Meet the Master Pastry Chef at the Radisson in Dubrovnik

[Sandra & John Scott]

It is an honor to watch someone as skilled Tek Roka, the pastry chef at trendy Radisson Blu Resort & Spa in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Chef Roka create chocolate delights at the five-star resort on the Adriatic shore that opened in July 2009. Roka is originally from Nepal but worked for ten years in Dubai where he won first place in the sugar pastry decoration category.  His roses creations are truly amazing.

 

Chef Roka has created the Radisson’s signature dessert – Chocolate Fingers. The smooth creamy fudge-like cake on a crispy crust took just a touch of a blow torch to heat the pan enough to allow Roka to remove it from the pan ever so neatly.  Without measuring he sliced the sheet of chocolate into equal finger slices, then poured ganache over the fingers which were then garnished with fresh raspberries. It is just one of his many delectable creations.  Roka also creates amazing chocolate centerpieces to the tea table, banquets and other special occasions.  

 

The stylish Radisson has a wonderful location on 19 hectares with views of several islands with access to the historic city of Dubrovnik by bus and boat.  The resort has a first class spa, three pools, a marina, several restaurants. The minimalist design is accented with colorful artwork by Croatian artists.

 

 

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