Globus Launches Door-to-Door Delivery in Prague

Globus has launched its own online grocery delivery service in Prague, marking a major step in the retailer’s push into e-commerce. Customers can now order around 30,000 products through the new Globusonline.cz platform, including fresh food and popular items from the chain’s in-house production. The service officially started on January 27, 2026, initially covering Prague. Expansion to parts of the Central Bohemian Region and Ostrava is planned for spring 2026, with further rollout expected later. According to Globus spokeswoman Aneta Turnovská, the move reflects changing shopping habits. Many customers simply lack time to visit large hypermarkets, while demand for online grocery shopping continues to grow. Fresh food, particularly meat prepared by Globus butchers, is expected to make up a large share of orders. The new platform replaces earlier online ordering options that allowed customers to reserve purchases for pickup in Ostrava and Prague-Zličín. The updated system now combines online ordering, personal pickup in Prague-Čakovice and full home delivery into one service. Integration with the Můj Globus mobile app is planned later this year. Unlike some international retailers that rely on centralized warehouses, Globus has opted for a system built around its existing hypermarkets. The company says this approach allows better...

One-Third of Czech KFC Restaurants Fail Food Safety Inspections

Problems with food safety were found in roughly one out of three KFC restaurants inspected across the Czech Republic last year, according to data released by the Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA). Inspectors carried out 144 checks covering every branch of the chain, in some cases repeatedly. The seriousness of the findings differed from location to location, said CAFIA spokesman Pavel Kopřiva. Some violations involved direct risks to food quality. Inspectors reported moldy muffins offered for sale at a KFC outlet in Jenišov near Karlovy Vary. In Liberec, staff used meat past its expiration date during marinating. At a Prague-Dejvice branch, meat was thawed in standing water, a method that does not meet hygiene standards. Tests elsewhere revealed contaminated surfaces and ice samples exceeding permitted microorganism levels. Hygiene failures were the most frequent issue. Authorities recorded 38 cases linked specifically to food cleanliness rules. Inspectors also noted 13 breaches tied to food safety management procedures and one case involving incomplete meat traceability documentation. The inspection campaign followed reporting by independent Czech journalist Jan Tuna. His investigation alleged repeated improper meat handling, including altered shelf-life labels and preparation of dishes from meat described as spoiled or foul-smelling. The Czech...

Czech Apples Rank Among Europe’s Most Contaminated, Tests Show

Laboratory tests have found that apples grown and sold in the Czech Republic contain some of the highest pesticide levels in Europe, with residues that may pose a risk to infants. The findings come from a Europe-wide analysis coordinated by PAN Europe, a non-governmental organization focused on public health and environmental protection. One Golden Delicious apple purchased in a Czech supermarket contained seven different pesticide residues. According to the analysis, several were present at concentrations considered unsafe for baby food. Foods containing pesticide residues above 0.01 milligrams per kilogram are regarded as unsuitable for infants under European rules. In total, 59 apples from 13 European countries were tested. Only four samples, sourced from Denmark, Belgium, and Italy, met the criteria for use in infant food. All five apples from the Czech Republic failed. On average, Czech samples contained 3.8 different pesticide substances, around 20 percent more than the European average. Only one apple from Luxembourg recorded a similarly poor result. The testing focused on common varieties including Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrunch, and red apples. The samples were purchased by the Czech environmental group Rainbow Movement in three major retail chains: Tesco, Lidl, and Billa. Retailers were contacted for comment. Lidl...

Ambiente Opens Three New Venues at Holešovice Market

Ambiente has expanded its presence in Prague with the opening of three food businesses at the Holešovice Market. A new branch of the Myšák pastry shop, the Skô restaurant led by Slovak chef Tomáš Valkovič, and a Naše maso butcher shop have begun operating in Halls 27 and 28. The project brings together brands long associated with Ambiente and well known from central Prague. Each venue keeps its original focus while adapting to the market setting. Guests can move freely between the businesses and use the courtyard as a place to eat, meet, or pause during a visit to the market. At the heart of the concept is the courtyard, which connects the individual operations into a single space. Naše maso in Hall 27 offers beef and pork from Czech farms, smoked meats based on First Republic recipes, and ready-to-eat items such as burgers, steak tartare, and meatloaf sandwiches. The shop is designed for both takeaway and quick stops. Sharing Hall 27 is the Myšák pastry shop, focused mainly on takeaway. The menu includes classic Czech desserts, cakes made from historical recipes, filled and baked croissants, buns with vanilla cream, homemade granola, and coffee from the Nordbeans roastery in Liberec....

Czech Restaurants Are Empty Midweek. Delivery Is Taking Over

Restaurants across the Czech Republic are facing a steady drop in in-house customers, particularly during the working week. According to industry data and business owners, many establishments now rely on just three days to stay afloat. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday have become the only profitable days for a growing number of restaurants. From Sunday through Wednesday, most operators either break even or lose money. Some have already adjusted their opening hours. Others have closed entirely on weekdays. “Our restaurant doesn’t open from Monday to Wednesday anymore,” said Lumír Sendrej, a restaurant owner. “If we did, we would be operating at a loss.” Industry figures confirm the trend. Over the past three years, revenues in Czech restaurants have dropped by around 10 percent. Weekday foot traffic alone fell by roughly 8 percent compared to last year. Lunch service has been hit hardest. “Lunch is basically gone,” said Luboš Kastnér, a board member of the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurs. “It’s no longer a fight. It’s over. People simply don’t go out for lunch during the week anymore.” Instead, customers are increasingly ordering food to their homes or offices. Delivery services are no longer a supplement. For many restaurants, they are...

REVIEW: The Legacy of Kafka Continues at Kafkoff

The legacy of Franz Kafka has resurfaced with the arrival of Kafkoff, a project that features a café, bar, bistro and gallery situated in the Franz Kafka House just off the Old Town Square. Open since early August, the venue aims to keep Kafka’s memory present in everyday life, using the space where he was born as a home for art, culture and community. One of the most striking features inside the café are the two stunning pieces of art on the walls—images that transform depending on the angle you view them from. These “two paintings in one” were conceived by Jakub Behyne, one of the founders of Prague’s Illusion Art Museum, and executed by an impressive team of artists. Zdeněk Daněk, one of the leading Czech masters of grisaille painting, collaborated with two of Europe’s top graffiti artists: Caer8th (Vladimir Hirsher) and Lukero. The result is a pair of artworks that feel dynamic, playful, and deeply in tune with the shifting worlds Kafka often explored in his writing. But Kafkoff isn’t only about visual surprises. The menu features an all-day brunch, comfort classics with a focus on quality ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The emphasis on freshness and thoughtful...

Chlebíčky, the Legendary Czech Party Food

A little bit of language first. The full name is obložený chlebíček (singular) or obložené chlebíčky (plural) which literally means “small garnished bread(s)”. However, if you say just chlebíček or chlebíčky, everybody in the Czech Republic will know what you mean. What type of sandwiches are these? The most important feature is that there is only one slice of bread. Besides this basically, anything goes. In general we could say that a chlebíček has three main parts: bread, spread and garnish. The bread is usually plain white baguette called veka. The spread can be anything from butter through typical Czech sandwich spreads like vlašský salát (vlašák). As for the garnish, there are traditional garnishes like cheese, ham, egg and gherkins but there are also luxurious varieties with caviar and smoked salmon. As for the size, the original chlebíčky sandwiches were rather small, nowadays, they come in different sizes. Brief history of chlebíčky The creator of chlebíčky was a Czech charcuterie shop owner, Jan Paukert, who founded his shop in 1916 and invented the open sandwich not long after. It was the painter Jan Skramlík who came to his friend Paukert and said that he didn’t like the canapés called jednohubky because they were too small. He suggested that the ideal party food should be for two to...

TasteAtlas Names the World’s Best Dishes — Czech Cuisine Misses Out

TasteAtlas has released its annual list of the 100 best dishes in the world, drawing on thousands of ratings submitted by readers and food enthusiasts worldwide. The highest-ranked dish comes from South America. Vori-vori, a traditional Paraguayan soup, claimed first place overall. The dish consists of small balls made from cornmeal and cheese, simmered in a rich broth. It is commonly eaten across Paraguay, from rural households to city kitchens, and is considered one of the country’s most familiar comfort foods. Second place went to Neapolitan pizza. Prepared according to strict regional traditions, it relies on a simple combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano. Despite its global popularity, the dish continues to rank highly among TasteAtlas voters. Italy’s influence is especially visible near the top of the list. Third place was awarded to tajarin al tartufo bianco d’Alba, a Piedmont specialty made with thin egg pasta tossed in butter and topped with freshly grated white truffles. Another Italian dish appears in tenth place, pappardelle al cinghiale, wide pasta served with a slow-cooked wild boar ragù. Between these Italian entries, the ranking reflects a broad mix of global cuisines. Fourth place went to sate kambing, a grilled goat...

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Prague – Our Top Picks

Deciding where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Prague offers a variety of spots, from lively themed parties to cozy restaurants, perfect for enjoying fireworks, food, and festive drinks. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy celebration or an intimate evening with great food, Prague has an option to suit every taste. 1. W Hotel New Year’s Eve at W Prague usually means a chic, modern celebration with multi-course dining, champagne, and DJ-led parties in the hotel’s signature stylish setting. The New Year’s Eve dinner features a three-course sharing menu served with oysters and a glass of bubbles to start the night. Price: 7,500 CZK per person* Time: 6 PM – 11 PM   2. Night Jungle NYE Party – Falkensteiner Hotel Step into a lush, jungle-themed setting at the Falkensteiner Hotel Prague and celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. Hosted by The Monkey Bar, guests can look forward to: Duo DJs, Laser Shows, Masquerade, live cooking stations, rich buffet, bottomless drinks, cocktails, bubbles, and more. The main party runs from 7 PM to 12 AM, followed by an afterparty from 12 AM to 3 AM.   3. Agave Restaurant Located at Masná 620/2 Staré Město, Avage Restaurant brings the vibrant flavors...

Two Czech Christmas Cookies You Can Try to Make at Home

In Czech households, Christmas baking begins long before December 24. Kitchens turn into production lines, recipes are pulled from handwritten notebooks, and cookies are baked days—or even weeks—in advance. Among the dozens of traditional sweets prepared each year, two appear almost without exception: linecké cukroví (Linzer cookies) and vanilkové rohlíčky (vanilla crescents). Both rely on simple ingredients, careful handling, and time. And both tell a story of Central European tradition that has changed very little over generations. Linecké cukroví (Czech Linzer cookies) Linecké cukroví are delicate sandwich cookies made from shortbread dough and filled with fruit jam, usually red currant or raspberry. They are traditionally shaped as hearts, flowers, or stars, with a small cut-out in the top layer so the jam shows through. Czechs bake them several days before Christmas, allowing the cookies to soften and develop their characteristic tender texture. Ingredients All-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) Unsalted butter, cold but slightly softened Powdered sugar (for the dough and for dusting) Egg yolk Freshly grated lemon zest Vanilla (paste or extract) Seedless red currant jam or raspberry jam Method Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the cold butter cut into small pieces, powdered sugar, egg yolk, lemon...

Czechia Earns Its First Two-Michelin-Star Restaurant — And It Isn’t in Prague

Czech gastronomy reached a milestone this week when Restaurant Papilio in Vysoké Újezd near Beroun became the first dining spot in the country to earn two Michelin stars. The recognition arrived as the Michelin Guide released its new Czech edition — the first to assess restaurants beyond Prague. The expansion of Michelin’s focus reshaped the national culinary map. Inspectors awarded 9 starred restaurants across the country, while another 18 venues received Bib Gourmand, the guide’s mark for quality food at reasonable prices. Four restaurants were also honored with Green Stars for sustainability, along with several individual awards for service and young talent. Until now, Michelin had concentrated on Prague, where La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise and Field have long held one star each — and both retained their status. The restaurants Entrée in Olomouc, Vila in Zlín, Essens in Hlohovec in the Břeclav region and the Prague restaurants Levitate, Štangl, Pole, and Casa De Carli each received one star. But the spotlight largely shifted outside the capital for the first time. The biggest attention fell on Papilio, now holding two stars, led by chef Jan Knedla, who previously worked in acclaimed Michelin kitchens worldwide, including the three-star Amber in Hong Kong. Inspectors...

Hue Kafe: First Indian Street Food Cafe in Prague by an Art Student

Hue Kafe opened in July 2025 at Karoliny Světlé 283/24 in Old Town as Prague’s first Indian café. The idea came from owner Sameer Shaikh, who wanted a place where he could serve the street food he knows well and keep a clear connection to his art background. Sameer moved to the Czech Republic as a student in 2021 with a simple aim: to build a place that feels like home, where food and art come together. Alongside the welcoming atmosphere created by Sameer and his staff, Hue Kafe offers a range of Indian street food, including the chef’s specialties such as Egg Chaat, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri, and Bhel Chaat. The café also serves tea, coffee, and milkshakes. Each dish is served with attention to colour and detail, reflecting Sameer’s background in art — the idea behind the name Hues Kafe. On their website, one customer described Hues Kafe as “a unique art café in Prague with fresh and healthy food, specialty coffee, and local art displays. A perfect spot for food lovers and art fans.”   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Hues Kafe (@hueskafe) Sameer wanted the café to show a different side...

Eggnog Done Right: How to Make Vaječný Koňak at Home This Christmas

Milk or heavy cream, eggs, sugar, spices, and something slightly stronger. The combination of ingredients is well-known all over the world. In the Czech Republic, it’s called vaječný likér, vaječný koňak, ajrkoňak, vaječňák. The rest of the world calls it eggnog, rompope, or koquito. Eggnog has a rich tradition even in the Czech Republic. Due to the simplicity of preparation and limited possibilities during the communist era, people prepared eggnog at home for many generations. After 1989, the commercial product range has expanded but eggnog is a beverage that is still created according to inherited family recipes. Various recipes claim they’re ‘the best’, ‘the most simple’, or ‘100% homemade’. Ingredients: 500 g cream (30%) 250 ml whole milk 8 egg yolks from L-sized eggs 20 g vanilla sugar 60 g caster sugar 1 vanilla pod (seeds) pinch of salt 155 g of rum Method: Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl with the vanilla and caster sugar until it forms a light and fluffy foam.   Heat and stir the milk, cream, vanilla bean seeds, and a pinch of salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan – do not boil, bring just below boiling point (stir constantly to prevent milk skin)....

Foodora Rolls Out Pilot Program with Delivery Robots in Prague

Prague has entered a new stage of urban delivery services as Foodora. has started testing autonomous delivery robots in the capital. Instead of launching citywide, the company chose the Karlín district as its trial zone. The machines operate within a two-kilometer area around the McDonald’s branch on Thámova Street, where they pick up meals and bring them directly to customers. City officials approved the pilot earlier this year. Prague 8 councilor Martin Štěrba said the robots are programmed to behave as carefully as pedestrians. Their onboard system — a combination of sensors and twelve cameras — continuously scans the surroundings. The machines are able to detect people, bicycles, prams, wheelchairs, and traffic. When the robot encounters a situation it cannot classify, it immediately connects to a remote operator. Because Czech legislation groups these robots under the category of pedestrians, their use on sidewalks is permitted. They stick to marked footpaths and cross the street only with a green signal. Top speed is capped at 8 km/h, similar to a brisk walk, though most trips are slower. Each unit offers a 360-degree view and can manage small curbs, rain, and snow. According to Starship Technologies, the manufacturer, robots worldwide complete millions...

New Filipino Shop and Bistro Opens in the Center of Prague

Pinoys Groceries & Bistro is Prague’s new cultural and culinary hub, offering authentic Filipino cuisine and original Asian products. For the growing Filipino community in the Czech Republic, the recently opened Pinoys Groceries & Bistro isn’t just a place to eat; it feels like home. Founded by Crisjel Dablo and her husband Daniel Kuklovský, the grocery and bistro represent a shared dream to bring authentic Filipino flavors and warm hospitality to Prague. What began as a modest grocery store in Palmovka seven years ago — serving Filipino and Asian products to expatriates — has now expanded into a new location just off Wenceslas Square, at Štěpánská 626/63. On November 1, Pinoys celebrated the grand opening of their bistro, attended by the Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic Eduardo Martin Meñez, Philippine Migrant Workers Office labor attache Atty. Llewelyn Perez, and other staff from the Philippine Embassy in Prague. Every dish served at Pinoys Bistro reflects the heart of Filipino cooking: fresh, homemade, and deeply rooted in tradition. Its chef, Dario Lleva, a Filipino with years of experience in a four-star hotel restaurant, crafts each plate to remind diners of home. A staple of Filipino cuisine, adobo — chicken simmered in...

Prague to Host Three-Day Colombian Caribbean Gastronomy Event

From November 24 to 27, 2025, Prague will host a unique celebration of Colombian culture, offering both culinary and artistic experiences in the heart of the city. The Colombian Embassy in the Czech Republic, together with the NH Collection Prague Carlo IV hotel, is hosting Colombian chef Jorge Méndez for a special culinary event at the hotel’s 1890 Restaurant & Bar. Méndez, known in Colombia for his focus on regional products and modern interpretations of Caribbean dishes, will design both a breakfast offering and an à la carte menu prepared exclusively for this event. His cooking is rooted in the flavours of the Colombian tropics, shaped by time spent in his hometown of Montería and by several years working in New Zealand, where he refined his style. In Colombia, Méndez leads two projects. Menderek, his fine-dining brand, presents reimagined dishes based on local ingredients from the Caribbean coast. He avoids reproducing traditional recipes as they are; instead, he builds new expressions of familiar flavours, working closely with producers and treating ingredients with precision.   His second project, Obrero Casa de Pan, founded with Isabella Perez, is a bakery in Montería that has become a reference point in the city. It...

EU Considers New Tax on Processed Foods High in Fat, Sugar and Salt

The European Commission is weighing a new tax on foods high in fat, sugar and salt, aiming to curb the EU’s rising burden of cardiovascular and metabolic illnesses. The plan, described in internal material reviewed by DPA and reported by TASR, outlines a bloc-wide levy that would apply to heavily processed products. The concept, still under discussion, is expected to surface formally in mid-December. Officials behind the draft argue that a modest, uniform surcharge across member states could shift eating habits without placing an excessive burden on households. The tax would also encourage food manufacturers to reformulate products toward healthier standards. Underlying the proposal is a long-standing concern: cardiovascular disease remains the EU’s deadliest health problem, responsible for more than 1.7 million deaths each year. The economic cost is estimated above €280 billion annually, a figure Brussels considers unsustainable. The document ties frequent consumption of processed foods to higher risks of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. In addition to the food-related levy, the Commission plans to update tobacco control rules by 2027 and introduce a shared European rating system for processed food. If approved, the tax would form part of a wider strategy to reduce cardiovascular mortality by 20...

Back With Heart: Aleb Kitchen & Bar Reopens With New Brand ‘Levantina’

Reborn with a new design and garden, Aleb Kitchen & Bar returns on Friday, November 14, with a Grand Reopening Party featuring wines from HokusPokus and the official launch of its new brand, Levantina. Levantina brings Aleb’s most beloved flavors beyond the restaurant — a collection of signature dips made at home with honest ingredients and no added preservatives. The line includes Hummus, Mama Ghanouj, Muhammara, Falafel Dip, and Minted Labneh — crafted with the same care and heart that define Aleb’s kitchen. Guests can take Levantina dips to go or enjoy them at Lao Tea House near I. P. Pavlova, where Aleb’s Levantine spirit finds a new home in a cozy, tea-filled corner of the city. The celebration begins at 6 PM on Londýnská Street, just steps from I. P. Pavlova. The festivities continue with Shawarma Lunch Saturdays, when Aleb opens from 12:00 to 22:00, serving its signature Levantine dishes — a vibrant mix of flavors from Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. The team invites everyone to “join the big table” and share a meal in their relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Aleb Kitchen & Bar (@alebprague) Starting this season, Aleb...

Sacrificing food in the name of food security

The world is a more dangerous place than it was a decade ago. At least, it is for Europe, whose position looks increasingly precarious as the war in Ukraine threatens to spill beyond its borders. Food security has returned to the centre of strategic thinking. As relations with neighbours become more hostile and global supply chains more fragile, the European Union must ensure it can rely on its own food production. “Overall, there is a policy of Europe to increase its strategic autonomy,” explains Michiel Scheffer, president of the European Innovation Council (EIC). The EIC, a funding arm of the European Commission, is investing in technologies that promise greater resilience from plant-based protein research to new monitoring systems for soil and biodiversity. Scheffer argues that Europe must “create a production basis” for the companies it supports, so that innovation strengthens self-reliance rather than dependence. The same logic should apply to Europe’s food system as a whole. Yet while the Commission funds satellites, sensors and “protein transition” startups, it continues to entertain a front-of-pack label, Nutri-Score, that weakens one of Europe’s most strategic assets: its diverse, decentralised, and culturally rooted food economy. A useless label Nutri-Score was launched in France with...

Table with a View: 5 Prague Restaurants Overlooking the City

Sometimes, it’s not just about the food but the atmosphere. Prague offers several restaurants where outstanding dishes are paired with breathtaking views. Here’s a selection of five places where top-class cuisine meets panoramic vistas, turning any dinner into an unforgettable experience. Il Giardino Toscano Ristorante Il Giardino Toscano at the NH Collection Prague hotel offers an experience that begins even before you sit down. The hotel’s cable car takes you directly from Smíchov district to the top of Mrázovka Park. Here, the city’s towers and rooftops unfold before you, creating a sense of escape. On your plate, authentic Tuscan cuisine awaits: homemade pasta, fresh fish, carefully prepared meats, and desserts crafted with high-quality ingredients. The Tuscan-inspired atmosphere, combined with the Prague panorama, makes this restaurant ideal for a romantic dinner, celebration, or business meeting. Ginger & Fred Hidden on the seventh floor of the iconic Dancing House, Ginger & Fred offers one of Prague’s most stunning views. You are within walking distance of the Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Hradčany. Every dish on Chef Ondřej Slanina’s menu is a miniature work of art, both in flavor and presentation, featuring seasonal ingredients. Ginger & Fred is perfect for a leisurely culinary...

Five Guys Finally Arrives in Prague – Opening Set by End of the Year

After several delays and months of speculation, the American fast food chain Five Guys is finally set to open its first restaurant in Prague. The branch, located in the Máj shopping center on Národní třída, is expected to open its doors by the end of the year, according to CzechCrunch, which first reported the news. Originally planned for last summer, the opening was postponed multiple times — first to autumn, then to spring, and most recently to early autumn — due to construction delays and logistical complications at the Máj site. “We can confirm that the first Czech branch of Five Guys will open in the premises of Máj by the end of this year,” said Jiří Janoušek, spokesperson for the shopping center. Patrik Němeček from PP Partners, the agency managing communications for Five Guys in Czechia, added that more details about the launch will be announced in late November. In June, Jan Kotrbáček, head of retail leasing for Central and Eastern Europe at Cushman & Wakefield, told iDNES.cz that the company was targeting a September opening. That timeline was later adjusted as final interior work continued. Five Guys has also launched an official Czech website, where it is already...

Prague’s First Pizzeria Employing People with Disabilities Opens in Smíchov

A new pizzeria has opened in Prague’s Smíchov district with a mission that goes far beyond food. Pasta Fidli, located on Štefánikova Street, is operated by the Etincelle Group, a network of Czech social enterprises that has spent the past twenty years helping people with mental and physical disabilities enter the workforce. According to Etincelle director Jakub Knězů, Pasta Fidli is the first pizzeria in Czechia specifically designed to employ people with disabilities. The restaurant currently provides jobs to twelve staff members in supporting roles. “The space is quite large — we also have a confectionery and bakery in the back, where we prepare desserts for this pizzeria, our café, and other establishments around Prague,” Knězů said at the opening. The Etincelle Group — whose name translates from French as spark — runs a broad network of businesses: cafés and bistros under the Mezi Řádky brand, a bakery called U Dvou Rohlíků, a coffee roastery in Šumava, a farm in Ledce, and even a guesthouse named Mezi Lesy. The organization employs over 200 people with disabilities, including individuals living with mental health challenges. In 2023, Etincelle took over Pasta Fidli, a social enterprise known for producing fresh chilled pasta in...

Czech Restaurants Face Tough Summer as Prices Keep Rising

A rainy summer left many Czech restaurants struggling, with mountain resorts and campsites reporting revenue drops of up to 30 percent compared with last year, according to data from Dotykačka. Beer sales fell by about ten percent as customers avoided outdoor terraces. Yet not all sectors of the industry are struggling. In September, as the weather stabilized, city restaurants and pubs saw customers returning. Kastner expects urban businesses to perform better through the autumn. “Events like St. Martin’s Day and the election season bring people into pubs and restaurants. They want to talk, debate, and share food,” he said. The overall outlook remains weak. Kastner predicts sector revenues will nominally match last year’s, but after inflation, they will fall by three to five percent. Since 2019, dining prices have risen more than 50 percent, while wages lag behind. As a result, Czechs now eat out two to three times a week, down from four to five just a few years ago. The average Czech spends about 4,500 crowns monthly on food and drinks outside the home. Meals Cost More—But People Still Indulge The typical lunch now costs about 200 crowns, compared with less than 140 crowns six years ago. In...

Slurp This! Takumi Brings Sapporo Ramen to Prague’s City Center

Prague’s dining scene has no shortage of international influences, but one of its newest arrivals brings a distinctly Japanese comfort food to the city center. Takumi, which opened this summer on the square next to the Franz Kafka rotating head, is the second Czech branch of the ramen chain that began nearly two decades ago in Germany. The first Czech location introduced local diners to Sapporo-style noodles and long-simmered broths. The new branch is meant to make the brand more visible — set in one of the busiest parts of the city, it’s easy to find for both office workers on their lunch break and tourists exploring the area. Inside, the design stays close to the brand’s aesthetic: pared down, warm wood, and a Japanese-inspired minimalism that doesn’t feel intimidating. The menu highlights the chain’s staples — miso and shoyu ramen — but the kitchen is also adapting to Europe’s changing tastes. Visitors can find Ajitama Tonkotsu Ramen — a rich, creamy pork-bone broth, slow-cooked to depth and served with a marinated egg. For those who prefer a little fire, there’s Mala Paitan, a silky chicken broth layered with Sichuan pepper that leaves a warm, tingling finish. Diners looking for...

Rooftop Dining in Prague: Reason Restaurant Opens at Masaryčka

Prague’s Masaryčka building has added a new culinary attraction. Eleven floors above the city streets, the rooftop restaurant Reason offers a blend of Mediterranean and Scandinavian flavors, promising a fresh take on Prague’s dining scene. Chef Jan Horák, who leads Reason, brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany and Switzerland, luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi, and Prague’s Augustine Hotel. He also led the Czech junior national culinary team to historic results at the Culinary Olympics. His approach combines Nordic techniques with the flavors of the Adriatic, creating innovative dishes from both premium and humble ingredients—such as pasta crafted from stale bread paired with Pecorino Pepato cheese. Reason seats 40 diners inside and another 60 in its rooftop lounge, ensuring an exclusive atmosphere and personalized service. Guests can enjoy a three-course lunch for 1,000 CZK or a ten-course tasting menu for 4,290 CZK, with dishes presented directly by the chefs. Each tasting experience starts with champagne and concludes with the brand’s cognac, emphasizing the restaurant’s commitment to luxury through authenticity and flavor. The interior, designed by architect Zisis Papamichos in collaboration with Kallon Studio, features fully custom-made furniture, tableware, and glassware. The project is backed by the Remedis Group, signaling a...

Dinner in the Sky Returns to Prague, Serving Meals at 40 Meters High

Dinner in the Sky returns until September 14! Slovak chef Peter Slačka will serve a crafted menu 40 meters above the city, suspended from a crane at Mrázovka in Prague 5. The experience begins at ground level, beneath the crane, where a long oval table is prepared with safety belts and ropes. The meal lasted roughly an hour and a half. The menu highlighted seasonal flavors: eggplant ceviche with herbs, dill kulajda with espuma, veal cheeks with Jerusalem artichoke puree and hazelnuts, and a raspberry crème brûlée with nitrogen smoke and mint. Vegetarian alternatives included roasted cauliflower with burnt apple. Each course was served by Slačka and his small team, moving carefully on the central platform of the table. Slačka, a chef with experience across Portugal, Sweden, Australia, and Great Britain, previously ran Michelin-starred kitchens and opened the Bratislava restaurant Baroza. He also created the menu for London’s Kwãnt bar, which appeared on a top 50 global bar list. Pricing ranges from 3,190 CZK to around 6,000 CZK, depending on the menu selection, and a new shorter option with dessert and prosecco is available for the first time. Dinner in the Clouds Menu – Lunch Ceviche: Tomato, Herbs from Beladice,...

Modern Czech Cuisine in the Center of Prague: Try the New Menu at U Matěje Kotrby Restaurant

On Křemencova Street, just a few steps from Národní třída and the peaceful banks of the Vltava River, you will find a restaurant that combines the best of traditional Czech cuisine with a modern approach to gastronomy. U Matěje Kotrby is a place where lovers of quality food, craft beer, and a pleasant atmosphere will find what they are looking for. The new menu, which has just been introduced, offers a combination of first-class meat and fresh creativity. The restaurant has two parts: Old Bohemian Restaurant and Old Prague Restaurant with Cocktails. And it is up to you which one you choose. In the hot summer, the shaded terrace and well-chilled Pilsner Urquell, which is tapped here with a love for craftsmanship, are particularly appealing. Whether you come here for a quick lunch or a long dinner with friends, you can expect cuisine that has depth and a story. The new menu was created under the leadership of chef Marek Šáda. Czech classics are transformed into an experience – for example, in the form of creamy garlic soup with barley and cracklings, apple strudel with vanilla curd, or baked plums with hazelnut crumble. However, the real specialty of the restaurant...

Ham Recalled Across the Czech Republic After Listeria Detected

The Czech State Veterinary Service (SVS) has ordered the withdrawal of a batch of ham from supermarket shelves and online retailers after tests confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall concerns the product “Roasted ham with reduced salt content, premium ham” (Grilovaná šunka se sníženým obsahem soli, šunka nejvyšší jakosti), produced by the company Beskydské uzeniny. The affected batch was manufactured on August 18, 2025, with an expiration date of September 15, 2025, under batch number 250818. In total, more than 206 kilograms were produced. According to SVS spokesman Petr Vorlíček, inspectors from the Moravian-Silesian Region collected samples directly from the factory. Laboratory analysis by the State Veterinary Institute in Olomouc confirmed the contamination. A portion of the production, 15.5 kilograms, was immediately detained and destroyed at the company’s warehouse. However, around 190 kilograms were shipped to retail outlets across the country, including: Rohlík.cz and Košík.cz online stores Makro, Tesco, Globus, Hruška, and Tempo supermarket chains Unsold packages are now being pulled from circulation. Customers who already purchased the ham are urged not to eat it and instead return it to the store. Beskydské uzeniny must cover the cost of destroying all...

September 20: Celebrate South Africa’s Heritage Braai Day in Prague

On Saturday, 20 September, Prague’s Rohan Beer Garden will host Heritage Braai Day, bringing the flavors and traditions of South Africa to the city. The event is organized by Saffa Maso. From noon, visitors can enjoy a day of grilling, music, and socializing in a relaxed outdoor setting. Heritage Day in South Africa is a public holiday that honors the country’s cultural diversity. Over time, it has become closely associated with braaing — the local tradition of barbecuing — which has earned it the nickname Braai Day. Boerewors, steaks, and other grilled specialties are often shared with family and friends, turning the event into a celebration of togetherness. In Prague, the event is open to everyone, not just the South African community. Attendees can expect a mix of food and opportunities to meet new people. Standard tickets include grills, coals, and all braaing equipment; guests can bring their own food and utensils or opt for a braai package for a ready-made South African meal. Tickets are available via SMSTicket at this link

Lunch Prices in Czech Restaurants Doubled in the Last Decade

Lunch in Czech restaurants is now more expensive than ever. New data from June 2025 shows the average midday meal costs around 197 CZK, with prices in six regions already surpassing the 200 CZK mark. The rise is driven by higher costs for ingredients, energy, and wages. Since 2014, when a lunch in Prague averaged 98 CZK, prices have climbed by 130%. In the same period, average wages have grown by just 82%, meaning the cost of eating out has outpaced income growth. Restaurant owners say their biggest challenge is staff shortages. Salaries in the sector rose by up to 8% last year, but operating costs—from rent to utilities—are increasing even faster. “The reality is that price hikes cannot be postponed forever,” says Václav Stárek, President of the Czech Association of Hotels and Restaurants. The South Bohemian Region currently tops the list with average lunch prices around 212 CZK. In Prague, diners pay roughly 203 CZK. In some areas, prices have already hit a ceiling, slowing further increases. In the past five years, the entire industry has seen costs jump by over 50%. One of the sharpest blows came in January 2024, when the VAT rate on draft beer doubled...

Prague to Host First Pickles Festival in September

On Saturday, September 21, the Prague Exhibition Grounds will host the first-ever Pickles Prague Festival – a full day dedicated to the sharp, salty, and sour world of pickled and fermented vegetables. Running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the festival will bring together producers, chefs, and enthusiasts to share traditional recipes, modern twists, and flavours from both Czech kitchens and beyond. Visitors can sample a wide range of items, from classic cucumber pickles and spicy peppers to beetroot, sauerkraut, kimchi, and lesser-known varieties that are rarely found in shops. Many of the products come from local farms, with others sourced from abroad to show how different cultures preserve their harvests. The event is organised in partnership with Efko CZ, and alongside the tastings and market stalls, there will be live music throughout the day. Families can utilize a dedicated children’s zone featuring games and activities, while food enthusiasts can participate in workshops and talks on topics such as pickling techniques, the benefits of fermentation, and the role of preserved vegetables in various cuisines. Find more info here.   Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

September 4: PIZZA! PIZZA! POP UP Festival Returns to Holešovice

One of Prague’s most popular late-summer events is returning to Holešovice Market! On Thursday, September 4, the central area of Holešovice Market will once again transform into an Italian piazza with the PIZZA! PIZZA! POP UP festival — a one-day celebration of authentic pizza, aperitivo culture, and outdoor gatherings. The festival kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m., offering a full day of Neapolitan-style pizzas, spritzes, and Italian wines. The idea is simple: pizza, drinks, and time outdoors. Organizers say they were inspired by the Italian concept of aperitivo — a few hours in the late afternoon when people gather outside, talk, eat, and enjoy a drink after work. “We’re not trying to make a big show,” says Aleš Víšek, who handles the programming at Holešovice Market. “It’s more about creating a relaxed spot where people can enjoy good pizza and unwind — the same way you’d do in a town square in Italy.” The main focus, unsurprisingly, is pizza — made by a range of local pizza makers from across Prague. The food lineup includes some of Prague’s familiar pizza names — like Spojka Karlín, Pizza Metro, Picoška, Mate’s Pizza Truck, and Your Pizza Therapy —...

Grease, Grime, and No Sinks: Another Prague Restaurant Shut Down

Grease-covered equipment, rotting food on the floor, and non-functional sinks—these are the reasons why yet another Prague restaurant has been forced to close. On August 1, food safety inspectors shut down Mex Dan, located in the Eden Shopping Center, citing severe hygiene breaches. Inspectors found the Mexican restaurant in an alarming state. Floors beneath the kitchen appliances were coated in grime and littered with food scraps. The cooking equipment, including tools that come into direct contact with food, was dirty and slick with grease. “The operator had neglected cleaning the restaurant for an extended period,” said SZPI. “Surfaces were visibly contaminated, and food residues were present throughout the kitchen.” To make matters worse, none of the handwashing sinks were functional. This meant that staff preparing and serving food had no access to basic hygiene facilities, which violates food safety laws. The inspection team responded by immediately prohibiting the use of the space and ordering the restaurant to close until the violations are corrected. Eden Shopping Center, located near the Slavia Stadium, is one of the busiest malls in Prague. With over 100 shops, cafes, and services, including a hypermarket, pharmacy, and children’s play area, the presence of such violations in...

Uzbek Restaurant in Prague Busted With Rotten Meat, Faces CZK 50M Fine

A restaurant serving Uzbek cuisine in Prague 3 is under investigation after veterinary inspectors discovered nearly 300 kilograms of potentially dangerous meat, including a cow head with eyes, stored in unsanitary and illegal conditions. The business could face a fine of up to CZK 50 million for serious violations of food safety regulations. The inspection, carried out by the State Veterinary Administration (SVS), revealed over 130 kilograms of frozen meat kept in non-original packaging without proper labeling or proof of origin. Much of it showed signs of improper freezing, raising concerns about contamination. “It was packed in non-original containers without any markings or documents. Some of the meat had damaged packaging that could not prevent contamination. Several items showed signs of ‘freezer burn,’ indicating incorrect freezing procedures,” said SVS deputy spokesperson Petr Majer. In addition to the frozen stock, inspectors found over 160 kilograms of unrefrigerated meat, including lamb carcasses lacking health certification and beef cuts without any identification marks. One of the most shocking finds was a cow head with eyes still intact, which under Czech law must be classified as specified risk material due to the possibility of BSE (mad cow disease) contamination. “These products must be destroyed...

No Fuss, Just Flavor: New Sandwich Spot to Open in Vinohrady This Month

Fresh bread, sharp design, and no shortcuts. That’s the idea behind bbred.prg, a new sandwich shop opening soon in Prague’s Vinohrady. After five months of renovation and recipe testing, a group of friends is now preparing to unveil their labor of love. More than just another place to grab a bite, bbred.prg aims to blend simple food done right with a strong sense of identity. From the logo on the door to the bolts in the furniture, nearly everything inside the shop was made — or chosen — by hand. “We’re not part of some big food chain,” one of the founders said. “This is something personal. We built it from the ground up — literally.” The space itself reflects that. Expect a clean, minimal design, with subtle DIY elements and a stripped-back atmosphere that keeps the focus on the food. The interior avoids trends and opts instead for function and feel, giving the place an unpretentious character. Though the official launch date hasn’t been announced, a soft opening is expected soon. The menu will focus on well-crafted sandwiches, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. The team behind bbred.prg isn’t interested in hype. They’ve been quietly working...

Cinnamood Lands in Prague Serving Up 15+ Flavors of Cinnamon Rolls

The German cinnamon roll brand Cinnamood is entering the Czech market with the opening of two new shops in Prague. Known for its creative approach to the classic pastry and a strong social media presence, the brand is set to open one branch on Jungmannova Street and another at Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, the latter offering indoor seating. Founded in Cologne in 2022, the brand quickly grew from a small local bakery into a name recognized in four European countries—now expanding into its fifth market: Czechia. The brand’s product line features over 15 flavor varieties, many of which are entirely plant-based. Options include Pistachio, Coconut, Matcha, Chocolate Cherry, and even Kinder Bueno. “We didn’t want to just bake another cinnamon roll,” says co-founder Luca Breuer, who came to Prague to personally support the launch. “We wanted to craft a pastry that blends artisanal values with a bit of modern flair—something people remember not just for taste, but for how it made them feel.” Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da cinnamood_ (@cinnamood_) The expansion into Prague was made possible by Rufina Tsybyktarova, who discovered the brand in Berlin and saw its potential. Originally from Kazakhstan, Tsybyktarova says she...

Veggie Burger? No, Thanks. Czech Ministry Wants EU to Protect ‘Meat’ Names

The Czech Republic is reviving its push to protect traditional meat product names—this time, across the European Union. Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný (KDU-ČSL) has submitted a proposal supported by 18 EU member states, calling on the European Commission to restrict plant-based producers from using terms like “vegan sausage” or “soy schnitzel.” The move echoes existing rules around dairy alternatives, where terms like “milk” or “yogurt” are reserved exclusively for animal-based products. Supporters argue that consumers can be misled by familiar meat-related terms used on plant-based packaging. Critics, however, say the proposal reflects pressure from industrial meat lobbies—not a genuine concern for transparency. At a June meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Luxembourg, Deputy Minister Miroslav Skřivánek claimed such a policy would “protect consumers from misleading information” and reduce fragmented food labeling rules across Europe. Backing the Czech initiative are heavyweights France and Italy, as well as Ireland, Austria, Portugal, and Spain. In contrast, domestic reaction has been mixed. Just one week after the proposal was introduced, a coalition of Czech food producers, retailers, and associations issued an open letter urging Výborný to withdraw the proposal. Signatories included Globus, Rohlik.cz, the Czech Trade and Tourism Association, and the Association of Hotels...

