Italy is renowned for its delicious food of simple flavours and fresh ingredients. But the country has way more to offer than the stereotypical pizza. And now, thanks to a new restaurant, you can sample authentic food from Puglia, a region in the South of Italy, without leaving Prague 8. Prague Morning went along to Pan Panzerotto to talk to the owner, Mauro Lovecchio and taste the food that defined his childhood. Pan Panzerotto offers a range of light lunchtime bites, from soup to Focaccia, and baked pasta. You can finish off your meal with almond coffee and sweet ricotta desserts, but the star of the show is its namesake, panzerotti. Whether you choose the traditional with tomato and mozzarella or be adventurous and try the gorgonzola, mascarpone and walnut, you will taste the rich history in every mouthful. These deep-fried dough pockets are born from the Apulian peasant tradition and are now most often eaten as indulgent street food. The recipe was thought to have come from Arabic culture due to trades and military invasions from North Africa to the Mediterranean, as many classic dishes from the Puglia region came from the Ottoman Empire. In manuscripts from the 13th century, there...
She wants fried chicken, he wants pasta and the boss wants a grain bowl for lunch, but that’s not possible cause you can only order from one restaurant when using food delivery apps, right? Well, that’s no longer true with Food Runner launching its new service in Prague. With Food Runner, you can now order in one single transaction from three main restaurants: TGI Fridays, Planet Sushi, and Street Bistro Asia. This means you can get marinated pork ribs, a set of sushi, and Tonkotsu Sandwich all in one order with FREE DELIVERY. It’s really up to you. Food Runner website is divided into two sections: from the right side of the Vltava river, costumers can choose among Street Bistro Asia, Planet Sushi Home, and Street Bistro Dim Sum. On the left side of the river, you can find TGI Friday’s, Planet Sushi and Street Asia. “With Food Runner, if a customer is ordering with friends or family they can get their beloved burger while their friends might opt for Thai, Sushi or even a salad – everyone gets what they want,” says the marketing manager. The delivery app said the new system was set up to ensure that all...
A secondary school has started teaching an apprenticeship in fast-food gastronomy, which ends with a guaranteed job at McDonald’s. The three-year course is being offered by the Technical and Gastronomic Secondary School, based in the town of Blansko (South Moravian Region), which counts the fast-food giant as its multinational partner. Starting next September, students will be given practical experience in McDonald’s, including Barista and service training, with a position at the chain promised at the end. They will also learn how to run a restaurant and manage a team of people. On their Facebook page, the school explained that they were ‘inspired by a successful German model’. The U.S.-based fast-food company joined the European Alliance for Apprenticeships in August 2018 and aims to provide 43,000 apprenticeships by 2025 in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK. This is the first of its kind in the Czech Republic. The school continued: “The result is the focus of the specialist fast-food gastronomy. And it’s definitely not just a burger assembly. On the contrary, a successful graduate will gain a job position on the floor as a shift manager.” The news has drawn harsh criticism from chef Zdeněk Pohlreich. “In the Czech...
Prague offers a quite good number of natural wine bars spread all over Prague’s vibrant neighborhoods. Before I jumped in my list of good natural wine bars/shops, let me quickly explain what natural wine is. The term “natural wine” is to be understood as a term that refers to wines made traditionally, with a minimum of technological intervention and without additives. This does not mean that wines made with modern technologies are artificial or unnatural. Natural in this case means natural, spontaneous, and in contrast to a more modern approach, which is based on the management and direction of wine processes. Producers of natural wines strive for the most natural products possible with minimal interventions in the entire production process. It all starts with the vineyard, where no chemicals are used, and the growth of the vine should best reflect the local terroir. Unlike BIO wine the work does not end in the vineyard and the true winemaking art comes from the cellar. Most wines are not sulfurized clarified or filtered. Each wine is unique, and its popularity is growing also in Czechia with new natural wine bars around the city. People who like natural wines are very passionate about...
Fancy biting into an edible Coronavirus molecule? It may not be your usual craving, but Černá Madona restaurant has begun selling a dessert that resembles a magnified image of the virus. It’s a massive success. Confectioner Olga Budnik came up with the novel ideal during quarantine in the spring of this year. “I found a photo with a magnification of coronavirus on the Internet and I thought in detail about what the dessert should consist of so that it resembles a virus. I was thinking about what to make spikes that stick out of the virus and how to get suitable colours,” she said. The final result is striking. The dessert slightly smaller than a tennis ball and covered with a chocolate crust dusted with cocoa butter spray. Dried raspberries are stuck to circles of white chocolate, made to resemble the spines which stick out of the molecule. Inside of the spiky ball, you will find nothing but luxurious layers of pistachio cream, raspberry puree, and more raspberries. This new offering is an ironic nod to the way Coronavirus has impacted Černá Madona’s business. Vojtěch Heřmánek, the company’s marketing manager, said: “Our turnover has dropped by tens of percent. The...
The Czech government will close indoor sports facilities and culture venues for two weeks from Monday to slow down the spread of new coronavirus infections. On Thursday, the Minister of Health Roman Prymula (ANO) announced that restaurants and other catering facilities will have to close as early as 8 pm. Read: Czech Republic Reports 5,335 New coronavirus Cases, Highest One-Day Rise From tomorrow, Friday October 8, dining establishments will be limited to 4 people at one table, and pupils in the upper level of elementary schools will alternate in-class and distance learning, government officials said. Only two people will be able to sit at the table in the food courts inside the shopping centers. A group of shopping centres in Prague have decided to temporarily switch off their wifi in an attempt to stop students from gathering there. Read: Prague Shopping Centres Switch Off Wi-Fi to Deter Teenagers The Czech government will also close indoor sports facilities and culture venues for two weeks. Gyms and swimming pools must be closed from tomorrow, Friday, October 9. “We will evaluate and assess the situation in 14 days,” Prymula specified. “The situation that has arisen these days is alarming,” Prymula admitted, adding that...
