Saša Began

After six years spent as a chef in Foša, the best restaurant in Zadar, last year Saša Began made his dream come true and opened his own restaurant, Labrax – Fish&Wine bar, a nice bistro that in just few months won over the lovers of good food.

Dalmatia and the Mediterranean are eternal inspiration for the kitchen of the 39-year-old chef, and the sea is the source of the main ingredients he uses in his dishes. Mediterranean flavours can be felt in his attractive creations, and he prepares all the dishes in a traditional way with a modern twist. Passionate about fish and seafood, Saša Began is one of the pioneers in aging fish.

Born in Zadar, he already knew in elementary school that he would become a chef. After graduating from the Hotel, Tourism and Hospitality School (cooking section), he worked for a while as a cook on a ship of the Tankerska plovidba company. While working in Foša, he won the prestigious Gault&Millau Croatia Trophy of the Great Chef of Tomorrow.

Saša is a member of the Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe (JRE), and through this worldwide association, he promotes top Mediterranean cuisine and participates in various international gastronomic meetings and gala dinners. In his Labrax he hosts other chefs for special dinners because he believes that sharing experiences is the best way to learn something new and progress in cooking. With his culinary philosophy, Saša Began sets new standards on the Croatian gastronomic scene.