As a half Yemeni and half Czech student, I find myself craving traditional Arabic comfort food all the time. Growing up, dishes like Hulba (حلبة), a frothed fenugreek paste made from fenugreek powder, were a household staple. In a non diverse city not particularly known for middle eastern cuisine, I’ve hunted out small treasures that bring back a taste of home. Situated in Vinohrady, Layla is an authentic Lebanese restaurant. They offer traditional food like makloubeh (مقلوبة), a rice dish served with meat and fried vegetables, and Fatteh (فتّة ), toasted flatbread with a range of toppings from chickpeas to toasted nuts. Their Knafeh (كنافة), a dessert made with spun pastry called kataifi, cheese and rose water, is something I look forward to every time. In the summer, their outdoor seating adds to the experience of such a peaceful neighborhood. Every time I go something is always offered complimentary as a thank you for supporting their business, showing the generous Arab spirit I know and love. Habibi Cafe is a spot I love to get green tea and shisha. Their high quality, intricate design shishas and beautifully crafted silver tea pots are just like they would be in Morocco...
In case you are a food lover or you would like to try out some different tastes, you will have a unique opportunity to do so this Sunday at Karlín food truck festival! Let yourself be carried away by the aroma and taste of quality dishes and unusual ingredients. A great selection of food and drink from the best gastronomic professionals awaits you. Mexicali Taco truck, Mac’s cart, Take Eat EZ, Nabu sandwich, WoW bar and MATE’S Pizza truck. This is just a small taste of what you can look forward to. The whole day is going to be accompanied by Dobré Ráno Blues Band starting at 12:00pm and an exclusive live set by DJ Hlava. As always, the organizers will have creative workshops and other accompanying programs for children. Venue: Karlín Market, Karlínské náměstí, Prague 8 Date: 14 May 2023, 11:00 – 19:00 Admission: FREE Find all the updates on the official FB event
On May 4- 6, the Czech gastronomy will witness a new chapter. The Makro Czech Gastro Fest will take place in Prague’s O2 universe, and it is the most massive event of its kind in the Czech Republic. The event aims to take Czech gastronomy to new heights of excellence. The O2 universe’s four floors will host the national round of the prestigious cooking competition, Bocuse d’Or, expert congresses on current gastronomic topics, and much more. The event will also feature cooking and bartending shows, new food tastings, pop-up restaurants, institutional catering sections, and a fresh market. Makro ČR wholesale company, which is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary of entering the domestic market, will organize the Makro Czech Gastro Fest festival, together with the Czech Gastronomic Institute. The first two days are intended for professionals from the gastronomy sector, while the third day is open to all food enthusiasts. On the last day, there will be an announcement of the winner of the national round of the Bocuse d’Or competition, who will then compete in the European round in Trondheim in 2024. The congresses during the festival aim to promote and acknowledge traditional domestic crops in Czech food culture. For...
Prague is hosting the first-ever edition of the Restaurant Week. From April 12 to April 23, the festival provide premium gourmet experiences at renowned restaurants. Restaurant Week has been taking place all over Europe since 1992. It is held annually in New York, Chicago, London and other European cities. This year, it finally made its way to Prague. Its aim is to celebrate unique gastronomic experiences, this year under the motto: #JidloNevychaziZMody The inaugural Czech edition features 25 outstanding Prague eateries. There are historic Czech restaurants, foreign restaurants, and new fashionable bistros among them. All restaurants will prepare the finest of their food to provide tourists with a wonderful dining experience. Participants may already select from a choice of menus on the website, which include appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. The aim is to make the special menus that the restaurateurs prepare for the event available to the general public. This is also reflected in the price: 790 CZK per person. What you can taste… The spring menu at Alcron restaurant includes lamb with herbs, asparagus, and apples, as well as glazed carrots, rhubarb crudités, and celery. The lamb was also given special attention by Sanduga restaurant, which stayed true to its...
