Tereza Poljanič & Tereza's Choice: Knowledge abroad

18. 07. 2024

Tereza Poljanič & Tereza's Choice: Knowledge abroad

Tereza Poljanič, better known as the founder of the Tereza's Choice brand, participated in our Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme and took part in an exchange to Portugal to work with João Ricardo Pedrosa de Moraes, the founding partner of Gruta restaurant.

News type: Erasmus

Tereza's Choice is a product and lifestyle brand run by Tereza Poljanič. Its products are available in one of the largest supermarket chains, Hofer. The brand promotes a healthy lifestyle through culinary retreats and yoga workshops.

The  Gruta restaurant, run by Rafaela Louzada and João Ricardo Pedrosa de Moraes, focuses on a seasonal menu and supports local producers. In less than a year since it opened, it has already received awards from the MICHELIN and Boa Cama Boa Mesa guides. With a contemporary cuisine and a sustainable focus, the restaurant offers a welcoming and minimalist atmosphere where guests can enjoy fish and seafood from the Portuguese coast and the best Portuguese wines.

During the exchange, Tereza gained valuable knowledge about opening a restaurant, new culinary techniques, marketing strategies and product development. Her hosts helped her develop a business strategy for the bistro menu and a concept for the bistro. Together they tested new recipes and estimated their costs.

Tereza reports: "It was incredibly helpful to get new ideas and suggestions. I am grateful for the experience in a new country with people who have given me the courage to try something new, something I have wanted to do for a long time and now finally have the courage to start this new and exciting business journey."

Inspired by Teresa's success story? The #EYE programme is waiting for you! Connect with people with similar interests, unleash your entrepreneurial potential and start your change. Follow success stories and join the EYE programme to create your own!


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For more information about the EYE programme, please contact erasmus@tp-lj.si or call +386 31 342 221, David.

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