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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Soup festival will take place at Smíchovská náplavka on October 23rd. “Polívkování” (the name comes from Polívka = a soup) offers a huge variety of soups from around the world. You can taste Czech soups such as potato cream, kulajda or tripe soup but mainly soups from all over the world such as Russian borscht, Mexican chipotle and menudo, Malaysian laksa, French bouillabaisse, Vietnamese pho, Japanese ramen. Veggie lovers can look forward to vegetable soups and other vegetarian recipes. There will be an option to buy some freshly baked pastry and something to drink like hot ciders, wines, and Czech beers. Crispy rolls, fresh homemade bread and other savory pastries will complement the soups. Warm cider, mulled wine and, of course, draft beer will be offered. If you would like to have some dessert after lunch, you can choose from a selection of delicious cakes and pies. The event will also feature the “best soup” competition both among professional chefs and amateurs. Free entry. More info here
Take a journey back to the history lane and taste traditional dishes based on recipes featured in a cookbook from 1905. You will have an opportunity to savor German, Austrian and Hungarian dishes that became the base for what we now call modern Czech cuisine. The feast is accompanied by local wines and beer, and live piano music from the times of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. “We wanted to create a feast where guests can taste many different dishes and don’t have to sit at the table all evening,” says Martin Bohacek, Executive Chef of Augustine Restaurant. “We wanted to keep the simplicity of the dishes originating in the times of Emperor Franz Joseph while also implementing modern processes and using only the best ingredients. I was inspired by a cookbook that I found at home after my ancestors. I wanted to go back to our roots and celebrate Czech history with the modern time feast for our local and international guests.” The buffet offers various delicacies such as goose liver pâté, venison tartar, wild boar ribs, tafelspitz, duck confit and much more, accompanied with bottomless local wine and beer. The all-you-can-eat buffet and beverages cost CZK 1390 per person,...
On the 14th of October, it will be exactly a year since the first day of the lockdown in the Czech Republic when we were all shut up in our own homes but the e-shop www.boxxi.cz opened along with its bricks and mortar store. It has been a challenging year, but Boxxi is not letting up on its mission to get excellent fish onto Czech dining tables. “Our main goal is to continue to offer first-class, quality fish, seafood, and other delicacies. I am convinced that it should make an appearance on Czech menus more often. That’s why we took it upon ourselves not only to import quality fish but we hit upon the idea of fish boxes (boxxi) so that everybody could have access to great products of the sea whenever the mood takes them,” says Marek Jirovec, the founder of the company. “The Boxxi.cz e-shop does not aim merely to sell fish but also to educate, teaching Czech consumers about good fish and how to recognize and prepare it. Neither do we neglect to place an emphasis on sustainability and choose our producers who approach the oceans with respect and behave towards them with consideration,” he adds. Boxxi...
Since traveling is still a bit uncertain because of COVID-19, you can go on a gastronomic expedition around Asia while still being in Prague. We have compiled – in cooperation with Storyous – a list of unique and inexpensive Asian restaurants that transport you away from Prague with their delicious, exciting food. We know how frustrating it is to be hungry, so we have chosen bistros where they serve food within ten minutes or so. Teplá Kačka Teplá Kačka is a street food mix of Chinese and Japanese specialties served by a team of Czech chefs. The kitchen is run by experienced chef Lucie Bártová, who exchanged a promising career in IT for culinary practice and later founded her own bistro, which she and her colleagues reconstructed with their own hands. Our favorites are their poke bowls and their famous dumplings with various fillings: duck with Chinese chives, crispy beef with lemongrass and shumai – open pork dumplings with shrimp or vegetarian coriander with lemongrass. If you can’t decide between all those goodies, there is a combo menu that allows you to get a taste of each one. Address: Šternberkova 19, Prague 7 Yoshihashi Sushi Come and taste Japanese...
Czech online grocery delivery startup Rohlik Group said on Thursday it will invest 400 million euros ($469.32 million) in warehouse automation by the end of 2025 to boost efficiency and capacity. The company, seeking to become Europe’s biggest online grocery delivery service, said in a statement it would invest 45 million euros in an initial phase, with further investments coming 2022-2025. Rohlik is installing a storage-bin system with integrated robot retrieval and order-picking work stations. It will launch at its German brand Knuspr.de in Munich and raise picking productivity threefold, the company said. That will be followed by a roll-out in existing and new European markets. Rohlik has said that it will expand to other German cities including Frankfurt this year followed by Hamburg, Cologne and others in 2022. The investment comes as Rohlik pushes into new markets after raising funds in financing rounds this year that helped it expand into Germany in August. It previously expanded into Austria and Hungary. In July, it raised 100 million euros from investors at a valuation of 1 billion euros after getting financing of 190 million euros in an earlier round. Founded in 2014 by 38-year-old Czech internet entrepreneur Tomáš Čupr, Rohlik posted turnover of...
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