Three out of every four Czechs are dissatisfied with the food choices at supermarkets. Their discontent is primarily focused on the product’s quality, expensive prices, or a lack of supply on the shelves. Two-thirds of Czechs are ready to spend up to 50% more for higher-quality goods. According to an Ipsos for Meriton study, half of the Czechs polled were surprised that the food quality in supermarkets did not match the high price. A quarter of them complained about a dearth of higher-quality food, and one in every six wished for a more diverse variety of healthy foods. 87 percent of Czechs are more concerned about food quality than they were five years ago. As a result, artisanal goods and locally produced vegetables are becoming increasingly popular. Almost 70% of individuals think about the provenance of their food imports. When it comes to higher-quality and healthier meals, they prioritize composition (60%), price (45%), and nation of origin (41%). Czechs also read the ingredients of the food they buy in most cases. Only one-third of respondents were not interested in them. Seven out of ten respondents are willing to reach deeper into their wallets for higher-quality food; two-thirds would even pay...
Ovocný Světozor is more than just a confectionery. It was founded in 1992 but its tradition dates back to the 70’… Who among Prague’s residents would not know the Ovocný Světozor (Fruity Světozor) sweet shop chain with its offer of excellent cakes and other sweet delicacies and its renowned soft-serve strawberry-banana flavored ice-cream? Ovocný Světozor is renowned for its fruit cakes and ice-cream sundaes. Its offer also contains various whipped cream cakes and cheesecakes, pancakes, and waffles, but lovers of savory dishes need not fear, for they can choose from delicious open-faced sandwiches, wholegrain pastries, and more. At the Ovocný Světozor branches, you will of course also find a wide offer of warm and cold drinks including delicious milkshakes. All tortes, layer cakes, pastries, and tarts come directly from the bakery of the operator of the Ovocný Světozor sweet shops, the Hájek a Boušová Company founded in 1992, so you can be sure that you are savoring quality sweets. The quality of their products is also evident from the fact that the company supplies cakes and various kinds of ice cream to select hotels, restaurants, cafes, and sweet shops. Even when you feel a preference for savory delicacies you will...
Try a variety of delicious Belgian beers and specialties brought to Prague at Be Silly. Beer lovers beware! Newly opened bar is here to fill your glass with delicious Belgian beer and your plate with amazing Belgian food. Located in Vinohrady at Korunní 48, you can find the only place in Prague where flavors of Belgian Brasserie de Silly are offered for you to try. With a selection of 16 beers, there is something for everyone. No worries for the foodies out there, Be Silly also serves great Belgian-inspired food, from pulled meat waffles, to burgers, and of course famous Belgian fries. The bar is open every day with a special brunch menu on weekends. Be Silly might have been opened recently, but their story wouldn’t be complete without Brasserie de Silly which dates back to 1850. It started when descendants of family Van der Haegen decided to brew beer to keep their seasonal workers employed. Their first beer, called Saison Silly, was made with whatever resources were available and was the beginning of the brewery’s story. After a while, the family decided to specialize into the craft of brewing and the passion for beer has been passed on for generations. Their beer selection is now brought to Prague at Be...
Well-known supermarket Billa has started testing their brand-new e-shop, so far only delivering customers’ orders in the biggest Czech cities: Prague and Brno. Another retail supermarket chain has launched its own grocery e-shop; this time it’s well-known Billa’s time to shine! With popularity of e-shopping groceries rising, the Austrian supermarket chain could not be left behind. According to the website Vitalia, Billa is currently still testing their new service, delivering only to customers in Prague and Brno and their immediate surroundings. After the evaluation of the testing phase, Billa plans to expand their service to more areas. “Our vision is to be more accessible to customers so that everyone who wants to shop with us can find their favorite Billa around the corner. That is why we strive to expand our network in the long term in order to fulfill this vision,” states Billa Ceska Republika’s CEO Liam Casey. Billa is not the first supermarket offering e-shop services in the Czech Republic. Depending on location, other well-known supermarkets delivering e-shop orders are Albert in Brno, Ostrava, and Olomouc, Penny in Pilsen, and Coop in South Moravia. Billa’s e-shop contains an approximate amount of seven thousand items in its current test...