Prague Restaurant Shut Down Over Waste Pit and Spoiled Meat

A fast-food restaurant in Prague’s Vinohrady district was shut down this week after health inspectors uncovered severe hygiene violations, including a nearly full waste cesspool and improperly stored meat. The State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) announced on Wednesday evening that its inspectors had carried out a surprise check at WingHaus, a fast-food outlet located on Vinohradská Street. What they discovered inside was described as a serious health risk to the public. “Our inspectors found major hygiene breaches, especially a neglected waste pit in the restroom area at the rear of the establishment,” SZPI stated. “The facility was in such poor condition that we could not rule out the risk of food contamination or threats to public health. We therefore imposed an immediate ban on the use of the premises.” In the back of the restaurant, inspectors found a flush toilet connected to a waste cesspool, which was almost full and only partially covered. The report noted that no proper waste removal system was in place. According to the official documentation, the pit was secured inadequately, creating both a sanitation hazard and a risk of cross-contamination. Beyond the waste issue, other violations were also documented. The inspectors described grease-coated...

Czech Lunch Prices Hit New Highs – Prague and Brno Most Expensive

Restaurant lunches in Czechia have become more expensive again, continuing a trend that’s hitting consumers across the country. A new report by Edenred, a firm that specializes in employee benefits, shows that lunch prices have outpaced wage growth significantly over the past decade, leaving many Czechs paying more for less. According to Edenred’s annual survey, the average lunch menu in Czechia now costs 196 CZK. But in cities like Prague (220 CZK) and Brno (208 CZK), prices are even higher. In contrast, diners in regions like Zlín and Olomouc pay around 170 CZK, making them the most affordable areas for eating out. “From 2014 until now, lunch menu prices have risen by 130%, but average wages have only grown by 82%,” said Aneta Martišková, Edenred’s director of external relations. Rising costs of food and labor are driving the price surge The increase isn’t just about inflation. Restaurant operators point to sharp rises in ingredient costs—20 to 30 percent more expensive than just a few years ago—and the need to pay staff more competitively in a tight labor market. “Running a restaurant today is far more expensive than it used to be. Raw materials are pricier, and good staff need proper...

Hidden Havens: 3 Prague Restaurants That Feel Like the Countryside

Escape the crowds without leaving the city. These three Prague restaurants with gardens offer the peace, greenery, and honest Czech cuisine you’d expect in a quiet village — not the capital. While Prague boasts hundreds of places to eat, very few offer the rustic charm of a countryside inn. These spots combine great food, outdoor seating, and relaxed atmosphere, making them ideal for summer lunches or long evening dinners under the trees. 1. Na Květnici: Classic Czech Fare Under Chestnut Trees Behind the Nusle Town Hall, in a former Sokol community building, you’ll find Na Květnici — a well-known local spot with the feel of an old-school Czech pub. Its spacious garden can seat up to 450 people under the shade of mature chestnut trees, but it still manages to feel calm and personal. Staff serve tank Pilsner and honest Czech meals, including roast meats, dumplings, and grilled dishes prepared outdoors. Locals come here regularly, but the place also draws people from other parts of Prague, especially in the summer. The restaurant organizes barbecues, concerts, and events for children, and even brews its own beer, Květ, which is light and refreshing. It’s one of the few places in the city...

July 3-6: Sabor Latino Festival Brings Latin America to Prague

Prague is set for a Latin American takeover this weekend as the popular Sabor Latino Festival returns to Náměstí Republiky. From Thursday to Sunday, the heart of the city will pulse with live music, street food, and open-air dancing. Visitors can expect a wide mix of performances, with everything from Mexican mariachi and Andean folk music to Peruvian cumbia, Cuban salsa, bachata, rumba, and Brazilian rhythms filling the square. Food is just as much a part of the event as the music. Stalls will serve traditional dishes from across Latin America, featuring flavors from Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Peru. The stalls will serve dishes inspired by Cuban, Mexican, Colombian, Argentinian, and Peruvian cuisine. The drinks menu includes classic Cuban cocktails like mojitos and piña coladas, and also features Peruvian pisco. For something sweet or refreshing, visitors can try ice cream with chili, piña colada-flavored desserts, or gelado with nachos—a mix of Latin ingredients and local creativity. The festival isn’t just about food and music. Market stalls will line the square, offering handcrafted jewelry, talismans, traditional fabrics, musical instruments, and folk-inspired clothing. Many of the items come directly from Latin American artisans, adding an authentic touch to the shopping experience....

July 10-13: French Market Returns to Kampa!

The popular French Market returns to Kampa Square for its 18th year. From Thursday, July 10 to Sunday, July 13, 2025, visitors can enjoy the best French delicacies and wines in the charming setting of Kampa Park. The festival will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring several exhibitors offering a wide range of French delicacies such as oysters, mussels, Burgundy snails, regional cheeses, foie gras, hams, and charcuterie. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of white, rosé, red, and sparkling wines from renowned wine regions like Alsace, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and the Loire Valley, as well as wines from lesser-known local varieties.   Exhibitors will include popular names like The Winery, Fransyr, Nostress Bakery, My Lavender, and Atelier Red & Wine. Entertainment will be plentiful, with a variety of musical performances enhancing the authentic French atmosphere. Find the official Facebook event here Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

New Openings: Crayfish and Seafood Take Center Stage at Rakin

A new addition to Prague’s dining scene is making waves—by bringing crayfish and premium seafood into sharper focus. Rakin, a recently opened restaurant in Dejvice, builds its concept around simple, quality seafood dishes, with crayfish at its heart. The focus is on fresh seafood prepared with restraint. Fish is cooked using the a la plancha method—a high-heat technique where the meat is quickly seared with just oil and salt, allowing the natural flavor to shine. Other options include fried fish, tartares, carpaccios, and street food-style dishes like an octopus hot dog or a cod taco. Crayfish are the main attraction, served in different styles—from a spicy Cajun sauce to a more classic creamy garlic variation. The seafood is sourced from markets in the Netherlands and France, while the crayfish come from Romania—currently one of the few places in Europe where they are still available in larger quantities. Though the menu leans toward international seafood, it remains accessible. Main courses are priced in the range of CZK 350–400, aiming to bring premium ingredients to a wider public.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da BIG SMOKERS (@bigsmokersprague) A standout offering is the whole boiled lobster, served with...

Five Guys Opening in Prague Postponed to Autumn

The much-anticipated arrival of Five Guys, the American fast food chain known for its made-to-order burgers and generous toppings, has been delayed yet again. The first Czech location was originally slated to open more than a year ago inside the Máj department store on Národní třída. Initial plans suggested a launch in summer 2023, then autumn, and later spring 2024. But the doors have remained closed. The latest estimate now points to autumn 2025, with September floated as the possible opening month. For months, a bold red banner announcing “Five Guys Coming Soon” has hung in the department store’s window, teasing passersby on one of Prague’s busiest streets. Still, there has been no official confirmation from the chain itself. “According to our information, Five Guys is planning to open in September,” said Jan Kotrbáček, head of the retail leasing team for Central and Eastern Europe at Cushman & Wakefield, in an interview with iDNES.cz. But until the chain formally announces the date, the speculation continues. In Czechia, the Five Guys franchise is operated by Monterock International, the same company behind several Five Guys branches in Vienna. The brand’s core philosophy is simple: no frozen ingredients, no preservatives, and everything is...

Czech Lunch Costs Soar – Prague Workers Pay Twice as Much as in Zlín

In Czechia, eating out during the workday has become a growing luxury. According to the latest Edenred Restaurant Index, the cost of lunch has risen steeply across the country – and nowhere more so than in Prague. The average lunch menu in the capital now costs 220 CZK, making it the most expensive in the country. Just behind is Brno, where employees pay 208 CZK for a midday meal. Meanwhile, cities like Zlín, Ústí nad Labem, and Olomouc remain on the more affordable end, with prices up to 55 crowns lower. The national average for a lunch menu now stands at 196 CZK, highlighting a steady climb in prices that has outpaced wage growth. Since 2014, lunch prices have jumped by more than 130%, while average salaries rose by roughly 82% over the same period. Back in 2020, workers in Prague paid just 149 CZK on average for lunch. In cities like Ostrava or Jihlava, it was even cheaper—hovering just over 120 CZK. But the most dramatic comparison goes further back. In 2014, Prague diners paid only 98 CZK, while in the Pardubice Region, lunch cost a mere 75 CZK. In a decade, the price of lunch has more than...

Seven North Debuts in Prague With Bold Mediterranean Flavors

On June 4th, Prague’s food scene welcomed a bold new arrival. Seven North, a dining concept already making waves in Vienna, opened inside the Sir Prague Hotel, located just a short walk from the Vltava River. The restaurant introduces a fresh take on Mediterranean cooking, where food becomes a kind of performance and tradition is joyfully disrupted. Set in an eclectic interior designed by Linda Boronkay, the space reflects the spirit of the kitchen: bold, instinctive, and unpredictable. Behind the concept is chef Eyal Shani, whose more than 40 restaurants worldwide have built a cult following. B Dishes are based on Mediterranean roots, with occasional detours into Italian, French, and German inspirations. But for Shani, what matters most isn’t geography—it’s intuition. The menu changes daily, depending on what’s in season or available. It’s handwritten in Comic Sans, a playful detail that matches the restaurant’s unpretentious approach. Guests might share bruschetta with roasted nectarines and cheese, focaccia with sour cream and marinated peppers, eggplant sashimi, steamed spinach with parmesan, or baked potato with a tangy salad. There are also mussels, shrimp, perfectly grilled fish, lamb chops, and handmade ravioli with a sage butter sauce. The cooking relies on simple ingredients: olive...

Prague’s Pizza Nuova Once Again Among Europe’s Top 50 Pizzerias

Be it at lunch or dinner, with friends in a restaurant, or at home with a takeaway, there’s no bad time to eat pizza. And no one knows that better than the Top 50 Pizza Awards. London’s Napoli on the Road has been named the best pizzeria in Europe for 2025, according to the highly-regarded 50 Top Pizza guide. Baldoria in Madrid came second on 50 Top Pizza’s ranking. Its signature Búfala Fest pizza featured on our own list, with Time Out Madrid’s editor Gorka Elorrieta calling it ‘a delightful surprise for cheese lovers’. In third place was a tie between Sartoria Panatieri in Barcelona and Via Toledo in Vienna – though the most represented city overall was none other than Paris. The rest of the prestigious list features a mix of established and rising stars. London scores another win with 50 Kalò, owned by Ciro Salvo, coming in fourth. Madrid’s Baldoria, owned by Ciro Cristiano, follows closely in fifth place, also bagging the award for best pasta dish. Pizza Nuova in Prague ranks #27: “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...

Scoop Alert: Prague’s Best Ice Cream Spots for This Summer

From quirky flavours like parmesan and lavender to classic favourites such as chocolate and strawberry, Prague offers a rich variety of ice creams to satisfy every palate. Here are the best places to enjoy ice cream across the city.   1. Angelato (Újezd, Břevnov, Dejvice) Angelato is a family-owned ice cream shop celebrated for its artisanal gelato made fresh daily without artificial additives. This spot is perfect for adventurous eaters, featuring unusual flavours like parmesan, pumpkin, rhubarb, avocado, and nettle. With locations in Újezd, Břevnov, and Dejvice, Angelato is a must for anyone curious about unique taste experiences.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Angelato (@angelato_official) 2. Crème de la Crème (Multiple Locations) Known for its commitment to purity, Crème de la Crème produces ice creams free from chemicals, artificial colours, and preservatives. Most flavours are gluten-free except for Oreo and Tiramisu. Drawing from traditional Italian techniques, each flavour follows its own distinctive recipe. The flagship location at the National Theatre also hosts the Crème de la Crème Ice Cream Museum, featuring over 200 historical items including vintage ice cream machines and bar setups.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da...

Taste the World in Tapas: Monkey Bar Launches New Menu

Right across from Prague’s main train station on Opletalova Street, Monkey Bar is taking diners on a global tour — without leaving their seat. The new menu, designed by chef Jakub Vyškovský, offers a variety of small plates inspired by cuisines from around the world. It’s a playful approach that fits the bar’s jungle-themed interior and laid-back atmosphere. Vyškovský, who has cooked in Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe, says what he values most is creative freedom. “I like that The Monkey Bar isn’t trying to copy anyone else,” he explains. “We want to surprise people — in a good way.” That goal shows up on the menu, which is built around tapas-style portions. On a recent visit, the lobster ravioli with foie gras sauce, butter cabbage, and truffle stood out — a rich, well-balanced dish with strong earthy tones that didn’t overpower the seafood. The nigiri with foie gras, tuna, and watermelon tataki was more adventurous. “I wasn’t sure at first, but it actually worked,” one diner at a nearby table said. “It’s definitely not something you see often in Prague.” We also liked the burnt cauliflower with chimichurri, which had a spicy kick and a great char. The shrimp tacos...

Prague Bread Guide: The List of the BEST Bakeries Worth Your Dough

Looking for a crusty baguette, a dense rye, or a fluffy sourdough? Prague’s bakery scene has you covered. From Vršovice to Karlín, Jiřák to Bubeneč, good bread is always within reach. Not long ago, the shelves were mostly filled with supermarket loaves and mass-produced rolls. But over the past decade, the city has undergone a quiet bread revolution. Artisanal bakeries have flourished, each offering their own take on traditional recipes, sourdoughs, and specialty loaves. For those whose dough didn’t quite rise to the occasion, here are a few standout bakeries where quality is guaranteed: Arte Bianca Arte Bianca brings a genuine taste of Italy to Prague through a wide range of traditional Italian baked goods. The bakery combines skilled craftsmanship with a deep respect for Italian culinary heritage. Led by master baker Giacomo, the team prepares fresh products daily using original Italian recipes. On any given day, visitors will find crisp ciabattas, fragrant focaccias, buttery croissants, and house-made pastries—all baked on-site with a focus on quality and authenticity. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Arte Bianca (@artebianca_bakery) Joy Bakery Their bread selection includes sourdoughs like the caraway-flavoured Joy Bread, nutty Farro Bread made from spelt, and a...

Strawberry Fields: Where to Pick Your Own Berries in Prague and Across the Country

It’s that time again. Head to the fields and pick your own strawberries in Prague and around Czechia. Every year, the Czech Ministry of Agriculture encourages people to choose Czech berries as they are much tastier and healthier than imported ones. “Our strawberries are riper, juicier and more delicious. This is due to the fact that foreign producers deliberately grow hard varieties for export so that they can endure long transports,” the ministry explains. Many Czech farmers traditionally offer their clients to come to their own fields and pick their own strawberries. In this case, they will cost almost half as much as in a normal shop. This service is called samosběr and is in great demand. It is not only about economic gain: for many nature lovers, the picking process is a pleasure in itself. Here you can also find a special website with a list of farms that offer this service. You can select the region where you live and a list of farms appears. By clicking on the name of the farm, you will find all the information you need (price, address, opening hours, etc.).   Self-harvesting dates are weather-dependent and often change at the last minute....

Sí, Señor! Cuban Café Near Náplavka Brings Real Havana to Prague

Just five minutes from Náplavka, beneath the historic walls of Vyšehrad, Malby’s Café offers a slice of Cuba far from the Caribbean. Since opening in December 2024, it’s quietly become a favorite among locals, expats, and travelers looking for something different. The café was co-founded by Austin Malby, a Cuban-American from Key West, Florida, and Bořek, a longtime Prague resident. More than just a business, it’s a personal project shaped by shared values. “We just want to be true to ourselves, true to Cuba, and true to the spirit of Cuba,” they say. The café’s logo—a sketch of a Cuban house—has a touching backstory. It’s based on a handmade miniature home from Key West, passed down through Austin’s family. “When we opened the café, to me, it was just obvious,” he recalls. Each founder brings a different skill set. Austin has a background in hospitality and sales, having worked everywhere from sandwich shops to management roles. Božek heads the coffee and cocktail program, building on years of experience running events in Prague. Inside, the space is a world away from the city’s trend-driven minimalism. There are stained-glass windows, vintage furniture, and artwork inspired by Alphonse Mucha. Austin’s mother-in-law designed much...

Smashing Success: Hoxton Brings Brunch, Lunch, and Burgers to Vinohrady

From music studios to kitchens, Hoxton proves that passion can be served between two perfectly smashed buns. The burger restaurant, founded by Tim Simenon, former producer for Depeche Mode, and Nikita Sidorov, former owner of The Craft burger restaurants, has found its rhythm in Prague’s Jiřího z Poděbrad neighbourhood. And while Hoxton made its name with burgers, its offering now extends far beyond dinnertime. Opened last October as the third addition to the Hoxton and Megablast family, Hoxton JzP caters to a lively mix of locals, couples, families, and solo regulars who fill the square throughout the day. “Although the two branches of Hoxton are relatively close to each other, Jiřího z Poděbrad has a specific atmosphere and character. It also attracts a diverse clientele,” says Sidorov. “We see it as an opportunity to reach a new community.” While smash burgers remain the cornerstone, guests can now drop in for brunch or lunch any weekday between 10am and 4pm thanks to Hoxton JzP’s all-day menu. The weekday “Lunch Offer” caters to those looking for a quick, satisfying meal at a friendly price, with a combo meal — a Single Cheeseburger, fries, and cola — available for 228 CZK. Burgers come...

Czech Republic Sees Highest Jump in Egg Prices Across the EU

Egg prices in Czechia rose faster than anywhere else in the European Union, according to new data from Eurostat. In March 2025, the country recorded a staggering 46% year-on-year increase, the highest across the bloc. By contrast, Slovakia and Hungary also reported high increases—29.8% and 26.1% respectively—but remained well below Czechia’s spike. On the opposite end, the Netherlands saw a 3.6% drop in egg prices, followed by Luxembourg (-3.2%) and Greece (-2%). The data highlights ongoing inflationary pressures in the food sector, although 2025’s growth has so far remained below the extremes of previous years. In January and February, egg prices in the EU rose by 3.4% and 4.1%, respectively, compared to the same months in 2024. These modest increases pale in comparison to the sharp hikes recorded in 2022 and 2023. For instance, in February 2023, egg prices jumped 31.2% year-on-year. Eurostat’s Food Price Monitoring Tool offers deeper insights into these shifts. The platform tracks pricing across the entire supply chain, offering up-to-date comparisons between EU member states. It also helps identify trends in both raw and processed food items, including eggs. The reasons behind the recent spike in Czechia are still being analysed, but domestic production costs, bird...

The Timeless Charm of Pilsner Urquell Beer Hall in Obecní Dům

Prague’s Municipal House (Obecní dům) has seen it all and still stands triumphant on Náměstí Republiky. Since 1912, historical and cultural events have taken place inside and the tradition continues as the House keeps hosting events such as catering, exhibitions, banqueting, cocktail refreshments, and coffee breaks. In 2022, the Pilsner Urquell Beer Hall got all dolled up with a little help from Vyšehrad 2000, a local catering company known for its culinary creativity that offered the place a chance to live a second youth. A new bar (výčep) has been added, much to the delight of guests who can now enjoy freshly poured Pilsner Urquell right next to their tables.   The menu is built around Czech classics, starting with appetizers like beef tartar and moving on to hearty mains such as Pilsner beef goulash and svíčková. All ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. Guests can also enjoy a traditional soup and finish with a homemade dessert. Vegetarians aren’t left out — dishes like fried cheese (smažák) are not just an afterthought here but are treated with real care, earning their spot among the highlights. Meat eaters are well treated as the quality sausages and smoked meats are sourced from...

Mazanec and Beránek: Timeless Czech Easter Traditions

Baked goods in some form or other are staples of Easter traditions across Europe. The Hungarians have fonott kalacs; Italians have colomba pasquale, and the English have their hot-cross buns. Here in the Czech Republic, the two classic Easter baked goods are mazanec and beránek. Apart from sharing some connections to other European customs, these two foods can lay claim to centuries of tradition. Long-lasting food Mazanec is a sweet, though not cloyingly so, bread filled with raisins and often topped with almonds. Beránek is a cake baked in the shape of a lamb. Many commercial varieties are covered in chocolate. The earliest evidence of baking mazanec apparently goes back to the 15th century. The noted Czech writer Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová later included a recipe in her popular cookbook, Domací kuchařka, (a Household Cookery Book). The tradition of baking lamb-shaped sweet bread extends even further back in time. It is claimed the Jewish people of ancient times prepared bread in the shape of a lamb. The basic ingredients of mazanec haven’t changed much. It is made from flour, yeast, milk and eggs. Rettigová’s version called for sweetened cream and grated lemon rind. Today, people add sugar, vanilla, and sometimes nutmeg, though...

“Don’t Stop Meat Now”: Isaac’s BBQ Brings American Flavor to Prague

Just off Národní třída, on Prague’s Jungmannova Street, a new restaurant draws attention — but it’s the smell of smoked meat that really pulls you in. Isaac’s BBQ is the latest venture from the man who helped introduce authentic American barbecue to Prague’s street food scene. Isaac Starobin is no stranger to the grill. For the past decade, his Dirty Dog BBQ stand has served American flavors at Manifesto Market. He honed his craft while working in New York and Berlin. But Isaac’s BBQ, which opened on January 21, 2025, and seats around 50 guests, is his first brick-and-mortar restaurant — a dream realized after years of building customer loyalty at Manifesto. The first evenings were fully booked, with many familiar faces from Dirty Dog showing up to support Isaac’s new chapter. He believes Prague’s food scene still has room to grow — and his goal is to surprise and strive for perfection. The story behind the location is almost poetic. Isaac visited the space six years ago and immediately thought: this is where I want to open a restaurant. After more than a year of searching, it finally became available. The space had previously housed a minimalist Asian eatery...

Fast Food Chain Popeyes to Open Ten New Restaurants in Czechia

The American fast-food chain Popeyes is accelerating its expansion in the Czech Republic, announcing plans to open ten new locations across the country in 2025. While continuing to strengthen its presence in Prague, the brand will move into new territories, with branches confirmed for Brno, Pardubice, and Pilsen. “In most cases, these will be restaurants located in shopping centers. This year, we may also launch a drive-thru and a highway stop,” said Jiří Petrovič, Chief Development Officer for Popeyes in Czechia, Poland, and Romania. “I won’t disclose more details yet, as some sites are still under construction. But I believe we’ll make a lot of Louisiana chicken fans happy this year.” According to Petrovič, at least six additional branches will launch by the end of the year or in early 2026. In Prague, Popeyes currently operates three outlets. Outside the capital, fans can visit the location in Stehelčeves, near the D7 highway, and, since April 1, the chain’s latest branch in České Budějovice. Popeyes entered the Czech market in 2023 with its debut restaurant on Wenceslas Square, where it sold over 100,000 portions in its first year. That opening drew massive crowds, with some eager customers waiting up to 26...

Prague’s Easter Markets Are Back — But Prices Are Hard to Swallow

The Easter markets have returned to Prague, filling the city’s main squares with food stalls, live music, and clusters of tourists snapping photos under blooming trees. While the markets remain a seasonal tradition for locals, many are finding them harder to enjoy — not because of the crowds, but because of the prices. What used to be an affordable afternoon out now feels more like a splurge, with even simple snacks reaching restaurant-level costs. At Old Town Square, the offerings are familiar: roasted ham, trdelník, and langoš. But the price tags have shifted. A small portion of Prague ham costs 129 CZK per 100 grams, and vendors rarely serve less than 300 grams. A basic langoš goes for 180 CZK. A trdelník costs 100 CZK plain, with versions filled with ice cream or Nutella selling for up to 160 CZK. More international fare is also on offer this year, including grilled octopus at 289 CZK per 100 grams and yuzu lemonade at 120 CZK a glass. Stalls along Wenceslas Square and Republic Square offer similarly steep prices, with burgers priced at 250 CZK, hot dogs at 200 CZK, and fries at 150 CZK. Green beer, a seasonal specialty, is poured...

From Vršovice to Karlín – Joy Bakery Opens Second Location

Known for its handcrafted bread and pastries made with locally-sourced ingredients and no additives, Joy Bakery continues to grow while staying true to its philosophy of quality, authenticity… and joy. The original shop in Vršovice was described by the co-owner Liudmila as “a small baby” that grew into “a nice teenager saying, ‘I want to be free and go out.'” This growth prompted the search for a new location. Two real estate agents and six months of searching later, Liudmila found the perfect spot in Karlín (Urxova 436/10): a former bakery that felt right from the start. “We didn’t even advertise,” she recalls. “We just opened the doors and said, ‘Hello, we’re here!’ People came back and brought more people.” Her partner, Peter, originally from Denmark, explains that the decision to expand was driven by both demand and practicality: “Since we reached our production limit at our original location, we either needed to move production to get more space or stay where we were. Customers kept asking if we’d open in Karlín, so we decided to find a place where we could expand production and open a second store.” Despite expanding, Joy Bakery remains committed to using high-quality ingredients such...

New Culinary Gem in Prague: Only 12 Seats, Pure Czech Flavors

Ondra Slanina, co-owner and executive chef of Chateau St. Havel and Ginger & Fred, is launching a new culinary concept in Prague. His latest project, Vinobona Chef’s Table Restaurant & Wine, brings together local ingredients, Czech tradition, and a deeply personal approach to fine dining. Slanina’s kitchen philosophy is rooted in using ingredients that are either locally sourced or have deep roots in Czech culinary history. The same approach defines his new venture, where the tasting menu features high-end ingredients such as foie gras, truffles, snail caviar, and even edible gold. All ingredients are sourced in precise quantities from small regional producers including Farma Havlíkův Dvůr, Šnečí farma Nahošovice, and Olejový mlýn Petráveč, ensuring freshness and minimal waste. The meat-focused tasting menu includes veal with pickled cucumber, foie gras with cranberries and truffles, pike perch in saffron sauce, and beef rib garnished with chestnuts and gold leaf. The vegetarian menu offers dishes such as bryndza with buckwheat, creamed mushrooms with caviar, and cauliflower with truffles and gold. For dessert, guests can enjoy semolina with honey and carob nuts, prepared in the traditional Czech way. Slanina is joined by Lucie Sládková, a specialist in gastronomic service and guest care. Together, they...

Pivo & Burger Festival to Return on May 18

The 10th edition of the Pivo a Burger Festival will return to Karlínské náměstí on May 18! A total of 25 burger stands will be operating throughout the day, including many of the Czech favorite food trucks and burger joints. You can taste burgers from several Karlin restaurants but also some of Prague’s highest-rated burgers, like, Kaiser Franz, Hell Smoke, Take Eat Ez, Diego Pivni Bar, Zelva, and many others. This year, breweries are offering lager (bottom-fermented beers) in addition to the top-fermented beers they have traditionally served. The best domestic breweries will also offer bottom-fermented beers: 23 craft brewers from Prague and across the Czech Republic, including favorites like Matuška, Clock, Raven, Albrecht, Falkon, and many more, with over 100 beers on offer. Admission to the event is free. However, to taste beers, it is necessary to buy a tasting glass for CZK 100. Visitors can also have a bowl of soup from Karlín Polévkárna or a glass of wine from the Kubík winery, churros and coffee from the FairBio roastery. Live music will be provided by Cocoman and other DJs. Another news of this edition will be the busker stage, where basically everyone can play. Would you like us to write about your...

From Gourmet to Street Food: Fairmont Hotel to Launch Six New Restaurants

Fifty years after opening as a luxury hotel, the Fairmont Golden Prague is set to return this summer following an extensive multi-million euro renovation. The brutalist landmark, located in Prague’s Old Town near Pařížská Street and overlooking the Vltava River, is owned by Czech billionaire Oldřich Šlemr’s investment group, R2G. Originally built in the 1970s, the hotel blends its storied architecture with a modern design, incorporating Czech art and glassmaking into its interiors. It will feature 320 newly designed rooms, suites, and apartments, many offering panoramic views of Prague Castle and the city’s historic skyline. Dining options will include six restaurants and bars, with a mix of Czech, Asian, and European cuisine. Among the highlights are Zlatá Praha Restaurant, the Green House, and Golden Eye, promising a refined yet relaxed experience. Let’s discover more. Zlatá Praha The crown jewel of the hotel’s culinary scene. This exclusive rooftop restaurant offers stunning panoramic views of Prague’s historic center and the elegant Pařížská Street. The menu focuses on contemporary Czech dishes, and the space itself is designed with a modern aesthetic. A terrace is available for outdoor dining. Greenhouse This informal yet stylish restaurant celebrates Czech beer culture while offering a terrace adorned with lush...

Food Prices in Czechia Have Risen by 26% in Three Years

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices in Czechia have surged by 26.4% over the past three years, aligning closely with the EU average of 26.9%. While this increase is substantial, food prices have also climbed sharply across the European Union. In terms of the pace of price hikes, Czechia ranks 13th among EU nations. However, recent data from Eurostat suggests that in short-term comparisons—year-on-year or month-to-month—the situation in Czechia is less favorable. “The most relevant comparison is the three-year period from January 2022 to January 2024, as food prices began to spike dramatically in early 2022,” said Miroslav Novák, an analyst at Akcenta. Czechia Follows EU Trend, But Some Items Are Cheaper Abroad Novák notes that in this three-year perspective, Czechia does not stand out negatively, despite the 26.4% price surge. In fact, price growth in neighboring countries has been even higher: Slovakia saw a 37.1% increase, Poland 33.9%, and Germany 27.1%. However, some widely recognized products remain cheaper abroad. Items like Nutella, or Pilsner Urquell beer, often cost less in Germany than in Czechia. When considering salaries and purchasing power, German consumers pay comparatively lower prices for food. The steepest three-year increase was recorded in Hungary, where food and beverage prices...

Easter Treats to Cost More as Chocolate and Egg Prices Surge

Easter celebrations will come with a higher price tag this year, as chocolate treats and eggs see sharp price increases. According to an analysis by Kupi.cz, the cost of Easter chocolates has risen by as much as 20% compared to last year, with some items even doubling in price. One of the most striking price hikes is Orion’s Chocolate Bunny with M&Ms. The 85-gram treat, which sold for 42.90 crowns last year, now retails at 89.90 crowns—a staggering 110% increase. Even at a discount, the price remains 68% higher than in 2023. Meanwhile, not all confectionery has seen such dramatic jumps; Milka’s filled chocolate eggs (128g) have remained relatively stable, with only a modest 4% increase in promotional pricing. Egg prices have also soared. A pack of ten now costs around 68 crowns, nearly 10% more than in February and about 50% higher than the same period last year. The increase is largely attributed to bird flu outbreaks in coastal European countries and the United States, which have led to supply shortages. Despite rising costs, shopping expert Monika Kopčilová advises consumers to watch for sales. Discounts of around 28% are common in the weeks leading up to Easter, with some...

Lidl Introduces Ham That Fits Perfectly into a… Rohlík

A new product from Lidl promises to simplify snack preparation. The Ham on a Rohlík, shaped to fit perfectly into a standard roll, eliminates the need for slicing or trimming. The product, launched on the Czech market, is made by MP Krásno, a meat producer from Valašské Meziříčí. For parents, preparing school snacks is a daily routine, and ham rolls are a common choice. Lidl’s new approach aims to make this process even easier. “We created theHam on a Roll based on an idea from our purchasing department. We wanted something original that would also fill a gap in the market, as no other manufacturer offers ham specifically tailored to fit a roll,” said Eliška Froschová Stehlíková, Lidl spokesperson. However, some customers have voiced concerns about the ham’s composition. The current version contains 80% pork, which some social media users feel is too low. They have suggested introducing a higher meat content or an alternative version under Lidl’s Pure line, which avoids preservatives, phosphates, artificial colors, and flavor enhancers. Lidl May Expand the Product Line Lidl has confirmed that theHam on a Roll is currently in a trial phase. “We will evaluate customer interest and may expand the range to include...

NEW IN PRAGUE: 5 Must-Try Openings, from Cafés to Seafood Spots

Prague’s vibrant culinary scene continues to flourish with a host of exciting new establishments. Here are five recent openings that are generating buzz among locals and visitors alike. 1. Mexická: A Taste of Mexico in Holešovice Located in Holešovice, Mexická brings authentic Mexican flavors to Prague. The restaurant features three main kitchens, each dedicated to different aspects of Mexican cuisine. The first crafts fresh corn and wheat tortillas, the second specializes in soups and grilled dishes like steaks and whole roasted fish, and the third focuses on ceviche and aguachile. Address: U Pruhonu 13, Praha 7   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da OKSANA OVSEENKO (@oksana.ovseenko)   2. Joy Bakery: Nordic-Inspired Artisanal Baking Joy Bakery is an independent boulangerie offering a delightful selection of handcrafted breads and pastries. Drawing inspiration from Nordic baking traditions, this second location in the city uses locally sourced, organic ingredients to create sourdough breads, croissants, cookies, and more. With everything baked daily on-site, patrons can enjoy fresh and delicious treats in a cozy setting. Address: Urxova 436/10, Praha 8-Karlín   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Joy Bakery (@joybakerycz)   3. Ba-Lăm Coffee: A Fusion of Asian...

From Street Food to Fine Dining: Holešovice is Prague’s New Gastronomic Hub

Holešovice is quickly emerging as Prague’s new hotspot for food lovers, rivaling even Karlín. The district is seeing a wave of new restaurants, street food vendors, and fine dining establishments, solidifying its reputation as a culinary destination. A Flourishing Food Scene in Holešovice Several new venues have already opened in Holešovice, with more on the way. The Holešovice Market, celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, is set to become the district’s busiest gastronomic hub in the coming months. Ambiente group is set introduce three new establishments this autumn: a branch of the iconic Myšák pastry shop in Halls 27 and 28, another Naše maso butcher shop with its own smokehouse, and a brand-new Slovak restaurant. The project, designed in part by renowned architect Josef Pleskot, aims to transform the market into a lively gathering space where visitors can enjoy food and drinks throughout the day. The restaurant will have 30 seats and will focus on simple Slovak cuisine using local and Slovak ingredients. The wine list will offer a varied selection of wines that will perfectly complement the menu. Street Food and International Cuisine Arrive Beyond high-end dining, street food events and pop-ups are adding to the district’s vibrant scene. On...

April 24: Pastrami Pop-Up Returns to Holešovice Market!

Pastrami isn’t just a sandwich—it’s a story. A tale of succulent, marinated meat, slow-smoked to perfection, grilled, and served between crispy slices of bread. This year, the third edition of the Pastrami Pop-Up at Holešovice Market promises to take this experience to another level. Expect bigger portions, bold flavors, new vendors, and a lineup of drinks and desserts—all wrapped in an exciting accompanying program. Mark your calendars for April 24, 2025, from 11:00 to 22:00. Whether you’re grabbing lunch with colleagues, unwinding after work, or meeting friends for a casual evening of New York-style street food, this event is for you. Entry is free all day! You’ll get the chance to enjoy both classic pastrami sandwiches and innovative new combinations, crafted to perfection. Whether you’re a fan of traditional beef or looking for a vegan alternative, there’s something for everyone. Who’s Serving? Starting at 11:00 AM, some of the best names in the business will be serving up mouthwatering sandwiches: Big Smokers Meat Vandals Take Eat EZ MK’s BBQ Truck Bistro Čejka & Čejka Family Butchery Piantado Bistro Manquian Authentic Chilean Food Gule Food Truck (For those craving something sweet!) Bezmasna (Czechia’s first plant-based butcher shop—perfect for vegans, vegetarians) Pivo...

Farmers’ Markets Return to Prague – How Much Will You Spend This Season?

Spring is arriving in Prague, and with it, the return of farmers’ markets across the city. These markets, known for their fresh local produce, handmade goods, and artisanal specialties, are once again welcoming visitors. One of the first markets to open this year was the Budějovická Farmers’ Market, which began on Tuesday, February 25. The market will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. above the entrance to the Budějovická metro station. Around ten stalls were already set up on opening day. Visitors can find traditional farm-fresh products, along with butcher’s specialties. Prices this year include: Jitrnice or jelita (blood sausages): 27 CZK per 100 grams Pork shoulder: 35 CZK per 100 grams Sausages: 42 CZK per 100 grams Smoked sausages: 47 CZK per 100 grams Other offerings include fresh eggs from free-range farms (M size: 7 CZK each, L size: 8 CZK), pastries like vanilla cream donuts (45 CZK), poppy seed bread (25 CZK), and larger loaves such as light buttermilk bread (72 CZK per 500g) or whole-grain walnut bread (90 CZK per 320g). Kulaťák Farmers’ Market Returned on March 1 Another eagerly awaited market is the Kulaťák Farmers’ Market at Vítězné náměstí in...

Czech Lunch Prices Keep Climbing – But Prague Isn’t the Most Expensive

Czech restaurant prices continue to rise, with an increasing focus on healthier food choices. The average lunch menu in Czech restaurants now costs 193.90 CZK, marking an annual increase of nearly 4%. Surprisingly, Prague is not the most expensive region—that title goes to South Bohemia, followed by Central Bohemia, Pardubice, and Liberec. The cheapest lunches can be found in Olomouc and Zlín. According to the Barometer FOOD survey, 65% of Czechs have recently shifted towards healthier eating habits. Lunch Prices on the Rise, but Growth Slows According to the latest data from Edenred, the cost of a lunch menu has risen by up to 4% compared to 2023. “Between August and November, the average price fluctuated between 191 and 192 CZK. Another trend worth noting is the increase in transactions, with restaurants recording the highest number in December since September 2020,” said Aneta Martišková, a member of Edenred’s management team. Regional Differences – South Bohemia Leads in Prices Regional variations in lunch prices are noteworthy. South Bohemia has the highest lunch prices, with an average of 213.60 CZK—an increase of over 20 crowns since the beginning of the year. This is significantly higher than the 5 to 10 crown increase...

Another Wave of Food Price Hikes in Czechia: What’s Behind It?

The Czech Republic has barely had time to recover from recent food price hikes, and another surge is already underway. This wave is marked by the most significant increase in agricultural producer prices in nearly two years. In January, the price of agricultural production rose by 9.1 percent year-on-year, the largest increase since March 2023. Potatoes, in particular, saw a significant rise of 6.2 percent month-on-month. While last year’s harvest was relatively strong, the price surge is largely due to the expansion of growers’ production areas. This trend was similarly observed in major producer countries like France and Germany, which have a direct impact on potato prices in the Czech Republic. But it’s not just supply issues driving the price increase – demand is also on the rise. This is partly due to the fading effects of recent years’ inflationary waves. Additionally, the cost of storing potatoes during the winter has risen due to higher energy costs, further contributing to the price increase. Rising Fruit Prices Fruit prices are climbing sharply as well, with a 29.8 percent year-on-year increase. Stocks from the previous season are running low, and their depletion is accelerating due to rising demand. Much like potatoes, fruit...

