‘Meat’ the man who has been gaining rave reviews for his delicious Wild Game produce. I often hear people saying “wild game meat tastes “too gamey”. What most of those people actually mean is that the flavour is too meaty and intense. This is an absolute myth because when prepared and cooked properly, wild game can taste even better and milder than regular types of meat. It is all about the right preparation and most of all the freshness of the meat. The proof as they say is in the pudding, and thankfully for the people of Prague, English-born chef Kevin Windsor and his wife Mila together with their company Windsor Enterprise provide all the evidence to prove that point. Even better news for the Prague population is that there are more and more options to purchase and taste his produce in the city. I caught up with Kevin recently to find out more about the wild game business and the impact he is having on this industry in the Czech Republic. So, how did it all start? “To be honest, the entire thing started as an accident. My wife’s brother is a fully sanctioned hunter and one day, he...
The measures against COVID-19 have heavily affected restaurants. Their biggest help is the in-person collection. Milan Borovič opened his restaurant Jezerka in Nusle three years ago and his business was running smoothly. However, due to this year’s precautionary measures made by the government, he has had to close down and his only means of sales is a walk-up window. Lunchtime periods are starting, yet there aren’t many customers. “We sell on average 25 meals a day,” he says. The state’s contribution helped him with paying his rent amidst these difficult times. According to Václav Stárek, the president of the Czech Hotels and Restaurants Association, the majority of gastronomes find the current aid intensity insufficient. We’ll make do until the end of the year. Hard to say what’s to come after, we’ll definitely do our best,” Borovič says. “I hope that my personnel will wait out the wintertime and plans on opening the garden and grill in March and get people back to the restaurant.” They don’t know if they will survive winter The owner of the Le Camille bistro in Anděl, Kamil Grůževský, suffered the same fate. He had to let go of a fraction of his employees, his...
In “the land that vegetables forgot”, as Anthony Bourdain stated on his show “No Reservations” meat has always been a staple in Czech Republic’s kitchen, with men especially prone to reach for meat-heavy dishes in restaurants, cafeterias, etc. Purchasing rates for tofu, soy products, and meat substitutes remain low in supermarkets and restaurants within the Czech male demographics, especially those outside of Prague and over the age of 35. Now, a new ethnographic research study conducted through in-depth interviews in Dvur Kralove nad Labem, by a Durham University Masters student explains why. Male strength: Men believe vegan products, diets, and lifestyles are unhealthy, unsatisfying, restrictive, and bland. Health concerns were also a recurring topic amongst men. The dominant notion within this theme maintained that vegetarian or vegan diets and their corresponding products deplete male strength and energy, confine their choices, limit their satiety, and eliminate their favourite food flavours. “I don’t think men should cut out meat – especially men that have a physical job or go to the gym or are athletic – you need a lot of energy. I know of some acquaintances of mine that tried a vegetarian diet for a while, and all of those men...
For any who still want to celebrate Thanksgiving from home, Culinaria Catering has offered home delivery and takeaway of a traditional American Thanksgiving menu since 2008.
Bee’s Restaurant is a new eatery based off Náměstí Míru in Prague 2 that’s serving natural wine that won’t leave you with a sore head and tantalise tastebuds with Mediterranean style dishes. The striking blue and yellow walls of this modern restaurant are adorned with golden and pop art bees to honour its namesake. Stepping out the back you enter a romantic garden space, framed with trees bearing fruit; quince, apple, pear and apricot. For the moment, the tables are covered and the fairy lights stay off and the customer can only peek through the dispensing window. When Covid restrictions lift, manager Zen David Bojić tells me they have grand plans for the beautiful outdoor dining space. Prague Morning met with Zen to find out what Bee’s has to offer. Why should customers order from Bee’s? We opened this restaurant to offer something special, something different to what is usually available in Prague. Our Á la carte menu is generally a mix of Mediterranean cuisines from France, Spain, or Italy. In some dishes however we implement local elements like red cabbage or even Slovak brynza cheese. We play with contrasting flavours to make it something completely fresh. We also...
The Coronavirus lockdown is having a devastating impact on Prague’s bars and restaurants. But how far would you go to ensure your favourite local bar or restaurant survives? There are a number of ways that you can support your local. How many of the following would you consider? Order takeaway food and collect direct from the restaurant. All the money goes to the restaurant, but this really only works if you live nearby. Order food for delivery using a service such as Wolt, Bolt, or Dáme jídlo. The restaurant has to pay a hefty percentage to the delivery service, but at least make some money. Purchase a discounted voucher for future use, for example, pay 1500 Kč for a 2000 Kč voucher. The place gets an injection of cash but eventually has to allow redemption of a voucher purchased for less than face value. You get a discount but take the risk that the place doesn’t close down before you can redeem the voucher. Purchase a voucher at face value. The place gets an injection of cash and doesn’t lose anything. You take the risk that the place doesn’t close down before you can redeem the voucher. Donate to using...
