LOZA by Private Chef Zivko Radojcic

The original meaning of loza [ˈlozə] is grapevine. Loza also came to mean grape brandy. But the word has another derived meaning: family lineage. Much like on an actual grapevine, sprouts or branches of a family tree shoot up from the roots. This establishes an eternal bond between ancestors and descendants. Our present and future are both inextricably intertwined with our past. When we untangle the sprouts, we see beautiful patterns emerge.

A grapevine derives support from climbing along a surface, and as long as it twines and sprawls unrestrained, it grows. The family heritage that is passed down from one generation to the next is much the same. And for the Loza team, this heritage revolves around an endless, passion-driven pursuit for gourmet food.

For chef Zivko, Loza was a logical choice of name. It is his way of paying tribute to roots and capturing the spirit of the pursuit for culinary endeavors, celebrating his family heritage, and continuing what is a decades-long tradition.