Croatian Fast Food Koykan Arrives in Prague – First Locations Revealed

Croatian fast food chain Koykan is set to expand into the Czech Republic, bringing its menu of burgers, burritos, and wraps to Prague. The company has confirmed that its first two locations will open in 2025 at Máj and Centrum Černý Most shopping centers. Koykan, which has been growing rapidly across Europe, aims to establish more than 25 company-owned restaurants by the end of 2027. Besides the Czech Republic, new branches are planned in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Slovakia. The menu goes beyond traditional fast food, offering a mix of burgers, burritos, bowls, wraps, gyros, falafel, and curry. Customers can also find chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, and a dedicated breakfast menu. To support its expansion, Koykan has started hiring staff in Prague. Job listings on the employment website práce.cz describe opportunities for “ambitious, responsible, and dynamic individuals” who want to be part of the brand’s success. The company offers monthly salaries between 30,000 and 35,000 CZK for full-time positions. The company currently operates 6 restaurants in Zagreb, Croatia, with two more to open in Split and Zadar by the end of the year. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

Michelin-Star Experience in Prague: SaSaZu to Honor Alain Ducasse

SaSaZu, one of Prague’s most acclaimed restaurants, is hosting an exclusive dinner on March 17, 2025. Guests will have the rare chance to taste a menu inspired by the legendary Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse restaurant in Monte Carlo. The event will be led by Emmanuel Pilon, the head chef of the three-Michelin-starred restaurant, alongside SaSaZu’s chefs, Ari Munandar and Andy Tan. The one-night-only experience will bring together some of the finest culinary minds, blending the best of French haute cuisine with Asian flavors. Emmanuel Pilon, who upholds the legacy of Alain Ducasse, is known for his dedication to authentic taste, precision, and innovation. Under Ducasse’s philosophy, dishes emphasize less salt, sugar, and fat, promoting a refined yet health-conscious approach to fine dining. Alain Ducasse is a culinary icon, having accumulated 21 Michelin stars throughout his career. His meticulous approach to cooking has shaped the modern fine-dining landscape, making this event a must-attend for food enthusiasts. Since its opening, SaSaZu has been at the forefront of Prague’s dining scene, renowned for its Asian fusion cuisine. The restaurant is known for combining authentic Asian flavors with modern culinary techniques, offering guests an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Thanks to its commitment to...

Celebrate Love in Style: Dining, Spa, and Music at W Hotel Prague

This February 14th, treat yourself and your loved one to a special Valentine’s Day sharing menu at Le Petit Beefbar. With a selection of gourmet dishes designed to impress, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a memorable evening together. The menu at Le Petit Beefbar features a welcome drink of Blossom Sparkle or Champagne Perrier Jouet, followed by tuna ceviche, avocado hummus, and wagyu tataki. For the main course, choose between New York strip steak with homemade truffle fries or miso black cod with signature mash. For dessert, enjoy a milk chocolate cake with hazelnut praline and raspberry. For reservations, contact: [email protected] or +420 296 231 000 AWAY Spa: A Romantic Escape for Two Relax with a couple’s massage at AWAY Spa this Valentine’s Day. The experience begins with terra boots to refresh your body, followed by a soothing massage and a bottle of sparkling wine to enjoy together. It’s a perfect way to unwind and make cherished memories. For bookings, contact: [email protected] W Lounge: Celebrate Love with Music and Cocktails W Lounge offers a lively Valentine’s Day celebration with DJ Monaco providing the beats for the evening. Whether you’re enjoying time with a partner or friends, the venue offers...

Food Revolution at Holešovice: Ambiente & Zátiší Bring New Dining Concepts

Ambiente group is set to expand in Prague’s Holešovice Market, introducing three new establishments this autumn: a branch of the iconic Myšák pastry shop, another Naše maso butcher shop, and a brand-new Slovak restaurant. The project, designed in part by renowned architect Josef Pleskot, aims to transform the market into a lively gathering space where visitors can enjoy food and drinks throughout the day. At Myšák, visitors can enjoy classic Czech desserts, pastries, sandwiches, and freshly brewed coffee. The location will also serve as a pickup point for pre-orders. The Naše maso butcher shop will continue its tradition of offering high-quality meat and specialty products, similar to its first location on Dlouhá Street. In addition to retail, customers can stop in for burgers, tartare, sausages, or steaks and dine on-site. A major highlight is the new Slovak restaurant, marking Ambiente’s first venture into this cuisine. Designed as an all-day dining spot, it will serve both quick meals for courtyard dining and refined dishes for a sit-down experience. “The restaurant will have 30 seats and focus on simple Slovak cuisine made with local and Slovak ingredients. The wine list will feature a carefully curated selection of Slovak wines to complement the...

Prague Welcomes Its First dean&david Lifestyle Food Bar

The first branch of the German healthy concept dean&david has officially opened in Prague on the ground floor of the Máj department store. Dean & David brings its vision of modern gastronomy to the Czech capital: high-quality, honest, and simple food that is quick and delicious. The space is designed to be a welcoming spot for all, whether you’re meeting friends, enjoying a great cup of coffee, or grabbing a quick snack. “We believe that food connects people. That’s why we’ve created a place where everyone can feel welcome,” says Jan Hejda, CEO of dean&david Czech Republic. Founded and led by David Baumgartner, founder and CEO, in 2007, Dean & David has since expanded worldwide. Its slogan is ‘fresh to eat’. A Menu with Global Flavours The menu features a variety of delicious options, including quinoa bowls, handmade wraps with rich fillings, flatbreads, and sandwiches. For fans of Thai and Indian flavors, there are also curry dishes to enjoy. Seasonal soups round out the offerings, ensuring something for everyone. If you’re craving something sweet or refreshing, you’ll find plenty of options, from natural smoothies to cold-pressed juices, all complemented by locally sourced coffee from Nordbeans. Authenticity and Sustainability at Every Step...

Celebrate Love in Style: Valentine’s Day Dining Spots in Prague

Valentine’s Day means something different to everyone. Whether you embrace it wholeheartedly or prefer to keep things low-key, the way we celebrate love is as unique as we are. No matter how you choose to spend this holiday—intimate, casual, or somewhere in between—Prague offers plenty of memorable spots for an unforgettable dining experience. Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy dinner, lunch, brunch, or drinks with your loved one, tailored to your style and preferences. Alma Prague A consistent favourite of ours, Alma Prague promises to dazzle this Valentine’s Day with a special menu crafted by chefs Petr Židek and Michal Daňek, complemented by expertly selected wines curated by head sommelier Dragan Bogdanović. The menu offers both meat and vegetarian options. Meat lovers will delight in the chicken breast with truffle stuffing, while vegetarians can savour the grilled coral. Add the romantic wine pairing, and you’re set for a magical evening sure to leave your significant other enchanted. Address: V Jirchářích 150/8, Prague 1 Le Petit BeefBar Le Petit Beefbar presents an exclusive Valentine’s Day menu for 3,500 CZK per person. The menu includes tuna ceviche with papaya, coconut, and verbena, avocado hummus with carasau bread, and wagyu tataki....

Popular Bakery Eska to Open a Second Branch in Letná

Eska, a popular bakery and kitchen in Prague’s Karlín district, has been a favorite since its opening, setting a new standard for high-quality, artisanal baked goods. Known for its signature breads and pastries, the establishment is part of the Ambiente group, which has helped redefine modern Czech dining. Now, Eska is expanding with a second location in Letná, set to open in mid-February. The Letná branch will emphasize pastries and retail offerings, diverging from the Karlín location’s more extensive operation. The menu will feature freshly baked breads, such as the popular “Bread 33” and “Bread 66,” which use 33% and 66% rye flour, respectively. These breads are a hallmark of Eska and will be available at both locations. Sweet pastries, including loupáky, buns, cakes, kremrolles, and pastel de nata, will also be on offer. Retail Products and Local Partnerships One major difference in Letná will be its focus on retail products. Shelves will be stocked with items like jams, spreads, and beverages. Customers will also find farm-fresh products from Ambiente’s partners, such as Kubát eggs, Amaso sausages, and cheeses from Farma Struha. Eska will continue its collaboration with the Liberec-based Nordbeans roastery for coffee. For a sweet treat, the Letná...

The Wait Is Over: Five Guys Sets Opening Date in Prague

The popular American fast food chain Five Guys is set to debut in the Czech Republic with its first branch in Prague’s iconic Máj department store on Národní třída. After more than a year of delays, the long-awaited opening is now anticipated to take place in March 2025. Preparations for the branch began in 2023, with initial plans targeting a June 2024 launch. However, the timeline was postponed multiple times, with subsequent estimates pointing to autumn and later the end of the year. According to Karel Samec, spokesperson for Amadeus Real Estate, which manages the Máj department store, the restaurant is now expected to open by March. An advertising banner announcing the upcoming launch has been displayed outside the Máj store for several months. Additionally, Five Guys has launched a Czech-language website introducing its menu and providing job opportunities within the chain. Expansion Across Central Europe The Czech franchise of Five Guys will be managed by Monterock International, a multinational investment holding company involved in private equity, gastronomy, real estate, and sustainable technologies. Monterock also operates two branches of Five Guys in Vienna and has plans to expand the brand further into Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. Established in Virginia, USA,...

Three Czech Dishes Named Among the World’s Worst-Rated Foods

TasteAtlas has unveiled the planet’s worst-rated foods, based on 600,000 ratings. Topping the list is Blodplat, a dish traditional to Sweden and Finnish Lapland of rye or barley flour and (wait for it) animal blood dumplings, which is usually served as a side dish to fried bacon, pork, butter and lingonberry jam. Interesting. In second place was bocadillo de sardinas, a sardine sandwich native to Spain. Surprisingly, despite Spain being the land of paella, croquettes, tapas and churros, three Spanish dishes are included in the top 10: angulas a la cazuela is a Basque Country dish of spicy eels, and faves a la Catalana is broad beans cooked in stock and served with blood sausage. Three Czech dishes appear on this list, offering a perspective on how certain traditional recipes are perceived beyond their home country. Czech bread soup (Chlebová polévka): This simple bread soup is a traditional Czech dish prepared with a combination of stale bread, water, onions, and a variety of spices. The more refined versions are occasionally thickened with eggs and may incorporate flavorful broths or various root vegetables. Characterized by its rustic appeal and thick consistency, chlebová polévka is a common home-cooked dish that is traditionally...

Prague Farmers’ Markets Reopen for the 2025 Season

Prague’s beloved farmers’ markets are gearing up for another season. Two iconic markets—Náplavka in Prague 2 and Kubáň in Prague 10—will open their stalls on Saturday, February 1. Náplavka: Celebrating 16 Years of Community and Fresh Produce Sixteen years ago, the first-ever farmers’ market on Prague’s Rašínovo nábřeží embankment marked the start of a tradition that few initially believed would thrive. “Attempts to establish a market here had failed before. Even farmers were skeptical at first, and we had to work hard to convince them,” recalls Jiří Sedláček, chairman of the Archetyp Association, which operates the market. The persistence paid off. From its humble beginnings with just 28 vendors, Náplavka has grown into a bustling marketplace with 90 to 100 stalls offering an array of farm-fresh goods every Saturday from February to December, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, the market will reopen on February 1, featuring handmade salamis, artisanal pâtés, pickled meats, fresh fish (weather permitting), pastries, spices, and a variety of other culinary delights. Kubáň: A Neighbourhood Market Farmers’ markets on Kubánské náměstí have been a staple of Prague 10 since 2010. After a few changes in management over the years, the Archetyp association returned in 2019...

January 31: A Night of Food and Music Inside a Former Mill

Music and gastronomy have been inseparable for the culinary team at Ze Mě since their early days, blending their passion for food with the rhythm of beats. Known for hosting unconventional dining experiences, this group is now preparing a new event that promises to elevate food and music into a single unforgettable experience. Scheduled for January 31, the Frying Room will debut at the Coal Mill (Uhelný mlýn) in Libčice nad Vltavou, combining live cooking, Czech rap, and electronic music in a way never seen before. Founded by Vojtěch Nemrava, Ze Mě gained recognition for creative pop-ups featuring dishes cooked over open flames and paired with carefully curated music. Their events often include thematic decor—forest branches, fog, or walls adorned with duck wings—to create an immersive atmosphere. “We’ve been intertwining food, music, and drinks since our beginnings. Our first events revolved around cooking over fire with DJs playing drum and bass, grime, or techno. We love the connection between food and music,” says Nemrava.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da ze mě (@zeme.projekt) The Frying Room will feature live cooking sessions, interactive food experiences, and performances by notable Czech artists. Dominik Citta, better known as...

Germany’s Getting Its First Taco Bell – Could Czechia Be Next?

Fast food lovers, get ready – Taco Bell is making its way to Europe, and Germany will be the first to get a taste. This summer, the iconic Mexican-inspired chain will open its first branch in Berlin, bringing some serious competition to the likes of McDonald’s, Burger King, and KFC. And with plans to expand to five more countries, could the Czech Republic be next in line? Tacos Over Burgers? The buzz about Taco Bell’s European expansion first hit the news last spring, with an initial launch set for summer 2024. However, IS-Holding – the franchise rights holder – decided to push the opening to the summer of 2025. The goal? To roll out up to 150 locations across Germany by the end of 2029. This isn’t just about tacos and burritos – Taco Bell’s entry marks a shake-up in the fast-food scene. While traditional burger joints dominate, Taco Bell offers something different: bold flavours and classic Mexican favourites like burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and, of course, their signature tacos. Expansion Beyond Germany Germany isn’t the only country in Taco Bell’s sights. IS-Holding has confirmed plans to expand to five additional European markets. Although the full list hasn’t been announced, the...

The Ultimate Guide to Prague’s Top Hotels for Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations

If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Eve in style, Prague’s top hotels offer an array of festive experiences that combine luxury, exceptional dining, and a joyous ambiance. W Hotel – Le Petit Beefbar The W Hotel‘s Le Petit Beefbar is set to impress this festive season with its sophisticated flair and exceptional culinary offerings. Guests can enjoy a 4-course Christmas Eve dinner featuring signature dishes, accompanied by live music. On Christmas Day, a special brunch awaits, complete with vibrant beats and an elegant atmosphere. To usher in 2025 in style, the restaurant will host a New Year’s Eve celebration with an exquisite 5-course menu, live music, and dancing. Signature dishes include grilled meats and street foods pair perfectly with Grand Café’s classics such as the crispy Duck croquettes with potato cream and cranberry, delicate Smoked trout ceviche with hazelnut oil, and flavorful grilled and glazed duck. Hilton Prague On Christmas Day, guests are treated to a lavish brunch featuring a variety of festive dishes, live music, and a special children’s buffet to keep the whole family entertained. New Year’s Eve at Hilton Prague delivers an unforgettable celebration inspired by Italian glamour. The special evening...

Arabica Coffee Prices Hit 50-Year High: How It Will Affect Espresso in Prague

Coffee lovers will soon face a higher bill as prices for arabica coffee have hit record levels. This week, coffee futures surpassed the previous peak from 1977, nearly doubling in price this year alone. Futures contracts for arabica coffee reached over $3.45 per pound (0.45 kilograms) this week, breaking a nearly 50-year-old price record. While Brazil, the world’s largest producer of arabica, was affected by devastating frosts in 1975, this year’s price surge is due to a prolonged drought. In addition, Vietnam’s robusta coffee production has also been impacted by drought during the growing season, followed by heavy rains at the start of the harvest. “The drought has been a key factor this year,” explains Jiří Tyleček, chief analyst at XTB. “In spring, Vietnam’s robusta crops began to suffer, and by autumn, the drought reached Brazil, affecting arabica production—the worst in the last 70 years.” This situation represents a perfect storm of multiple challenges. Alongside adverse weather, there are growing concerns about the tariffs former U.S. President Trump is preparing to impose on imported goods starting in January. “The U.S. is unusually overstocking, which exacerbates the rising prices trend,” adds Václav Durďák, owner of Coffeespot coffee roastery. But the price...

Five Guys Opening in Prague Delayed: What’s Next?

The much-anticipated arrival of the American fast-food chain Five Guys in Prague has been marked by repeated delays. Initially, the chain was expected to open its first restaurant in the reconstructed Máj Národní department store earlier this year. The launch was first planned for late spring or early summer, then postponed to November, according to Hospodářské noviny. Currently, the Máj Národní management aims for an opening by New Year’s Eve. “We aim to open the Five Guys unit by the end of this year,” said Karolina Ötwösová, leasing director of Máj Národní. However, the timeline remains uncertain. Sources close to the market indicate the opening might be pushed to the first half of next year. Five Guys itself has not provided any updates. Despite multiple inquiries, the chain’s press department has refrained from commenting on the exact opening date. A New Player in Prague’s Competitive Fast Food Scene Known for its signature hamburgers and fries, Five Guys will directly compete with established fast food giants like McDonald’s and Burger King. Its entry is part of a broader trend of American fast-food brands expanding into the Czech market, Popeyes, a U.S. chain specializing in fried chicken, is planning to open its third...

Nesnězeno: Reducing What’s Left Uneaten

Food waste is a massive problem. Every year as much as a billion tonnes of food goes uneaten worldwide, which could be as much as one-third of what’s produced. This isn’t just wasteful, this discarded food also releases harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which could be as much as 8-12 percent of the total. A small local company called Nesnězeno (“uneaten”) is trying to do its part to reduce these numbers; I spoke with its founder, Jakub Henni, to find out more. I meet Henni at the Nesnězeno offices, located in a small residential house on a hillside in Prague 2. Currently, it holds 14 of the firm’s 25 Czech employees, with the rest working in the Brno office, Henni’s hometown. Brno is also where the company first got its start, as a Facebook page that aimed to connect shops and restaurants with people in an attempt to reduce food waste. The way it works hasn’t changed too much in the intervening years. Shops and businesses (Henni refers to them as “partners”) advertise food and other items they have left over, usually at the end of business hours, and customers can pick them up at a discount. The rule...

Gourmet Delicatessens in Prague: Where to Find Culinary Treasures

Whether you’re a local or an expat, uncovering Prague’s gourmet secrets is a journey worth taking. Here’s a curated list of the top delicatessens you must visit, each boasting high-quality, artisanal products and exceptional service. 1. Sabores An authentic Spanish delicatessen, Sabores brings the best of Spain to Prague. From exquisite olives and premium olive oils to the finest jamóns, cheeses, and wines, every product here is meticulously sourced. Notable highlights include Iberian ham Joselito, truffle chips from Ibiza, and fruit wines from Mallorca’s Anima Negra cellars. The warm ambiance and knowledgeable staff add to the experience, and visitors can enjoy tapas paired with top-notch coffee on-site.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Sabores & eDelikatesy.cz (@edelikatesycz)   2. The Italians  A paradise for Italian food lovers, The Italians in Smíchov offers a wide range of premium products, including Prosciutto di Parma, authentic balsamic vinegar, and Barolo wines. Perfect for those looking to enjoy authentic Prosecco or stock up on Italian pasta, cheeses, and meats. The expansive layout ensures you’ll find everything you need for an Italian feast.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da The Italians – Wine food (@theitalianswinefood)...

Oliviers&Co Lands in Prague, Bringing the Finest Mediterranean Olive Oils

Oliviers & Co is a premier olive oil, balsamics, tapas, and truffle oil brand. They recently opened a new shop in central Prague.

American Fast-Food Giant Popeyes to Open 60 More Restaurants in Czechia

The American fast-food chain Popeyes has unveiled plans to establish 60 new restaurants across the Czech Republic by 2033, aiming to strengthen its presence in Central Europe. Popeyes operates three locations in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region, with new branches set to open soon in Brno. The company’s first restaurant in Czechia opened just last year in Wenceslas Square. Popeyes’ ambitious expansion strategy includes opening branches in key regional cities, shopping centers, and along major highways. “Opening a new restaurant can take several months or even up to two years, especially when we target prime locations,” explained Marko Blaževič, Popeyes’ director for Central and Eastern Europe. Popeyes faces strong competition from fast-food heavyweights already established in the Czech market. McDonald’s operates 124 restaurants across the country, while KFC, part of the AmRest group, runs 128 locations as of last year. Another AmRest brand, Burger King, operates 33 outlets, while Pizza Hut has a presence in 16 locations. Five Guys and Wendy’s Enter the Czech Market The competitive landscape of American fast food in Czechia is intensifying as Five Guys prepares to open its first branch this autumn in the recently renovated Máj department store in Prague. Additionally, Wendy’s announced...

Where to Celebrate St. Martin’s Day: Four Spots for Goose and Wine

With November here, it’s time for St. Martin’s Day, a celebration filled with traditional roast goose and young wine. If you’re looking to enjoy this festive meal without cooking, we’ve compiled a list of top spots in Prague where you can find a St. Martin’s feast that won’t disappoint. 1. Výčep In Vinohrady, Výčep features a St. Martin’s feast as one of its marquee events. Celebrations start on Friday, November 8, and run through the weekend. Their menu includes kaldoun soup (a thick soup) and starters like goose liver with garlic or wine-infused goose sausage. The main attraction is the confit goose leg, served with trampled red and white cabbage, dumplings, and semolina gnocchi. For dessert, indulge in a slice of Wallachian frgál (a special kind of kolach, made from thinly rolled out yeasted dough filled with sweet fillings). Address: Korunní 92, Prague 2. Červený Jelen For a family-friendly experience or group outing, Červený Jelen offers a whole goose with dumplings, gnocchi, red cabbage, and confit vegetables. Designed to serve four to five people, this meal must be ordered in advance. Diners can also opt for an individual goose leg with similar sides. The St. Martin’s menu runs from Friday,...

Discover Japanese Pizza at This New Restaurant in Prague

A slice of Osaka has arrived in Prague’s Holešovice district with the opening of Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri, a brand-new Japanese eatery specializing in okonomiyaki, a savory pancake often referred to as “Japanese pizza.” Located at Veletržní 820/73, Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri introduces locals and expats alike to authentic Osaka street food in a unique sports-themed setting. Okonomiyaki: Japanese “Pizza” with a Twist For those unfamiliar, okonomiyaki is a popular street food in Japan, particularly in Osaka. Its name translates loosely to “grill as you like,” allowing for a range of toppings and customization. The dish starts with a pancake-like base made from flour and eggs, topped with white cabbage and then cooked to crispy perfection. A signature tangy sauce and Japanese mayonnaise complete the dish, and diners can add their choice of ingredients such as seafood, pork, or even cheese. Chef Hiroki Komiya: From Osaka to Prague The culinary expert behind Okonomiyaki Izakaya Matsuri, Hiroki Komiya, brings years of experience from Osaka, where he served as head chef of an okonomiyaki restaurant since 2017. His journey to Prague has an interesting backstory. In 2022, a delegation from the Czech-Japanese Center in Ostrava visited Japan and had the chance to sample Hiroki’s...

Fusion of Flavors: NUMARU Brings Korean Cuisine with a Twist to Prague

In the center of Prague’s dynamic culinary scene, NUMARU offers a taste of Korea like no other. With a passion for Korean food that traces back to his roots, founder Roy opened his first restaurant in 2017, driven by a longing for the dishes he grew up with. Roy’s love for Korean food comes from a deep connection to the comforting flavors of home. For him, each dish is personal, and depending on who prepares it, the flavors can vary significantly. Over the past six years, Roy and his team have honed their craft, developing their own unique recipes for sauces, kimchi, and more, all tailored to suit his tastes as a typical Korean who can’t live without soju and soup. Where Tradition Meets Innovation The name Numaru—which refers to a serene spot in a traditional Korean home, reserved for welcoming special guests—reflects the restaurant’s core philosophy. Every diner is treated as a guest of honor, invited to experience an intimate blend of flavors that fuse Korean traditions with global influences. NUMARU embraces a fusion approach, bridging unfamiliar palates by reimagining ingredients through Korean cooking. At the same time, they expand the experience for those already in love with the...

Where to Find the Best Vegan Desserts in Prague?

Traditional desserts often rely on ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter. But in the world of vegan cuisine, these are left out, replaced by plant-based alternatives that are just as delicious. Fortunately, there are plenty of places in Prague where you can indulge in fantastic vegan cakes, ice cream, and pastries. Let’s explore where to find the best vegan sweets in the Czech capital! Krafin Chutnej – one of Prague’s well-known vegan restaurants – also runs a delightful café and bakery selling plant-based sweet and savory pastries. Their selection ranges from classic croissants and danishes to unique tartlets and chocolate rolls, offering both larger and smaller portions. However, their standout product is vegan donut. Made from fluffy dough, they come in a variety of flavors and are a fusion between a croissant and a muffin. The secret to their soft texture lies in using croissant dough, but instead of butter, they use a vegetable-based fat that tastes just as good. You’ll find combinations like matcha with blackberry, rhubarb with vanilla, and classics like strawberry or hazelnut cream. Don’t miss out on their savory croissants, filled with vegan delights like carrot à la salmon or roasted pumpkin. Impressive are their savory...

The Tradition of St. Martin – a Celebration of Food and Drink

St. Martin’s Day, which Czechs celebrate on November 11, is a holiday of good food and drink. Autumn slowly alternates with winter, and it begins to snow. In the past, the economic year was ending at this time, and the landowners were preparing a feast for their people as a form of thanks, when they were also paid out their wages. And what about today? Today, the feast of St. Martin is a great opportunity to bring a little joy to life! Traditionally, fattened geese are roasted on 11 November, and the first bottles of young wine open at exactly 11:11 am. St. Martin wines are fresh and young, as they only have a few weeks to mature. They are very clear and have a lower alcohol content. So join the celebrations, because it’s high time to taste what this year has brought. Young wine in celebration of St. Martin St. Martin wines are always the first wines of the new vintage. These are fresh and fruity wines, which have matured for only a few weeks, but during this time, they had enough to acquire their distinctive character. For a wine to bear the St. Martin brand, it must be...

Coming Soon: A New Restaurant with a Stunning 30-Meter Observation Tower

Prague 10 is planning to transform Malešický Park with the construction of a new restaurant and observation tower. The project, designed by Amont Studio from Basel, Switzerland, won an international architectural competition, marking the next step in the park’s revitalization. The cost of the project is estimated at 60 million crowns. The plan aims to breathe new life into the park by introducing a dining and leisure space that will cater to both locals and tourists. The restaurant is designed to seat 50 guests indoors with space for an additional 90 seats on the terrace. The 30-meter observation tower promises to offer panoramic views of Prague, making it a standout feature in the city’s landscape. “The goal of this architectural competition was to select the best design for a garden restaurant with an observation tower. This project will further develop the public infrastructure of Malešický Park,” said Martin Valovič, the head of Prague 10. Valovič also noted that the proposed location for the restaurant seamlessly integrates with existing roads and structures, maintaining the urban landscape while leaving room for other park uses. “Now, we will move forward with discussions on the next steps, including the preparation of project documentation and...

Mariachi, Masks, and Mexican Cuisine: Día de los Muertos in Prague!

On October 31, the Prague Market (Holešovická tržnice) will once again come alive with the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Mexico as it hosts its third annual Día de los Muertos. From 11 a.m. until nearly midnight, the event promises a festive atmosphere with activities for all ages. The heart of the festival will be its outdoor Gastro Zone, offering authentic Mexican cuisine. Visitors will have the chance to taste popular street foods, such as tacos, churros, and burritos. For those looking for something more unique, there will be traditional pan de muerto paired with rich hot chocolate—a classic treat during Día de los Muertos. Hall 13 will host a market with Mexican products, crafts, and activities for all ages. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors can make masks, get their faces painted in Mexican designs, or create flower crowns and headdresses. The craft zone offers a way for both kids and adults to explore Mexican traditions and participate in the holiday’s customs. Music to Celebrate Día de los Muertos will feature performances by Mariachi Azteca de Praga, both at the Mexican pop-up and in Hall 13. DJ Gadjo will also perform, bringing his beats to keep the atmosphere...

Prasárna: Guilty Pleasure Food Festival Hits Prague

Prague’s Prasárna: Guilty Pleasure Food Festival is happening on Sunday, October 13, at Cross Club in Holešovice. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., visitors can enjoy a variety of heavy, comfort foods with no entry fee. On the menu: mac and cheese, hot dogs, oversized burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, nachos, churros, BBQ corn dogs, Belgian fries with cheddar, and deep-fried bugs. Beer will be available throughout the day. For pork meat enthusiasts, there will be plenty of dishes, from juicy sausages to pork belly. You can look forward to a pleasant atmosphere and live music to enhance the overall experience. When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 – 11:00–20:00 Where: Cross Club, Plynární 23, Praha 7 – Holešovice Cost: Free entry Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

Prague Has a New Fast Food: Ukrainian Chain Opens in Palladium

Since October, a fresh player has entered the Czech fast food market. Lviv Croissants, a popular Ukrainian chain, has officially opened its first Czech branch in the Palladium shopping center on náměstí Republiky. Known for its savoury and sweet croissants, the brand promises to bring a new flavor to the fast food scene. Lviv Croissants is a well-established name in Ukraine, boasting over 170 branches. The chain has also expanded into Poland and Slovakia, with the Prague branch marking its latest international venture. “Our croissants are handmade using top-quality Ukrainian flour, following a secret recipe. We offer a variety of fillings, from traditional flavors to more adventurous combinations like salami, egg omelette, cheese, fresh vegetables, and salad,” the company website highlights. Expansion Plans in Prague and Beyond The Prague branch is just the beginning. According to co-owner Andriy Halytskyy, the company has ambitious expansion plans for the Czech market. “After Palladium, we plan to open more locations both within and outside Prague. We are already working on several new locations, analyzing different areas and cities for potential branches,” Halytskyy told Hospodářské noviny. In addition to its European expansion, the chain is eyeing new markets, including the US, France, Germany, Turkey,...

Where to Find the Best Brunch Spots in Prague: Our List

While brunch was once mainly an American tradition, it has now firmly taken root in Prague’s culinary scene. We’ve selected some of the best places to enjoy brunch in the city. Don’t hesitate to brunch solo—and if you don’t need to return to work afterward, why not indulge in a glass of prosecco with your meal? After all, a small indulgence pairs perfectly with a big breakfast. Seasons at Hilton On Saturdays, for just 990 CZK, you can enjoy unlimited consumption of Prosecco, Eggs Benedict, meat and fish carvery, sushi, rich selection of desserts and much more. Live music will keep the good vibes flowing. The experienced team, led by Chef Pavel Brož, uses mainly local seasonal ingredients of the highest quality.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Seasons | kulinářský zážitek v srdci Prahy | ❤️🍽️ (@seasons_prague) Eska If you’re craving a relaxed brunch filled with crispy pastries, head to Eska in Karlín. Every day from 8 AM to 3 PM, they offer an array of classic breakfast items like scrambled eggs or eggs in a glass. But they also go beyond the usual, serving up tasty sausages, flaky toast, and their iconic...

Manifesto Market Launches Pumpkin Season with New Menu

Starting October 14th, Manifesto Market will kick off its Pumpkin Season, offering a range of pumpkin-themed food and drinks from its vendors. The limited-time menu will feature both sweet and savory dishes, all centered around autumn’s favorite ingredient—pumpkin. Here’s what visitors can expect: Soot Bar will serve a Pumpkin Spice Latte and a hot pumpkin cocktail made with Tullamore Dew Honey and chai foam. Bakery60 will offer pumpkin cupcakes, a quick dessert option. Holy Pasta will have pumpkin soup, smooth and hearty. Barva will feature both pumpkin soup and varenyky filled with a pumpkin-based filling. Taiko Ramen will introduce udon noodles with pumpkin. Dirty Dog will serve a classic pumpkin pie. In addition to the food and drinks, the market will be decorated with pumpkin and Halloween themes. DJ performances are scheduled for Friday evenings on October 18th and 25th to add to the atmosphere. You can reserve your table here.   Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

Bistro Dark Kitchen Opens in Vinohrady with International Cuisine and Fine Wines

The company Spojujeme is opening the Dark Kitchen bistro in Vinohrady. The bistro serves breakfasts, lunch menus, and à la carte dinners. Dark Kitchen focuses on international cuisine and popular dishes, emphasizing seasonal ingredients, variety, and nutritional balance. Wine lovers will be drawn to a curated selection of wines and champagne from 60 suppliers. The bistro also serves as a showroom for the catering company of the same name. The new Dark Kitchen bistro, from Spojujeme, has brightened up Řipská Street in Vinohrady. The key to their popular, simple dishes lies in the quality of ingredients and their proper preparation. This principle forms the foundation of the entire kitchen team’s work at Dark Kitchen. From morning onwards, French pastries (viennoiseries) are baked on-site in a bakery with a full production cycle, and complete breakfasts are prepared. From eggs made in various ways to granola, delicious pancakes, and warm sandwiches—all meals are made from quality ingredients and inspired by modern culinary trends. Don’t forget to try the bistro’s specialty: scrambled eggs with truffles. Did you know that it takes 72 hours to prepare a croissant? Through the large window in the bistro, you can watch the entire baking process.   View...

Apple Picking in Czechia: Where to Go and What to Pay

Looking for a fun and affordable way to enjoy the apple season? We’ve got the best spots for you to pick your own apples this year! With the apple-picking season in full swing, many are looking for the perfect orchard to visit. Some of the most popular destinations include Libčany in East Bohemia, Starý Lískovec in the South Moravian region, and Skrbeň in the Olomouc region. At these orchards, you can expect to pay around CZK 19 per kilogram, a great deal compared to supermarket prices. Prices may vary depending on the specific orchard, but you can be sure of getting fresher, higher-quality apples directly from a local grower. Plus, you’ll enjoy the unique experience of picking the apples yourself. When to Go Apple Picking The apple harvest in the Czech Republic typically begins in August, peaks in September, and concludes in October. This makes right now the perfect time to head out and enjoy apple picking. Before you go, it’s a good idea to contact the orchard for the most accurate information on prices and to check the weather, which can affect picking conditions. Here are some of the top orchards for self-picking apples: Central Bohemia and Prague: Bílé...

Don’t Miss Out: Major Grocery Chains in Czechia Offer Produce Discounts

In response to rising costs, major Czech grocery chains are now offering substantial discounts on fruit and vegetables. Here’s a look at how you can take advantage of these deals. Kaufland is spearheading the initiative with its new “Don’t Feed the Basket!” campaign. The chain is setting up dedicated discount stands in all its stores, featuring reduced-price fruit and vegetables. According to Kaufland, “The so-called discount displays will be gradually installed in all stores. These displays will showcase discounted items from the fruit and vegetable sections. Initially, the stands will feature originally packaged goods from Kaufland’s suppliers, with discount details and final prices clearly labeled on the packaging.” Similarly, Lidl has rolled out its own savings program. Through the “With Lidl We Save on Food” initiative, Lidl offers bundles of fruit and vegetables, such as three kilograms for just CZK 25. Additionally, Lidl stores have special corners dedicated to discounted items that are approaching their expiration dates. Billa has recently joined the trend with its “We’re Not Throwing Away” campaign. This program provides bags of fruit and vegetables intended for immediate consumption. According to spokeswoman Dana Bratánková, “These items are often at a higher ripeness level, which would typically lead...

PIZZA! PIZZA! Pop Up: A Festival of Italian Flavors Coming to Prague

On Thursday, September 5th, 2024, the PIZZA! PIZZA! Pop Up festival will take over Holešovice Market from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This one-day event offers the best of Italian cuisine, featuring everything from traditional pizzas to lesser-known delicacies like baked piadina, fresh pasta, and fried stuffed olives. The festival is free to enter and promises a day filled with authentic Italian tastes, great coffee, fine wines, cocktails, and live music, all in the open air. “We aim to offer visitors a taste of something authentic, something new, all within a relaxed atmosphere,” says Aleš Víšek from the Holešovice Market program team. “PIZZA! PIZZA! Pop Up embodies this, providing an opportunity to enjoy the flavors of Italy and escape the daily grind, even if just for a while.” Authentic Italian Street Food MATE’S pizza truck will serve up true Neapolitan pizza, while the team from Pizza Therapy will showcase their passion for this iconic dish. Picoška food truck will also serve pizzas made from traditional Napoletana dough, known for its long fermentation process resulting in a light and digestible crust. Francesco Gallucci from Le Pizze di Frankie will bring his expertise, preparing both classic and pizzas right from his bistro...

Cider Festival Set to Return in Prague with More Than 100 Drinks

Do you like cider? Taste more than 100 varieties at the Cider Festival on the weekend of September 20-22. If you have only tasted “supermarket ciders” and remember them as alcoholic “soft drinks” full of chemicals, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The seventh edition of the main festival of fermented beverages of the year takes place at the Cross Club in Holešovice, near the city centre. In addition to craft ciders, ciders, and lemonades by small and local manufacturers from all over the country and abroad. You can also look forward to good food and a fun accompanying program for the whole family. The idea behind organizing this event is to bring together and support dedicated cider producers who often don’t make it beyond their own region and present their beverages to the broader public. A rich accompanying program The event is not only about drinking, but also about entertainment. In addition to quality drinks, you can look forward to great food, musical performances, DJs, workshops and activities for children. They can have fun at creative workshops, like painting on bottles or getting their face painted, while you enjoy your favorite cider. Practical information The Cider Festival takes place outside the...

Crème de la Crème Opens Its Sixth Branch in Letná

Crème de la Crème recently announced the opening of its new branch on Strossmayerovo náměstí in Prague 7. The Letná branch offers a variety of 30 different flavors, catering to every ice cream lover. Customers can enjoy both traditional and innovative flavors, all made with love and the finest ingredients. “I am delighted to open our new branch in Letná and bring our unique ice cream experience to a wider audience. We believe our customers will appreciate the artisanal quality of our gelato and the pleasant environment we have created,” says Honza Hochsteiger, founder of Crème de la Crème. During the summer months, customers can enjoy limited-edition “alcoholic gelato” flavors, including the refreshing Jägermeister Orange. Other summer specials include Almond Amaretto, Apricot Prosecco, Orange Campari, Baileys, Piña Colada, Mojito, and Plum Plum. Another popular summer option is the Affogato, made with espresso and their artisan vanilla ice cream. You can also enjoy delicious coffee from domestic craft roasters, refreshing lemonade, and tickle your taste-buds with delicious tarts, pancakes, or sandwiches. “All of our ice creams are gluten-free (except for Oreo and tiramisu) and are handmade using traditional Italian artisan ice cream makers in the original way, where each ice cream...

There Are Two Czech Recipes in the TOP 10 of Best Fried Desserts in the World

When it comes to responding positively to gluttony, it doesn’t matter what anyone says: (almost) everyone loves fried desserts. That’s why we’re sharing the ranking from the Taste Atlas platform. In the ranking of the well-known “Taste Atlas” platform, there are two Czech desserts that stand out in the world’s top 20. Is your mouth watering? So let’s find out what they are. Sharing the 7th spot with several other countries, the Czech Republic’s fluffy doughnuts (koblihy), are traditionally filled with various types of jam. Additionally, Czech muffins (vdolky) secured the 20th spot. These typical sweets are round with a small hole in the center for the filling, which can include jam, cottage cheese, or whipped cream. Although they can be baked, they are more commonly fried in oil. According to Taste Atlas, which published a list of a hundred fried desserts, this is the top 20:   Polish donuts (Pączki) Bomboloni (Tuscany, Italy) Pisang goreng (Indonesia) Graffe Napoletane (Naples, Italy) Aborrajados (Colombia) Fouskakia (Alonissos, Greece) Krapfen (Austria) – Koblihy in Czechia Malassadas (Azores, Portugal) Bola de Berlim (Portugal) Nonnevot (Limburg, Netherlands) Papanasi (Romania) Sfenj (Morocco) Bambalouni (Tunisia) Quarkkeulchen (Germany) Odading (Indonesia) Beignets (France) Quarklchen (Germany) Turon (Philippines) Zeppole (Italy)...

US Fast-Food Wendy’s to Open First Branch in Prague

US fast-food giant Wendy’s announced on Tuesday its ambitious plans to open hundreds of restaurants across Europe in the next decade. The expansion will begin in the Czech Republic and include Spain, Portugal, France, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Romania, and Poland. Currently, Wendy’s operates only in the UK outside the United States, starting from 2021. Michael Clarke, Wendy’s Managing Director for Europe, described the Czech Republic as an ideal base for the chain’s European expansion. He cited the strong domestic market, geographical location, and the country’s fast-food tradition as key factors. This is why the Czech Republic is part of the first wave of the expansion. “We were encouraged by the positive response to a recent event at the US Embassy in Prague, where we received initial franchise applications,” Clarke said. “We welcome more applicants who want to partner with us and operate Wendy’s restaurants in the Czech Republic.” Wendy’s plans to operate up to 50 restaurants in Britain by the end of the year, with a long-term goal of 400. Although the Czech Republic is in the first wave, negotiations are moving fastest in Ireland and Romania. The company has signed contracts with franchisees in these countries...

