An izakaya is a Japanese casual pub or gastropub where people gather to drink and enjoy small, shareable dishes. It’s similar to a tapas bar in Spain. Izakayas serve a variety of alcoholic beverages, such as sake, beer, shochu, and highballs, along with dishes like yakitori (grilled skewers), sashimi, tempura, edamame, and karaage (fried chicken).
Izakayas are popular for after-work gatherings, socializing, and unwinding in a relaxed, lively atmosphere. Customers typically order multiple rounds of food and drinks while chatting with friends or colleagues
While wandering through the streets of Zagreb, my husband unexpectedly came across this memorial plaque on Praška Street, near the Zagreb Cathedral. This unassuming sign marks the site where the Zagreb Synagogue once stood—a grand place of worship built in 1867, only to be demolished between 1941 and 1942 during the fascist rule of the Independent State of Croatia. Today, what was once a significant cultural and religious landmark has been replaced by a parking lot, but this plaque ensures that its memory endures.