Top-rated meals brought to your doorstep with top-rated service, all this with Prague-based company MyChef. In need of tasty and healthy meals at home? MyChef delivers five-course menus with a choice of calorie count varying from 1200 to 3000, and six different diets: Healthy Balance, Vege, Lactose-Free, Low Carb, Keto, Flexitarian. All meals are sugar-free and gluten-free, and 100% delicious. MyChef ensures fresh meals cooked daily from scratch, without preservatives and additives. Perfect for busy health enthusiasts, or just the conscious minds. Check out MyChef’s website for more information on their offers. A service to fulfill the need for healthy food made with a conscious mind. High-quality ingredients with eco-friendly packaging are important values for MyChef. “We are not a factory food producer nor a startup. We are a bunch of people who care about food with flavour, top-quality ingredients, our health, and great customer service and that’s exactly how our whole process works. We listen, we create and we deliver,“ explains MyChef’s spokesperson. Their packages are customizable to your preferences and can be delivered to inner & outer Prague. MyChef also has pick-up points accessible 24/7 in case delivery is not the best option for you. Besides its great...
Do not miss the Karlín street food festival, which will take place on March 19th on Karlínské náměstí from 11:00 – 18:00! You can look forward to a great program and delicious high-quality food, snacks, and drinks, which will satisfy all hungry stomachs. This time, the organizers have invited classic vendors as well as some newcomers offering modern street food gastronomy, which will surely captivate and surprise you with its variety and flavors. The whole festival is going to be accompanied by music from various bands which will play for you all day long. Brass Avenue will be performing for the first time. There will also be entertainment for children, so come with the whole family and friends. Find more info on the official Facebook page.
Travel along the Silk Road at SILQ restaurant; where cultures and experiences come together through the authentic flavors of Asian cuisine. Hidden in the corner of the PPF Gate building on Evropská 17, you can find your ticket to travel along the legendary Silk Road with SILQ restaurant’s diverse and authentic Asian cuisine. With their unique concept, it is safe to say the experience SILQ restaurant provides is one of a kind in Prague. A perfect place for an adventurous lunch, open on weekdays from 11:00 until 15:00. Silk Road is an ancient route between China and the West, used for trade of products as well as knowledge. The route crosses through several countries making a connection between different cultures, which was the inspiration behind SILQ restaurant. SILQ restaurant aims to bring cultures together through a variety of meals, each representing a different country along the Silk Road. The meals are not always the most famous ones, but rather a collection of recipes gathered from local citizens and often passed down for generations. Authentic cooking plays a big role at SILQ restaurant, as Lukáš Kubín from PPF Gastro explains, “Cuisines, especially Asian cuisines, have specific techniques to make recipes work;...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Czech cuisine is quite heavy and fatty, so it can be a shock to a foreigner’s system. However, not all of the traditional Bohemian, Moravian, and Silesian dishes are like that. For example, Czechs tend to enjoy soups, which tend to be a little bit lighter. In this article, we’re going to talk about 10 traditional Czech soups. Zeleninová polévka Zeleninová polévka is a Czech vegetable soup that is usually served as a nutritious appetizer. This hearty dish has numerous varieties and can incorporate various root or leafy vegetables. Most commonly, it consists of diced or sliced carrots, celery, and potatoes, but it is easily adjusted to any taste. Next to vegetables, it can also incorporate thin pasta and egg or liver dumplings. Regardless of the varieties, this classic soup is a staple in many Czech households, and is often found on the menus of traditional restaurants. Fazolová Fazolová is a traditional Czech bean soup. Although it appears in numerous varieties, it usually consists of plump white beans cooked in a flavorful broth alongside potatoes, root vegetables, and smoked meat. Occasionally, it can be altered with sour cream or thickened with flour. This...
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