Frosts Slash Czech Fruit Harvest by 77%, Apples Hit Hardest

The fruit harvest in the Czech Republic is expected to plummet by 77 percent this year compared to the five-year average, which may threaten many farmers’ livelihood, Martin Ludvík, chairman of the Fruit Growers’ Union told iRozhlas. Spring frosts have caused one of the worst crop damages in the last century, with the apple harvest particularly devastated. “In Bohemia, 90 percent of the apple production is destroyed,” added Ludvík. Traditionally, spring frosts primarily affect more sensitive fruit species like apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries. However, this year saw a slight decrease in damage to apricots and peaches, as these fruits are predominantly grown in southern Moravia, which experienced less frost damage. The unprecedented severity of the frosts has led to a dramatic reduction in the apple crop, with expectations of only about a fifth of the usual yield. The reduced harvest is likely to lead to a significant rise in the price of Czech fruit, particularly apples, which have a long selling period from autumn to the following summer. This situation mirrors the recent rise in cherry prices and foreshadows similar trends for apples. The most critical period for fruit growers will begin in January when the shortfall in apple...

New South African-Style Jerky Biltong Bistro & Shop Lands In Prague

South African food might be one of the hardest cuisines to find in Prague, but it’s getting a significant boost thanks to Saffa Maso, a unique bistro and shop located in Prague 8 – Libeň (Sokolovská 146/150a, 180 00 Praha 8) Saffa Maso offers an impressive array of South African specialties that are set to delight both expats and locals. The menu features Biltong Tacos, a fusion that brings together traditional South African flavors with a modern twist, smashed burger with South African flavors, a selection of South African wines and beers, including Pinotage and Cap Classique Pierre Jourdan bubbles. The ice-cold Windhoek beer, a staple in South Africa, is also on offer, providing a refreshing accompaniment to any meal. Dessert lovers are in for a treat with traditional South African sweets such as Malva pudding, a rich, sticky sponge pudding topped with a caramel sauce, and Melk Tart, a creamy milk tart with a dusting of cinnamon. In addition, Saffa Maso boasts a selection of traditional South African dried meats: droëwors, which are dried meat sausages, and boerewors, ground meat sausages seasoned with a blend of spices like coriander and nutmeg. The bistro is run by Nicolaas Uys, who...

Prague Gets ‘First Ever’ Vegan Butcher As Demand For Meat-Free Food Grows

A vegan butcher’s shop recently opened in Prague, in what’s thought to be a first in the city. The shop is called Bezmasna, and it recently opened in the Letná district. It provides plant-based versions of popular Czech foods, including chlebíček (Czech sandwiches), cold cuts, and meat loaf. It also has animal-free takes on classic items like steaks, sausages, eggs, burgers, pates, and more. The shop will provide a seasonal offering with a changing menu. Bezmasna hopes to work with both vegan and non-vegan restaurants to increase their plant-based offerings, as well as offer catering for events. Veganism in the Czech Republic Traditional Czech cuisine tends to be very meat-heavy, but there is a growing vegan population in the country. According to stats from 2020, the Czech Republic ranked as one of the most vegan-friendly places in Europe, due to its relatively high number of plant-based eateries compared to population size. It was placed third, just behind Portugal and Iceland. In a statement at the time, a spokesperson for the Česká veganská společnost (Czech vegan society) said: “As the survey indicates the [vegan] market situation has improved significantly in the past years. I dare say that to some extent we have caught...

Too Good To Go App Now in Czechia: Reduce Food Waste at Great Prices!

Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, has launched in the Czech Republic. With more than 60 local businesses onboard, it aims to fight food waste across the country. The app allows users to purchase surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, and shops at a reduced price. The company is currently partnering with businesses in Prague, including Myšák confectionery, Hilton Old Town Prague, and Costa Coffee. Through the app, users can book and receive a surprise bag of surplus food at a reduced price. They simply need to pick up their order at the designated time and present their receipt from the app. This initiative helps prevent good food from being thrown away. Food waste is a significant issue in the Czech Republic, where 91 kilograms of food per capita are wasted annually, according to Eurostat. Globally, food waste contributes to ten percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Since its launch in Denmark in 2016, Too Good To Go has saved over 330 million meals, preventing 891 billion kilograms of CO2 emissions, 267 billion liters of wasted water, and 924 square meters of wasted space each year.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by...

New Dining Gem in Prague: Monastiq at Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental has opened a new dining experience with its restaurant, Monastiq. The concept celebrates Czech culinary history and the hotel’s architectural heritage, dating back to a 14th-century Dominican monastery. Head Chef Michal Horváth and his deputy Aleš Bursík lead the culinary team, drawing inspiration from historical texts and contemporary cookbooks. Their creations narrate the stories of centuries-old dishes, reimagined with modern techniques and the finest ingredients. The menu features dishes like the “Czech Aristocrat,” a veal steak with warm potato salad, pickled gherkins, and apple cider vinegar, adhering to a mid-19th-century recipe. The “Silk Road” offers lamb chops and croquettes with mulberries and roasted celery, honoring the 14th-century Czech silk industry. The bar menu features lighter dishes perfect for sharing, along with modern takes on salads and popular classics. Guests can also enjoy a selection of Czech wines. The bar offers signature cocktails inspired by Czech personalities like Jan Werich and Václav Havel. “Guests will first be captivated by the unique location and rich history of our hotel and Malá Strana. They will then embark on an authentic gastronomic journey at Monastiq, where they will experience the history of Czech cuisine through modern dishes,” explains Duarte Correia, General Manager...

Taste of France: New Shop in Prague Offers Authentic French Delights

A new shop has arrived in Prague, offering a taste of France alongside a relaxing atmosphere. La France Élégante, which opened its doors in late March, combines a French grocery store with a charming coffee shop, transporting customers to a bygone era. Located in Prague’s Dum u Nováků passage on Vodickova Street, La France Élégante boasts original furniture dating back 70 to 150 years creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian coffee shop from a century ago. The owner’s vision was to create a space where clients can escape the daily hustle. The cafe source products from small French producers, ensuring authenticity and freshness. For instance, you can find Terres de Café (a premium French coffee brand), specialty products from Provence with Thyme and Lavender tea, Corsican water and flavored water with no added sugar, and seasonal juices. Among wines & spirits, you can discover a curated selection of Corsican wines, Crémant, Champagne André Clouet, French beers, Cognac, while the baked pastries are prepared by a French baker in Prague. We met Gabriel, the owner who has ambitious plans for the future. While traditional wine tastings are deemed unnecessary due to the abundance of French wine options in Prague, they...

The Sweet Story of Koláč and Where to Try the Best Ones in Prague

If you’ve ever been to Prague or planning to visit soon, there’s a high chance that you’ve come across the word ‘kolac’ while exploring the local cuisine. Koláč, a traditional Czech pastry, has been a sweet treat for generations and has solidified its place in the country’s cultural history. The Origins The history of koláč dates back to the 17th century when it was first brought to Czech Republic by the Germans. The word “koláč” actually comes from the Old Slavic word “kolo,” which means “circle.” Hence, koláč is generally a circular or oval-shaped pastry. Originally, koláč was made using simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, yeast, and eggs. Over time, different regions of Czech Republic added their own touch, creating various types of koláč based on the locally available ingredients. Today, it is enjoyed across the region with different flavors and fillings. Many Czech families have their own secret koláč recipes which have been passed down from generation to generation, grandmothers to mothers to daughters. Because you’re considered family, we’re sharing ours with you! Types of Kolac Ovocný koláč (Fruit koláč) Fruit kolac consists of a layer of fresh or canned fruit placed over the base and then covered with...

Seventh Edition of Food & Culture Embassy Festival to Take Place on June 8

The Festival of Embassies is the largest international street food festival in Prague, where each country’s presentations are primarily showcased by their embassies, honorary consulates, or chambers of commerce. The event will be attended by ambassadors in person, making it a truly unique event in our country in terms of the number of participating countries. The main organizers are the Prague 6 Municipal District and the Association Farmers’ Markets, which also organize the Markets in Kulaťák. Each country’s booth will offer original traditional dishes that are characteristic of their respective cultures. Embassy staff, including the ambassadors themselves, and their families, will be actively involved in the cooking. Some embassies even invite renowned chefs to prepare their cuisines. Organizers expect 15.000 visitors. At the event, there will also be various drinks, ice creams, sweets, and desserts of choice, as well as small souvenirs and original craftsmanship available. The event will kick off again with the drummers’ band of BLABUBURO with African music, followed by Thai folk dances, and puppet performances from Brazil’s Gilberto Conti followed by Mariachi Azteca de Praga (from Mexico). Visitors can experience, among others, a performance from India, a choir from Slovenia, folk dances from Kosovo, traditional throat...

American Fast Food Chains Eyeing Expansion into Czech Republic

Get ready for more burger options! Popular American fast food chains Wendy’s and Five Guys are setting their sights on the Czech Republic market. American fast food chains are setting their sights on the Czech Republic market. Wendy’s, the world’s third-largest hamburger chain with over 7,000 locations, and Rave Restaurant Group, which operates Pie Five and Pizza Inn, are seeking franchise partners to expand into Central Europe, including the Czech Republic. The announcement was made at the U.S. Embassy in Prague on Wednesday. Wendy’s is famous for its square hamburgers and spicy chicken sandwiches. “We’re looking for a franchisee to introduce our popular menu and exceptional dining experience to Czech customers,” the company stated in a press release on the embassy’s website. Pie Five, another brand under Rave Restaurant Group, offers customizable pizzas made with fresh ingredients, prepared to order in under five minutes. Following the successful launch of Louisiana-based Popeyes last year, another popular American chain, Five Guys, is expected to arrive in the Czech Republic this year. Five Guys focuses on offering juicy burgers with generous portions of meat, at slightly higher prices than other fast-food options. Their first branch is expected to open in Prague on Národní...

PASTRAMI POP-UP Vol. II Returns to Holešovice with Unique Flavors and Fun!

The highly-anticipated PASTRAMI POP-UP Vol. II is returning to Prague’s Holešovice Market Hall on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This one-day street food festival is a haven for food enthusiasts, offering an array of pastrami dishes alongside tempting vegetarian options. Pastrami is a sandwich prepared from beef, most commonly beef brisket. The meat is marinated for several days in a salt solution and a secret spice blend. It is then smoked, boiled, and thinly sliced. This year’s PASTRAMI POP-UP Vol. II promises an even wider variety of culinary delights. Returning vendors include crowd favorites like Take Eat EZ, Big Smokers, Meat Vandals, and MOVE bar. Joining the party are newcomers like MK’s BBQ Truck and the renowned Bistro Čejka, a family-run butcher shop with over a century of tradition. But wait, there’s more! The organizers understand that not everyone craves meat. This year’s event features mouthwatering vegetarian options that don’t compromise on flavor. Think focaccia stuffed with roasted eggplant, creamy vegan mayonnaise, avocado, and fresh greens, or a variant with roasted peppers and truffle mayonnaise. To complete the experience, PASTRAMI POP-UP Vol. II boasts a live music program. The lunchtime session will be led by...

COOK CZECH WITH US: Mazanec

When talking about typical Easter treats baked in the Czech Republic, you can’t forget mazanec, sweet Easter bread! Also known as „velikonoční bochánek“, it’s one of Czech Easter’s main symbols. Mazanec is a sweet yeast pastry baked on White Saturday (Holy Saturday). It is shaped like a round loaf, a symbol of the sun, marked with a cross in the middle, and sprinkled generously with almonds. The Story of Mazanec recipe In the olden days, Mazanec would be made with a cross cut on the top and blessed by a local priest. Any crumbs that would remain on the table (or on the floor) after eating would be thrown into the open fire to burn (I guess so that nothing is wasted) The oldest Czech recipes are from the 15 and 16 century when the recipe didn’t have any sugar (as it wasn’t as known around the country and was also very expensive) – only used thick cream (which is naturally quite sweet) or cream cheese (tvaroh) if you were fairly well off family. People also used safron or ground cloves as the spice in the dough. Ingredients All-purpose flour; for the dough, plus a handful to dust the work...

Restaurant Oblaca: Fine Dining Above the Rooftops of Prague

The Oblaca restaurant offers a unique blend of modern gastronomy and breathtaking views of the city. Experience enchanting vistas and exquisite cuisine, providing a splendid backdrop for a memorable dining experience high above Prague’s rooftops. Located 66 meters above ground in the iconic Žižkov TV tower, Oblaca invites you to dine amidst the clouds. “I cook with my head in the clouds, but my feet are firmly on the ground,” says Jan Holous, the restaurant’s head chef. “Fresh, high-quality ingredients and good humor are the essence of my cuisine. My colleagues’ professionalism and dedication form the cornerstone of our craft. Creativity and a willingness to experiment are our hallmarks as chefs. Above all, ensuring customer satisfaction is paramount,” adds Holous. Oblaca restaurant offers an unparalleled fusion of modern gastronomy and stunning city vistas. The chef’s philosophy revolves around utilizing the finest local ingredients to craft seasonal dishes that cater to even the most discerning palates. The wine selection, curated by top sommelier Milan Krejčí, is impeccably balanced. With professional presentation and subtle guidance, every guest can discover their ideal wine pairing. For the latest menu and additional information, visit the restaurant’s website   Would you like us to write about...

Beyond Tourist Traps: Finding Culinary Delights in Malá Strana and Hradčany

On a stroll through Prague Castle and the Lesser Town, you might assume renowned restaurants are scarce. But tucked away amidst souvenir shops stands lie several culinary treasures. Let’s unveil these hidden gems!   Tāst This Michelin-starred gem shines not only for its charming, semi-secluded location on Šporkova Street but also for its delightfully unpretentious ambiance. Chef Mirek Vykysalý focuses on exceptional ingredients, crafting dishes that pair beautifully with an extensive wine list. While vegetarian options are limited, everything else is flawless. However, Tāst is a dinner-only affair, and reservations are highly recommended due to its intimate size.     Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da tāst (@tastrestaurantprague) Kuchyň Slightly more upscale and lively, Kuchyň on Hradčanské náměstí corner offers another fantastic culinary experience. They expertly balance traditional Czech cuisine with modern twists. Add a regularly changing menu and perfectly poured Pilsner, and you have a winning combination.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Kuchyň (@kuchyn_na_hrade) Bistro Monk Not just Czech fare tickles the taste buds. This second branch of the popular brunch bistro, located on Maltézské náměstí, welcomes you with modern international cuisine. The menu offers what you’d expect from...

Taste of France: This New Shop in Prague Offers 100% Unique Delicatessen

Aux Champs Gaulois is a new delicatessen shop with 100% French products, supplying you with quality products from all regions of France. We met Gabriel, a France enthusiast of Slovak descent – the owner of Aux Champs Gaulois – to talk more about his new adventure. “The shop’s selection includes cheeses, butter, jams, terrines, chocolate, wine, and even ready meals. With around 150 products in store, there is something for everyone,” he said to Prague Morning. Visiting the shop is like walking through French fields and meadows, and picking up delightful snacks as you go. But Gabriel is not only a fan of French nature; it’s the food and culture he set out to bring to Prague. With the help of his sister, who spent 20 years in France, he was one of the first entrepreneurs to bring French groceries to the Czech Republic. “Italian is great, but it’s been done before. This is something new!”, shares Gabriel. So, what should you look for in Aux Champs Gaulois? Most shoppers reach for the sweets and no wonder! The chocolate is made “bean to bar”, meaning the producer gets the cocoa beans from their own field. The pasta is on par...

Soup’s On! Polívkování Soup Festival Returns to Prague on March 2nd

Soup festival will take place at Smíchovská náplavka on March 2nd. “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. And if the soup is not enough by itself, you can taste crispy rolls, fresh homemade bread, and other savory pastries. Drinks include warm cider, apple juice, mulled wine, and draft beer. To finish your experience, you can choose from a variety of sweet treats and delicious coffees. ‘Kuchařky bez domova’ (The homeless cooks) will also prepare a fantastic meal at the festival. These women may not have a home, but they enjoy cooking and want to share their art with others. This project aims to raise awareness of the issue of female homelessness by employing and supporting women...

COOK CZECH WITH US: Bramboráky

Flavorful, loaded with plenty of garlic and marjoram, and surprisingly easy. We are talking about bramboráky, or cmunda, famous Czech potato pancakes!  Ingredients: This is a large serving so feel free to use just half of this amount. 1500 g of potatoes 160 g of all-purpose flour 12 cloves of garlic 2 eggs 400 ml of hot milk 2 tsp of salt (or more to taste) 2 tbsp of dried marjoram (Origanum majorana) lard or oil for frying Instructions: Peel all the potatoes and grate them with a fine to medium grater plate. Drain as much water as possible from the potatoes using your hand, colander or even a clean tea towel. Add the milk and egg and mix all together. Add the flour, your choice of spices, crushed garlic, salt, ground pepper, marjoram and mix. Heat up a large frying pan with vegetable oil or lard and start frying your potato pancakes – a few at a time. Add just enough batter to make them less than 1 cm thick. Always mix the potato batter evenly before frying, scoop one ladleful and carefully dump it into the middle of the preheated pan. Using a flat spoon, spread the dough into a...

Zabijačka: A Traditional Czech Celebration of Pork and Community

The Czech Republic is known for its rich culture and delicious cuisine, and one tradition that embodies both of these elements is the annual “zabijačka.” This event, which typically takes place in the winter months, is a celebration of pork and community and is steeped in centuries of history and tradition. The word zabijačka literally translates to “slaughter,” and the event is centered around the killing and processing of a pig. Families and communities come together to participate in the process, from preparing and slaughtering the pig to making traditional Czech dishes such as blood sausages and smoked meats. While for some it is a barbaric practice that has no place in the present-day, for others it is an important part of village folklore that brings people together. Domain In the old days, the home breeding and slaughtering of pigs several times a year was an economic necessity. People would stock up on meat for the harsh winter months or slaughter a pig to provide for a big celebration such a wedding or a christening in the family. In addition to being a beloved tradition, zabijačka also has practical benefits. By processing the pig all at once, families can stock...

Buon Appetito! We Tried the New Neapolitan Pizzeria ‘Rossopomodoro’ in Prague

The birthplace of pizza is now in Prague for an authentic culinary experience like no other. There’s a reason why it’s known that “Rome is the heart of Italy, but Naples is the soul.” Part of that soul is its pizza, first invented in the 1800s in the southern Italian seaside city. Almost two centuries later, Rossopomodoro is bringing the pizza from its home in Naples to the world, including locations in the UK, France, Germany, Denmark, the USA, and now, Czechia. On the second floor of the Palladium Mall in the center of Prague, you’ll find Rossopomodoro’s genuine Italian cuisine designed to bring Naples to your plate through the traditional techniques of pizza-making. A combination of hand-kneaded dough, top-quality flour, and San Marzano tomatoes are all destined to cultivate the true Neapolitan experience. An artisan-style oven that betters the taste of each pizza ensures its authenticity and showcases Rossopomodoro’s commitment to quality and dedication to Italian cuisine. Rossopomodoro began as a chain in Italy in 1998 when a trio of former professional rugby players decided to try their luck in the restaurant business. Fast-forward to today, the Italian chain is considered one of Italy’s most successful restaurant exports, given...

Here’s Why Czechs Celebrate Christmas with Carp

For centuries, families throughout much of central Europe have relied on one simple main course for Christmas Eve dinner: the common carp. But getting from river (or carp farm) to table is not so simple. As the tradition goes, the Christmas carp must first swim in the family bathtub for at least a day or two before being killed, cleaned and prepared. In what is now the Czech Republic, the first mentions of carp for Christmas began in the 17th century. However the fish farming industry dates to the 12th century. The historical seat of fish farming in the Czech lands is the Třeboň region where carp were typically kept in monastic ponds for periods of fasting. From there its breeding spread to aristocratic and municipal ponds where whole systems were built for breeding carp. The development of pond systems continued during the reign of Charles IV. The oldest ponds in the Třeboň date back to the 14th century when carp was already the most commonly farmed fish, making it among the oldest domesticated fish species in the world. Prior to the 17th century, the golden age of Třeboň carp, eating fish at Christmastime was limited to the affluent and...

Carrefour Makes a Comeback in the Czechia After 18 Years

After an absence of 18 years, the well-known Carrefour chain is set to return to the Czech Republic, marking a significant development in its international strategy. Partnering with JIP Retail, which operates 14 grocery stores across the country, Carrefour is gearing up to reintroduce its products to Czech customers next year. “This marks another crucial milestone in Carrefour’s international strategy, with a specific focus on Eastern Europe,” states Patrick Lasfargues, CEO of Carrefour International Partnership, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to growth in the region. Notably, Carrefour had a presence in the Czech market until 2006. JIP Retail, expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration, aims to offer an affordable selection of quality products encompassing both food and non-food categories. Jan Plšek, President of JIP Retail, highlights the complementary nature of Carrefour’s product range to their existing assortment. In a report by Kupi.cz, it is revealed that Carrefour’s offerings will span fresh and long-lasting food, including healthy, alternative, and organic products. Additionally, the chain will provide a diverse range of basic drugstore items, cosmetics, cleaning products, pet food, and more. With this exciting development, Czech consumers can look forward to the return of Carrefour, not just as a grocery store but as a...

Catering to Comfort: Dash “Cloud Kitchen” in Prague

The COVID pandemic brought many hardships to small businesses and restaurants, however, it’s important also to consider the positives that it brought in terms of innovation and creativity. That’s what makes Dash Kitchen an exemplary example of these achievements, behind the ideas of Mo, an Egyptian native who grew up in UAE, but studied here in Czechia at CVUT (Czech Technical University in Prague). Combining his academic background in electrical engineering and computer science with his family’s business experience in fashion and clothes manufacturing in Kuwait, Mo left the technical world behind to bring his new ideas to light in entrepreneurship. Instilling his passion for food, accompanied by his experience as a line cook at various restaurants, Mo turned his culinary skills into a successful enterprise with the creation of Dash Kitchen when the pandemic hit, essentially cultivating an idea of a ‘cloud kitchen’ specifically catered for take-out and deliveries. Since then, Dash Kitchen has grown steadfast into the post-COVID era where customers are still enjoying the creative concept’s ability to provide different menus spread across three locations in Prague. There’s certainly a lot to choose from for those looking to eat from the comfort of their own home, in...

Cronuts Go On! Oh Deer Bakery Becomes Luna Bakery under New Ownership

In the evolving tale of Czech cronuts, the doughnuts crafted from croissant dough, the chapters continue. Contrary to the initial announcement, the Oh Deer Bakery’s branches have not bid farewell; they are thriving under fresh management. David Beránek, the new owner, has not only taken the reins but has also bestowed a new identity upon them—Luna Bakery. The final unveiling of this rebranding is anticipated in the coming weeks. Since December 15, the two shops located at Dejvická 34 and Purkynova 2, are now managed by David Beránek. Not a novice in the gastronomic scene, Beránek is also the CEO of La Cucina and behind several other culinary ventures. The new website states “Dear customers, just like a marriage sometimes breaks up, our relationship with the founder of OH DEER Bakery, Lukáš Vašek, has ended. As the producers of the products and owners of the two branches in Purkyňova and Dejvicka, we will continue to operate the bakery with our own products that you were used to buying from us or Rohlik. During the following months, we will rebrand and operate the branches under a new name. The assortment will not change, you can buy kroblihy, bread, sweet pastries and...

MAMA Shelter in Prague Offers Special Christmas Menu: Here’s What You Can Get

If gathering around the table with a homecooked traditional meal sounds a bit too labor intensive, you’ll be glad to know that while many Prague restaurants close over the holidays, a handful will be offering Christmas feasts on December 24-25. Mama Shelter Hotel in Prague is gearing up to treat locals and expats alike to a special Christmas menu on December 24-25. This Christmas, it invites guests to embark on a gastronomic journey featuring a blend of traditional Czech flavors and international delights. Mama Shelter presents a menu that captures the essence of Czech Christmas traditions. Among the tempting starters is the iconic mushroom Kuba, and a fish soup with roe, root vegetables, and croutons. Turning the spotlight to Czech classics, the main course features a duck served with cabbage. This dish, steeped in tradition, brings forth the warmth and comfort associated with Christmas feasts. You can also try the unique combination of ginger hummus with eggplant rolls, a fusion that marries Middle Eastern and European influences. Reservations are possible at [email protected] Prices for three three-course menu is CZK 960 including a welcome drink, live music, and a small Mama present!

Café Alchymista: Pieces of Magic in Hidden Courtyard

If you want to experience an authentic old Prague, you should definitely visit Café Alchymista. Once you enter, you might discover that there is something magical about this place.  The Spirit of Café Alchymista When you enter Café Alchymista, you feel like traveling back in time about one hundred years ago. This is also the moment when the first magical moment might come. Look up at the ceiling, and let yourself wonder about the alchemistic painting. When you look around, you can feel retro vibes with comfortable armchairs, decorations, and pictures. The “homey” feeling is even enhanced by the huge Monstera plant and smell of the freshly roasted coffee. When you pass the counter with delicious homemade cakes, you will discover another room that looks like a stylish granny living room. The atmosphere is enhanced by old piano standing in the corner, birds twittering by the window and if you are lucky, even cats lying around. You might guess that it’s still not the end. The cherry on the cake is coming when you open a glass door and enter the charming backyard. This is another magical moment that you might expect. Let yourself draw inside the magical garden full...

Czech Christmas Tradition: Vánočka

Many Europeans countries share the tradition of preparing a kind of sweet bread, often with dried fruits, for religious holidays. Germany has “stollen” and Italy eats “panettone”, while Russia makes “kulich” and Poland and Ukraine bake “babka”. In the Czech Republic (and Slovakia), there’s “vánočka”, a rich plaited bread served for Christmas. The Vánočka has a long history and is still popular today. The first reference to a Vánočka was in the 16th century, and over the years it has gone through many small transformations. Today in some places in the Czech Republic today it can be found under a wide variety of names: pletenice, pletanka, stědrovice, stricka, strucla, zemle, and ceplik. At one time, a Vánočka could only be made by a baker who was a guild craftsman. A classic Vanocka must be knitted from three progressively smaller braids, stacked on top of each other. That shape supposed to be interpreted as a rough sculpture of the baby Jesus wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. It is, therefore, a symbol of new life and fertility. There are different recipes and styles. Just note that it usually means a late night as this has to be baked, taken out of the oven and...

“Hallacas” and “Aguinaldos”: The Essence of Venezuelan Christmas Takes Over Prague

For the fifth year in a row, Prague can enjoy holidays with a strong Caribbean and South American accent. Christmas in Venezuela is a whole congregation of traditions: dozens of dishes and recipes, celebrations throughout the country and an endless musical repertoire of Creole Christmas carols, better known as “Aguinaldos” which of course, include the iconic “Burrito Sabanero” (Little Donkey from the Savannah). Those who come to the Venezuelan Christmas Market at the Saint Thomas parish on Sunday, December 10th, will be able to taste a lovely sample of this particular way of living Christmas, typical of Venezuelans. The “hallaca” (big sister of the tamale) is a dish exclusive to Christmas time and deeply connected to Venezuelan identity. Its history and symbolism attest to the colonial past and its ingredients are a melting pot of cultures, races, and regions. Its preparation ritual is on the other hand very emotional, with families gathering for a whole day and dividing different tasks to give shape to a complex dish in process and flavor. With the Venezuelan migratory crisis of the last decade, in which more than 7 million people have had to leave their country, today hallacas are prepared and eaten in...

Lidl and Billa Take a Stand: No Live Christmas Carp Sales

In a notable move, major retail chains Lidl and Billa in the Czech Republic have opted against selling live Christmas carp outside their stores, marking a significant shift in their approach. The decision aims to prioritize both customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility. This isn’t the first time Lidl has taken such a stance. In 2022, the company emerged as the trailblazer in the Czech market by becoming the sole retail chain to refrain from live carp sales. According to Lidl’s spokesperson Tomáš Myler, “Responsible business means offering customers the highest quality goods while ensuring our operations remain sustainable in the long term. That’s why we’ve chosen to ban the sale of carp outside our supermarkets. Fresh, already packaged fish will now be conveniently available in the sales area.” Joining this ethical initiative for the first time, Billa’s decision aligns with their broader strategy to show respect for animals and the environment. Last year, the company also ceased selling amateur pyrotechnics as part of this commitment. However, rival chains Tesco, Kaufland, Albert, and Penny are not following suit. They intend to continue selling live carp outside their supermarkets through partner companies. It’s crucial to recognize that in the Czech Republic, carp...

Taste the Balkans! There’s a New Food & Wine Market in Town

As a place known for its rich history, undiscovered beauty, and welcoming people, the Balkans’ is incomparable to any other part of the world. And so is the food! Today’s bustling diverse community in Prague means that many people have moved here from Southeastern Europe, bringing their cultures and traditions with them, hoping to share them. That’s how the story begins with Ivan Vitanov, who moved to Prague from his home in North Macedonia for his studies at FAMU about ten years ago. A little while later, his family joined him and they began their business importing fruits and vegetables from the Balkans. Then, they went even further and opened the first Balkan Food & Wine Market. Opening their first store in the middle of the pandemic in October 2020, Ivan and his family didn’t suffer any setbacks given the reception from customers in Prague, whether it be someone from the Balkans or not. First located in Radotín (Prague 16), they decided it was best to move the market closer to the city to reach more people. “We closed that store and opened a new one in Strašnice (Prague 10) and it turned out to be a great success. We...

Oh Deer Bakery Faces Closure in Prague Due to Quality Decline

Oh Deer Bakery, founded by Lukáš Vašek in 2017, is set to cease its operations in Prague by mid-December. The decision stems from the burnout experienced by the bakery owner, who delegated production to a third party. This move, however, proved a decline in the quality of the cronuts – doughnuts crafted from croissant dough – and a surge in customer complaints. Regretting the decision made a year ago to outsource production due to personal exhaustion, Lukáš Vasek shared on social media, “I was tired, worn down, burned to the ground, and this seemed like a fine solution. Unfortunately, it fell apart. In the last few weeks, it culminated in countless messages from you that were not fun to read at all.” On Friday, December 15, all three Oh Deer branches will bid farewell to customers for the last time. Vašek, currently contemplating a comeback strategy, emphasized on Instagram, “I’ve always said rather than do it wrong, I’d rather close”. He embarked on the cronuts venture with no prior experience, introducing doughnuts made from croissant dough at Oh Deer Bakery in 2017. The business flourished, expanding its presence in Prague and establishing an international branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January...

Where’s the Beef? The Best Smash Burger Places in Prague Right Now

Prague is no stranger to impeccable cuisine that can be found all over the city. Vietnamese, Italian, Indian, Korean, Latino, you name it, the capital has it. In that diverse mix of meals, there exists a special type of hamburger that can only be replicated outside of its home country, the United States, by a select few. The hamburger? The Smash burger. The difference between a hamburger and a smash burger exists within the name, and you can find yourself a delicious bite in Prague! The patties aren’t simply grilled, they’re smashed to perfection in a style where burgeristas are constantly pronouncing them as the ideal type of burger. So, if you’re in the mood for a burger with a little more flavor and zing, here are the top joints in Prague that claim their name in the Best Smash Burgers list:   Smashed It’s in the name, and of course, it’s on the list! Many locals, expats, and tourists alike have all shared their 5-star ratings of Žižkov’s Smashed. Equipped with prime beef and loaded with a merciful amount of cheddar, Smashed has customers buying themselves a second burger right after finishing the first one. Not because of the...

You Can Donate to Czech Food Banks at Grocery Stores This Saturday

People can donate non-perishable foodstuffs that will then be redistributed to those in need.

Czech Doctors Urge Caution Against PRIME Energy Drink, Despite Its Popularity Among Youth

YouTube has long been setting the scene for popular fads and trends, the newest of which is the PRIME energy drink founded by world-famous YouTubers Logan Paul and Olajide William Olayinka, otherwise known as KSI.   The energy drink has been promoted extensively by the original creators, as well as other notable personalities from the sports world, however, its suitability for children and composition has raised concerns. It is not just the high content of caffeine, according to a practitioner, but also the large dose of potassium which poses risks. Excessive intake of it could cause a range of health issues such as heart problems, muscle weakness, and overall fatigue. “A lot of my friends drink it, it is a hit in the classroom and at school,” said twelve-year-old Matouš, who attends secondary school to iDNES. Some children even exchange and sell the cans with one another and others drink the energy drink regularly, “I think it is the most popular energy drink in elementary schools right now” adds Matouš. The reason for the popularity of the drink is evident to Matouš, as the brand is promoted by celebrities with millions of followers, especially children. Sweetened coconut water worth CZK...

Popeyes is Here but Praguers Wonder: What’s Next? 6 Fast Food Chains on Everyone’s Radar

From burgers in Louisiana to fried chicken in London, Prague Morning has compiled a list of foreign fast-food chains that could give current Prague chains a run for their money. Last Friday, Popeyes had its grand opening in Wenceslas Square, where eager-eyed customers flooded the entrance of the newly opened store, queuing for hours to get a taste of the much-awaited Louisiana chicken sandwich. The opening of Popeyes has opened doors for the Czech Republic to expand into more exciting fast-food options, beyond McDonalds and KFC. Let’s look into what other tasty opportunities would be valuable additions for the Czech market and its fast-food lovers.   Five Guys The American burger chain was founded in Virginia in 1986 by Jerry Murrell and his five sons, hence the name. However, it has now established quite a name for itself around the globe. While the restaurant is mostly known for its burgers and fries, it also offers a wide range of hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes. Much of its popularity also comes from customers being able to select up to 15 different toppings without extra charge. The chain currently operates in around 24 different countries, the closest for Prague Burger lovers being...

Still Don’t Know Where to Go for St. Martin’s Goose?

Where to eat goose in Prague on november 11

Braai Lapa: A Taste of South Africa’s Rich Heritage in the Heart of Prague

Over 10,000 kilometers away on the southernmost tip of the African continent with no direct flights available from or to Czechia, South Africa may seem like a distant dream for many living in Prague. Thanks to a chance meeting in Hong Kong between a Czech expat and a South African pilot, the African nation’s traditions have found a home in Prague at a shop near Anděl called Braai Lapa (U Santošky 1315/4, Smíchov). Living in Hong Kong as a pilot for Cathay Pacific Airways, South African native Dirk Grobler met his wife Hana, who is Czech but has lived abroad most of her adult life. After marrying and settling down with a family, the couple decided to move back to Hana’s home country and explore what Prague had to offer. What began as Dirk simply bringing back delicacies, wine, and food from his home country to share with friends in Prague turned into something much more significant, as the demand came not only from South Africans in Prague but also from Brits, Australians, and other Africans who wanted to experience South African culture. “It has always been our passion to enjoy fire, good food, and a South African atmosphere, including...

Fast-Food Giant Popeyes to Open in Prague on November 3

On Friday, November 3, at 10 am, the American chain Popeyes will open its doors to the Czech public for the first time, bringing its unique New Orleans cuisine to the local fast food market. Popeyes will welcome its first Czech customers on Wenceslas Square, inside the renovated Fashion House (Dům módy), a neo-functionalist structure designed by Josef Hrubý and built in the 1950s on the site of an apartment building that was destroyed by a German air raid during WWII. The location is directly across the street from competitor KFC. Chicken lovers can look forward to a two-story, 700 sq. m. restaurant in the distinctive style of the American South. Enthusiastic Czech patrons can relish the tantalizing offerings, including the unique Cajun fries, the quintessential American biscuit, and the world-famous Chicken Sandwich. “Our meticulous preparations for our Czech debut have spanned almost a year. I am eagerly anticipating our guests’ delight as they immerse themselves in the explosion of flavors we’ve curated,” said Marko Blaževič, Brand President of Popeyes Czech Republic and Poland. Over the coming months, Popeyes plans to unveil at least two more restaurants, one in the heart of Brno and another along a major thoroughfare near...

Popcorn Time! At Pop Pause You Can Find 30+ Flavors to Satisfy Every Craving!

Popcorn is not just a tasty snack; it’s a whole art of flavor creation. In 2023, POP PAUSE cafe is marking 2 years since opening, bringing its unique taste to the city. Today, we spent our time in the one-of-a-kind popcorn cafe in Europe and had a chat with Inga Petrycka, the proud POP PAUSE founder. POP PAUSE began its journey as an idea that came to Inga when she decided to bring something unique and delicious to the world of snacks and to Prague’s culinary scene in general. Her passion for popcorn led to the creation of a unique cafe where everyone can try this fragrant and crispy snack in various flavor variations. Setting POP PAUSE Apart: The Unique Flavors That Define Us What makes POP PAUSE unique is its variety of popcorn flavors. Here, you’ll find everything from sweet and fruity to spicy and exotic options. Perhaps, you’ll even discover a new favorite flavor. Today, POP PAUSE has over 30 different flavors, and Inga’s team is looking forward to continuing to invent new tastes which will amuse the consumer. Crafting Perfection: The Art of Popcorn Preparation The main secret of Pop Pause is using only the finest ingredients. Popcorn is prepared using natural grains...

When Passion Shapes Taste: This New Italian Bakery in Prague is a Must-Visit for Food Lovers

Who would have thought that an authentic little piece of Italy could find its home in the heart of Prague? At Arte Bianca, an Italian bakery in the city centre, we met Giacomo, the head baker and the heart of the business. He readily opened his heart and his passion for baking to us. Q: Let’s start by telling us a bit about yourself and what brought you to baking. Giacomo: Hi! Of course, gladly. Baking has been my passion since I was a kid. I grew up in Sicily, Italy, where pastry plays an important role in everyday life. On every occasion or family celebration, focaccia, pizzas, breads, and other various delicacies were baked at home. And even as a little boy, I enjoyed helping with the baking and getting my hands dirty with flour and dough. But before I got into baking, I went to college, majoring in occupational psychology. But during my studies, I earned extra money in the catering, and hospitality industry. I met a lot of professionals who passed on to me their passion for this baking craft. Q: that sounds like a wonderful start. How did you get to Prague? Giacomo: After I graduated...

TaTySo: Ukrainian Bistro Redefining Classics with a Modern Touch

Located in Prague’s 6 vibrant culinary landscape, Tatyšo is owned by the visionary Patrik Yeranyan. The dishes here showcase the culinary heritage and innovation of Ukraine. The name itself is a concept that derives from the Ukrainian expression “Tatyšo”, which is often used humorously and positively. Patrik explains that the name was chosen to create a specific association in people’s minds. “We wanted a name that would remind people of our bistro. Basically, now everyone will remember our bistro as they say ‘Ta Ty Šo…’” Embracing Culinary Roots Patrik’s journey in the world of gastronomy started with a seafood venture called “Rak in Prag,” which laid the foundation for Tatyšo. After more than a decade of experience in seafood and sales, an idea was born that would change how Prague experiences Ukrainian cuisine. What began as a seafood distribution project quickly evolved into a culinary hub that captivates the senses and tantalizes taste buds. Tatyšo’s story is one of transformation, as it shifted from a seafood venture to a bistro, redefining Ukrainian culinary traditions. Ukrainian Classics, Redefined Two years ago, Patrik’s vision for Tatyšo took shape. This bistro serves as a creative laboratory, where Ukrainian classics are reimagined with contemporary...

Crumbs! Here’s a List of New Bakeries in Prague

Flavors from far and wide, and tastes you’ve never known before. This is also the characteristic of the new bakeries that have sprung up in Prague in recent months. Will you first try goodies from Korea, Italy, or perhaps Denmark?   Joy Bakery Owned by expats Peter and Liudmila, Joy Bakery focuses on artisanal, hand-crafted bread and pastry. Their products are made from the locally-sourced ingredients. Here you can find classic bread and baguettes, croissants and cookies, special bread with seeds and cumin, etc. Liudmila frequently experiments with new products, such as different “cakes of the week” and adds Danish and French influences into her baking. She also plans on adjusting her menu according to each season.     Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Joy Bakery (@joybakerycz)   Arte Bianca A new gem in Vinohrady. Owner and head baker Giacomo Candido always admired his grandmother, who baked bread for the whole village and the wider area in a wood-fired oven. And so here, too, they focus on handmade bread and other pastries. The selection includes ciabatta and focaccia, but also pane di Pompei. Legend has it that the latter began to be baked in 79...

