Food

Meet the Czech Scientists Upcycling Hardened Bread into Beer

In the hopes to reduce food waste, scientists from the Faculty of Agriculture (FA) of Mendel University in Brno brew classic Czech lager from unsold hardened bread. Since starting this project, they have prepared more than 30 lager recipes, as well as several other recipes for top-fermented beers. “Even uneaten bread is a waste in a way. By no means does this mean any soiled or moldy bread, but hardened bread that has not been sold, ” Milan Geršl of the Institute of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineering AF, said. Procedures adapted from the American and British methods of beer brewing inspired the researchers for this project. However, in these other methods, different types of pastry are used, resulting in a beer that is very different from the classic Czech brew. The researchers, therefore, aimed to prepare a recipe for classic Czech lager, which could be cooked from various types of bread. In the project, beer is created in two ways. One group brews beer purely from uneaten pastries, while the other uses bread baked by hand. Thanks to the content of cereals, it is possible to replace part of the malt with bread. “When we prepare new recipes and...

by Prague Morning Nov 15, 2021

8 Newly-Opened Restaurants to Explore in Prague

Prague has been spoiled with the number of great new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened up in recent months, and the places listed below are no exception. Zdibský brewery Address: U Továrny 1, Zdiby The owners of the Zdibský brewery boast of self-brewed beer. Straying from established spirit standards, their motto is that beer is like sirloin — it has thousands of different recipes, yet it is a staple in every household. Their light beer is not pure gold, lending it its own original “final touch.” In the Zdibský brewery, customers can choose from four types of draft beers: Zámecké desítka, eleven Zlatý kopec, twelve Ležáček and American beer eleven Miami. These are accompanied by beer classics — pickled camembert, tartare, greaves spread or grilled venison sausage. On weekends, they serve a special lunch menu, inspired by different cuisines. You have a unique opportunity to soak up the taste of Mexico and domestic Czech classics in one locale. Restaurace u Radnice Address: Generála Šišky 6, Prague 12 Looking for a local, fairly priced lunch? This eatery in Prague Modřany is the place to visit. Fans of Czech cuisine will love it here, as the menu includes...

by Prague Morning Nov 11, 2021

DoorDash to Acquire Food Delivery Company Wolt

On-demand delivery giant DoorDash announced Tuesday it was acquiring food delivery company Wolt in an all-stock deal valued at €7 billion, or $8.1 billion. Talking about the acquisition, Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash said in a statement that the move “will accelerate our product development, bring greater focus to each of our markets and improve the value we provide to consumers, merchants, as well as Dashers and couriers around the world.” Finland-based Wolt was founded in 2014 by Miki Kuusi, who, upon the deal closing, will run DoorDash International and report to Xu. The company has over 4,000 employees across 23 countries and its technology enables users to easily discover and receive food via its platform by selecting a restaurant, placing the order and hitting send. Wolt has raised over $850 million to date, according to its Crunchbase profile. Its most recent funding round was $530 million in January, led by Iconiq Growth, with participation from Tiger Global, DST, KKR, Prosus, EQT Growth and Coatue. Wolt represents DoorDash’s sixth acquisition according to Crunchbase data and its second in 2021, which includes an acquisition of Chowbotics earlier this year. The latest transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022. DoorDash was one of...

by Prague Morning Nov 10, 2021

Everli To Start Delivering Wines In Prague From Láhve: Store

Everli, an Italian online marketplace for grocery shopping, recently signed a partnership agreement with LÁHVE: wine store. Prague residents now have the opportunity to order quality wines for their home or office at affordable prices. This can be done on the Everli website or through the mobile application. Everli entered the Czech market in April 2021, offering products from major retail chains like Billa, Kaufland, Tesco and Lidl. Unlike with the other retailers, the entire assortment of the LÁHVE: store is available for delivery through Everli: about 500 types of wines (Italian, French, Czech, German and Austrian). Everli operates on a simple system: the client, as in a regular online store, selects products from the range of partner networks and places an order. The courier goes to the nearest supermarket, makes purchases from the list and delivers the products to the specified address. At the moment, wines are only delivered to these areas (see map below). Next year LÁHVE: will open a second store in Prague and the delivery area will expand. The standard delivery costs are 59 Kč and with Everli Plus plan you can get unlimited free delivery for only 92 Kč per month. You can place an order...