Has there ever been a time when food delivery/takeaway food has been more important? Has there ever been a time when our support of small restaurants has been more important? Our answer to both questions is a resounding “No”. Yes, it’s up to us to stay home, obey the rules and reduce the spread; but it’s also up to us to play our part in keeping these small local businesses alive. We are spoilt for choice in Prague with the number of restaurants we can still order from during these unprecedented times. However, quantity does not always equal quality! Thankfully, we have discovered some gems which will delight the tastebuds. Here’s a rundown of our favourites. James Joyce Irish Pub The staff at James Joyce have always taken pleasure in their work. That’s one of the main reasons why it has become a cornerstone of Prague’s Bar & Restaurant scene. Even during these difficult times, the staff continue to excel and the two in-house chefs have concocted an excellent menu to satisfy all culinary tastes. Dishes on the new-look menu include their legendary Chicken Wings, The Classic Burger, Goulash with Bread Dumplings, and Goat’s Cheese Salad. Those who enjoy a...
The Czech gastronomic scene is going through a challenging period. The only way restaurants can stay up and running now is through a serving window or food delivery. However, according to some restaurants, delivery services do not offer the fairest conditions. Storyous – which focuses of developing technologies for the restaurant industry – wants to change this, by cooperating with renowned chef, TV personality and entrepreneur, Zdeněk Pohlreich, and taxi ordering app Liftago. Together, they launched OneMenu.cz, which, according to its founders, is “based on fairness towards customers, carriers, and restaurants”. According to statistics from Storyous, only about half of Czech restaurants are currently open, and sales in gastronomy fell by 49 per cent year-on-year in October. “OneMenu.cz has been operating since spring as an online service to order from the dispensing window. Thanks to growing demand from many restaurants, we are now also expanding the service with delivery options, and I am very pleased that Zdeněk Pohlreich and Liftago decided to further develop the project with us,” says Igor Třeslín, Head of Storyous. From the customer’s point of view, OneMenu works in the same way as the main competing DameJidlo, Wolt or Bolt Food. However, Storyous charges a margin...
Food retail sales have climbed as shoppers eat and drink more at home rather than going out as the effects of the Covid pandemic continue to play out. Czech online grocery stores are now recording a similar influx of customers as in March and April, but they are managing the situation much better. “Honestly, we expected more pressure. I would not compare it to the excessive reaction of customers during the first wave,” said Aleš Malucha, Chief Operating Officer of Rohlík.cz. Košík.cz is now also reporting a similar demand as in March. “It turns out that the shopping ‘crisis’ in spring was caused by the unpreparedness of the entire retail sector,” said spokesman František Brož. In October, online grocery stores had to impose a few restrictions. Rohlík.cz limited the number of items per single order and they only accept payments in advance by card. The possibility of payments in cash is not possible even with Košík.cz. Moreover, the company applies a limit of 70 kilograms per order. According to Košík spokesman, this limit is sufficient. “On average, a single purchase is usually around 35 kilograms,” Brož remarked. The initial fear in spring is also confirmed by Brož: “People often acted...
Data from the cash register system provider, Dotykačka shows that while sales from operating restaurants fell by about a fifth to a quarter.
All for one, one for all. No longer do our customers have to make any compromises and fight with their family about whether they want a steak, burgers, pasta, or pancakes. Manifesto Florenc is open daily for takeaway, with up to 15 restaurants and ghost kitchens virtually open for orders via Dame jidlo’s platform. What are the delicacies you can combine in one order and get them delivered to your home in one bag, with one courier? First, don’t miss the 3-in-1 specials, which are cost-saving combinations that include an attractive main course with a side dish and a drink. You can also include a soup! Our tips include Dirty Dog BBQ’s signature Pulled pork, served with coleslaw, pickles, and BBQ sauce in a bun, a side of Mac & cheese, and homemade iced tea on top. Or what about a risotto of your choice followed up with a classic sweet waffle for a dessert? Our third tip is beef broth with noodles & corn-fed chicken with flatbread on the side and homemade iced tea. If bar life is what you miss the most, Manifesto has you covered. You can now order four delicious cocktails, bottled and ready to be poured over...
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