Ambiente Opens its First Fast Food in Prague: Burger Service

Ambiente Group has introduced its first fast-food venture in the heart of Prague – Burger Service, located at Revoluční 1. Under the supervision of chef Radek Peck, it will serve mainly burgers, fries, a few other side dishes, and either soft drinks or beer in a can. Meat from the Chester breed is supplied by Amaso (part of the same group), the buns are baked in-house and will be open all week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The menu at Burger Service is as straightforward as possible. The Classic Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and Double Smash Burger are complemented by classic fries, coleslaw, and fried cheese. Chef Radek Peck highlights their burger preparation process, saying, “we wrap the burger in fresh buns so the flavor of the just-baked patty combines with the freshly cooked meat. Moreover, we have tested that after twenty minutes it tastes even better than if it is eaten right away” The packaging is also important. It is made of Ideabrill material and is said to be able to replace bowls and foil. Its production and use have a much lower environmental impact than conventional paper or plastic packaging. Burger Service says a burger wrapped in Ideabrill...

Craving Argentinian Empanadas? Malá Argenta is the Right Place for You!

With a takeaway place that opened some four months ago in Malá Strana, as well as an online store, Malá Argenta offers a selection of genuine Argentinian flavors and more. Prague Morning spoke to Santiago Pérez. Santiago is one of the four owners of Malá Argenta, all of whom are from Argentina. “I’ve been in Prague for the past five years. I started the business three and a half years ago with three of my Argentinian friends. We were all tired of working our regular day jobs, so we decided to try something new,” says Santiago. Two of Santiago’s colleagues are chefs and it only made sense for them to try something related to food, according to Santiago. They made a large batch of empanadas that they debuted at a food festival at Ctěnice Castle. The initial response from the locals was overwhelmingly positive, which prompted them to give their idea a serious shot. At first, the business operated exclusively as an online delivery service of frozen empanadas. With time, it started growing and the Malá Argenta team opened their first physical location four months ago in Újezd 454/46. “We never wanted a big restaurant, but a smaller takeaway place...

Seafood Prague: Your Local Fish Shop in Vinohrady

Bringing fresh fish to a country renowned for pork and beef, Seafood Prague aims to combine a traditional fish market with a dining experience where you “eat what you see”. The trendy Vinohradská restaurant was once a simple fish shop, before part-owner Jan Brodecký and his business partner Martin took it over last year and “really developed the concept”. Renovating the location and creating a “portfolio of products to offer customers”, Seafood Prague now sells a variety of local freshwater Czech and ocean fish, seafood including calamari, octopus and mussels, as well as a selection of natural wines that have been paired with the food on offer. Speaking to Prague Morning, Brodecký said his desire to open a seafood market and restaurant came from his time spent living abroad. “I fell in love [with seafood] even more when I lived in Australia,” he said. “There they have these products on every corner.” When he returned to the Czech Republic, he got talking with his business partner while sharing some oysters and decided to try to “create something of my own” in Prague. “I liked the style of something that is still new for the Czech market,” he said. “It’s not...

Restaurant Deco: an Oasis of Croatian Cuisine in Prague

Originally from Croatia, Saša Babić is the owner of the prestigious Croatian restaurant located in Modřany. The name of the restaurant? Deco. Babić came to Prague in 2004 and first worked as a cook in several restaurants across the city. It was in 2012 that he opened his own restaurant. According to him, the idea was to start small, but the business boomed within the first week. “At the beginning, it was only me and one waiter. But after the first week, we realized we couldn’t do it on our own because the turn-up was so big,” says Mr. Babić. The restaurant currently employs 14 people. “It only goes to show the quality of our food. And it is that same quality that we try to maintain to this day.” Indeed, Babić takes great pride in the food he serves. Deco’s menu mainly consists of fish and seafood. Among the many types of seafood, guests can try are seabass, gilt-head bream, shrimps, and octopus. The produce is largely imported from Croatia. “We always have somebody from the restaurant going to Croatia to bring the produce. For example, my son just came back with a fresh round of cheese and meats,”...

AmRest Czechia Reports Impressive 43% Profit Surge, Fast Food Prices Also on the Rise

AmRest, the operator of KFC, Burger King, and Pizza Hut fast-food restaurants in the Czech Republic, saw a substantial increase in profits last year. The company’s profits rose by approximately CZK 130 million, reaching CZK 433 million, a 43 percent year-on-year growth. Sales at its 168 restaurants also showed significant growth, amounting to CZK 1.4 billion, bringing the total to CZK 5.99 billion compared to the previous year, representing a more than 30 percent increase year-on-year. The average bill per transaction at AmRest-operated restaurants last year was CZK 243, marking an increase of exactly 100 crowns since 2017. In 2021, AmRest’s profits experienced an even more remarkable surge, almost tripling year-on-year to around CZK 303 million. During the same year, the average transaction at the company’s restaurants surpassed 200 crowns for the first time, increasing by 70 percent since 2017. Additionally, the sales have seen a significant growth of more than 93 percent since the same year. AmRest operated a total of 119 KFC restaurants, 33 Burger King locations, and 16 Pizza Hut restaurants last year. For its KFC restaurants, the company sources chicken from Vodňanská drůbež from Agrofert Holding and Drůbežárský závod Klatovy, with deliveries made four times a...

No-Menu and All-Creativity: Michelin Team Opens New “Pub” in Prague

The Michelin-starred La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise team has recently inaugurated their new restaurant, Marie B, situated on Dlouhá Street in the heart of Prague. Chef Jiří Šura offers guests a unique gastronomic experience by blending traditional Czech cuisine with creativity and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant is conveniently located next to the Vin de Marie wine bar. The restaurant derives its name from Chef Marie B. Svobodová, whose culinary team at La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise frequently draws inspiration and ideas from her. Instead of offering a fixed menu, the restaurant provides four-course lunch and dinner options served on a carte blanche basis. This means that dishes are presented to guests only after they finish eating, and upon their request. Such a serving style makes the place stand out, enabling the creation of diverse combinations and exploration of a wide range of flavors. “Having no fixed menu allows us to alter it within a few hours and experiment,” stated Šoura. Coming to the menu, the fixed price per person is 1600 CZK, while the wine pairing option costs 1300 CZK. Zdeněk Udes, the head sommelier of La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, takes charge of the wine selection at Marie B. Under his guidance,...

Czech Government Will Pay to be Included in Michelin Gastronomic Guide

The Czech gastronomic world can rejoice as the government has decided to pay Michelin for its inclusion in the culinary guide. “Michelin stars and other gastronomic recognitions not only add value to restaurants but also serve as a tool to promote the Czech Republic internationally, boost tourism, and generate revenue for the country,” said Tomáš Karpíšek, head of the Ambiente gastronomic group. The issue has raised controversy due to the state of public finances but the government said the 50 million crown fee for the next five years would be well-invested since it would attract more tourists to the country. The cost is to be divided between the state, regions and the private sector. The debate surrounding Michelin stars in the Czech Republic has been intense in recent days. Some argue that Michelin focuses solely on expensive establishments in the capital. They claim that most Czech society stands to gain nothing from it, making it unworthy of sending any money to the company. Others argue that the Michelin Guide enhances the country’s visibility to more sophisticated tourists who seek more than cheap alcohol, thus bringing in additional revenue. They emphasize that the gastronomic guide has the potential to attract people from...

Fast Foods in Czechia Are Growing. Popeyes Will Open in September

As early as September, Popeyes, an American chain of fast food restaurants selling fried chicken, will open its first restaurant in the Czech Republic. By the end of the year, two more branches will be opened – in addition to the first one in the center of Prague, one will be added in the center of Brno, and another location will open just outside Prague. This will create strong competition for the three biggest chains in the Czech Republic – KFC, McDonald’s, and Burger King. The first Czech customers will welcome Popeyes with a location in Wenceslas Square, but the exact address is still being kept secret by the company. However, according to Marek Blažević, who is in charge of the brand in the Czech Republic and Poland, it will be a two-story, 700 sqm restaurant in the heart of the city. “We deliberately chose Wenceslas Square. It is the place where all the important events take place – Christmas or Easter markets, museum night, and other public events. Without exaggeration, I expect it to be the busiest Popeyes restaurant in the world,” says Blažević. “The first three customers in line will receive vouchers for a free chicken sandwich for a whole year. The next 100 customers will then get a...

Mr. Falafel: A Unique Palestinian Experience in The Center of Prague

After recent renovations, Mr. Falafel came back stronger than ever! Under the new name Palestinian Restaurant, Mr. Ziyad’s flavor oasis, located in Spálená street, now stands as the only Prague-based restaurant with Palestine in its name. Prague Morning spoke to Mr. Ziyad and his daughter, Klara. Mr. Ziyad bought the place in 2019. At first, it was just a regular Kebab shop, a fast-food corner like many others in Prague. In 2021, he started to give the place a more unique flare. Mr. Ziyad comes from Nazareth, Palestine. However, his connection to the Czech Republic goes way back. He first studied in the Czech Republic, then moved back to Palestine, and ultimately returned to Czechia in 2000. His restaurant is his way of bringing his culture to the heart of Europe. “Palestinian people live all around the world and I want to show the importance of our culture through food,” says Mr. Ziyad. “During history, we’ve lost a lot of our land, but we don’t want to lose our culture.” Palestinian Restaurant serves a diverse menu consisting of Palestinian and middle-eastern specialties: hummus and falafel, shawarma, Arabic bread, the Palestinian musakhan (a dish composed of roasted chicken, nuts, and other ingredients, served...

Habibi Restaurant: an Arabic Oasis in the Heart of Prague

There is a new restaurant in the heart of Prague – Habibi Prague Restaurant and Shisha Lounge. Located in Na Příkopě 23 in the Old Town, inside the shopping gallery Pánská Pasáž, this restaurant serves Arabic and oriental dishes. Under the supervision of a chef with over 30 years of experience in multiple Arabic and European restaurants, Habibi offers food that is 100% Halal – in accordance with Islamic religious beliefs and Islamic laws. Their menu consists of fresh salads, grilled meat, fish, soups, hummus, and more. Concretely, their dishes include lamb chops, lamb tikka, Habibi kebab, chicken tikka, hummus with lamb shawarma (thinly-sliced meat), hummus with pine nuts, shakshuka (eggs poached in tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and peppers), etc. They also serve snacks, including popcorn and nachos. Additionally, they have vegetarian options and serve different daily offers, based on availability each day. All of the food served in the restaurant is homemade. In addition to savory meals, the restaurant serves oriental sweets, such as baklava (pastry filled with nuts and layered with honey), qatayef (a sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts), and kunefe (a dessert made of thin pastry, syrup, and typically layered with cheese). While the restaurant does not serve alcoholic beverages, they have non-alcoholic cocktails; tea, including traditional...

Domino’s Pizza to Grandly Open in Prague on June 24

Renowned pizza chain expands to Prague’s Nusle district, offering pizza tastings, fun activities for kids and music. Domino’s Pizza, the world’s leading pizza company with over 20,000 stores across more than 90 countries, announced the grand opening of its highly anticipated store in Prague. The event will take place on June 24, 2023, from 14:00 to 16:00, at the new Domino’s store located in Nusle district on Nuselska 53. Attendees to this event will have the exclusive opportunity to sample a variety of pizzas, experiencing firsthand the taste and quality that Domino’s is renowned for worldwide. This is due to facts like the use of fresh hand stretched dough, fresh vegetables, natural tomato sauce, or pure mozzarella in all their pizza recipes. In addition to the pizza tastings, there will be exciting activities for kids, ensuring a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Eugenio, Managing Director for Domino’s Greece & Central Europe, expressed his excitement about the upcoming grand opening, stating: “Prague is not just one of the most spectacular capitals in the world, but also a city that matches with the spirit of Domino’s. We are a young brand with very positive energy, looking to delight our customers in...

On June 25 You Can Attend the Biggest Karlín Street Food Festival of This Year

We cordially invite you to the biggest Karlín street food festival of this year, which will take place on Sunday 25th June on Karlín Square. A great offer of the best of modern street food gastronomy awaits you. There will be summer drinks, wines, prosecco and, of course, different types of beer. A good street party includes great music. During the day you will see several bands and DJs, dance performances and much more. Just like last year, there will be a ramp behind the church where true masters of their trade will be performing their tricks. Marek Cejchan will present himself on a skateboard and Martin Mašek on a bmx. The more adventurous among you will be able to try skateboarding under the supervision of instructors. Organisers have prepared various creative workshops for both children and adults. There will also be the popular trampolines, bouncy castle and carousel for the little ones. To make the festival even more enjoyable and unforgettable, the Ink Culture tattoo parlour will also be present and for the less adventurous, organisers have also prepared henna tattooing or braiding. Find more info on Facebook xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá...

The Joy of… Joy Bakery: Danish Bread and Pastries in Vršovice

Lo and behold, there is a newly-opened bakery in Vršovice! Owned by expats Peter and Liudmila, Joy Bakery focuses on artisanal, hand-crafted bread and pastry, all baked and sold daily by Liudmila. Originally from Russia, Liudmila came to the Czech Republic sixteen years ago. In Prague, she met Peter, originally from Denmark. The pair moved to Denmark, where Liudmila started her professional baking journey, studying the craft of baking for over three years. She then worked in France, honing her skills by baking for a Michelin 3-Star restaurant “Le Petit Nice Passedat.” “I learned a lot from my experience working in that restaurant. I learned to stay calm and patient and always give it my best, even when I couldn’t stand it anymore,” remembers Liudmila. “But I also realized that I am definitely more of a person for sourdough, bread, and pastry, not for cakes and that bigger stuff.” Peter and Liudmila returned to Prague some five years ago, and Liudmila first worked as a baker in several different businesses that opened small, but soon switched to factory production and lost the quality of the product. “Yeah, they stopped caring about what they were doing because they only wanted the money. I didn’t like it, because, even if you get...

Got Mlíko? Why You Should Try a Glass Full of Wet Beer Foam

Maybe you’ve seen them bubbling up on your Instagram feed, those beer glasses full of milky white foam. Perhaps you’ve asked yourself, “But, where’s the beer?” Or, “What on earth is a ‘milktube?’” Here’s everything you need to know about the mlíko pour, and why it should be the first thing you order when you can find it. “Mlíko means ‘milk’ in Czech,” says Pilsner Urquell senior trade brewmaster Kamil Růžek. “It’s named because it’s a glass filled with wet beer foam, with a very small bit of beer at the bottom, so it really does look just like a glass of creamy milk.” Růžek calls the mlíko “certainly the most extreme” of three classic Czech beer pours, which include the hladinka and the šnyt. The hladinka is about 75 percent beer, 25 percent foam; the šnyt is a little more foam than beer. “For the perfect mlíko, the tap is opened only slightly, creating a beer foam to fill the glass with,” says Růžek. A small amount of the foam settles to become beer but otherwise, it’s a nice, creamy, dense pour.” This also requires reversing what many see as the proper pouring order, explains Jen Blair, an advanced cicerone, National...

Let’s Go Green… Table! New Bistro in Prague Offers a Purely Vegetarian Menu

A green bistro has opened in Prague with a purely vegetarian menu and hydroponic farm inside. Meatless meals can be fun, varied and really tasty. Chef Miluše Makó, who has been entrusted with the kitchen at the new Green Table bistro, proves it. There are plenty of options for lunch in the center of Prague but finding a place to eat if you don’t eat meat can get a bit complicated. There are vegetarian establishments in our capital, but their meatless offerings are often unremarkable to those that are being established abroad. Miluše Makó, the chef behind the culinary concept of the new vegetarian bistro Green Table, has a slightly different approach to meat-free food. The bistro appeals to sustainability and localism and is located in the Florentinum building as an alternative option for employees. Green Table mainly serves the people working in Florentinum, but anyone can visit. “By opening the Green Table bistro, we wanted to combine two of our long-term ambitions – sharing our philosophy of ecological transformation and taking care of our employees, to whom we want to offer something more than standard benefits. At the same time, we wanted to offer an authentic and welcoming place...

Prague Through a Middle Eastern Lens

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...

This Sunday: Street Food Festival in Karlín!

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 xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá...

Makro Czech Gastro Fest: 3 Days of Food and Gastronomic Stars

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’s First-Ever Restaurant Week Runs April 12-23

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...

New Survey: Most of Czechs Dissatisfied With Food Choices at Supermarkets

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 – A Paradise of Fresh Desserts and “Chlebíčky”

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...

Be Silly, Be Delicious – New Belgian Beers Bar in Prague!

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...

Billa Starts Testing Their Brand-New E-Shop

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...

MyChef To Cook Your Meals

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...

March 19: Do Not Miss Karlín Street Food Festival!

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. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo bóng đá việt namHuyền thoại bóng đágiải ngoại hạng anhSeagametap chi bong da the gioitin bong da lutrận đấu hôm nayviệt nam...

SILQ Restaurant: Travel the Silk Road in Prague!

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;...

10 Most Popular Czech Soups You Should Taste

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...

Bistro An Brings Authentic Taste of Hanoi to Prague

Bistro An in Prague 6 resembles an Asian street where the beef broth cooks for eight hours and the space is always filled. Bistro An is a new business that was opened by the Tranova family at the end of last year. It is located at a short distance from Hradčanská metro station in Prague 6 and, like the older branch at Jiřího z Poděbrady, specializes in traditional Vietnamese cuisine.  Unlike the older branch, the food here doesn’t have to be eaten from a stand. The interiors reminiscent of Hanoi’s raw atmosphere is inviting for anyone to take a seat. The Tranova family previously found the famous business Pho Vietnam Tuan & Lan on Jiřího z Poděbrady and later Botanica Coffee Truck in Vršovice.  At the beginning of September, the family’s parents left Botanica to a new owner and passed Bistro An down to their son. “After more than 30 years of hard work, my parents finally decided to take a well-deserved retirement. I have always admired them and I will always admire them. I still don’t understand how they managed to build so much from nothing while being my parents, grandmother and grandfather, and kind people. I am sincerely proud...

Triton Restaurant: Gastronomic Art in a Stalactite Cave in Prague

You can find the Triton restaurant in a stalactite cave built under Wenceslas Square in the basement of the Adria Hotel. The restaurant exhibits so-called gastronomic art. The dishes surprise not only with their taste, but also with their visual appearance and interesting story. The kitchen of this exceptional establishment is run by the young and talented chef Tomáš Kohút. Inspiration for his dishes comes from classic Czech cuisine and he transforms them into elegant and ultra-modern versions. Let’s introduce some of them… Original menu One of the appetizers, the unique zavináč, is outstanding. Unlike its pub model, the dish will surprise you with the delicate taste of pike perch marinated in Prosecco vinegar and an impressive accompaniment in the form of cashew nut puree, bacon and fish broth. The colorful combination of flavours is garnished with fish skin chips, red pepper gel, sour kefir, and dill sauce. The second course is a variation of fried cauliflower, which is transformed into a liquid version in the form of cauliflower cream flavoured with apple cider vinegar.  The chef serves it with a honey biscuit and duck prosciutto. As the main course, a very imaginative and bold presentation of the dumpling-pork will...

Celebrate Czech Carnival with This Traditional Treat: Angel Wings

Czech Carnival is incomplete without the traditional sweet treat “Angel Wings” (Boží milosti). This delicate, crisp, and light pastry has been a staple at carnivals for centuries and is a symbol of good luck and joy. These pastries used to be prepared by Czech grandmothers and great-grandmothers and are today mostly made in Moravia. Angel Wings are made of paper-thin layers of buttery dough, which are then shaped into crescent shapes and deep-fried to perfection. The crispy exterior gives way to a soft and fluffy interior that melts in your mouth. They are often sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey to add a touch of sweetness. The origins of Angel Wings are said to date back to the 16th century when the pastry was first made in the monasteries of Bohemia and Moravia. At the time, the nuns used the crescent shape to symbolize the “wings of angels” and served the sweets to the poor as a symbol of charity. Making Angel Wings is a labor-intensive process that requires skill and patience. The dough is made by mixing butter, flour, sugar, and eggs, and then rolling it out into thin sheets. The sheets are then cut into crescent...

“Pay or There’ll be No Stars.” Czech Republic May Lose its Michelin Restaurants

The Czech Republic could lose Michelin-starred restaurants, as individual countries must now pay Michelin a fee of CZK 10 million over three years. Michelin, which has been publishing the guide since 1900, plans to contract with state agencies to help finance it. In the Czech Republic, the agency is CzechTourism, but the final decision on whether the state will pay the amount rests with the Ministry of Regional Development. “It is in the interest of the organisations that the guide stays in the Czech Republic. Of course, we as an agency advocate to support gastronomy, but I cannot say anything else at this moment,” Jan Herget, director of CzechTourism. The Ministry of Regional Development is still evaluating the situation and will consult the fee with other ministries, added Petr Waleczko, deputy head of communications and PR manager of the cabinet of the Minister of Regional Development. Most countries, such as Hungary and Slovenia, have already signed the agreements, but the Czech Republic is still hesitating. The Czech Republic now has two restaurants with one Michelin star – Field and La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise. Michelin has not yet issued a recommendation for the Czech Republic for last year, as this year’s...

5 Restaurants That Have the Best Ramen in Prague

Ramen is the ultimate comfort food. This Japanese dish is loved by many – it’s a comforting, tasty and hearty soup full of noodles, eggs, meat and vegetables guaranteed to go down a treat.  In Prague, there are many places where you can go to taste this bowl of goodness.  Whether you’re a fan of the soupy noodles or prefer the dry-style tsukemen that comes with a side of dipping broth, here are some of Prague’s best ramen, covering everything from the classic to the modern – including an option with… roast beef! Happy slurping! Engawa This beautiful restaurant infuses Japanese culture. Here you can find anything from sushi to their well-loved ramen dish. They also provide Japanese classes for those wanting to have a go at learning the language.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da ENGAWA YAKINIKU & SUSHI (@engawapraha)   Takumi  Takumi uses high-quality ingredients to create tasty and interesting dishes – which are authentic to Japanese cuisine. Come here to try a whole range of super tasty meals with edgy flavours.    Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Takumi Praha (@takumi.prague)   Taiko Quirky and praised by anime lovers,...

The Cheapest and Authentic Cake Shops in Prague

A cake for 200 crowns? Nothing unusual in some Prague cake shops. But there are still places where you can treat yourself to a decent dessert without breaking the family budget.    Charlie’s Confectionery (Nuselská, Prague 4) Between Nusle and Michle another gem is hiding. They have incredible delicacies and favorable prices, for example, you can buy a cognac top for 27 crowns. Right next to it is the popular Jezerka park, so you can combine a visit to the confectionery with a pleasant walk. Kamel Confectionery (Francouzská, Prague 2) A family pastry shop with a fifteen-year tradition, where everyone can go for a piece of luxurious cake. Here you will find not only great cakes made from honest ingredients but also favorable prices. In addition, some desserts are huge, for example, a raspberry slice for 74 crowns, which you can comfortably enjoy for two. Confectionery u Michala (Podolská, Prague 4) In this business overview Podolská waterworks are cakes that will make your eyes water. You can see that they are made with love, and it is definitely a joy to choose. In addition, they have great prices – an amazing punch cake and a glass of white cost us...

Czech Lunch Prices Rose by a Fifth in the Last Year

Lunches in the Czech Republic have risen in price by a fifth in a year. Over the past year, the cost of lunch in a restaurant has increased by CZK 29, or 19 percent. While in December 2021 the average lunch cost CZK 151.20, in December 2022 it rose to CZK 180.40. This is based on payments made with Gastro Pass Cards from Sodexo Benefity, a provider of corporate benefits in the Czech Republic. The most expensive lunch bill in the last month of last year was registered in Prague, at CZK 203.5. On the other hand, the cheapest lunches were in Vysočina and Ústí nad Labem, where the price exceeded CZK 161. You can eat for less than the Czech average of CZK 180.40 in only six regions. Which ones are they besides Vysočina and Ústí nad Labem? Find out more in our map. The main reason for the increasing prices is naturally the rising prices of raw materials, rents, energy, but also the wages accompanied by a shortage of labour in the catering industry. “While since the beginning of last year prices have increased by a maximum of two crowns month-on-month, in September there was a jump of...

10 Worst Rated Czech Foods & Beverages

Dršťková Dršťková is a traditional Czech tripe soup consisting of beef tripe braised in generous amounts of onions and sweet paprika. Although it has numerous regional varieties, this hearty soup typically has a thick consistency, a light red color, and a slightly spicy flavor. Occasionally, pieces of smoked meat or sausages are incorporated into the soup. Tripe soup is often served in traditional pubs and usually comes accompanied with slices of crispy buttered bread. In Slovakia, it appears in a similar form and is better known as držková polievka. Křížaly This popular Czech snack is prepared with pitted and sliced apples that are slowly air-dried or dehydrated in the oven. Depending on the size and cut, their texture varies from thin and crispy to thick and chewy. Although they are most commonly enjoyed as a quick and healthy snack, křížaly can be used as a nutritious addition to porridges and various desserts, or as festive Christmas decorations. Tuzemák This traditional Czech drink was invented in the 19th century as a substitute for the original Caribbean rum. It is usually distilled from potatoes or sugar beets to create a base that is then enriched with rum essence. The drink was initially...

From Mongolia to Prague: UB Restaurant Delivers Authentic Flavors

Fancy some buuz, khuushuur, or tsuivan? Head to Letná to have a taste of these authentic Mongolian delights. These dishes are served by a man with an equally tongue-twisting name – Dashnyam Boldsaikhan who has fulfilled his lifelong professional dream, and thanks to him, you can taste Mongolian dishes in Prague. But first of all, let’s explain what are these dishes. Buuz is a type of steamed dumpling filled with hand-chopped meat; khuushuur is a classic guilty pleasure, something like a Mongolian langos, dough fried, filled with meat, and typically eaten warm with your hands, while tsuivan is a dish of homemade noodles. Those looking for outright gastro-exoticism should try banshtai tsai, traditional salty Mongolian tea with ghee and meat dumplings. “I’m very satisfied. When you cook a meal, bring it to the table, and people enjoy it, that’s the best feeling,” says Boldsaikhan, also known as Boogi, the owner and head chef of UB Restaurant. The abbreviation UB stands for the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. Simplicity is key – even the dishes from the vast land of Genghis Khan’s descendants are actually simple. Food is a reflection of the national soul, and the former nomads logically didn’t have much time...

Czech Republic Ranked as Having World’s 27th-Best Cuisine

TasteAtlas released a collection of the top 100 world’s cuisines, ranking them according to audience votes for ingredients, dishes, and beverages. The Czech Republic came in a respectable 27th place. The magazine suggested that visitors to the country same some of the best-rated food the nation has to offer, including svíčková, řízek, chlebíčky, guláš, and knedlíky. Italy was deemed to have the best food in the world, followed by Greece and Spain. Of the 95 countries ranked, Norway was judged to have the worst food. Karē, a Japanese curry, was rated as the world’s best dish, followed by Picanha (a Brazilian steak) and amêijoas à bulhão pato (a Portuguese clam speciality usually served as an appetiser). Which one is your favorite? Full top 95 list: https://t.co/194Xj0ZMZ4 pic.twitter.com/v4uYHnGzGD — TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) December 22, 2022 Some questioned what American food actually was, since the US is a real cultural melting pot, but Taste Atlas said the best foods rated were ‘honeycrisp apples, wild Alaskan salmon and Texas brisket sandwich’. While they do seem tasty, can they compare with the delicacies of France, or the numerous culinary triumphs from nations that didn’t even make the top 50? ‘How can the USA be 8th...

10 Places to Get the Best Hot Chocolate in Prague

Winter brings many things. Short days and long nights. The holiday season. Winter sports. Remaining indoors as much as possible. And increased consumption of that divine beverage, hot chocolate. Here are just a few places where you can have your cup of edible paradise. Also, if you prefer to make your own, you will find a store that carries hot chocolate mix. Café Savoy Three types of chocolate drinks are listed on the menu. The first is made with steamed milk and chocolate from the Dominican Republic. The second uses cream and Valrhona chocolate. The third, for those who want it a little less intense, uses cocoa powder rather than solid chocolate. The website is in Czech and English. Choco Café Although the website seems to have an English option, only one thing on it is in English. The link given here takes you to it, and it’s the part that really matters: The menu. The hot chocolate on offer is impressive. You can order hot chocolate with chili powder, with ice cream, with berries, with bananas, with brandy, with rum, and a whole lot more. The café has a white hot chocolate option, as well as two sugar-free (sweetened...

BO District: Quick Food With A Smile

A hidden gem in Stare Mesto Mesto’s quiet streets, where food is served quickly and you are always welcomed with a smile. Bo District is well-known among locals for their fresh and simple pan-Asian meals that are high in flavor and served within no time. Their menu is full of filling and nutritious meals for a reasonable price, with rice and noodles as popular staple. They also offer a variety of desserts, teas, and specialty coffee. Bo District can be found on Ostrovní 28, from 10 am to 10 pm. Besides serving delicious food, Bo District is focused on giving their clients a memorable experience. The food might be served fast, but the memory remains. From their minimalistic and calming interior, to their well-thought-out playlist, Bo District does everything to make their customers feel at home, causing many of them to become regulars. As manager Patrik describes, “It shouldn’t be you come into a restaurant, order the food, get it, pay and leave. It should be an experience; staff is supposed to be your friends and they are here because they want to be here.” They also encourage everyone to come and try their food on location instead of ordering....

Aux Merveilleux de Fred: The Best of Two Worlds

Aux Merveilleux de Fred: the place where French meets Czech, history meets present, and Brioches meets Merveilleux. Conveniently located on Revoluční street, you can find the boutique belonging to globally credited Aux Merveilleux de Fred; famous for their Merveilleux, a pastry originating from the north of France and Belgium. Besides these delightful treats, Aux Merveilleux de Fred also offers brioches and waffles, all handmade on the spot. Open every day from 8:00 during the week and 9:00 during the weekends, until 19:00 in the evening, there is no excuse not to indulge in some French delicacies. The concept started almost 30 years ago when pastry chef Frédéric Vaucamps revisited the traditional recipe of the Merveilleux, Prague’s CEO Romain explains. “Initially the Merveilleux was quite heavy, but now it’s a new cake with meringue and whipped cream making it unique.” After the first opening in France, the concept flourished becoming a global business, eventually opening its doors in Prague. Prague was always a familiar name for Aux Merveilleux de Fred, as you can find beautiful chandeliers from the Czech company Preciosa in every boutique. “All chandeliers come from the Czech Republic; because of that, we wanted to do something special. We...

Looking to Try Brilliant Indian Food? This Restaurant Delivers on All Levels

If you haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out, as the vibrant Cafe Nebusice serves up authentic flavours of Indian cuisine, with a modern twist. It puts a modern spin on the traditional Indian restaurant with a cool and casual space with fun vibes, great food, go-to cocktails, great coffee, and cakes. The owners Nishant and Alana are both foodies and come from culinary scenes. Nishant worked in hospitality in India and Alana comes from a family with an 85-year background in the restaurant industry. They stumbled upon this restaurant after Covid and made it their mission to liven the place up. They are still running it as a pop-up and hope to finalize the name in the coming months. They were so tired of the stereotypical Indian restaurants in Prague with the same design and styles. “We wanted something new, an Indian restaurant does not always have to have a traditional Indian setting,” says Alana to Prague Morning. “We want to build a community and have a contemporary perspective on Indian cuisine. We organize fashion pop-up events and lots of other fun get-togethers. The food and atmosphere are homely and we bring to you Mom’s style of cooking in...

This Sunday: Brazilian Brunch at Gran Fierro

This Sunday, November 13th don’t miss out on the South American Brunch hosted by Gran Fierro. A month ago Chef Pablo surprised everybody with the Venezuelan Brunch and this time Chef Jordan will be in charge of bringing Brazilian delicacies to Prague. Gran Fierro is known as an Argentinean steakhouse, but it has been offering Latin American dishes since it started. So there are a few foods on the brunch menu this Sunday that you won’t find anywhere else such as the “Milho cozido na manteiga de garrafa” (corn with ghee butter). For more details and menu visit the event on Facebook Here’s what you can get:  Welcome drink:  “Caipirinha” – Cachaça cocktail Finger food: “Pão de queijo” – Baked tapioca cheese bread “Kibe” – Deep-fried beef croquettes and bulgur wheat “Romeu e Julieta” – Halloumi and guava slices “Coxinha” – Chicken and cheese croquettes “Tapioca Recheada” – Crepe type made of yuca hydrated yuca “Bolinha de queijo” – cheese croquettes Main Dish: “Feijoada” – Black bean stew brewed with a variety of selected smoked pork and beef meat. Rice, orange, yuca flour, and curly cabbage “Caldo verde” – Potato soup/cream with curly cabbage “Carne seca com aipim” – Dry...

8 of the Most Exciting New Openings in Prague

Are you looking for some new places to eat? Here is a list of newly opened businesses in Prague!    Mr. G’s Asian Riccardo Lucque, founder of La Collezione, recently launched a new project – Mr. G’s Asian. As the name suggests, the kitchen here is headed by “Mr. G”, or Greg, and unlike other projects from the group, the restaurant is based on Asian cuisine. Greg originally cooked for Aromi for two years. Riccardo Lucque was so impressed with his art that he decided to invest in Greg’s ideas and open a completely new concept. They have built the menu of the new venture around seafood and meat, and the individual dishes are perfect for sharing. Have the oysters for starters and for the main course try the seabream with chili jam, crispy garlic, mint and coriander or the pork belly with green mung beans drizzled with peanut dressing. Finish the meal with a glass of Italian Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon. Can’t leave the restaurant without a sweet spot? They’ll serve you coconut tapioca with your choice of seasonal fruit. Address: Ondříčkova 17, Prague 3 – Žižkov   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Mr...

This Sunday: Karlin Street Food Festival

This Sunday, November 6, will take place one of the most awaited festivals of the year, hosted by Karlin Market. Once again, at the Street Food Festival you can expect a lot of great food and drink from the best street food professionals, and as a bonus, organizers have prepared a presentation of Armenian cuisine and their culture, which will surely fascinate and surprise you with its diversity and tastes. There will also be entertainment for children, so come with the whole family and friends. The festival will begin at 11 AM on Sunday and go until 6 in the evening. Come for the food, stay for the performances, and make sure to bring your whole family. It’s just a quick walk from the Karlínské náměstí tram stop. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo bóng đá việt namHuyền thoại bóng đágiải ngoại hạng anhSeagametap chi bong da the gioitin bong da lutrận đấu hôm...

Bab Rýže Guides You Through Authentic Korean Cuisine

Korean cuisine is not well known in the Czech Republic, but it deserves to be explored. With three locations around Prague, Bab Ryze offers a great cross-section of Korean dishes that are worth trying. Bab Ryze Restaurant is totally authentic, staffed by Koreans who clearly have a positive relationship with food. Everything I tried was very tasty, and without compromising Czech flavors. I placed my order through Dáme jídlo and the courier arrived as planned. The food was packaged well, nothing leaked, and the trick with the portions wrapped in foil ensured that the dishes were really hot. But let’s get back to Korean gastronomy itself. You’ll find influences from other Asian countries, so there’s no shortage of fried dumplings for example on the appetizer menu. The Gun-mandu dumplings stuffed with mushrooms and leeks were pleasantly crispy, very well seasoned, and accompanied by a dipping sauce (6 pieces for 119 CZK). I wanted to taste as many dishes as possible, so I ordered 3 dishes from the main menu. In Korea, rice bowls topped with various vegetables, meat, and egg yolk are very popular. I opted for a slightly unconventional version without meat. Kimchi Al-bab (189 CZK) is a rice...

The Mozart Prague Restaurant Has a New Menu and Chef

Prague’s gastronomic scene is once again a little more diverse thanks to the newly opened restaurant at The Mozart Prague Hotel. Meals from the kitchen of chef Marek Koucký impress with the originality of flavours, aesthetics of served dishes and above all the quality of local and exotic ingredients – all in the very heart of Prague. While cafés and bistros are springing up like mushrooms in Prague, nice restaurants offering tasty food are stagnating or even shutting down. Especially in the city centre, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a place that meets the most demanding requirements for taste, originality and a pleasant environment without crowds passing by the table. Now you don’t have to look any further – everything you and your taste buds crave is offered by the Mozart Prague restaurant. Its kitchen is led by experienced chef Marek Koucký, who has spent the past fifteen years gaining experience in London, Mexico City and luxury resorts in the Maldives. This, of course, has also influenced his original cooking style. Jerusalem artichoke soup, roasted chestnuts, shimeji mushrooms, coffee foam For the autumn season, Marek has created a new menu that will delight both lovers of classics (veal...

La Donuteria in Prague Launches New Savory Donuts. And It’s Already a Hit

Stanislav Virdzek has a lot on his mind. He is the co-owner of La Donuteria in Spalena street. In addition, he and his business partner Lukas are also development managers in the Czech Republic and overseeing the growth and expansion in the country of the brand, which is one of the fastest-growing in the world and already has over 7 locations just in the country. Nonetheless, he still comes in almost every morning at 5 am to make the donuts. “You know, with the high standards that we have for ourselves and our product, we really take this seriously,” he says. Despite the hard work involved both in running the shop and in overseeing expansion to other locations – the newest branch opened a couple of months ago in Hradec Králové – he still enjoys the work. “It is really difficult sometimes, but what makes it rewarding is that people are coming back and are happy. The feeling and look on people’s faces is the best part,” he says to Prague Morning. Even famous Praguers can’t resist the delicious pull of La Donuteria. Pavel Hoftych, the famous football player and coach, comes with his family. Stanislav says that he comes...

This Sunday: Karlín Food Truck Festival

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. It is guaranteed that all the trucks will offer you the best in modern gastronomy! The whole day is going to be accompanied by DJ Hlava and an exclusive live set by Honza Žampa, frontman of Eddie Stoilow and Dafonic. As always, the organizers will have creative workshops and other accompanying programs for children. Venue: Karlín Market, Karlínské náměstí, Prague 8 Date: 9 October 2022, 11:00 – 19:00 Admission: FREE Find all the updates on the official FB event xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo bóng đá việt namHuyền thoại bóng đágiải ngoại hạng anhSeagametap chi bong da the gioitin bong da lutrận đấu hôm...

The Sweetest Festival in Prague: Chocolate Festival

Are you a chocolate addict? If so, there will soon be the perfect, tasty, excuse to head to Prague. A unique event for chocolate lovers, the Prague Chocolate Festival, will return this year in the Harfa Gallery from 14 to 16 October. “This year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the festival and we will be exhibiting the largest chocolate bar in the country. Almost 250 kg of chocolate. There will also be entertainment for children, concerts, cooking shows, our 45 stands (pralines, chocolate, macaroons, chocolate wine, chocolate kebab, honey, vegan chocolate, etc.), a small Italian market and many other surprises,” say the organizers. The festival is renowned for its huge range of delicacies from all over the world which can be tasted on site. In past years, there has been representatives from all over the world – including African Cuisine and specialists from Latin America. Musical and dance performances will also occur throughout the duration of the festival, which creates a fun and energetic atmosphere every year! This is an amazing, family-friendly event to bring your little ones to. In the past, there has been a range of activities to keep them happy such as face painting, cholate...