The bigger the city is, the more possibilities of any kind it offers. What is most wonderful about it is that you have so many choices, but no one would want to miss the unique bakery on Klapkova street, Prague 8-Kobylisy. This place that’s just a few square meters is never empty, and people know why the best: the real homemade cookies made following typical Czech recipes let Czechs (and Slovaks) return to their sweet childhood with their skilled grandmas. Every day, they have more than a dozen cookies in limited numbers. So, the golden rule is: don’t come too late! If you come after 16:00, there might be nothing left for you. The ideal time to come is between 12:00 and 14:00. Some sorts of cookies are delivered around noon, for example, the moravský koláč (Moravian cookie). Round and heavy, this sourdough cookie with cottage cheese is number one. It is very easy to be addicted to this place. Some people have rituals of coming here every day, although the bakery is open only on working days. They also have a few gluten-free products, but they tell you honestly that they could also be, unfortunately, “contaminated”. The rest of...
Staropramen, the second-biggest brewery in the Czech Republic, will test the sale of a hot beer in winter, according to iRozhlas.cz. “It could replace mulled wine”, said the director of the brewery Zdenek Havlena. The beer is produced in the Pardubice brewery, which the company bought a year ago. According to Havlena, the range of beers in pubs have decreased due to coronavirus. This special hot beer aims to rectify some of this loss. “We want to test the product at selected Christmas markets. It is an alternative drink that can complement the classic pre-Christmas svařák and punch,” he added. Due to the virus restrictions in the spring, restaurants reduced the range of beers in their operations, in some cases by as much as half. According to Havlena, specials beers will begin to return to the menu when beer consumption rises to pre-pandemic values. However, “the company does not plan to narrow its portfolio in the future, which includes import specials Hoegaarden or Leffe.” In the future, the company expects an increase in mainly non-alcoholic beers and the so-called beer mixes – i.e drinks based on radlers (shandy in English) with lemonade flavours. Despite the coronavirus pandemic slashing Prague’s beer...
While exploring the area of Petrske Namesti, you may not expect to discover a slice of Punjabi royalty nestled opposite the gothic shape of St.Peter's Tower.
England, France, and Spain are the countries with the largest number of pizzerias present on our special continental classification of 50 Top Pizza. Online guide to Italian restaurants, 50 Top Pizza, has unveiled its annual ranking of the best pizzerias outside of Italy. It includes only European establishments. The results are based on a survey following an anonymous judging visit and were announced online from Milan at a virtual event due to Covid-19 restrictions. Pizza Nuova in Prague, part of Ambiente group, ranks 40th. “Not only the oven but also the classic Neapolitan style of the pizzas is certified by the establishment’s membership to the Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana. The pizza is the focal point around which a varied gastronomic offer rotates, from the pasta to the salads, to the ice-creams. All of them are icons of Italian cuisine,” says 50 Top Pizza. The list is based on a survey that was carried out after an anonymous judging visit. 50 Kalo, a pizzeria by Ciro Salvo in London has remained at the top of the 50 Top Pizza Europe. Enopizzeria Via Toledo by Francesco Calo in Vienna placed second (a new entry), while Bijou in Paris by Gennaro Nasti placed third. Baest in Copenhagen and La...
Union flag hanging at the entrance right next to oriental symbols and ornaments – Londoners & Royal Indus create a fusion of traditional English and Indian culture and gastro experience. “The idea was to create a cozy space for all the expats and travelers to spend some nice time, enjoy a Guinness or watch a game, and mainly to feel welcomed,” the manager says. Upstairs you can find Londoners, it is a comfy bar convenient for afternoon pints and late-night drinks. The menu is varied, you can try some of the typical English meals, such as sandwiches and burgers, but also Indian dishes like diverse curries. Downstairs there is an elegant restaurant with customary decoration and a charming atmosphere. “We wanted to embrace the fact that many of our staff come from India and Pakistan so they can prepare authentic Indian cuisine. They make an amazing butter chicken, but they also excel some of the less known specialties from various regions of the country.” Indeed, the food is delicious and served with crispy naan right from the tandoor. Royal Indus also prepares daily lunch menu and buffets, so you have the opportunity to try many ingredients and flavors. No...
Dáme Jídlo, the largest online food ordering service in the Czech Republic, has recently started a new service in cooperation with Tesco Expres, delivering groceries to your doorstep. We’ve all witnessed the pace at which grocery stores have turned into online supermarkets. But how does online food shopping with the Dáme Jídlo app actually work? The new service is available in Prague and customers can choose from ten Tesco Expres stores around the city. In the first phase, costumers can choose among approximately 600 food items. The price for the delivery is CZK 69 and the value of the order must exceed CZK 99. The delivery should take between 30 and 45 minutes. “In cooperation with Tesco Expres, we are now entering this market segment. We believe that very soon we will be able to deliver not only food but also other goods to our customers,” says Filip Fingl, CEO of Dáme Jídlo. Read: Review: Restaurant Food Delivery in Prague Tesco believes that the new service will be a success, thanks to the speed of delivery. “We are constantly trying to respond to the changing needs of our customers, and in today’s hectic time, saving time is one of the...
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