the heart of the island of Brač, at Senjković Wine Bar, Magdalena doesn’t cook to impress — she cooks to tell a story.
And the wines, born from their family winery, follow that story with quiet precision, as if nature and human touch understand each other without words.
So today, as she receives the award for Best Chef of Modern Traditional Cuisine at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, it comes as no surprise. Because Magdalena never learned how to be exceptional, she simply remained true to who she has always been. She is not just a chef. She is a feeling. A memory. The one we at Evona Events want you to meet.
With all my heart, I recommend her for our clients who seek more than dining, but a refined, emotional, and deeply personal gastronomic journey. 💫
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