Waf-Waf: Next Level Waffle (And Much More) in Prague

With three locations across Prague and another in Brno, American-style Waf-Waf restaurants are giving locals a chance to experiment with sweet and savoury breakfasts and lunches, offering a wide range of waffles, pancakes and crêpes. Speaking to Prague Morning, part-owner Jonáš Basel said the “menu is full of special products that you can’t find anywhere else”. “Restaurants in Prague only offer these products for dessert,” he said, “something you have after your main meal. We wanted to change that.” The do-it-yourself menu on offer at Waf-Waf restaurants allows customers to pick and choose from “20 or 30 ingredients that they can mix themselves”. Waf-Waf also have set menus for breakfast and lunch, including savoury options like their signature Wafchick chicken strip waffle sandwich, which Basel says has become “more and more popular”. “I think we have really good savoury pancakes and waffles, so I’m not surprised people like them. They’re most popular on weekends for breakfast, but around 65 per cent of people still go for sweet alternatives,” he said. Asked to pick a favourite item on the Waf-Waf menu, Basel said he “love[s] Waftella”. “I think it’s our best product. Sweet pancakes with Nutella, strawberries, raspberries, oreo and mascarpone.”...

This Restaurant in Prague Has No Servers, Chefs Bring Their Meals to the Tables

Benjamin restaurant in Vršovice pleasantly surprises visitors not only with quality products and a minimalistic menu, but also with the presence of only two employees: chefs. Benjamin is located at Norská 14 in Vršovice. It is owned by successful chef and restaurateur Jakub Červenka, who also runs Café Buddha and Pru 58, where you can sample high-quality Asian street food. Červenka worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant in England, where he gained valuable experience. The layout of the restaurant is very unusual and does not look like other restaurants in Prague. Everything in the restaurant is imbued with minimalism, from a single table to a limited 8-course tasting menu. Minimalism does not end there. The restaurant employs only two people: two chefs, Jakub Červenka and Claudio Sejkati, an Italian chef. The restaurant does not have waiters, or sommeliers, that we are used to seeing in restaurants. There are only two people who communicate directly with customers and make the atmosphere special. The dishes are brought to the table by the chefs, who also present the dishes and pour wine for the guests during the wine pairing. The dishes themselves are also quite surprising and innovative. Although Červenka and Sejkati use more...

Blue Fjord – For Fish Lovers in the Center of Prague

Originally a fish shop, has expanded to become a popular restaurant in the centre of Prague’s old town, which owner Eva Boels says offers “the biggest variety of fish not only in Prague but in the entire Czech Republic”. Speaking to Prague Morning, Eva was keen to dismiss the idea that Prague is not an ideal location for seafood. “We are really best located in Europe,” she said, “because we are in the middle of Europe, we have access to fish left and right.” The restaurant buys from sellers in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia. “Within 24 hours of a catch, you’ve got that fish on your plate,” she said. Due to its location amongst Prague’s tourist hotspots, “for a long time it was mostly tourists,” who ate at Blue Fjord,” she explained. But more recently, “the Czechs have started to understand [seafood[ a bit more.” “Czechs are thinking more about health, they want to be healthy and are not afraid to spend money for good stuff,” she said.  Locals “are coming more and more”, she added, “and now more Czechs are even aware of the different types of fish we have.” In general, “customers always tell...

Czech Lunch Prices are Rising, and Fewer People are Eating Out

According to Edenred, the average price for lunch in a restaurant it the n Czech Republic was 168 crowns in August 2022, 20 CZK more than a year ago. The city with the most expensive meals in restaurants was Prague – with an average of 191 crowns. During the year, meals in the capital went up by 26 crowns. The most accessible meals in August were registered in Olomouc – 146 crowns. The authors of the study note that lunch menus are the main source of income for most Czech restaurants. Business owners complain that the coronavirus epidemic has changed the habits of residents. Another problem is that many regular customers have stopped going to restaurants at all. Due to higher inflation, they prefer to cook at home. Moreover, alcohol consumption last year was the lowest since 1996, while consumption of rice and legumes was the highest since monitoring began in the country. Beer consumption fell by six liters per person year-on-year, to an average of 140 liters per person. Wine consumption fell by half a liter to nearly 20 liters per person. The Czech culinary sector currently relies almost entirely on locals and Czech visitors traveling within the country....

Imperial Sushi Restaurant to Host Sushi Masterclass in Prague

Ever wanted to learn how to make uramaki or temaki? Well now is your chance. On September 25 at 2:00 p.m., Imperial Sushi opens a course on how to prepare real traditional sushi. With access to premium sushi-making equipment and freshly prepared ingredients, guests will have the chance to hone their culinary skills as they try their hands at preparing Uramaki, Hosomaki, Nigiri, and Temaki. Following the sushi-making session, guests will be invited to indulge in a sharing-style lunch, with a welcome drink, California roll (8 pcs), Hosomaki (16 pcs), Nigiri (3 pcs), Temaki (1 pc), Miso soup, salads and fusion rolls included in the price. With a minimum capacity of 6 students, this masterclass makes for the perfect setting to meet like-minded people and understand sushi’s rich history. The masterclass lasts approximately 3 hours and a reservation is required. Price: 1790 CZK. Below you can find some shots from the previous masterclass at Imperial Sushi. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá...

Meet The Chef: Martin Charvat

While Martin Charvat didn’t always know he wanted to become a chef, it was probably inevitable. The son of Jan Charvat, who has owned restaurants in Prague for over 25 years, the restaurant business is in Martin’s blood. Now head chef at Krymská modern European restaurant Ansambl, Martin has stamped his vision on a menu where customers can have what he describes as “casual fine dining for an accessible price”. Aged 15, Martin began working in the kitchens of his father’s restaurants. “My Dad wanted my sisters and I to get some work ethic,” Martin said, speaking to Prague Morning. “So we were sent to the restaurants to help out.” But his parents never encouraged him to pursue cooking, often pointing out that “being a chef isn’t a good career, there are long hours, the pay isn’t great, it’s hot and dirty work and you never get to see your friends.” “I was going to grammar school, so I wasn’t supposed to become a cook”. Martin wasn’t sure what to study. Disappointed not to get into his first-choice physiotherapy course, he ended up spending a few weeks studying agricultural science at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Suchdol. “I...

Prague Will Celebrate Oktoberfest Twice This Autumn!

Prague will celebrate Oktoberfest twice this autumn, with four-day events planned in both Vysočany and Holešovice next month. Vysočan Oktoberfest will go first from the 14th to the 17th of September at Permanent Pragovka beer garden in Prague 9, followed by the Holešovice festival from September 21st to 24th at Food Truck Point in Prague 7. The third edition of the annual festival will feature six traditional Bavarian beers on tap such as Hofbräu Dunkel, Paulaner, and Löwenbrau as well as several Festbiers including from Germany’s oldest brewery: Weihenstephaner. Typical bavarian food will also be served, with pretzels, radishes, Bavarian sausages, and burgers on offer. Visitors are encouraged – but not required – to come in traditional Bavarian fancy dress. You will also be able to taste Festbiers, for example from the oldest German brewery Weihenstephaner. “There will be typical Bavarian delicacies such as pretzels, radishes, and spread Obatzda or Bavarian sausages. In addition, of course, our traditional large and hearty Burgers. So smeckt Bayern!,” says one of the organizers. “Stylishly dressed welcome. Look in your wardrobes and wear something Bavarian. We open every day at three, we close at 10 pm,” he adds. Permanent Pragovka in Vysočany is the largest...

September 11: Pivo & Burger Festival is Back in Prague!

The seventh annual Beer and Burger (‘Pivo a Burger’) Festival will return to Karlínské náměstí on September 11, from 11 am. A total of 25 burger stands will be operating throughout the day, including many of the Czech favorite food trucks and burger joints. You can taste burgers from several Karlin restaurants but also some of Prague’s highest-rated burgers, like, Kaiser Franz, Hell Smoke, Take Eat Ez, Diego Pivni Bar, Zelva, and many others. You can find the full list of participants here. The best domestic breweries will also offer bottom-fermented beers: 23 craft brewers from Prague and across the Czech Republic, including favorites like Matuška, Clock, Raven, Albrecht, and many more, with over 100 beers on offer. Admission to the event is free. However, to taste beers, it is necessary to buy a tasting glass for CZK 100. Visitors can also have a bowl of soup from Karlín Polévkárna or a glass of wine from the Kubík winery, churros and coffee from the FairBio roastery. Live music will be provided by SCHODISTE and IGLÚ and DJ Jakobeen. Another news of this edition will be the busker stage, where basically everyone can play. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá...

Just Like Grandma Made: in Old Town You Can Now Taste Authentic Kolache

Just a few steps from the Prašná Brána in the heart of Prague’s Old Town on a street traditionally filled with bakeries is Kolacherie, a new bakery offering classic kolache with a modern twist. The owner, Oscar, never expected to open a bakery in Prague. But following pandemic-induced rent reductions on prime real estate in the center of the city—as well as an increasing movement towards centering authentically-Czech, aesthetically-conscious businesses in the historic district, Oscar saw an opportunity. The bakery and café—small, but cozy with a muted green interior that seamlessly blends into the centuries-old building—draws in tourists and locals alike. More importantly, it draws them back over and over again, relishing the pastries that are handmade every morning from high-quality ingredients and slow-risen dough. The kolache on offer is, broadly speaking, nothing new: it’s classic and employs the traditional recipe and methods that have been practiced by Czech grandmothers for generations. What is new is the savory kolache that Oscar has debuted after a trip to the United States. The smaller, square kolache sport ham and cheese, apple-brie, or a spicier jalapeño pastry. While savory kolache are seldom found in Prague these days, the concept has a long history...

Ole! Looking for Authentic Spanish Tapas in Prague?

Tapas, or small plates, are a Spanish delicacy best enjoyed with a group of people. They are a great way to try lots of new foods in a low-stakes environment–getting out of your comfort zone really pays off. If you’re looking for a taste of the Iberian peninsula in Prague, here are five places worth checking out. Casa de Andalucía, Šaldova 9, Prague 8 In Karlín, there is a shop and a bistro with food imported directly from Andalusian family farmers. It was founded by Dana and Christian, who fell in love with the cuisine while on a trip to Andalusia. After returning to Prague, they missed fine Iberian ham, chorizo with olives, aged sheep’s cheese, and the traditional sherry so much that they decided to open an authentic tapas bistro. Oliveira, Čermákova 1231, Prague 10 After wandering through Grébovka in Prague 10, you can end up at the nearby bistro and shop Oliveira. It is focused exclusively on Portuguese cuisine, wines and ingredients. For example, order portobello with sheep’s cheese and pear in port wine or go for a tasting of Portuguese wines.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Oliveira – Wine Tapas Market...

Na Břehu Rhôny Brings a Taste of France to Malá Strana

Beer is what made Prague famous. But as the city becomes ever more cosmopolitan and international, locals and tourists alike are expecting a much greater variety in the drinks they enjoy. Nestled inconspicuously in Malá Strana, Na Břehu Rhôny is bringing exactly that: a much-needed contribution to Czech wine culture. They offer a wide variety of French wines that cannot be found anywhere else in the Czech Republic. Opened at the end of May, the newest location focuses only on tapas and wine—all while bringing a huge dose of authentic French charm. Situated in a heavily trafficked area of Malá Strana, but a few blocks away from the main strip, the venue is surprisingly peaceful. The patio is pleasant and airy, often hosting live jazz acts—every Thursday for the remainder of the summer. Venture further in, and there is more to be discovered: a tastefully decorated interior that retains the charm of the old building while adding touches of French charm and a spacious courtyard that offers more private outdoor seating. Na Břehu Rhôny was started in Vyton from a desire to host friends and share in the pleasures of good wine—it has rapidly expanded, as the owners confront increasing...

Sabor Latino Festival to Showcase Latin American Culture and Food in Prague

Sabor Latino Praha is a four-day showcase of Latin American culture and gastronomy, which will transform Náměstí Republiky in Prague for the seventh year in Latin America. For four whole days (August 4-7 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) you can taste gastronomic delicacies and drinks from Latin American countries and please yourself or your friends with a purchase of original artisan jewelry and talismans, traditional clothing or fresh or dried exotic fruits and fragrant spices. A rich music and dance program is also prepared. On Thursday, Sabor Latino Prague will offer a salsa dance hall with live music, as well as dance performances and workshops with European champions in the discipline of bachata improvisation – Mauritie and Elvíra. The invitation for Friday will be the performance of the excellent Brazilian dancer Eduardo Diego, who will dance in the style of funk Brazil this time. We dedicate the whole Friday to Brazil. Brazilian artist Gabriel Guerreiri will play bossa nova, then Devanil Santos and his wife Maria will present an original Czech-Brazilian work, and together with Zoe Perrenoud they will play northeastern Brazilian forró with elements of salsa and folklore, which you can come and dance to. Eduardo Diego will transport you...

Restaurant Lunch Prices are Skyrocketing. Czechs are Looking for Ways to Save Money

No one who’s keen on eating out has missed the fact that they have to dig deeper into their pockets when visiting the restaurant. However, the willingness to pay more and more for lunch has begun to decline. Since the beginning of this year, the price of lunch has been rising by one or two crowns every month. The costs of running restaurants are rising and their owners cannot afford to bear them all. The margin in the catering sector is very sensitive to any cuts. The average price of lunch in June reached CZK 160.20, 10.1 per cent more than a year ago. And it seems that this is an amount that for many Czechs represents the ceiling of financial possibilities. Data from the Czech Statistical Office and the Ticket Restaurant Card Index show that prices in restaurants increased by 23.5 percent year-on-year in June. At the same time, however, the gap between the amount spent and how much food costs is increasing. Thus, in May, restaurant prices rose 11.6 percent faster than spending; in June, the gap was already 13.4 percent. Which means only one thing – guests are choosing cheaper items from the menus, denying themselves salads...

“La Mouka” Brings Twists to Italian Food a Few Steps from I.P. Pavlova

All-day breakfasts, Italian wine with salty tartlets, handmade pizza, and pasta, open kitchen with a varied menu you can find this all in one place. My friends often ask me to recommend a place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and also to have a meeting over a glass of wine. They are always surprised that for each of these occasions I recommend only one place: La Mouka. La Mouka is an Italian restaurant which is located near I.P. Pavlova, where you can also have a delicious lunch (during weekdays from 12 am to 2 pm there is a 20% discount on the entire menu), meet friends for a cup of coffee with some dessert, watch how homemade pasta is prepared on open kitchen and just take a break from the bustle of the city. I like everything in here: the picture on the wall, light and air, the presence of an air conditioner, a cozy summer terrace, an open kitchen, a relaxed atmosphere, and a bar. I love this place, especially because of its budget and varied menu. It was my next impression after the local atmosphere  – well-coordinated menu, with a pleasant selection of simple dishes, each of which,...

Prague’s New “Dining in the Sky” Location Revealed

“Dinner in the Sky” is an amazing dining experience combined with an exclusive environment, spectacular views, cuisine from renowned chefs, and all of this at up to 50 meters above the earth. A crane lifts the table with 22 guests to a height of up to 50 meters above the earth. When this event first began in the Czech Republic eleven years ago, many conventional gourmets were quite skeptical, suggesting that they don’t need to be hung somewhere in the air to enjoy delightful cuisine. Dinner in the Sky first started when Belgian entrepreneurs David Ghysels and Stefan Kerkhofs devised this concept. It quickly expanded to many major cities across the world, including Prague, where it has been celebrated every September. In its initial stages, Dinner in the Sky was set up in Kampa, before the crane and platform were relocated to Riegrovy sady. This year, it is returning to the historic center along Dvorák’s embankment where a team of professionals, with a guest chef and waiting team, will serve from the center of the table. Compared to last year, the main change is the chef. After MasterChef juror Marek Raditsch, you can enjoy the creations of Pavel Býček, one of the key men...

Martin’s Bistro Combines Deep Community and a Passion for Innovation

At this Vinohrady restaurant, Praguers can enjoy food, drinks, and community. There is something truly unique to be found at Martin’s Bistro. It’s not just the food, which is just shy of divine, or the atmosphere – a chic cafe interior bathed in natural light. It’s the people. Martin, the owner, has been operating in the area since New Year’s Eve 1997, first with a bar called Hapu, which he closed down six years ago to open up Martin’s Bistro. The history with the area has allowed Martin’s Bistro to develop a close-knit community of customers and staff. Anna, one of the waitresses there, also works as an IT manager. She started working at Martin’s during the lockdown in 2020. She had just moved to Prague and her job had gone remote, leaving her with few opportunities to connect with those in the community. “I wanted to do something where I would meet new people,” she said, “even though I didn’t have waitressing experience, Martin was willing to give me a shot.” Now, even as the city has opened back up, she has kept the job. “This place is like a family,” she said. “Even people who used to work...

The 9 Best Places for Seafood in Prague

You don’t have to dine by the sea to experience a quality fish meal! Here’s our selection of the best seafood restaurants. Zdenek’s Oyster Bar At Zdenek’s Oyster Bar, Praguers can truly treat themselves to the best the sea has to offer: oysters, crab, octopus, lobster and more. For those who truly want luxury, caviar is also available. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner. Price: $$$$ Address: Malá Štupartská 636/5, Staré Město Bruxx This Belgian brasserie on Vinohrady square serves its signature oysters and mussels seven days a week. Pair them with in-house fresh baguette or, for more adventurous eaters, escargot or fried frogs legs. Full plates include both seafood options like grilled tuna or octopus with pork fatback, and meat, like roasted Liege meatballs or coq au vin. For dessert, enjoy house-made crème brûlée, chocolate cake, or the daily ice cream offerings. Price: $$$ Address: Náměstí Míru 9, Praha 2-Vinohrady Chorvatský Mlýn This seafood restaurant takes its name and its inspiration from Croatia’s 1800 km of coastline. It serves not only  in-house spit-roasted meats, but also fresh seafood and Croatian specialties like black risotto and Adriatic Octopus “Pod Pekou.” The charming, pastoral restaurant is actually located in Sarka – Lysolaje...

Prague Restaurant “Gran Fierro” Launches Orange Wines

Not your typical Argentinian steakhouse, Gran Fierro puts sustainability at the core of its identity. “We know the idea of the steakhouse needs to evolve,” said owner Juan Cruz, speaking to Prague Morning. “We are not the typical steakhouse where people get stuffed with meat like crazy,” he said. Since they moved to the new location in Myslíkova, they’ve been taking steps towards sustainability, like composting their organic waste, creating awareness about the deforestation caused by the charcoal industry, and many more circular initiatives. Now it seems that the time has come for the introduction of natural wines on the menu. “I was skeptical about natural wines since I heard about them, and even more after trying some very forgettable ones,” Juan said. “But then I met the sommelier and winemaker Igor Corral Carmona. He introduced me to some remarkable wines that made me change my mind. When you discover that a wine made without chemicals is not only good but great, you don’t want to drink anything else”. Juan says that the degustation with Igor is unique, not only because he shares his knowledge with an absolute passion, but also because “he makes you understand what you are drinking....

The Prague Burger Joint That Everyone is Talking About

Following the onset of the pandemic, the restaurant industry had to fundamentally realign itself beneath a new paradigm. Establishments that relied on brick-and-mortar storefronts folded if they couldn’t adapt, forcing local joints to evolve faster than ever. Fortunately, it created an opportunity for inspired, creative individuals who saw what the market demanded. Tomáš, founder, and “chief burger flipper” (as you can read on his business cards :)) of FATFUCK Smash Burgers, is one of those individuals. In December of 2020, Tomáš looked around at what he had and saw an industrial kitchen and a dream of the perfect burger. As the gastro economy demanded delicious food that could withstand delivery and appear fresh on a doorstep, FATFUCK was born. It’s no ordinary burger. Tomáš had a vision, and an underlying philosophy: the bun makes the burger. He taught himself to bake during isolation, and after months of trial and error, he had made something special—a bun that defines the Fatfuck burger. It’s a Hokkaido-style milk bun, unimaginably fluffy, soft, and remarkably resilient against the juicy burger patties it contains. The bun doesn’t come into existence easily, however. In the beginning, Tomáš would wake up early every single morning to prepare the...

Len’s Raw Delights: A Natural & Organic Snack for Every Taste

As raw snacks gain popularity across the global food scene, Prague is getting its own taste of the popular treats. Lenka Goldsmidova started her Len’s Raw Delights snack business in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. While many small businesses were forced to close and some questioned her timing, Goldsmidova chose to leave her corporate job in the hotel business to pursue her dream. “If not now, when?” she asked, speaking to Prague Morning. Living abroad in Australia for many years, Goldsmidova gained an appreciation for healthy lifestyles and products. Australians were “very aware of what they eat and how much they exercise,” she said. Goldsmidova was inspired by the use of simple, healthy and easily accessible ingredients, which customers “can find in any shop”. While living in Australia, she began experimenting and making the raw balls for her own use. Her handmade snacks use raw, vegan and gluten-free ingredients which she shapes into colourful balls of many varieties. Goldsmidova’s friends suggested her snacks could become a business, and eventually, she took the plunge and devoted herself full-time to the project. While she knows the challenges of making a homemade business succeed, she said “even if I fail, at least...

Here are Seven New Places in Prague You Don’t Want to Miss

Are you looking for some new places to eat? Here is a list of newly opened businesses.   Sugar MaMa Address: Milešovská 8, Prague 8 The love of baking and the desire for change led Dáša, the owner of Sugar MaMa to open her own sweet shop. The Prague 8 establishment offers everything from French pinwheels with almond caramel to Moravian cakes and donuts. You can also buy tartlets, wreaths, punches or even pistachio sandwiches. While the shop offers a cozy, chic interior, patrons can also take their purchases to nearby Jiřího z Poděbrad Square and enjoy them there. If healthy food is more your style, Sugar MaMa also offers homemade cut granola, in addition to non-food offerings such as flowers or wine.   Čep a Pec Address: Svatoplukova 528, Prague 4 Čep a Pec – there could not be a more fitting name for the recent Nusle establishment, which offers high-quality beer z Čepu (from the tap) and good food z Pece (from the oven). The family-run business seeks not only to improve the public space but above all to show off the offerings from their own Four Elements Flying Brewery. They have seven taps on the tap – you will find Budvar 33, Malostranská...

Wolt Launches Customer Program. With Wolt+ You Can Save a Minimum of 29 CZK per Order

After several months of testing, technology company Wolt launches a new subscription program in Prague that provides customers free delivery. They can save at least CZK 29 for each purchase. The monthly subscription price is CZK 109 and is valid for orders from selected venues, of which there are currently 1,700. The program should be expanded to other cities in the future. During the testing, 5,000 active subscribers have already joined Wolt+ and on average saved CZK 289 per month. In addition, for the first two weeks, customers can try the service for free. In Prague, users can choose from 1 600 restaurants and 100 shops, including Wolt Market.  In the app, Wolt+ partner businesses are marked with the W+ logo, which makes it easy to navigate. There are more than 1 700 Wolt+ venues “We approached the most popular Prague businesses that our customers have long liked to join Wolt+ and now they can choose from a range of 1,700 venues. In the future, we plan to expand our portfolio of restaurants and shops with new businesses. We also want to bring the program to customers from other cities”, says Jan Foret, CEO of Wolt Czech Republic. The selected venues...

Karlín International Cuisine Festival Returns on June 12

Visitors can taste African, American, Asian or European specialties. The Festival of International Cuisine takes place at Karlínské náměstí. The Karlín International Cuisine Festival is a celebration of the many cultures and diversity represented across the world. Through live music, cultural displays, international food and drinks, a kids’ zone, and craft and merchandise vendors, visitors are able to explore a mosaic of different countries. “We have representatives of four continents. You can taste something from each continent, and of course, there are also different stands selling authentic products, spices, and drinks,” said Veronika Brabcová, market organizer. “The festival showcases the rich cultures and diverse communities that contribute to our vibrant city,” added Brabcová. Organizers will also set up creative workshops and a stand for henna body paint. Live music will be provided by the Lovesong Orchestra, DJ Hlava, and DJ Senor Victor. Find more information here Circus Brothers Expect an unforgettable experience at the festival from the music group Circus Brothers. They play the so-called disco-balkan with incredible energy, which combines the Balkan brass band, disco beat, cheap pop and dirty house. Lovesong Orchestra The Lovesong Orchestra is based on the rich tradition of Czech entertainment music. They reportedly learned...

Czech Bistronomy With an Asian Twist: A Review of Zem Restaurant

I met Richard for the first time five or six years ago when he was a sous chef at Bottega Tusarova. His big smile and genuine passion for food made me think he was special. I was not wrong. At AGEXX, Richard Bielik is the head chef of ZEM, the new restaurant of the new Hyatt Andaz hotel in Senovazne Namesti, 3 minutes from Vaclavske Namesti. Balance and harmony and flavors Richard studied at the Hotelova Akademia in Slovakia, then started working in the catering business as a waiter, barman, and coordinator. He moved to Prague and decided to perfect his skills as a chef. He worked at Mandarin Oriental, Augustin, and Taro and spent 9 months in London at Kitchen W8, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of London. Richard’s philosophy has not changed over the years. “What I want to achieve,” he says, “is a balance and a harmony and flavors.” Zem: Czech bistronomy with an Asian twist Richard’s new adventure is truly a balance of Czech and Asian cuisine. The menu has two sections: “Izakaya,” a Japanese pub, and “Czech avant-garde.” The restaurant has a local clientele who enjoy traditional food with a modern approach and are...

DoorDash Completes Acquisition of Wolt

DoorDash, Inc. (NYSE: DASH) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Wolt Enterprises Oy (“Wolt”) in an all-stock transaction, bringing DoorDash to a total of 26 countries outside of the United States. Going forward, Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi will oversee the combined company’s team and operations outside the United States, reporting to DoorDash CEO Tony Xu. Under Miki’s leadership, DoorDash aims to accelerate its international growth through faster product development and improved investment efficiency. The Wolt consumer app will continue to run separately, supported by the resources of a global technology company. Wolt plans to maintain operations in all of the markets where it currently operates. “DoorDash is at the beginning of a colossal journey, and I’m more excited than ever about what we’re building and the potential to help hundreds of millions of people across the globe in our mission to empower local economies,” said Tony Xu, DoorDash Co-Founder and CEO. “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Wolt,” said Miki Kuusi, Wolt CEO and DoorDash Head of International, “By joining forces with DoorDash, we have an even greater ability to build delightful products and services across continents. Our two companies share a strong vision...

“A Posto Trattoria – A Hidden Gem of the Italian Restaurants in Prague

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know that the food we consume is not only delicious, but also healthy for you and the environment? This food philosophy is at the heart of A Posto Trattoria, a true farm-to-table restaurant in Prague 8 that serves up authentic Italian and Sardinian  meals. A Posto Trattoria collaborates with local farmers to implement the most sustainable and regenerative farming practices while focusing on using healthy ingredients in their food. Located in a peaceful part of Nové Chabry, we traveled to A Posto Trattoria on a nice Sunday afternoon and spoke with its owner and main chef, Mr. Gianfranco Coizza. A native  Sardinian, Mr. Coizza shared with us many interesting stories and information on the idea of sustainability, as well as told us more about the forthcoming opening of an authentic Italian pastry shop in the area of Prague 8. Q: Your menu has literally everything we need to eat well. It’s just perfect. A: “A Posto” in Italian means that everything should be just as it is. Q: Do you also have culurgiònes (Sardinian stuffed pasta)? It seems that  It’s not always the part of the a-la-carte menu. A: No, we are changing the menu depending on...

5 Newly Opened Restaurants & Cafés in Prague

Are you tired of spring fatigue, or are you charged by the fact that it’s finally warming up outside? Either way, come and improve your mood with any of these newly opened restaurants.   Beanz Address: Wenceslas Square 23 Lovers of sushi, lounge and “fancy sitting” in the city center, this is the place exactly for you. A restaurant that will entertain you has opened in Prague’s Wenceslas Square. Come here if you are going evening dancing in the adjacent Duplex, or if you want to spend the evening in a place where you will not be ashamed to try everything on the menu. Enjoy variations of sushi sets here and let yourself be surprised by the combinations carefully compiled by the local sushi master. Cheers with a glass of good wine and finish with a “sweet sushi” made of fruit rolled in chocolate. The smiling, helpful and caring staff will take care of your needs throughout the evening.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Beanz (@beanz_restaurant)   Pifčo restaurant & pub  Address: Theinova 2, Prague-Čakovice If you are looking for a relaxed restaurant outside the center of Prague, do not hesitate to go to...

Friday! Burgers Anyone? Here is our Tasty Option for This Weekend

What if I told you that the question of where to find the best burgers in Prague has finally been answered? If you haven’t guessed yet, the place is John Polpo, a cozy and comfortable new bistro in Žižkov. Here, you can have coffee, play board games, work, drink some craft beer, eat desserts, celebrate a birthday, and most importantly, eat delicious burgers. Arthur, the owner of John Polpo, along with his wife Olga, have long dreamed of opening a business of their own. The first space they found was on Seifertova street. It was there that they decided to develop the concept of a craft burger bistro with high-quality ingredients. At their new location, much larger than the original space, they offer plenty of room for takeaway orders as well a dining space. When I visited for myself, we got the menu very quickly and the service was on point. The order itself took about 10 minutes, which is an excellent time period. There are five burgers on the menu ranging from the John Bacon burger to the burger with gorgonzola, pear, and beef. My personal preference is the “Full House XXL Meat”. The burger itself is large (you...

PokeHaus Continues Expansion With New Venue in Downtown Prague

Not everyone has the same tastes; there are those who prefer the color blue to red, salty food to sweet or stay on the couch instead of going for a run first thing in the morning. But can there be anyone who doesn’t like a good poké bowl? I don’t think so. Prepared to order using fresh-daily ingredients, the “poké” dish is primarily composed of the same elements used to make sushi (rice, raw fish, seaweed, and more) meaning, the dish is nutritious and delicious. The best of them all? Prague’s PokeHaus and their brand new location. The flagship location at Národní třída is situated around the corner from Quadrio Shopping Center, which is best known for one of Prague’s most visited attractions: Franz Kafka’s head as sculpted by David Černý. PokeHaus, in keeping with the spirit of Quadrio’s design heritage, has crafted a space that is an artistic statement of its own. Authentic & remindful of its Hawaiian-Japanese culinary roots, the location will greet you with visions of a tropical escape. When you enter through the door of PokeHaus you can highlight several things: its large glass window, which generates a cozy atmosphere of freedom, its large stone bar...

Czech Gastronomy Upgrade Critical to Attract ‘Demanding’ Tourists

Switching to quality gastronomy combined with greening measures in restaurants will be key factors in reviving the Czech hospitality industry in the post-pandemic era, as tourists have now become more demanding in several aspects. “It’s no longer mainly the sights or attractions, but it’s the holistic experience that tourists consider when deciding where to go. And gastronomy is fundamental in their decision making,” said Luboš Kastner, a co-owner of restaurants in the Pilsen region. Kastner explained that as a result, tourists tend to favour those areas and sights where they can also find quality dining options. “They [tourists] prefer to go to a less attractive tourist destination if they know that they will have a great meal there and get to know any local artisanal specifics related to food and drink,” noting that the current trend for restaurants is the “professionalisation” of gastronomy. “The guest has become more demanding and more interested in gastro during COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps even more educated about it,” he said. Analysts suggest that equally important is tourists’ environmental considerations and what restaurants particularly do about that. As restaurateurs do not have enough budget to implement environmentally-friendly measures, they hope for investments coming from the EU-funded...

Czech McDonald’s Raised the Price of Cheeseburger by 11%

Fast food isn’t as affordable as it used to be, and value menus are another victim of inflation and pandemic. The price of a cheeseburger at McDonald’s rose to CZK 39, an increase of about 11%. According to the company, the reason is the increase in the cost of production. “Since the price of raw materials has been rising for a long time, and McDonald’s wants to maintain the standard high quality of products and services, we have had to shift higher costs to the price of cheeseburgers,” said Jitka Paürkova, communications specialist and director of public relations at McDonald’s ČR. The cheeseburger rose in price at the beginning of April, before it was sold for 35 CZK. McDonald’s only specifies recommended prices, so prices for cheeseburgers may differ slightly from place to place. McDonald’s opened its first fast food in the Czech Republic in 1992. At that time, the cheeseburger was sold for 21 CZK. In 2013, the price raised to 25 CZK, four years later to 29 CZK and in 2020, to 33 CZK. In 1993, a Big Mac cost CZK 50, while the average salary was less than 6,000 crowns. But even the high cost did not...

Hilton Prague Old Town Launches New Seafood Concept

The Dock, a pop-up concept by Hilton Prague Old Town in the immediate vicinity of Namesti Republiky, is starting a new after work or pre-dinner experience, based on fresh fish. The 2 sizes of seafood platters are prepared by the highly professional team of cooks under Executive Chef Valerio Bussandri.  “The idea behind The Dock concept is to have an informal treat for after work or pre-dinner gathering, and something easy for our guests,” said Valerio Bussandri, Executive Chef, Hilton Prague Old Town. “What we want to offer amongst usually well know fish, seafood and shellfish is a catch of the week that can quite enlarge the selection and give the opportunity to our guests to enjoy different flavors and textures. Our suppliers will inform us every week about what has been fished and we will choose what would be the best option to suit The Dock,” he adds. Most of the fish at The Dock comes from the Mediterranean Sea, while the seafood and shellfish are imported from Scotland. For the very first opening, the restaurant will receive some interesting Meagre fish and snapper. The offer consists of a seafood platter to share, accompanied by a glass of Prosecco,...

Czech Confectioneries and Treats You Must Try

Cakes, treats, desserts. Chocolate, cream, coffee, nuts. You can have all of that and more when travelling around the Czech Republic. We are introducing confectioneries that are worth a visit. Some offer a very original service; others have brought traditional sweet recipes to perfection. Werich Villa by IF at Kampa in Prague A great café and confectionery in the very centre of Prague and yet in a park. This is Werich Villa on the Prague island of Kampa, only a few steps from the Charles Bridge. The café is managed by Iveta Fabešová, a great confectioner, well-known in the Czech social media. And what makes this confectionery famous? They currently serve desserts such as the Golden Egg or Lemon. The treats look exactly how they sound. But you can also try typical Czech desserts, such as the caramel cream puff or brandy-filled “špička.” Expect perfectly shaped desserts and quality ingredients. Cukrář Skála in Prague They call themselves a dessert factory. But do not worry, this is not a place of mass production. Only fresh basic ingredients and the skilful hands of confectioners. Skála’s desserts might have a modern look, but they are inspired by both century-old Czech recipes and the latest trends in confectionery. You can have original eclairs, crullers and cream puffs, or “indiánek.” The...

7 Gastro Tips on How to Support Ukraine

Crazy times demand strong answers. And a few businesses into the gastro joined forces to find support for Ukraine. Here are some ways you can show your support for Ukraine. Join the collection from Chefs Night (all over Czechia) The Chefs night association is trying to reach the entire Czech gastro scene with a collection for Ukraine. He targets everyone, but most of all those who are in direct contact with Ukrainian employees in restaurants and cafes. You can contribute to the collection not only as a gastronomic operator, but also as an individual. You can bid from 100 to 2000 CZK. The selected amount will go to support SOS Ukraine from People in Need. Kro Kitchen and Kro bistro & bar cover themselves in Ukrainian colors  In Kro Kitchen and Kro bistro & bar, you can support Ukraine in two ways. To perfection, they tuned the vareniki with pork and also included a yellow-blue drink shooter Free Ukraine. Proceeds from the sale of both will also go to the account of SOS Ukraine from People in Need.     Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da krokitchen (@krokitchen) Yes cafe / studio  Yes kafe / studio...

Expats Next Door: Cameron and Ross

Prague’s first Detroit-style pizza makes a welcoming and sought after appearance in the city.  Third Coast Pizza– a pop up business specialising in the unique Detroit style pizza makes its way to Prague- leaving their customers with the taste for wanting more!  Founded in May 2021, owners Cameron and Ross began their business as a pandemic project during lockdown, which later turned into a business which they are both passionate about today. The spark for Third Coast Pizza came during this time when Ross decided to give it a go with his love for hosting dinner parties, cooking new recipes and getting creative in the kitchen. Using traditional cooking methods and high-quality ingredients, they began to make a unique style of pizza- traditional to Detroit, Michigan in the United States. Detroit-style pizza is a thick, pan-style square-cut pizza with a crunchy, cheesy ring of crust that’s fluffy on the inside and overflows with different ingredients. Like most rectangular pan pizzas served in America, Detroit-style pizza is a variation of the Sicilian pizza. Their creativity is showcased in the flavours that are produced at every pop-up. Some favorites include Tiberian Sun, a chicken pizza in a delicious buffalo sauce, and The...

Your Prague Mug: Kavafaktura

Today coffee lovers have a place to roam- coffee can vary in all kinds with the taste of nuts and roasted bread, with smoky shades and sourness of grapefruit, with hints of chocolate almonds and cherries on cognac. The service is also on top: freshly roasted coffee beans can be bought at any decent coffee house (or ordered online) – a few years ago people could only dream of this. Coffee continues its expansion in the city, and more and more enthusiasts open not only their own coffee houses, but also start roasting their own coffee. The outgoing year was generous with new projects. Kavafaktura has recently opened a point in Modřany where you can always try freshly roasted coffee and have a glass of wine. This is a spacious showroom of coffee beans with seating. The new Kavafaktura branch is located in a modern building in a residential area next to a bus stop (you won’t pass by). The guys acquired a whole army of loyal fans. I was there on a Sunday and only a couple of tables were available. That fact itself deserves a lot of respect. Here you can work on your laptop, enjoy a book...

Breaking Bread: Spojka’s Quest for Connection

The rise of vegetarianism and veganism in Prague has, in a positive way, altered the city’s food scene, yet an imbalance is still present. Restaurants focused mainly on meat dishes are now forced to add – or at least think about the addition – of some sort of vegan or vegetarian fare. While vegan or vegetarian spots, for the most part, rarely serve anything that might appease a carnivore. This suggests a massive disconnect within Prague’s food community. Spojka opened in 2019 and is located in Karlín, aims to bridge that divide and does so successfully. Their central ideology revolves around the notion of the flexitarian. Vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes are all on offer here with a range of options that would suit any type of eater. Before getting into the drinks, starters and main dishes it’s important to note that Spojka offers breakfast, available Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 11:30 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 16:00. There is also a daily menu that, of course, changes every day. This is offered Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 15:00. The drinks on offer highlight the level of quality found at Spojka. There are several items,...

The Best New Openings in Prague

Are you looking for some new places to eat? Here is a list of newly opened businesses.   Aux Merveilleux de Fred Address: Revoluční 8, Prague 1 ​​If you have a weakness for the art of confectionery, head to the newly opened Prague branch of Aux Merveilleux de Fred for a tasting. Everything created here is under the guidance of the recipes of the French confectioner Frederique Vaucamps, who built a confectionery network with branches all over the world. The goodies that have so far been enjoyed by guests in France, the USA, Canada and Japan are now also available to Czech guests. Be careful when you set out here – meringues, cakes, waffles, croissants and brioches in Aux Merveilleux de Fred are highly addictive.   The Winery Address: Liborova 13, Prague 6 Bistro The Eatery, which has made it to the Michelin Guide thanks to its refined menu, has a freshly opened partner – a wine company called The Winery.  The owner David Šindelář arranged cooperation with 29 winemakers from Bohemia and Moravia, Austria, Germany, France and Italy, and the result is this brand-new winery in Břevnov. Judging by the bar they set with The Eatery, it is recommended...

Two Prague Shops With American and UK Specialties in Prague

If there’s one thing you’ll notice right off the bat when moving to Prague, it’s the total lack of diversity when it comes to food. If you’re originally from the United States, you’ll be used to seeing at least 6 different kinds of breakfast cereals, a gourmet aisle (for less than $4) selection of instantly-microwavable food – pretty much choices and variations on everything imaginable. In Prague, however, things work a bit differently. Especially with the communist regime recently tucked into its past, it’s clear to understand why there is such a lack of globalization when it comes to food. After a year, the lack will not be so apparent and you’ll adjust to what’s available to you. You will no longer need many snackable things that you were once accustomed to or relied on – bagels, Doritos, “American cheese” or just mere ziplock bags of all things. You learn to try new things and to adopt new favorites instead. However, when times get tough and you’re craving some familiar treats, there are a few places in the city that can definitely help you out. You’re not the only one who has been missing out on some go-to food that...