by Prague Morning Nov 09, 2021

Breaking Bread: VENUE’s Brunch Hits All the High Notes

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when brunch options in Prague were scarce. Things have since changed. Brunch is now an institution with countless possibilities found throughout the capital. The wide range of choices now available could certainly lead to debates concerning the best brunch in the city and VENUE, located in a lovely part of Old Town, has earned a spot in this discussion. VENUE began serving brunch in 2016. It is this establishment’s central focus served all day. The menu is both expansive and compact. A guest should never feel overwhelmed whilst trying to select a meal and VENUE succeeds by eliminating that dilemma. This is quite an achievement considering the numerous dishes on offer. The service was friendly, effective, and attentive. The staff were there when needed, but also knew when to back off. Meals arrived quickly even though the restaurant was quite full. The bacon french toast was an excellent choice. It wasn’t smothered in syrup or sugar to the extent where the bread was soggy which would detract from the taste. However, the bacon’s consistency differed slightly, but not to the point where this would elicit any sort of complaint. This was a...

by Jason Burleson Nov 05, 2021

Your Prague Mug: Botanica Coffee Truck

Prague’s specialty coffee scene has grown tremendously in the past few years. Our review series “Your Prague Mug” in cooperation with a certified coffee lover, advisor and expert living in the city, Olga, will let you in on some of the best coffee shop gems in the capital. This week, she headed to the Botanica coffee truck… Are you ready to see the most ‘Instagrammed’ place in town? Head down to the Botanica coffee truck in Vršovice -one of the oldest districts in the southeast of the central part of Prague. You will be greeted by a cozy courtyard, fresh green color, and seasonal decoration- the epicenter of attention being the gorgeous truck. At this unique coffee shop, the scenery changes depending on the season: everything is screaming “Autumn” now, but if you come in a month, everything will look different, and because there are many plants inside that bloom at different times of the year – the garden never looks the same. Botanica coffee truck is something that the doctor prescribes to the people of Prague, who are tired of the twilight and cold autumn. The list of treatments is short and enjoyable: drink a classic espresso or a...

by Olga Donnachie Oct 27, 2021

Prague Wine Store LÁHVE Announces Final Stage of Ongoing Sale

Prague’s LÁHVE wine shop recently revealed the third step in its month-long promotional event. Until October 30, customers can indulge in the “Try Before You Buy” sale, in which visitors can taste wines for free and purchase the ones they like with a 30 percent discount. Six Italian wines are participating in this week’s promotion; once in the store, customers can peruse the specific brands involved, as they will be marked with a corresponding red sticker. Peter Zemmer “La Lot” Pinot Grigio Wine of medium structure and intensity. The acidity is balanced, mineral, with notes of dried fruits at the very end. Type: white, dry To pair with: snacks, fish dishes, vegetarian soups Price: 229 CZK / 159 CZK Castel Firmian Chardonnay Trentino An excellent fruity wine with notes of red and yellow apples, apricots, melon and citrus. Harmonious and balanced in acidity. Type: white, dry To pair with: aperitif, snacks, white meats, cheeses Price: 189 CZK / 135 CZK Menegotti “Altana” Bianco Veronese Intense fruity wine with hints of exotic fruits on the palate and floral aroma. In the mouth, it is balanced, fresh, well-structured, with a persistent taste. Type: white, dry To pair with: aperitif,...

by Prague Morning Oct 26, 2021

Eight New Food Establishments to Visit in Prague

Looking to indulge in new autumnal dishes as the weather grows colder in the coming months? If so, read on to learn of the latest food places new to Prague, where you can enjoy some savory soups, warm cheesy sandwiches or delectable desserts. Zrno, zrnko Fresh pastries, croissants and cakes. Zrno Zrnko is a craft bakery that uses only the highest quality ingredients and bakes traditionally, conscientiously and in accordance with modern nutritional trends. Customers here will be offered yeast bread and rolls or baguettes made of proofed dough, which are crispy on the surface and supple inside. In addition to the two already opened bakeries, two more will soon be added in Prague – in Prague’s Bubeneč or in Nusle. Address: Čestmírova 17a, Prague 4 and Senovážné náměstí 23, Prague 1 Masaryčka Masaryčka restaurant is perfect for those seeking to soak up the First Republic’s atmosphere. In addition to the design of the space and the name, which refer to the golden Czech era, the kitchen is also in the style of Czech classics. Customers can enjoy a sirloin, goulash or pork belly roll. Address: Havlíčkova 2, Prague 1 Pult Following the example of other Ambiente...

