Serbian restaurant serves State foods that have recognised Kosovo, “Vice” interviews owner

“Pravue Corcafin”, there is only one rule when there is one rule when national foods that should be served the menu must be of a state that has not recognised Kosovo's independence.

“Vice” writes that after Yugoslavia's break-up in 1992, Kosovo remained part of Serbia despite 90 percent of the population in Kosovo is Albanian ethnicity. After declaring independence from Serbia in 2008, 110 states, including Great Britain and the United States of America, have officially recognised the Republic of Kosovo. However, writes “Vice”, Serbia constantly insists that Kosovo is part of it. So far, dozens of efforts along intermediate negotiations have failed to find a solution, even though an agreement reached in 2011 has helped normalise relations between Kosovo and Serbia, Periscopi broadcast.

To understand why someone would run a restaurant based entirely on ideological beliefs, “Vice” has decided to stop at this restaurant and talk to the owner.

Inside, not only does it smell delicious food but it also chokes on nostalgic stink. The restaurant's walls are covered with communist relics ) photos and slogans of famous communist and socialist leaders, photos of Tito, Stalin, Lenin and Che Guevaras side-by-side”, describes “Vice” the atmosphere inside the restaurant.

It's lunchtime and the country is filled with young and old consumers many of them actors who pause from evidence and are still dressed in suits. In one corner, two workers dressed in light orange uniforms eat their lunch under a map of the former Yugoslavia. I order Sunday's speciality. I order a bottle-and-browing chicken chip wrapped in pork and stuffed with bacon, mushrooms and boiled veins. New foods are added to the menu as soon as Corcagin's owner hears another state that does not recognise Kosovo's independence, and all foods are prepared by his Serbian chef”, writes journalist Sara Radojkoviq, broadcast Periscopi.

The owner of the restaurant is Vojin Cucic, and “Kocagin” he inherited it from his father, who, according to Vojos, was the self-declared “jugonalgic”. Vojin has agreed to be interviewed, but the journalist at “Vice” has told him that there is not much time for him since he manages several other restaurants as well as has a baptism ceremony to attend.

He insists on answering some of his questions first so we can get to know him better. When, finally, I convinced him that I am not an extremist Albanian, he agrees to talk about Corcafin”, writes journalist Radojkovic.

Vice: Do you think there are many people in Serbia who support your restaurant relics?

Vojin Cucciq: I can't imagine that someone living in Serbia has something against this country. Besides some NGOs, everyone else is supporting us. The restaurant is always full.

Vice: So, don't you see anything wrong with messages that pass “Corcagin”?

Vojin CuccicNo, not from our point of view. Maybe an Albanian might have a problem with that. This is our way of warning Serbs about our allies. We hope that people will learn more about the states and cultures that are available on our menu after they've left the restaurant. There are so many states that do not recognise Kosovo's independence and people must be informed of it.

Vice: How do you decide what your menu contains?

Vojin Cucciq: Our consumers always suggest foods we need to add to the menu. We try to be contemporary as much as we can. This week, we've added Belarus food, and in the future we'll add Guinea-Bissau food.

Vice: Would it be a welcome Albanian here?

Vojin Cucciq: Yes, of course, on the condition he is not extreme. Everybody's welcome here.

ViceDuring our conversation earlier, you mentioned that you had a problem with homosexuals. So when you say that everyone is welcome, does it include people with such inclinations?

Vojin Cucciq: I don't support homosexuality and I'll never do it. But what people are doing outside this restaurant is their business. Everyone has the right to have their own opinion, but I don't think we can agree on this matter.

Vice: Do you think it's a wise idea to mix ideology with food?

Vojin Cucciq: So far we haven't had any negative reactions. We do not support any political party, but what we do is something in which most Serbian people believe. /Periscopi/