Bolt Food Just Named the Best Restaurants in Prague in 10 Different Categories

Ten Prague restaurants won the Golden Broccoli award by Bolt Food, based on customers’ reviews.  The awards were given in a total of ten different categories. Among them, the most popular restaurant outside the city centre, the company with the fastest increase in orders through Bolt Food, the highest number of orders for a single dish and the most popular vegan restaurant. PAPRIKA – Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar won the main category Srdcovka as the most popular restaurant. “We knew to have high ratings in the app, but we really didn’t expect that we would become the most popular restaurant on Bolt Food,” says Alen Levi, the owner of PAPRIKA. “Golden broccoli represents a real appreciation of the hard work of our partner restaurants. It is awarded not by critics, but by users, on the basis of the number of orders, user ratings, and other data from the app collected during last year,” explains Marek Maxa, manager of Bolt Food for the Czech Republic. The best night eatery award went to MATOKA, which offers burgers and Philly cheesesteaks, while the best svíčková Awards Heart (the most popular restaurant) – PAPRIKA – Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar Hidden Treasure (restaurant outside the...

Valentine’s Day: 7 Restaurants in Prague to Celebrate With Your Loved One

Love has a special place in our lives but having a special day to celebrate it is a lovely idea. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we can already feel spirits soaring high. Couples are already planning their romantic dates with some scrumptious food and drinks to round it up. Have you not done it yet? No need to fret yet, because we have compiled a list with some of the best restaurants in Prague where to spend this Valentine’s Day.   Restaurant Terasa U Zlaté Studně The Terasa U Zlaté studně restaurant invites you to a romantic Valentine’s dinner. The Valentine’s Day tasting menu consists of 7 courses: e.g. fresh oysters Killpatrick gratinated with bacon and parmesan breadcrumbs, duck liver foie gras terrine with smoked duck breast, sea bass with carrot puree, topped with Jerusalem artichoke sauce and other dishes. The menu includes coffee and mineral water. Price per person: 3.100 CZK   Restaurant CODA Coda restaurant has also prepared Valentine’s Day tasting menu for couples in love. The 5-course menu will include grilled scallops with cauliflower cream and champagne sauce, pork fillet and beef Oxtail croquette with pomme purée with wholegrain mustard, smoked bone sauce and...

Upscale Indian Concept, Tresind Just Opened in Prague

Located on beautiful Na Orechovce street, in the historic area of Střešovice – where the buildings are inspired by old French architecture, you will discover the truly eloquent beauty of Indian cuisine- Tresind Indian restaurant.  This new and bustling Indian restaurant has opened its doors to the people of Prague to experience and indulge in the authentic flavours of India.  Tresind– inspired by the French word ‘tre’ meaning ‘very’ and ‘ind’ for its Indian background and heritage, this new restaurant opened at the beginning of 2022 to share their love for Indian food in a fine dining environment. At Tresind you will elegantly dine while enjoying your favourite timeless classics with a modern twist or sample their special daily menu which gives you a taste of the best dishes they have on offer.  The daily menu changes every weekday and is served from 11 am to 3 pm at a fixed price, which gives you the opportunity to try the new variety of aromatic flavours they have on offer.   Popular dishes on offer are chicken tandoori and butter chicken which are loved by many. Tasty street food dishes, authentic in flavour can also be found, along with the options...

Average Price of Meal in Czech Restaurant Increased to CZK 157, Survey Finds

The average cost of meals in Czech restaurants in January was 157 CZK. This is 2 crowns more than in December and 22 crowns more than year-on-year. The study was carried out by Sodexo. The region with the most expensive meals in restaurants was Prague with an average of 176 CZK, while the most accessible one was found in Karlovy Vary Region (CZK 142). The authors of the study note that lunch menus are the main source of income for most Czech restaurants. Business owners complain that the coronavirus epidemic has changed the habits of residents. Around 60% of Czechs in January bought on–the–go meals. The trend is leading to healthy fast foods being offered not just in local shops, but also by online retailers. Another problem is that many regular customers have stopped going to restaurants at all. Due to higher inflation, they prefer to cook at home. Moreover, alcohol consumption last year was the lowest since 1996, while consumption of rice and legumes was the highest since monitoring began in the country. Beer consumption fell by six liters per person year-on-year, to an average of 140 liters per person. Wine consumption fell by half a liter to nearly...

The New Successful Food Recycling Program for Prague Restaurants

Since autumn 2021, Prague restaurants have been able to use the city’s system of distribution and collection of food waste containers. Unlike bio-waste – the exclusively biodegradable waste of plant origin, food waste also includes residues of food of animal origin (meat, bones, pastries, etc.). It is even possible to dispose of food waste with packaging in the food container. The collected kitchen waste is then processed and used in a biogas plant, producing energy as the primary, and agricultural fertilizer as the secondary product. Consistent separating of food waste could potentially reduce the total volume of municipal waste by up to 20%. Following the pilot project of food waste collection, launched in Prague in December 2019, the capital city came up with the introduction of the kitchen waste collection from school canteens in autumn 2021. Since October 2021, private companies such as restaurants, canteens, bistros, etc. have also been able to join the city’s collection system. The Červený Jelen restaurant has been sorting and collecting food waste since its opening in October 2019. “Food waste collecting is the most expensive of all waste items, but it was still a clear choice for us. We consider food waste sorting to be necessary nowadays,” comments Jiří Bednář, the Červený Jelen (Red Stag) Restaurant...

Your Prague Mug: Můj Bagel

Products from yeast dough in the form of a ring – bagels are distinguished by a memorable taste. The peculiarity of their preparation is that before baking they are lightly scalded in water. The resulting “bagel” is cut in half to add the filling to the sandwich – it can be the most diverse: both hearty, and sweet, and salty. Originating in Europe, this dish has become almost a cult classic in the United States, and are especially loved by New Yorkers. Bagels with coffee, as a breakfast option (are quick, satisfying, and tasty), often appear in films and books describing American life. In a word, this phenomenon is firmly established in American culture. If you have said at least once in your life: “Can I have everything bagel with cream cheese, toasted”, then you definitely understand what it is about. Today I went to Můj Bagel. When I think about this place my mouth fills with saliva. People come here from other parts of the city just to taste this piece of art in the world of bagels. Můj Bagel has a small but cosy room with only three tables- and have an open kitchen where you can watch...

Experience Colombia at El Arriero Restaurant

Nestled in the borough of Prague 5, you will find the bustling and colourful El Arriero – a vibrant Latin American restaurant and bar which specialises in authentic Colombian cuisine.  From the moment you enter – you will be transported to a Colombian haven, surrounded by bright and original artwork- and met with a friendly welcome from staff and visitors.  This family-run restaurant offers a wide menu that will cater to everyone’s taste buds. Whether you’re in the mood to try out some authentic Colombian food, or sit down to a steak, or sample their drinks menu – you will find something truly remarkable to rave to your friends about.  We especially loved their arepas, empanadas and patacones which were incredibly delicious and gave an insight into the vibrant flavours of Colombian food.  At El Arriero– they offer a special daily menu which changes weekly to give you a taste of the best of everything they have to offer. This menu is a set price and includes many dishes which can be enjoyed on your own, with friends or with family.  The chefs here handcraft each dish, making each thing on the menu desirable.  Not only does El Arriero have...

The 5 Best Croissants in Prague

Unlike cronuts, croissants are one of those pastries that seem like they have been around forever. And, well, that’s because they pretty much have. Perfectly baked and delightfully flaky, the croissant has roots that go all the way back to 13th century Austria. Today, this ubiquitous baked good is savored with morning coffee, used as lunchtime sandwich bread, and served as a post-dinner dessert. To help you find tasty croissants near you, we put together a list of the best places in Prague.   aux Merveilleux de fred Prague’s newest bakery aux Merveilleux de fred has a lot to live up to. The cooks bake various brioche pastries (“les cramiques”) all day long, and you can watch them working through a large window. Their pure butter croissants are made in accordance with a traditional recipe and technique: here you can try the most authentic French croissant in the city. Fred doesn’t only make brioche.  The stars of his shops are the “merveilleux”, lightweight delicacies crafted from meringue and cream.   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Un post condiviso da Aux Merveilleux de Fred Prague (@auxmerveilleuxprague)   Cukrárna Myšák The croissants here are to die for- especially the all-butter ones which are their signature product. At Myšák you...

The First Popcorn Store in Prague Where You’ll Find More Than 40 Tasty Varieties

Popcorn is one of those classic snacks that just about everyone loves. It’s almost infinitely customizable, whether you prefer your popcorn sweet, salty, or even a combination of the two. Pop Pause in the center of Prague serves up some truly creative popcorn treats that will have you coming back for more again and again. Every kernel is popped fresh, right there in the store, every single day. Whatever you pick out, you can rest assured that it’ll be as fresh as can be. The store offers about 40 flavors of salty and sweet popcorn. Costumers can also make their own popcorn creation. Salted popcorn flavors include pizza, honey mustard, ham and cheese, cheddar, paprika with garlic, lime with chili, onion, cracklings. The selection of sweet popcorn is even bigger. You can try blueberries, caramel, chocolate, vanilla, blackberries, kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, oranges, pineapples, and many others. You can also order your popcorn bucket on Wolt Opening hours: Monday – Saturday from 10:30 to 21:00 Sunday from 13:00 to 21:00 xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston...

Breaking Bread: QQ Asian Kitchen Continues to Impress

QQ Asian Kitchen, after opening its doors in 2017, very quickly became one of the most talked-about restaurants in the city. The cuisine – a mixture of food from Bali and Taiwan with several other culinary stops along the way – was not something readily available in Prague. QQ Asian Kitchen became almost immediately successful. The food was excellent and the seats were full. That has not changed. The level of quality at QQ Asian Kitchen remains top-notch. QQ Asian Kitchen’s location, however, did change in the spring of 2020 and is now attached to Mosaic House Design Hotel. A location change for a restaurant with an already fixed reputation could be a risky endeavor, but everything is contingent on the quality of food and service. That, as stated, remains the same. QQ Asian Kitchen is an amazing place to visit and clearly deserves its very recent placement in the Michelin guide. Come hungry and do not skip out on the starters. Some of the most interesting and amazing dishes are to be found there. Seafood lovers should try the soft shell crab mushu taco alongside the seared yellowtail sashimi with butter ponzu vinaigrette. These are both pristine examples of...

First ‘Supermarket of the Future’ Opens in the Czech Republic

The supermarket chain Coop will open what it is calling the “Supermarket of the Future” in Strakonice, South Bohemia. The store is built around the ideals of innovation and transparency, officials said, and merging physical and digital by augmenting a traditional food market with interactive displays and smart shelves designed to make shopping more relevant and personalized. Display screens that overhang products provide information about an item — including its origins, nutritional facts, the presence of allergens, waste disposal instructions, correlated products and promotions — triggered by customer gestures. Customers can go groceries 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At the exit, instead of a checkout register and cashier, there are simply automated gates that open when you pay with a credit card. In the first half of 2022, Coop wants to open two or three other stores in the country. “Any further development depends on the success of the first store. We have no reference framework because there is nothing similar in the Czech Republic,” said Lukáš Němčík, Marketing Director.   Traditional shelving layouts have been rethought and associated with a touch application which enables the customer to navigate through the product categories, to filter and search for...

Prague Among the Best Places for Vegetarian Food Lovers in Europe

With Veganuary 2022 just around the corner, experts at Uswitch.com wanted to find the best European capital cities for vegetarians to live in. By analyzing the average ratings of vegetarian restaurants across each European capital, they can now reveal all! Prague has the 9th highest-rated vegetarian restaurants in Europe, a pretty good position for a typically meat-centered cuisine. For the full research make sure to visit Uswitch.com. With vegetarianism recently taking off in the Czech Republic, Prague has been crowned the 9th best capital for vegetarians to live, with an average rating of 8.64/10 for their veggie restaurants. Vegetarian hotspots of Europe With an average vegetarian rating of 8.85/10, Belgrade, Serbia, is the European capital most suited for vegetarians! The average price of a meal in this Eastern European capital is just €15,98, 32% cheaper than Malta’s capital, Valletta, in second place. With a total of 381 restaurants to choose from, vegetarians in Belgrade will be spoilt for choice. The Maltese capital of Valletta comes in second, just missing out on the top spot with an average veggie restaurant rating of 8.84/10. Despite the average price of a meal being slightly more expensive than Belgrade, the Mediterranean capital has 1201...

5 New Openings in Prague

Are you looking for some new places to eat? Here is a list of newly opened businesses, where you can take a break from baking cookies and shopping for gifts, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of undisturbed dining.   Electric sheep book & bar A cafe, cocktail room, and a place for book lovers, where you can also have space to share creative and business ideas. Does it seem like a place in a dream? The Electric Sheep Book Bar strives to create an unforgettable experience and offer a craft cocktail menu with bold flavors and unusual ingredients. Everything we serve is vegan, from tapas to cappuccinos – and yes, even the whiskey sour! You can also come here regularly to be inspired by their events – book clubs, creative writing workshops, open mic nights, and more. Follow their social networks so you don’t miss the current program. Address: Nitranská 7, Prague 3   Doubletone A completely new space was created at Prague’s Anděl under the wings of Cafetone’s cooperation with Reknihami – the Doubletone company. The right place for a glass of great wine, a cup of selected coffee from the Nordbeans workshop or a cocktail from the drink...

LÁHVE: Launches New Online Wine Shop in Prague

Prague wine supermarket LÁHVE: launched its own online store. Hundreds of quality wines can be delivered to your home or office. The online store is available at this link Customers can find about 600 types of wines for all budgets from France, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. The system allows you to sort them by different parameters. For example, by country of origin, sugar content (dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, etc.), color, year of bottling, and alcohol content. The list includes a wide range of sparkling wines, which is especially important on the eve of the holidays. On the occasion of the opening of LÁHVE: gives a 10% discount on all orders until the end of the year. To get it, you must enter the code PM2021 in a special field in the “Basket” The minimum order amount is 500 CZK. So far, the store delivers only in Prague and only by courier service Liftago. The cost for most parts of the city is 119 CZK. At the start of the new year, other shipping methods will be added, and the coverage area will be expanded. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ...

Your Prague Mug: Café Milleme

The holidays are getting closer and closer every day and you have not yet decided how to make your Christmas dinner really special, then I have an idea for you. If you are a real hedonist, esthete, and lover of everything beautiful, you must have already been to Café Milleme. Prague Morning has already published several articles about the history, interior and special offers of this place. Everyone praises this place, and I understand why. The patisserie itself is located in the very center of the city: it is easy to spot it by the window, through which you will see the desserts that look like a real work of art. If you go inside, you will immediately find an interior designed in the same style and incredibly clean showcase, full of the most aesthetic delicacies for every taste. I would like to highlight the New Year collection. Yes, yes, desserts here are changed depending on the season, each collection differs from the previous one and, in addition…. they are limited! Have you ever seen Christmas ball-shaped desserts? Each of them is unique and has the name of the city with which the ingredients are most associated. For example, cherries,...

Grovy, a 10-Minute Grocery Delivery App to be Launched in Prague

Quick commerce startup Grovy has finalized a €3 million financing round led by Lighthouse Ventures. The funds will be used for further expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, with offices already running in Prague and Bucharest. The startup has already established traction in the crowded German market by focusing on customer service, a positive and fair work culture, and sustainability. The rise of same-day (and same-hour) grocery delivery in Europe has been rapid and not without teething problems. First, many players in the space still rely on significant mark-ups, which can be as high as 20%. Second, many delivery companies depend on gig workers, who are often underpaid and overworked. Lastly, supply chain inefficiencies and food waste have plagued the grocery industry for decades, leaving plenty of room for improvement in sustainability. Grovy is looking to improve retail grocery in all three of these areas. Grovy leverages a network of strategically located dark warehouses to bring supermarket products to people within 10 minutes. While a 15-20% markup from supermarket prices is normal in grocery delivery, Grovy has pledged to never go beyond a 5% markup. Now, Grovy sets its sights on Central and Eastern Europe, where the startup envisions to...

Carp Prices 10% More Expensive This Year

The traditional Czech Christmas food carp has gone up to 120 CZK per kilogram this year. The country’s largest South Bohemian fish farms have announced an average price increase of 10% due to higher production costs associated with inflation. Prices will differ depending on the region and specific manufacturers. The carp in Czech culture The carp plays a significant role in Czech culture. Its appearance makes it the hero of illustrated fairy tales, but it is above all the symbol par excellence of the Christmas festivities and the species that dominates the fish market. Those who reside at seaside resorts, turn up their nose at this fat fish, full of spines, that lives in mud and stagnant water, but for a country that does not have an access to the sea, it has the advantage that it can be reared in artificial lakes. Already widespread in the Middle Ages, it was a valuable source of protein during the days of abstinence imposed by Christianity. The cheapest ones are from Nové Hrady, while the most expensive are from Třeboň, famous throughout the country as the homeland of local carp, so much so that a statue of a carp has been placed...

Restu.cz to Cease Operations After Eight Years

The Czech online restaurant reservation service Restu.cz will cease operation by 31 December 2021. The main reason is the crisis in the restaurant business caused by the coronavirus epidemic. The company announced it on its website. The service catalog contains more than 17 thousand cafes and restaurants throughout the Czech Republic. Restu.cz allowed users to search for the best restaurants in their area, make reservations, and read and write reviews. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the company has canceled fees for restaurants for its services. If you have an account on Restu, you can download or delete your data in your account settings, which will be available until 31 December 2021. If you do not do so, all data will be deleted from your account. If you have a valid voucher, you can use it until 31 March 2022. Starting from 1.1.2022 the catalog will no longer be available. Starting from 1. 4. 2022 it will no longer be possible to use restaurant or Restu vouchers. If you still have a valid voucher after 31.3.2022 (i.e. a voucher with an expiry date later than 31. 3. 2022), you can email them at [email protected] with the voucher code and the bank...

Breaking Bread: El Gaucho Seizes the Throne

Shortly after entering the doors of El Gaucho the initial feeling one detects is that of confidence. The reasoning behind this is simple: El Gaucho knows how good their food is. Experience does that. There are locations stretching from Southeast Asia into Europe, which helps to ensure how special this dining experience will be. Prague has its fair share of Argentinian steakhouses, but, after El Gaucho opened its doors in June, none of them seem relevant. There is no better steakhouse found in the capital. El Gaucho is in a league of its own with two locations found here. One is mere minutes away from the Old Town Square and the second – opened very recently – is located in Dejvice. The sheer breadth of the menu is slightly overwhelming at first, but the staff is there and will advise you if needed. Service is friendly, helpful and exceedingly professional. The staff, at times, can seem invisible, but they appear exactly at the moment needed while also paying close attention not to interrupt your meal. The level of quality found at El Gaucho is so high one could have an amazing meal just from the starters on offer. Beginning with...

Bolt to Expand Fast Grocery Delivery Service in the Czech Republic

Bolt will expand its fast grocery service to Sweden, Poland and the Czech Republic by January after entering the booming business of couriering drinks and snacks to users earlier this year.  Bolt’s founder Markus Villig raised $600 million from investors in August in a bid to reposition the ride-hailing startup as a “super-app” covering taxis, scooters, short-term car rentals, food delivery, and now fast commerce. The Tallinn, Estonia-based startup already ships groceries via couriers in seven European countries but will expand further into Eastern Europe and Scandinavia in 2022. In the Czech Republic, Bolt will face competition from local rivals like Rohlik, and Wolt, which was acquired by DoorDash for $8.1 billion in November. Villig says Bolt would be able to build out its grocery delivery network faster and more efficiently, thanks to the infrastructure it already had in place to support ride-hailing and electric scooter hire. “It is much easier for us to add new products on top of that platform rather than building that all out from scratch,” says Villig, CEO and cofounder of Bolt. “So that is why from the outside it looks like we are expanding to so many countries at such a rapid pace—we would...

The “Potatoes” Restaurant Opens in Prague, Offering Original… Potato Recipes

Antonie, Bluestar, Ballerina or Laura. These are the name of domestic potato varieties. And it is with them that a new restaurant concept has been born. Brambory (Potatoes), yes this is the name (blunt and to the point, we like it), is being opened by the gastronomic group Together in Pankrác, Prague. And yes, potatoes will obviously play a major role in it. Chef Lukáš Soukup and his team want to show that these traditional vegetables don’t have to be just a boring side dish – or that they don’t have to be a side dish at all. The Together Group stands for companies such as the Vinohrady Parliament, Sia, Bruxx or Cukrář Skála, and since November you will also find it close to the Arkády shopping center in Pankrác. Brambory will serve dishes supplemented with potato varieties from around the world. Do you like potatoes like fries, patatas bravas, tortillas, in soup, with squid, or even ceviche? All this will be possible here. But of course, also in the classic potato salad, mash, or croquettes. “The more we became interested in the details about the potatoes, we found it interesting to show that the potato is not just a...

Let’s Support Small Sellers! Rohlík to Offer Goods from Christmas Markets

The Czech online supermarket Rohlik has reached out to help small farmers and entrepreneurs who have been hit by the ban on Christmas markets On its Twitter account, the company opened the possibility for small sellers or farmers to contact Rohlík and offer their goods directly through the online supermarket. Rohlik.cz said it would be able to start selling their products online within three days. “We want to help small producers and producers! For them, closing the Christmas markets can significantly reduce sales. The pandemic situation is serious, but we have a solution. We offer producers the opportunity to sell with us,” says Rohlík’s PR manager Denisa Morgensteinová. “People have the opportunity to join this initiative through an online form. We will contact them and then offer their products on our website and distribute it to people,” Morgenstein told iDNES.cz. According to Morgenstein, the assortment can include gift items, as well as food and drinks. “It is clear that we will not deliver a warm svařák (mulled wine) or crawfish. However, we are trying to come up with some solutions and include the classic products that are sold on the Christmas markets,” she adds. “We are trying to help farmers...

Your Prague Mug: The Miners

The number of cases in the country is increasing, but Prague is not discouraged. The onset of Christmas distracts from worries: open fairs, with people in line for freshly cut Christmas trees or waiting around to buy tons of wrapping paper. Food-wise, the local coffee shops are brimming with aromatic coffee, fresh pastries and self-roasted beans. But no in Prague one does innovative and specialty coffee drinks better than The Miners. “Nothing is impossible” is the motto on their website. After talking with Egor (the main co-owner of The MINERS)one realizes that much is true.  Egor opened his first coffee house when at age 19. It is still open, and any curious reader can find it at Tusarova 25. Once a newcomer to the coffe scene, now everyone knows The Miners as a successfully growing chain. Prague Morning met with Egor in one of the coffee houses — Churchill (as the locals call it, all because the coffee shop is located in the business center of the same name).  This coffee house feels special — a world of its own where various people indulge in their activities, surrounded by the delicious smells wafting from behind the register.  Per Egor, the...

Online Supermarket Rohlik Will Operate in 7 Countries by 2022

Online supermarket Rohlik is now expanding into Italy, Romania and Spain under the brand name Sezamo. Next year, the Czech company will reach seven countries, after which more cities will follow in Germany.  8,000 items within 2 hours The Czech online supermarket Rohlik is continuing its European conquest: in 2022, the disruptor will launch in Italy, Romania and Spain, bringing the total up to seven countries. In the new markets, the online supermarket will be branded Sezamo, named after sesame seeds and the phrase “open sesame”. Until now, the e-commerce player operated in each country under a different name. In Austria, for instance, they are called Gurkerl, and in Germany, the company operates under the brand name Knuspr. Despite the different names, the recipe remains the same throughout: Rohlik is an online-only supermarket delivering to consumers’ doorsteps within two to three hours and offers a full range of supermarket products. Sezamo, for example, intends to offer around 8,000 fresh items delivered within three hours in Italy and two hours in Romania. “To be ten times better than the supermarket” The concept is thus a cross between the growing express delivery services, such as retailer Gorillas – present as keynote speaker at RetailDetail Night – and traditional online grocery...

Gourmet Harfa Offers Tastes and Aromas From Around the World

In the last few years, the importance of shopping centres has been growing- not only as a place for convenient shopping, but also as a space for meeting and spending free time. On this premise, Galerie Harfa shopping centre has recently opened a gourmet market offering products, and food from around the world. Gourmet Harfa is a unique market inside the shopping centre where customers can choose between several different cuisines of the world. Customers can taste authentic dishes of the region and can immediately buy the ingredients needed for their preparation at home. Gourmet Harfa has an open kitchen studio, where unique cooking shows will be held twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays with the participation of leading chefs. Leading chef Marek Raditsch, who has become the face of the Gourmet Harfa and will take part in the preparation of cooking show programs, will make sure that it is attractive and high-quality gastronomy. “I like the idea that you can taste and buy ingredients for preparing various world dishes in one place,” Raditsch said. “Czechs like to experiment in the kitchen, get inspired, look for quality ingredients and are willing to pay for them. And this is exactly...

Prague Restaurants La Degustation Boheme and Field Retain their Michelin Stars

The Michelin Guide Prague 2021 is released today and features 27 restaurants in the capital city. While the 2021 selection sees no new Stars, both Field and La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise retain their One Michelin Stars. The Eatery is a cool, industrial-style restaurant with a large kitchen counter, staffed by personable chefs who serve a daily menu of skilfully cooked, easy-to-eat seasonal Czech cuisine. Dejvická 34 by Tomáš Černý is a cosy, enthusiastically run neighbourhood spot north of the river where the eponymous chef-owner showcases top-quality imported ingredients in robust, flavour-packed Italian and Czech dishes. The stars are given out by anonymous inspectors, and restaurants can earn up to three stars, although the Czech Republic only has only ever had one-star restaurants. Na Kopci, Divinis and Eska also retain their Bib Gourmand awards. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides said: “We are delighted to have found two more restaurants to add to our list of Bib Gourmand awards in Prague. These restaurants represent the great value for money which can be found in the city, whilst also offering high-quality cooking with fantastic flavours.” Field won its star in 2016, while La Degustation Bohême Bourgeois has had a star since 2012. The anonymous Michelin inspectors also found four new...

Votre Plaisir: High-End French Inspired Pastry Boutique in Prague

Prague’s pastry boutique Votre Plaisir will enchant you with their full, fascinating flavours and perfectly thought-out, precisely executed details. It’s love at first sight or, better of said, at first taste. Gabriela and Michal are a lovely couple who were led to the founding of Votre Plaisir by a shared love of food and stubbornness to do things as best as they could. The whole idea behind Votre Plaisir began years ago in French Guiana, where they spent their holidays and quickly realized it was time to start turning their passion for pastry into a real job. After their trip, they gradually left their jobs and slowly built a confectionery factory in Prague 9. At first, they became regular sellers of farmers’ markets in Náplavka and Kulaťák, delivered many goods to many cafes and restaurants, and in the end, opened their first pastry boutique. However, they were forced to close it because of the water flute, but they didn’t wait too long and opened a new boutique in November 2019 in the heart of Prague, Klimentská street. The success behind Votre Plaisir stands behind a combination of quality ingredients, handicrafts, and rich experience. Gabriela and Michal create unique desserts that simultaneously surprise...

Lidl Starts to Sell Ugly Fruit and Vegetables Boxes at 25 CZK

Lidl officially launched today its special vegetables and fruit boxes. It wanted to prove that unattractive produce is just as edible.  These special boxes are put on the shelves every day, with various “ugly” – but still edible – vegetables and fruits. The weight of one box is about three kilograms. Vegetables and fruit have been selected from farmers’ crops because they are misshapen, have growth cracks or are smaller or larger than average. The produce is washed but the discount reflects the fact that customers may need to spend extra time peeling it or they might not be able to use the whole vegetable. “The positive feedback that we have received off the back of our trial has been incredible; from our colleagues who are showing so much passion for them, to our customers who were getting in touch from the get-go asking where they could get one,” Eliška Froschová Stehlíková, head of CSR projects at Lidl, commented. The average Czech throws away about 40 kilograms of food a year. People in housing estates waste the most food, while in rural areas, waste is less, which is related, among other things, to the fact that in these localities there...

Kohoutek: A Unique Slice of Italy, Serving Cockerel in the Heart of Prague

Back in April of this year, Kohoutek opened its doors in Prague, ready to treat restaurant-goers to a new and distinct menu immersed in Italian tradition. Forget pizza and pasta. Kohoutek has introduced cockerel – which is a young, male rooster – to the Czech Republic. For years cockerel has been a favourite food among families in northern Italy, but it is not traditionally served as part of Czech cuisine. The founder of Kohoutek, Fabio, moved to the Czech Republic 15 years ago with the intent to eventually share the quintessential tastes of his region, Brescia. He knew that cockerel would be unfamiliar to the people here, but since his venture began, it has been thriving. Cooking the cockerel is a long and delicate process, but it is totally worth it to achieve the succulent taste. Alberto Vitale, executive manager at Kohoutek, broke it down for us. “We marinate the product for more than 48 hours, using more than 12 different spices. Afterward, it is smoked and then grilled,” he explained. “The process takes around 50 hours before it is served to the client, which is why it is so nice and so tasty.” Every dish in the restaurant is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

Soup’s On! Polívkování Soup Festival Returns to Prague on October 23

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   xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal...

Back to 1905! Prague Hotel to Launch Austrian-Hungarian Empire Menu

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,...

Boxxi.cz E-Shop is Celebrating Its First Year on the Czech Market

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...

7 Best Asian Bistros in Prague

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...

Online Grocer Rohlik to Invest 400 Million Euros in Automation

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...

Czechs Prefer To Buy Local Food In Supermarkets, Study Finds

Most shoppers in the Czech Republic prefer to buy Czech food in supermarkets, a new survey by Nielsen Admosphere has revealed. The study also found that 97% of respondents visit supermarkets for food at least sometimes, while 64% shop in small and brick-and-mortar stores, 31% at farmers’ markets, 26% at market stalls, 21% in specialized shops such as organic shops and 17% online. Country Of Origin Around 85% of the respondents highlighted the country of origin of products as an essential factor while choosing products. The research also revealed that 41% of respondents expressed interest in the country of origin for almost all products. In comparison, 44% cared about it only for selected products, and 15% did not care about it. The study also found that 70% of shoppers were willing to pay extra if they had the option to buy a product from their preferred country of origin. Products from the Czech Republic ranked first among Czech consumers in terms of product origin, followed by Germany and Slovakia. Poland emerged as the least popular producer country for Czechs, with only 4% of respondents saying they preferred Polish products. Inflation Elsewhere, CSO data has revealed that prices rose in almost all sections...

Penny Market and Billa Plan to Launch E-Shops

Penny Market and Billa have both announced plans to launch online grocery stores. Penny, the German supermarket chain, plans on launching their e-shop in the coming weeks, while Billa, an Austrian chain, has plans for a launch in 2022. In the coming weeks, most likely in mid-October, the Penny Market supermarket chain will launch its own online shop, so far, only in pilot operation in Pilsen. Depending on the interest of customers, the grocery giant will decide how fast and where exactly to extend the new service. The Billa retail chain is celebrating 30 years on the Czech market this year and it wants to continue expanding and digitizing its stores. The company plans to start selling groceries and household products online next year. It will offer customers a selection of up to 15,000 products and the option of delivery directly to their home or picking the order up at one of the 240 stores around the country. “By entering the online market, we are simply just responding to the demand created by Czech customers. We will not introduce the service until 2022 so that we can prepare the online shop to run as smoothly and precisely as possible,” says...

Thai Culinary Adventure in Prague: Lemon Leaf

Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Prague’s burgeoning food scene has seen the emergence of some top-quality Asian restaurants recently. Lemon leaf is no exception. Located in the centre of Prague, this Thai restaurant delivers on quality and is unusual for Prague heat. With its pleasant interior, attentive staff and buzzing atmosphere, Lemon Leaf is popular with tourists, expats, and locals so reservations are advisable. The great value menu at lunchtime (like many Prague eateries), the weekly special main dish is normally particularly good, as is the superb Tom Yam soup. Moreover, the sheer size actually enhances the intimacy of Lemon Leaf’s ambiance, making you feel as though you’re the only one there, even when the restaurant is full. The large vibrant photography on the light yellow walls is just one satisfying touch of style. The staff is as hospitable as they come. Why you should visit it The restaurant is spacious and airy with a relaxed vibe. The prices are reasonable and the quality of the curries in...

Matuška Brewery to Open Its First Pub in Dejvice

The first Prague pub run by Matuška family will be built on the ground floor of the newly reconstructed Dejvická municipal building. The administration of Prague 6 has completely renovated the building and chose its ground floor’s next tenant through a tender. “The new tenant offered the highest price for rent, which was the only evaluation criterion. At the same time, it is a very interesting concept of a restaurant. Although not new in Prague 6, the new establishment will definitely help expand the existing offer of gastronomic services in the area,” said Jan Lacina, Deputy Mayor of Prague 6 (STAN). The house, which has been in a state of disrepair for several years and has undergone a big-scale general reconstruction in recent months, is located at the intersection of Dejvická and Bubenečská streets near the Hradčanská metro station. From the very beginning, the city district reckoned that the ground floor of the house would be intended for a restaurant-type establishment. “The general repairs have been completed and the space is ready for further renovations. Only special facilities for cooking have to be installed, but other than that, the tenants will then change the spaces intended for customers according to...

The Average Czech Wastes 40 Kilos of Food Each Year

The average Czech throws away about 40 kilograms of food a year. People in housing estates waste the most food, while in rural areas, waste is less, which is related, among other things, to the fact that in these localities there is a better possibility of composting or feeding animals. To avoid such waste, for example, people could start offering food to charities. And that is exactly what three Prague canteens are trying to do. In their attempts, one hundred portions of food have been donated to local shelters. Up to 25 kilograms of food are thrown daily in each Czech canteen. “This number equals to around 30 to 50 portions, maybe around two to five percent of the total amount during daily operation,” said Anna Strejcová, director of Zachraň Jidlo, an organization that strives to reduce food waste. “We should aim to donate around 100 meals to five different charities,” said Denisa Rybářová, marketing manager. “We are, of course, very happy doing this and will certainly be appreciative of any other similar opportunities coming our way in the future,” said Stanislav Fiala, the director of Azylový dům svaté Terezie, a social services organization providing shelter to those in need....

7 of the Most Exciting New Openings in Prague

We are slowly saying goodbye to summer, but the coming of autumn and cold weather isn’t stopping new businesses from opening up. 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. Fancy a vegan ice cream? Make sure to try Eaternia’s flavors before summer ends. Up for a steak or a glass of wine after a long workday? We have covered spots for every occasion, in cooperation with Storyous.   El Gaucho Restaurant Calling all carnivores! If you are still looking for a place to go for a great steak, El Gaucho should be your next choice. This international restaurant network specializes in first-class quality beef and its ultimate goal is to become “the place” for anybody fancying a great steak. Their dishes can be enjoyed all over the world- in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and now also in Prague. Address: Dušní 4, Prague 1   vegan ice cream & coffee Non-carnivores, on the other hand, will be pleased with the news that the vegan diner Eaternia  has opened an ice cream window over the summer. Every week...

September 12: Beer & Burger Festival in Prague

The sixth annual Beer and Burger (‘Pivo a Burger’) Festival will return to Karlínské náměstí on Sunday, September 12 from 11 am. A total of 25 burger stands will be operating throughout the day, including many of the Czech favorite food trucks and burger joints. You can taste burgers from several Karlin restaurants but also some of Prague’s highest-rated burgers, like George Prime Burger, Mozaika, Naše maso, Želva Bar, Meat vandals and many others. You can find the full list of participants here. Serving up beer during the fest will be 23 craft brewers from Prague and across the Czech Republic, including favorites like Matuška, Clock, Raven, Albrecht, and many more, with over 100 beers on offer. Admission to the event is free. However, to taste beers, it is necessary to buy a tasting glass for CZK 100. You can look forward to beer from the best craft breweries from Bohemia and Moravia, but also from abroad. Visitors can also have a bowl of soup from Karlín Polévkárna or a glass of wine from the Kubík winery, churros and coffee from the FairBio roastery. Live music will be provided by Vasilův Rubáš, Island Mint and Der Šenster Gob. The main news of this edition will be the...

Craving for Thai Food? Head to a Thai SELECT Restaurant

Love Thai food? (Let’s face it – who doesn’t.) From creamy massaman curries to zingy tom yum soup (hot and sour prawn soup), fresh som tam (spicy green papaya salad), and more – Thai food is light, fragrant, and full of contrasting flavours. But for Thai food to really stand out and shine, it needs to be prepared with authentic ingredients by chefs who know the cuisine inside and out. As Thai food became more and more popular across the globe and Thai restaurants started popping up everywhere, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand introduced “Thai SELECT” award for Thai restaurants with authentic Thai cuisine. Recently, “Thai SELECT” restaurants—Rattanakosin and Thai Station, presented two dishes of Thai food and cooking demonstration at “Thai Market Day” event–the event was co-organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, the Office of Commercial Affairs (Thai Trade Center) and Thai Tourism Office in Prague. Apart from cooking demonstration, Thai Trade Center provided all visitors with take away box for tasting and visitors also joined cooking Thai food at the event. Varieties of Thai products were also displayed at the event, namely rice, seasonings and sauces, coconut products, SAPPE jelly, biodegradable packaging...

Prague’s Masaryk Railway Station Has A New Luxury Restaurant

Prague’s Masaryk Railway Station gets newly remodeled space for 70 million CZK. The total cost of the reconstruction of the former casino, now a restaurant, has cost a hefty amount of money. Together with investment group Penta, the remodeling was paid for by its tenant, Lagardere. The restaurant inside the building of the train station offers many traditional dishes and can accommodate up to 200 guests. The well-known chef Marek Hosnedl operates in the kitchen. The Masaryčka restaurant, which is part of the complete transformation of Prague’s Masaryk Railway Station, will open at the end of August and, together with the investment company Penta, it is also supported by its tenant – Lagardere. “The first-class imperial restaurant has been operating here since 1869. The restaurant remained here until the 1990s, but its quality gradually declined. Subsequently, a casino was built here,” says Jan Vodvářka from Penta. According to him, the roughly one-year-long reconstruction was regularly supervised by conservationists so that such iconic details like cast-iron columns and coffered ceilings with decorative rosettes were preserved. “The total reconstruction was expensive, it cost 70 million CZK. It took us quite a long time to find a suitable tenant who would share the...

Thai Culinary Adventure in Prague: Zebra Asian Noodle Bar

Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Zebra Asian Noodle Bar and Zebra Express – where you can sample some of the best Asian cuisine in Prague. If you fancy some exotic cuisine, simply head to Zebra Asian Noodle Bar or Zebra Express (should you be in a hurry) and start your culinary journey through the mysterious and intriguing Far East. At both Zebra locations, you will find a variety of delectable, exciting dishes with splendid mouthwatering flavors; from the far reaches of the globe, these exotic dishes will have you returning time and time again so you can sample and experience the complex flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Japan. All of the dishes at Zebra are made to order by experienced chefs who use only top-quality, fresh ingredients, ensuring that your meal will be hot and fresh. With an extensive menu, friendly staff members who are more than willing to be your culinary guide, and beautiful interiors with elements of the exotic, you will not want for...

A Pink Summer Treat: 11 Best Rosé Wines to Try Next

Rosé wine is one of the most beloved drinks for summer. It is light, refreshing, and instantly makes one feel elegant and sophisticated. Its iconic pink tint looks amazing in a wine glass and serves as a perfect compliment at any summertime gathering. What makes rosé even better is its universality when it comes to foods it could be eaten with, especially with grilled dishes. Usually, that kind of food is served with a glass of red, however, during summer and hot weather, a strongly tannic wine may not be the best choice, which is why a glass of rosé will go nicely with both hefty and light meals. How rosé wines are made Contrary to stereotypes, rosé is not the result of mixing white and red wines together. There are several production methods. The most popular is known as “bleeding” (fr. Saignee) – the berries of red grapes are lightly pressed, the skin is torn and the enzymes contained in it start the fermentation process. After a few hours, the skin is removed, but the juice has time to turn into a rich pink color. It is important not to overexpose here, therefore in France rosé is often called...