by Prague Morning Oct 25, 2021

Czech Republic Boasts Some of Safest and Best Quality Food in World

According to the recently published results of the already ninth edition of The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) of The Economist – the British weekly periodical, the Czech Republic placed fifth in the ranking of food availability, quality or safety. In addition, the ranking, which compared 113 countries this year based on a set of 59 unique indicators, also focused on natural resources, their status or impacts and risks related to climate change. It was the state of natural resources in the Czech Republic that was evaluated very positively in the index. While the proportion of degraded land in the world is around 20% on average, in our country it is only 6% of the land that is degraded, e.g. eroded or contaminated. The mild climate of our territory or politicians’ interest in the topic of food safety are examples of factors that contributed to the high ranking. Diversity in local dishes was also evaluated above average. Other strengths (i.e., indicators in which the Czech Republic scored higher than 75 points) included, for example, a very low percentage of people living below the poverty line, agricultural advancement including investment in research and development, or the availability of financial resources and services for farmers. Four European countries came ahead of the Czech Republic, which had...

by Prague Morning Oct 21, 2021

Prague Wine Store LÁHVE Announces Second Stage of Ongoing Sale

Prague’s LÁHVE wine shop recently revealed the second step in its month-long promotional event. Until October 16, customers can indulge in the “Try Before You Buy” sale, in which visitors can taste wines for free and purchase the ones they like with a 30 percent discount. Six Italian wines are participating in this week’s promotion; once in the store, customers can peruse the specific brands involved, as they will be marked with a corresponding red sticker. Thanks to LÁHVE’s system of instant discounts, clients will also receive an added benefit with the purchase of other wines during the promotion, including brands from Italy, France, Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria. ‘Corvezzo Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie A refreshing straw-yellow fruity wine with golden highlights. The bouquet is intense and balanced with notes of pineapple, peach and white flowers in the background. Type: white, dry To pair with: baked fish, seafood, risotto with chanterelles Price: 239 CZK / 169 CZK ‘Arcadia Est! Est!! Est!!! Di Montefiascone Light yellow fruity wine with a very delicate aroma. It is intense in the mouth, with a pleasant dry taste and a slightly bitter aftertaste. Type: white, dry To pair with: aperitif, snacks, seafood...

by Prague Morning Oct 13, 2021

Breaking Bread: Lasagneria Upgrades a Classic Italian Dish

Lasagneria occupies a unique niche within the Prague food scene. Ever since opening their doors in October 2018, the sole focus is lasagna, differentiating themselves from nearly all other Italian restaurants found in the city. This may sound simplistic, but their approach to this classic Italian dish is anything but that. Lasagneria prepares at minimum 10 different types of lasagna every day. The food is homemade, including the sauces, and the majority of ingredients come from Italy. The dishes are fresh and prepared constantly from morning to evening. The food, in short, is excellent. A single portion is more than enough to fill you up. One minor complaint is the absence of smaller portions, which would enable the guest to mix and match different types of lasagna. That, however, is a minor qualm when dishes such as the spicy lasagna or the cheesy zucchini are highly recommended. The classic bolognese is available, as well as more adventurous dishes such as green pesto, and amatriciana. Vegan and vegetarian options are available and the desserts are of the highest quality. Lasagneria offers a small, but impressive, selection of Italian wines and excellent bottled beers from Pivovar Bison. Draft beer is unfortunately not...

by Jason Burleson Oct 10, 2021

Take Your Tastebuds Around the World With Café Millème’s International Desserts

Tired of the average croissant and coffee breakfast combo? Hunting down a quiet new brunch spot with tasty treats? Sick of staring down an unchanging menu at the local lunch chain? If so, Café Millème is the place to visit. Known for its unique and varied assortment of international flavor fusions, every pastry promises a new eating experience. Café Millème is the brainchild of the French business team Daniel Biguine and Valexia Panier. An art enthusiast and artist respectively, these two best friends opened the cafe in 2008 with the hopes to unite all the continents through food. Adine Agakishieva, the third co-owner and the cafe’s chef, handles the recipes and pastry making. A Kyrgyzstan native turned Prague resident, Adina received her formal culinary training in France. For macarons, the cafe currently offers over 20 flavors, including unique fusions like matcha raspberry, yuzu and chocolate, and yuzu and wasabi. Other Japanese-inspired flavors include hojicha tea, which is a type of Japanese green tea originating in the Kyoto region. Unlike matcha, the hojicha leaves are roasted at higher temperatures, making for a much sweeter and smokier taste. For the less adventurous, the cafe also carries a wide variety of safer (but...

by Melissa Santoyo Oct 10, 2021

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Meet the Czech Scientists Upcycling Hardened Bread into Beer

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Breaking Bread: VENUE’s Brunch Hits All the High Notes

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Prague Wine Store LÁHVE Announces Final Stage of Ongoing Sale

Eight New Food Establishments to Visit in Prague

Czech Republic Boasts Some of Safest and Best Quality Food in World

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