What I Ate in Ljubljana (and What I'd Skip)
It's easy to get Ljubljana wrong. I learned that the hard way on my first morning when I tried to order a coffee at a tiny café on Prešeren Square, only to be handed a tiny cup of espresso and a tiny piece of cake for 3.50 euros. I’d expected a full breakfast, but this was Slovenia’s version of "coffee and a pastry," and it was perfect. The café, named Kavarna 1906, has been serving locals since 1906, and it’s the kind of place where you can linger over a slice of strudel while watching the world go by. After that, I decided to dive deeper into the city’s food scene, starting with a lunch at Lokal, a popular spot just off the main square. I ordered the slow-cooked pork knuckle with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, which cost 14.50 euros. It was served with a side of fresh bread and a small glass of local wine, a perfect match. The restaurant is open from 12 PM to 10 PM, and it’s always packed with locals, so I recommend arriving early to avoid the line. The owner, a form...