This Sunday: Prague Ice Cream Festival 2021

Prague’s coolest festival! Come and have fun with family and friends at Prague Ice Cream Festival – a celebration of all kinds of ice cream! For a modest entry fee, taste several kinds of ice cream and enjoy the day in a beautiful environment with an interesting program. The festival was established in 2015 and is currently the largest festival of its kind in Central Europe. Participants in the festival are not only from the Czech Republic but also from Poland and Slovakia. At Prague Ice Cream Festival you will find all types and flavors of ice cream – gelato, soft, yogurt, ice roll, sorbets, and ice lollies. Prague Ice Cream Festival offers also entertainment for children and adults, a number of competitions, and tastings. Lovers of fresh fruits, alcoholic and soft drinks, coffee, and good food are also sure to be satisfied. The best part is that you can do taste testing to decide which one is your favorite. All sorts of flavors including vegan and organic will be offered. The festival also helped contribute around 100 000 Kč to Kapka naděje (Drop of Hope) charity and more than 19 000 to Adra charity. Each visitor to the festival will...

LÁHVE: A New Wine Experience in Prague

Attention all wine lovers! LÁHVE:, a wine shop with a unique selection of premium but inexpensive wines has opened in Prague. Selling high-quality wines from all over Europe that won’t hurt a budget is LÁHVE:’s biggest priority. The store specializes in wines from five countries (Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic; Spain will be added very soon), and has interesting features that make wine shopping easy and stress-free. The first unique feature of LÁHVE: is that it is the perfect store for introverts. Its consultants won’t nag you during shopping unless you ask for help, and if you do, their staff speaks English, Czech, or Russian. However, the shop’s other features make picking wine without being an expert much easier. The store is divided into zones according to countries that produce the wine, and their price tags don’t just have numbers on them- they also have other additional information: the place and year of wine production, the grape variety, a brief description of the taste, the recommended serving temperature, as well as the most compatible dishes. There’s also a scale of flavor saturation that makes shopping for wines easy and fast. Perhaps the best feature of LÁHVE: is its prices....

Thai Culinary Adventure in Prague: NOI – The Art of Taste

Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. No matter what your mood is. NOI is always an ideal choice for an enjoyable and tasty time. Exclusively designed for people seeking harmony, relaxation and delicious healthy Thai cuisine. Restaurant Noi is a little off the regular tourist track so expect to be eating with locals at lunchtime and it’s popular with expats for local business lunches. Food Don’t get this mixed up with what they call “Asian” food. Noi has 100% Thai with gorgeous salads available and if fried glass noodles and shrimps gets you going then this is the place for you. Some may find Thai soups like Tom Yam are too spicy so they have other soups that are just as tasty but, without the heat. First-timers should at least try the mixed starter. Our favorites include: Tom Kah Koong (shrimp/coconut milk soup – not spicy) and Yam Woon Sen (glass noodles shrimp and pork mix). A good choice for those who wish for a dish not as smoking...

6 of the Most Exciting New Openings in Prague

If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant and café in Prague, you might go a little bit crazy. So just read this list instead. Press Café The owners of this new café in Letňany were missing a place perfect for get-togethers with tasty desserts and quality coffee in their neighborhood, so they decided to open one themselves. This spot is ideal for meeting up with friends over a cup of selected coffee from the Nordbeans roastery in Liberec and tasting homemade desserts from the sheltered workshop Tichý svět. Press Café will satisfy all coffee lovers with a sweet tooth, but what about the setting itself? The charming decor is enriched with art exhibitions from local artists. Currently on display are works of Jiří Vlček. Address: Bludovická 398, Prague-Letňany Pragelina Valdštejnská The popular Prague gelaterie, which was founded in the midst of the pandemic by two lawyers with a love for Italy and Italian ice cream, successfully opened a new branch in Valdštejnská Street. In addition to cream-based gelatos with walnut, coconut, vanilla, they also offer biscuit flavored ice-creams and fruit sorbets. Those who are feeling experimental can try their specialty – alcoholic gelatos. Address: Valdštejnská 4, Prague-Lesser Town arctic...

Edible Insect Start-Up Scene in the Czech Republic is Growing More Than You Think

More and more people are seriously considering insects as a source of protein. The environmental benefits are manifold, but can regional start-ups in Central and Eastern Europe overcome consumer resistance to the idea that bugs can be food? Eating insects, also known entomophagy, is part of many traditional diets across the world. Insects such as crickets and mealworms are safe for human consumption and are a great source of protein. There are environmental benefits to consider as well. Rearing insects produces less greenhouse gas and uses less land and water compared to livestock. Insects also have a higher “feed conversion” — they can convert feed to protein more efficiently than traditional food animals such as pigs. Globally, there are already many start-ups turning insects such as crickets into food and selling them, either as protein powder made from ground-up bugs or whole – sometimes flavoured, sometimes not. In Central and Eastern Europe, Czechia has emerged as a regional hub for this nascent sector, boasting several high-profile start-ups. One of these is Terraz, producing a new twist on an old favourite — pasta made from cricket flour. Another is Entoway, selling a protein supplement made from plant protein and crickets. “It all...

Milka Ice Creams Recalled in the Czech Republic Over ‘Toxic Substance’ Fears

A statement from the State Veterinary Administration of the Czech Republic reported that the Froneri ice cream factory in Poland, responsible for Milka products, accidentally contaminated several batches with ethylene oxide.  A gas used as an antifreeze that is totally flammable with carcinogenic effects. Over 250,000 popsicles have to be withdrawn from Czech stores. These include 250,000 popsicles, 15,000 multipacks of six and eight, and about 37,000 ice creams in 480 ml trays. The products are marked as Milka mini cornet vanilla chocolate 8×25 ml (multipack), Milka mini ice cream vanilla chocolate 6x50ml (multipack), Milka chocolate nut 100 ml, Milka caramel crunch 100 ml, Milka chocolate and vanilla 100 ml and Milka ice cream chocolate vanilla cup 480 ml. Consumption data for defective batches are from 2022 to May 2023. Ethylene oxide can damage DNA and causes cancers including Lymphoma, leukemia, stomach and breast cancer. The possible health risk derives mainly from the direct handling of the substance or from a hypothetical continued consumption in large doses. Czech health authorities advise users who have one of the affected products in their homes to “refrain from consuming them” and return them to where they bought them for a full refund. Froneri,...

This Prague Burger Joint has Been Named Among the Best in Europe

Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love a scrumptious, juicy burger? Czechs most certainly do. Not all burgers are created equal, though. There are so many kinds to choose from — and some are without a doubt better tasting than others. Determined to narrow down the list of delicious burgers by state, popular tourism website, Big 7 Travel, recently put together the 50 best burgers in Europe for 2021. The burger at Dish {fine burger bistro} has taken the #16 spot. Dish in Prague mince all their own meat and keep their combinations super simple, relying on the quality of the ingredients. A spectacular burger that you can’t actually fault in any way.  It’s one of the city’s most popular burger joints and all of it has to do with its reputation of serving up gourmet burgers. On Google, more than 3,541 reviewers gave the restaurant 4.6 stars — which isn’t too shabby. “This place has to surely do one of the best burgers in the world. The whole experience here was fantastic. The staff were really nice, the menu was easy to understand. The burger and the maple fries were just to die for!! If you come to Prague you must go...

Thai Culinary Adventure in Prague: Thai Station

Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Thai Station, is a family restaurant that presents Thai cuisine in its original form. The restaurant is managed by Onwasa Kongpetch, a Thai native who has run several family enterprises in Bangkok. She offers a carefully thought-out concept of Thai cuisine in a modern setting. Onwasa worked for Thailand’s most famous chef, McDang, who focused primarily on popularizing the street food concept and the authenticity of Thai cuisine abroad. In 2015, Onwasa participated in the preparation of the popular television program Talon Chim – traveling for gastronomic experiences. Thai Station is situated in a great location in the historical center of Prague next to Uhelný trh (Coal Market). The owner Rujalux Kongpetch Nešpůrková created the design of the entire premises. Hailing from Bangkok, she obtained her Master of Arts degree from the University of Central England in Birmingham. She then continued her studies in Australia, where she met her husband, Petr Nešpůrek, who has been a great support to her in creating the...

Prague’s Le Grill Makes Top 20 List of Most Instagrammable Restaurants in the World

Want to take your Instagram feed to new heights? Then take a seat at any one of these stunning restaurants and snap away. They are the most Instagrammable restaurants in the world, according to the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Restaurants Awards, with the 20 dining spots showcased here making up the ranking for the Picture-Perfect Restaurants category. Scroll through to see pictures of all 20 of the Picture-Perfect restaurants, presented in reverse order.   20. NEMO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, KADRIYE, TURKEY: Tripadvisor touts this eatery as a ‘feast for the eyes and taste buds’ that offers an ‘other-worldly experience as you descend into the restaurant via a floating staircase’ to be met with ‘striking decor and an aquarium backdrop’. The site adds: ‘We know, another aquarium restaurant. Can you ever have enough aquarium restaurants?’   19. CRAFT, BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM: Here, diners are immersed in ‘dark and sultry vibes’ and the occasional imitation cherry blossom tree. Plus, there’s a ‘striking’ glass-walled private dining room.   18. HAOMA, BANGKOK, THAILAND: Here, in what’s claimed to be Bangkok’s first urban farm dining restaurant, diners sit in a two-story glass house surrounded by lush greenery.   17. LA COLLINE RESTAURANT,...

Thai Culinary Adventure in Prague: Rattanakosin Restaurant

Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Rattanakosin, a new Thai restaurant located just 200 meters from the Anděl Shopping Center — provides an easy answer to both of these questions. The restaurant is located in the basement in the style of a stone wine bar and it offers traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern and attractive gastronomy. The restaurant is full service, but the food is “countryside Thai,” homey and unmodifiable, prepared (no need to say!) by Thai chef Phakhin Kosin. Highlights from the menu include Kung Choop Bpaeng Tod (deep fried Black Tiger prawns served with sweet chili), Kaeng Khiew Wan Kai (green curry with coconut milk, bamboo, and chicken), Kaeng Ped Kai (Red curry chicken with coconut milk and pineapple), while vegetarians can enjoy for example a Pad Thai Tofu (Thai rice noodles with tofu and bean sprout). Diners who seek spice without heat can do no better than the roast pork belly with Bok Choy and fresh chili — or roasted “Mud Crab” with pepper...

6 New Food Places in Prague You Should Try

How about starting the day with a good dose of inspiration and looking around at what your competitors are doing? We’ve carefully researched the gastronomic newcomers for you and have selected the best seven representatives. Should we get started?   The Flat Cafe A slice of British elegance is hidden in Prague’s Vršovice. Here, under the watchful eye of Her Majesty, you can indulge in a traditional English breakfast every morning, with a simple three-egg omelet with cheddar, or, if you prefer something “lighter”, cereal topped with yogurt.  You can also stop by for an afternoon “Earl Grey” with a homemade dessert from the weekly menu, or in the evening for a glass of premium gin or a London ale. Kro bistro & bar A new addition to the “Kro family” is the Kro bistro & bar, which opened in Karlín in June. The relaxed summer atmosphere is best enjoyed in their garden with one of their signature drinks in hand and grilled chicken on a plate. Of course, that’s not the only thing they offer here, but to study their menu carefully, we recommend you go there and explore it personally.  Spacious interiors, the best-grilled chicken, signature drinks, and...

Fasù, New Takeaway Bistro Featuring Unique Italian Street Food, Opened Recently in Prague

When it comes to Italian food, Neapolitan pizza cannot be missing. Fasù is run by three Apulia’s natives: besides Francesco, there are Armando and Gianfrancesco. The Fasù pizza maker is Francesco, who built his career in Rome, leading to the success of the first laboratory dedicated to the delivery of quality pizza. His pizza has a long rising, between 48 and 96 hours, to ensure a high digestibility to his customers. “I choose fresh and quality ingredients for the topping of my pizzas. In addition to the taste, it is important to know that a long-rising pizza is a healthy product, which does not weigh down digestion and does not raise blood sugar.” Francesco. Armando arrived directly from Foggia with a secret family recipe in his pocket. His family made their mark with the production of Pizzella and he brought his heritage to Prague. Right here he met Gianfrancesco, a Chef with great experience in the hotel sector and responsible for the launch of Pepe Nero, who opened the doors of his restaurant, L’Osteria, where they experimented with new products, starting from the secret dough, and their special Panzerotto was born. “Working with a Chef was a great fortune. I...

Every Fifth Czech is a Flexitarian, New Survey Reports

With the growing number of young people who limit their meat consumption, there are more and more restaurants that try to include plant-based dishes in their menus. COVID-19 is also a reason for these dietary changes. According to the latest survey by FMCG Gurus for the Czech Vegan Society, 21 percent of the Czech population is currently flexitarian, i.e. a person who has a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally eats meat or fish. The numbers have been increasing in recent years. Not only food producers but also restaurateurs are responding to the trend. The reasons for reducing meat consumption are various. Most of the time, it is due to wanting to eat healthier or protect the environment and animals. However, according to some restaurateurs, the trend is also affected by the ongoing pandemic. “A healthier plant-based diet is a huge trend after lockdowns. For me, it is absolutely the biggest megatrend of today,” says Luboš Kastner, co-owner of the restaurant group Hospodska.cz, which has cafes in Prague and Pilsen. He explains this by the fact that Czechia has been behind other European countries in offering plant-based meals at restaurants and is now catching up. At the same time, the pandemic...

How to (Thai) Select Your Next Thai Restaurant in Prague

Food can transcend us on different culinary excursions to exotic places, such as Thailand, but you don’t even need to go all the way to Thailand to taste good authentic Thai cuisine. You can go to one of the many Thai restaurants in Prague. But which one should you go with if you want to sample authentic cuisine from this region? The question is how can you be sure to know that the restaurant provides authentic Thai cuisine? It is simply to look for the Thai SELECT logo. With three types of Thai SELECT certification—Signature, Classic and Casual (more details at www.thaiselect.com), you would experience quality in food and services, upholding Thai methods of coking and absolutely including Thai ingredients.  Extra points are given for the restaurant’s friendliness and atmosphere. Look for Thai SELECT Logo with awarded Thai restaurants where people would simply meet authentic Thai flavors as well as the highest standards maintained. The award has been presented to Thai restaurants worldwide. Currently, in Prague, there are six restaurants with “Thai SELECT” award.  Noi Erawan Lemon Leaf Zebra Ratanakosin Thai Station xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá...

From Velká Dobrá to the World Finals: “Summer Pear” is the Best Czech Gelato Flavor

The World Finals of the Gelato Festival World Masters, the international competition that since 2017 has been traveling the world in search of the best gelato flavors, is approaching. The final dedicated to “Rest of Europe and Mediterranean Area” took place on July 13th and 14th at the Gelato Museum in Italy and was attended by the 28 best gelato shops in 17 countries selected through several events in the last 4 years. The 28 flavors of gelato were evaluated live on the web by a technical jury composed of: Giancarlo Timballo, gelato master and president of the organizing Committee of the Gelato World Cup; Sergio Colalucci, gelato master and member of the organizing Committee of the Gelato World Cup; Mentore Valandro, gelato master and member of the organizing Committee of the Gelato World Cup; Beppo Tonon, gelato master and coach of the Italian Team that won the Gelato World Cup in 2020. The 3 gelato artisans who have won the competition and who will represent their countries in the World Finals scheduled for December 2021 in Italy are: Mathieu Eyckmans from the gelato shop Oyya in Bruges (BELGIUM) with the flavor « Gorgonzola Fig », a creamy and savory gorgonzola cheese...

5 Places for a Healthy Lunch in Prague

Although traditional Czech cuisine is perceived as one of the heaviest one in Europe, while visiting Prague you can easily find some healthy food as well! 1) Jiná Krajina A restaurant that mainly serves vegetarian dishes made with fresh ingredients, some of them grown in their own greenhouse. Their lunch menu usually contains a vegetarian option and the prices here are more affordable than in the city centre. Kodaňská 5, Vršovice +420 271 742 541 http://kodanska.jinakrajina.cz   2) Mezi Srnky The cafe’s name roughly translates as ‘Among the Deers’ – a play on words dreamt up by the owners, who like to experiment with natural decorations. A trendy hangout with communal seating to promote interaction. The staff have good taste in music, speak good English, and serve excellent coffee and brunches. Sázavská 19, Vinohrady +420 732 238 833 3) Cobra Bar Only the paint on the walls offers a sense of this hip place’s past life as a dodgy rave bar. Back then, there was no Asian-inspired lunch menu, no filling vegetarian soups or DJ lounge in the evenings. Fortunately, a group of friends got fed up with having to always make the trek downtown to enjoy this and opened...

Restaurants, E-Shops, Food Stands: Where to Enjoy Seafood in Prague

Despite the fact that fried carp is the Christmas meal, the Czechs do not consume much fish. However, in recent years, restaurants and online companies have started offering more local freshwater and imported seafood dishes.   Fish lovers Praha It is a venue that offers you fresh seafood dishes every week from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 until 19.00. The pickup point is located in Wenceslas Square where you can either buy raw products for cooking at home, vacuumed fish, or ready-to-eat fish.  Fish Lovers Praha has a unique Telegram channel where they share updates about the cafe and any changes in the menu. You can join it here. As for the fresh food, the selection includes clams, mussels, sea bass, and sea bream, turbot, shrimps, prawns, and even lobsters. The list is quite… endless! Food Republic Opened on the 1st of March, this new location in Prague 7 is both a bistro and gourmet shop. Anchovies and sardines come directly from a farm in Croatia, the same with our oysters. But the list of seafood is almost endless: Calvisius Caviar, king crab, tuna, salmon, mussels, shrimps. Additionally, in the bistro, they have a diverse collection of Italian and French cheeses,...

Hotel & Brasserie Maximilian: Why Locals Should Visit This Place

Very popular with international visitors, the city has seen most of its hotels close as the pandemic has kept tourists away. But we often forget that hotels are not just for tourists but also offer a great experience for locals. Hotel Maximilian is one of the great examples of why locals should visit city hotels more often. Hotel Maximilian is located in the heart of the historical center of Prague opposite the Haštal church – just 5 minutes walk from Prague’s leading monuments and famous places: Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Powder Tower, and more. The four-star Hotel Maximilian underwent a complete renovation – you may have visited the hotel some time ago, but today you would not recognize it anymore. The design of all interior spaces is the responsibility of the London design studio, Conran & Partners. Maximilian combines sophisticated strategy with luxurious comfort and impeccable but friendly service, attracting travelers worldwide, whether they come for a business trip or to relax with family and friends. Part of the hotel is the Brasserie Maximilian – the place proves that even in the hotel restaurant, you can find creative cuisine with excellent service at a reasonable price, to which...

Top 7 Places in Prague For Cheese-A-Holics

When you’re a certified cheese-a-holic, just eating dishes made with local cheese isn’t enough. Sooner or later, you’ll develop the craving to sample a wide selection of cheeses, from smoked Spanish varieties to creamy French camembert to salty parmesan.  Undoubtedly, you can buy cheese products in the average grocery store, but will it exceed your expectations?  We dive into the deep research and found out the best cheese shop around Prague. Tune in! Mozzarellart Mozzarellart is a feast for the lover of fresh mozzarella. It is the only shop in the Czech Republic where this type of cheese is handcrafted from Czech milk. Homemade mozzarella, ricotta, or scamorza are created here daily without the addition of any preservatives or flavor enhancers. The shops are located at Bělehradská 11, Nusle and Preslova 11, Smíchov. Ráj sýrů Ráj sýrů stores are a Czech-Dutch concept. Even though they specialize mainly in Dutch specialties, they also offer a wide range of European cheeses from France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and other countries. You can buy here, first of all, hard and soft varieties of Czech and Dutch cheese: the original AOC gouda and other products made from cow, goat, and sheep milk, both in the...

Nebu Opens Up New Foodie Place In Nám. Republiky

NEBU-owner Sunil, businessman, foodie, and owner of various culinary establishments, has recently opened up a bistro serving modern Indian cuisine that’s freshly prepped and ready to serve. NEBU is extremely proud of their “charcoal” tandoor which Sunil insists makes all the difference in flavour to their naan breads and tikkas. The menu boasts dishes such as Indian tacos with masala beef, paneer tikka wraps, chicken samosas, and lentils with mushroom curry, to name a few. NEBU bistro is located at the new food market Backyard Kotva behind Prague department store in Náměstí Republiky. The bistro’s menu items look absolutely delightful, full of color, packed with culture, and fitting for the pre-summer season. Prague Morning recommends that you try out the establishment’s goodies for yourself, as we’ve had the chance to indulge in their menu as well. NEBU bistro also serves refreshing and complimentary beverages, such as their Mango lassi – perfect to fight off the heat and their signature cocktail Mango Chili martini topped with prosecco. A bit of the background story behind this culinary name – Sunil moved to a house in Nebušice, which is where ‘NEBU’ comes from, and decided to open his own restaurants after missing the...

6 Must-Try Food Trucks in Prague

The Czech’s food-truck scene is flourishing and many carts have menus to rival the country’s best-loved restaurants.  To help you find the best grub, we rounded up the best food trucks in Prague. Gule Food Truck GULE stands for Gastronomie Umoznujici Lidem Existovat. In English, it would be Gastronomy Enabling People to Exist. There is also another meaning in Czech as explained in the video “Handicap? So, what! We have GULE (balls) for that”. GULE employs people with disabilities who are preparing and selling donuts, milkshakes, and coffee. Find them at Arkady Pankrac, from 8 am to 6 pm. Chicken Guys Food Truck For the lovers of chicken in all of its forms, we have a piece of good news! These guys offer a great variety of chicken: grilled chicken 1/2 Combo Menu, Chicken wings, México Specials, Salads, Side dishes, dips, and drinks. 1/2 American BBQ Chicken with salad cost 165 Kč and can be ready in 15 minutes. You can find Chicken Guys Food Truck at Dvořákovo nábřeží from 11.00 to 21.30.  Bufáč Located in Prague 14 (next to Premium Outlet Prague Airport), Oski & Tomáš are waiting for you in their cozy food truck. You can taste delicious burgers, hotdogs,...

Boxxi.cz Brings High-Quality Icelandic Fish in Prague

Quality seafood is now even more affordable in Prague. The new e-shop Boxxi.cz brings a varied selection of fish, mainly from Iceland. Moreover, customers can choose to buy a complimentary wine from domestic and foreign wineries, to complete the experience. Marek Jirovec, Boxxi’s founder, used to be in charge of his family’s exports for their industrial automation company, this led him to meeting people in an Icelandic company, who in turn gave him the idea of importing fish from Iceland. He decided to take advantage of the opportunity immediately, detecting a niche product for the Czech market. “We focus on offering high-quality products. We try to increase awareness about fish products and want to teach customers how they can distinguish good-quality fish from bad ones. We want our customers to know that frozen fish does not necessarily mean it is of lower quality. This is a myth,” says Jirovec. Fish is a rich source of nutrients and healthy fats. On top of that, Icelandic fish is characterized by a very low content of heavy metals. It’s this type of fish that experts recommend consuming. In addition to traditional species such as cod, haddock, arctic salmon, and tuna, Boxxi offers less...

Prague Start-Up Freš Promises Grocery Delivery in 15 Minutes

New and upcoming start-up company FREŠ offers an online order-and-delivery platform for groceries. FREŠ started its operations in April, and what gives them a competitive edge is that they promise to deliver customers’ goods within 15 minutes – that’s a quick-serve. Additionally, the company distinguishes itself by offering these two very practical features, which will be hard to turn down: they don’t require a minimum order size, and all the high-quality goods they provide stay at supermarket prices, so there are no pricey extra charges for customers. Another great feature is that the delivery fee is at a fixed and measly 29 CZK, which is a steal compared to other delivery platforms’ prices. Couriers will bring heavy bags straight to your doorstep, and delivery is available in the whole of Prague 2, and in some parts of Prague 1,3,4, and 8. Customers can find products on FREŠ’ platform, just like the ones they’d find in supermarkets. Essentially, FREŠ has its own inventory of products, which they keep in their warehouse, also called ‘cloud stores’. All in all, FREŠ has found a way to stand out, and what they offer is exceptionally attractive – a very fast delivery of high-quality goods...

Craving Some Georgian Food? Check It Out These Restaurants in Prague

Georgian cuisine contains various flavors, delicious dishes for vegetarians and meat-lover, and authentic wine with a unique and extravagant taste. To find a perfect ratio of the freshly made meal with the refreshing lemonade or wine on the side, we checked out some Georgian restaurants and bistros around Prague. Discover what we found out! Polévkárna paní Mančo The place is located in the thriving and living area of Prague 2, just a couple of minutes from I.P. Pavlova station. Recently this spot is also available on Wolt. A significant update in terms of convenience and pandemic! You can find different types of khinkali and khachapuri. For example, you can take a bite of khinkali filled with meat, mushrooms, or spinach. As for khachapuri, there are different tastes as well – with beef, cheese, potatoes, spinach, or egg. Also, you can give a try to the Georgian soup that costs only 85Kč!   Gruzie Restaurant Located near Old Town Square, Gruzie welcomes people who miss their homemade food from Georgia and people who want to taste something new. The doors are open for you from 12:00 to 23:00, including the weekends. According to founders, “hospitality is one of the things that...

Caviar Club Now Serving Fresh Seafood in Holešovice

Prague Morning had the opportunity to interview the staff behind Caviar Club, a successful and local seafood distributor, who are now venturing into the fields of gastronomy. We had a chance to taste their delicious meals, made by their appointed chef, who had previously worked in a Michelin-star restaurant. Here is the full interview with the owner Marc Lucas of their intriguing and inspiring entrepreneurial and culinary journey. Tell us a little bit about Caviar Club, how did it get started? What brought it to life? “We started out with selling caviar in 2016, but then since our customers started asking us for other seafood options, we branched out. We now have an amazing collection of seafood – oysters, lobsters, fresh fish, Calvisius caviar, and Froya salmon, just to name a few. Additionally, in our new Gourmet Shop & Bistro, we have a diverse collection of Italian and French cheeses, and salami and wines. You will not find these products at the supermarkets here in Prague. Our suppliers are from all over Europe. We want people in Prague to have a taste of something different.” What does your brand stand for, in your own words? How do you maintain it,...

We Searched for the Best Hot Dogs in Prague; Here What We Found Out

The notion of street food is gaining popularity and awareness in the streets of Prague: wherever you go, you can notice trucks and pop-ups of the kebabs, burgers, and… hot dogs. Here are the best places where you can enjoy deliciously and mouth-watery hot dogs, bon appetit! Mr. Hot Dog Located in the heart of Letná, Mr. Hot Dog became the lovely and cozy place for friends gatherings and family meetings. A site offers different types of hot dogs that everyone can enjoy: from classic versions to the Chicago styles. The significant difference between the dogs is the ingredients that are included. For example, if you order Classic Dog, you will get the classic sausage, bun, and sauce of your choice (ketchup, mustard) or top-up of your preference (fresh onions or cucumber relish) for the price of 59 Kč. In the Bacon Jam & Cheese Dog, beef sausage, deli mustard, caramelized onion with bacon, cheese sauce, and cheddar cheese are included, and this kind of hot dog costs 135 Kč. Vegan options with tofu sausages are also available on the menu. Additionally, various sliders, fries, side dishes, beverages, and dippings are available on request. A basket of yummy and crispy...

Rohlik Group Continues to Expand, Mr. Petřina Appointed New CMO

Online grocery giant Rohlik Group has announced the appointment of Jakub Petřina as its Group Chief Marketing Officer. He leads Rohlik‘s communication, brand strategy, CRM, pricing, and product management. Jakub Petřina, the new Rohlik Group CMO commented: “I am joining Rohlik Group to help us become a European leader in online grocery delivery. The offline to online shift has only just started in this category and I will work hard to speed it up. Pulling the right marketing levers, I want to help bring about a great change for millions of people and enable Rohlik to become the #1 player in the process.” Jakub joins Rohlik Group with twenty-five years of experience in marketing management. He spent the last ten years establishing and building Air Bank as their Chief Marketing & Product Officer. Rohlik’s commitment to the delivery of quality customer service, awesome food, and tech innovation has secured the interest of talent from the world‘s biggest companies; including Makro Cash & Carry, Walmart, SAP, SolarWinds, Red Hat, and many more. The company is continuing to grow its team, creating more highly skilled jobs and building on its growing reputation as one of the leading online grocery businesses in Europe....

Where to Buy Halal Meat and Ready Meals in Prague

We’ve dug out halal restaurants and shops in Prague that are not only known for their good quality food but are wallet-friendly at the same time. What is halal? Halal translates to ‘lawful’ or ‘permitted’ in Arabic and is used to describe things that adhere to Islamic law, as defined in the Qur’an. The term can be applied to anything but is most commonly used in reference to food that is permissible to eat, such as meat. According to the Halal Food Authority, to make meat halal or permissible, an animal or poultry is slaughtered in a ritual known as “Zabihah”. The ritual requires that the animal is healthy at the time of slaughter. The jugular vein, carotid artery and windpipe should also be severed by a razor-sharp knife in a single swipe so as to “incur the least amount of pain as possible”. All blood must be fully drained from the carcass and a prayer must also be said during the slaughter. NABU Sandwich A café specializes in the oriental flavors of the Tunisian spirit and culture. You can find high-quality, fresh, and mouthwatering sandwiches on the menu, which are an excellent option for a quick snack during the...

Who Has The Best Tacos In Prague?

Mexican cuisine is full of diverse flavors which can spice up your dinner and make it more extravagant! Sometimes it is pretty challenging to choose between chilaquiles, burritos, tacos, or even empanadas. Check out the best places to order tacos with a margarita on the side!  Alebrijes, Cocina mexicana A cafe of outstanding traditional Mexican cuisine was established in 2017 by three brothers who dreamed of creating the place for families, friends, and loved ones. Even though you cannot experience the authentic atmosphere of the place, you can always order delicious food from there!  Their specialties include various tacos: grilled chicken breasts, pork meat, eye round beef, steak beef, minced chorizo, pineapple, chicken & cheese, beef & chorizo, or a vegetarian option with or without the cheese, or just a vegetarian option. The portion includes four soft tortillas, accompanied with guacomole, house salsa, and limes. Price starts at 199 Kč.  Las Adelitas Taquería The famous branch of the Mexican cuisine, Las Adelitas, has an outlet fully devoted to tacos.  ‘We offer tacos that resemble Mexico and satisfy the nostalgia for our home food,’ is the motto of the café, and we cannot agree more with it! The main ingredients of...

6 Places in Prague to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

If you have a sweet tooth, there’s no better time to be in Prague. Ice cream, donut, and pastry newcomers abound. To help you satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some of the top confections being served in the city. Parlor These are a must-try with the increasingly warmer weather. Choose from eight types of homemade cookies and twelve ice cream flavours, then add a topping or syrup of your choice. Address:Křižíkova 197/37 Prague 8  Oh Deer Bakery Oh Deer Bakery is an aesthetically pleasing and modern bakery shop, with an authentic background story to boot. They serve up a specialty called cronut, or basically croissant doughnut. To get your hands on one of the fluffy treats with creamy fillings and heavenly frosting, come before lunch; they sell out every day. Address: Purkyňova 2, Prague 1 Address: Malostranské náměstí 5, Prague 1 Address: Bělehradská 606, Prague 2 Prokop coffee & croissants Prokop makes their own croissant from scratch and fills them up with different and tasty flavors. You’ll recognize their products right away since the croissants also have various toppings ranging from strawberries to oranges slices, and more. Address: Dlážděná 4, Nové Město Cukrář Skála Cukrář Skála is a veritable...

Czech Lawmakers Reject Mandatory Quotas on Local Food in Stores

Czech lawmakers have rejected a proposed bill to reduce dependency on food imports by imposing a quota of locally-produced food to be sold in supermarkets. Lawmakers in the upper house, or the Senate, dismissed the bill last month. It would have required that the percentage of Czech food sold in stores bigger than 400 sq. meters would be a minimum of 55% in 2022 and rise to at least 73% in 2028. The lower house had originally approved the controversial requirement in January but on Tuesday accepted the upper house’s veto. The bill was drafted by the opposition populist Freedom and Direct Democracy party, which had pushed it through the lower house with the help from the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Andrej Babis and the opposition Communists. One of the Czech Republic’s largest food producers is Agrofert, a conglomerate that includes farming, chemicals, food processing, and media firms that was owned by Babis until he placed it into trust funds in 2017. Proponents of the bill argued that the pandemic showed it’s important for the country to be self-sufficient in food production and the move would boost local agriculture, applying to 120 foods, including pork, beef, milk, honey, and...

Get the Scoop: 7 Best Ice Cream Shops in Prague

Summers in Prague can be oppressive with highs climbing to near 35 degrees Celsius on occasion. Especially in the past few years, as the Czech Republic has been getting more tropical weather from the South. But where to go for great ice cream in Prague? So, here is the top list of my favorite places. They are not in any particular order as I like them all and I buy from one place or another depending on what flavors they have that day and where exactly I’m in Prague at the time.   Crème de la Crème Crème de la Crème make all of what they sell by themselves. They sell artisan Italian gelato for the ones who want to taste a more refined product. Crème de la Crème has quite an impressive menu. Not only do they guarantee high-quality products, but they also sell a diversified menu for all kinds of customers. They have sugar-free ice cream, sorbets, ven ice creams, seasonal menu items, and classic ice cream. They have three ice cream shops which you can find at: Národní 341/23 Husova 231/12 Průběžná 1939/58   Angelato An Ice cream shop where the staff prides themselves on making high-quality...

Online Grocery Platform Everli Enters the Czech Market

Everli, the European marketplace for online grocery shopping, is currently entering the Czech Republic’s market, after having operated in Prague on test mode. Everli is in collaboration with various big-name supermarkets, such as Albert, Billa, Kaufland, Globus and Tesco. The company promises to deliver customers’ purchases to their doorsteps within an hour of their initial orders. Moreover, Everli aims to help retailers transition to an online environment. Last year, the company’s sales almost reached $130 million, with its international branches making up 20% of the orders. “We are proud to have played a role in helping many people during these difficult times, but we are only getting started, as this industry will never be the same again. The shift to online delivery is not disappearing, and expectations on all sides are only increasing. We have built a model which we believe offers unparalleled value to customers even in less urban areas. Retailers, on the one hand, reach a completely new consumer base,” said Federico Sargenti, Everli’s CEO. According to the company, their logistics model allows for high scalability, because the service pays off in areas with lower population density in addition to large cities – ultimately catering for both sides....

Tiffins By Nebu: New Delicacy in Prague

Tiffins by Nebu is a new restaurant that serves modern Indian cuisine. Tiffins can be found in Makro Stodulky, and their first opening for takeaways took place this past Sunday on the 28th March. Tiffins is operated by the same people from the Nebu restaurant, an Asian/Indian fusion restaurant founded by Sunil. Their menu boasts a diverse array of dishes, and they even serve pizzas and tacos. Customers can order online or pick up their order from Tiffin’s HQ. Tiffins is accessible on Bolt Food as well, if you want a quick grab and taste at their delicacies. You can also order their food by clicking here. Tiffins was conceptualized by Nebu-owner Sunil, a businessman passionate about food, fashion, and art. Sunil moved to a house in Nebušice, which is where ‘Nebu’ comes from and decided to open his own restaurant after missing the taste of high-quality Asian and Indian food, that he felt he just couldn’t really find here in Prague. “The restaurant was an impulsive decision as I’m a big-time foodie and restaurants are a passion”, he says. Tiffin’s menu reflects Sunil’s wish to share his culture’s cuisine here in Prague, with menu items like the classic Masala, Biriyani,...

Survey: Czechs Consume Wine Than Beer

The most popular alcoholic beverage in the Czech Republic is wine, beer comes in second place. According to a study by Focus agency for the wine-growers’ association Vinařský fond, 73 percent of Czech adults consume wine, compared to 65% who indulge in beer. The survey was conducted in August and September last year with more than 1,200 respondents over the age of eighteen. With regard to overall volume, ie in terms of the amount consumed, however, beer is still in the first place. “The survey showed that wine consumers tend to be patriotic. Almost three-fifths prefer Moravian and Czech wines mainly because of the taste and in part because they wish to support domestic production,” said Jaroslav Machovec, director of Vinařský fond. Most Czechs who drink wine prefer the whites (54%) – particularly semi-dry ones – by far more popular than the red (15%) or rosé (6%) varieties. A quarter of them declared not having any specific preference. Two-thirds of wine consumers buy wine from retail outlets, but according to the survey, more and more people buy it in wine shops or directly from winemakers. Only five percent of wine drinkers buy the beverage online. Compared to the previous survey,...

Bistro By Sanduga Offers Sushi Tacos And Unique Easter Menu For Delivery

Sanduga is a restaurant based in Karlin. They fuse the culinary tastes of Europe and Asia, for a unique experience to customers’ palettes. Sanduga offers unique menu options, and sources high-quality ingredients. For individuals looking for something different to eat, Sanduga is providing a special menu for Easter. The easter menu will be available from April 3rd to April 5th, 2021. Sanduga offers 4 menu options, amongst which is a dish made of lamb chop, one of rabbit, and of chicken. The fourth are special easter themed dumplings. The restaurant’s offer is also suitable for children, for example, baby chicken with potato puree or boneless rabbit leg. If you want to try all the dishes at once, you can order a 4-course easter tasting menu. Sanduga is motivated to promote this menu to all customers who want to celebrate Easter Weekend, and especially to expats. The easter menu is readily available to be pre-ordered and delivered for the weekend.   Moreover, the restaurant has created a new menu option to delight customers’ taste buds even further. Sanduga’s sushi tacos are made of nori, sushi rice, and juicy filling, which range from shrimps, salmon, pork belly, and even vegetarian. Coupled with...

Stopping the Rot! Rohlík to Extend Life of Fruits and Vegetables Thanks to a Special Coating

Keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to 2x longer than before. Rohlik has started to cooperate with the Californian company Apeel, which has set itself the goal of keeping fruit & vegetables fresh for up to twice as long – by using plant-based ingredients. Apeel’s plant-based protection creates an edible “peel” that can be applied to freshly picked produce such as oranges. The edible layer surrounds the fruit and serves to keep the moisture inside, while the oxygen that removes that moisture remains outside. Apeel’s protective extra peel slows the water loss and oxidation that causes produce to go bad. “A respectful approach to the environment is important to us. Therefore, for Rohlik Group, Apeel means two things: firstly, we manage to keep fruit & vegetables fresher for longer, and secondly, we are once again helping to avoid food waste” commented Olin Novák, Group CCO. “We’re thrilled to have partners like Rohlik who recognize that giving their customers more time to enjoy produce isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business,” said James Rogers, CEO of Apeel, who continues, “Apeel’s plant-based protection helps produce last two times longer, which means Rohlik’s customers have access to high-quality produce...

Prague Based Catering Offers Easter Menus For Celebration

Culinaria Catering is a catering company based in Prague with expertise in-home delivery and takeaways of traditional holiday menus. This Easter, Culinaria catering has created yet another delicious seasonal menu for the Easter holidays which is available for home delivery, so customers can still take advantage and enjoy a traditional global holiday amidst Covid-19 restrictions. Dine well with food from a traditional Anglo/American Easter menu available from Thursday, April 1st to Monday, April 5th 2021. The catering company is offering an amazing and tasty selection of classic Easter Dishes from starters, soups, main courses to pastries and desserts. Hot cross buns, traditional Easter ham, seasonal vegetable dishes, and fresh salads reminiscent of Spring. Customers can choose to enjoy a special and seasonal meal throughout Easter weekend, or they can order a full buffet for Easter brunch. Moreover, Culinaria’s e-shop lets customers have the opportunity to build their own menus or their own grand buffets. Customers can also add extra goodies with their orders, since it’s going to be a long 4-day weekend. Pre-orders of 48 hours in advance are required, then the menu will be ready for delivery all Easter weekend and Easter Monday. During Passover, customers can find special...

The Hummus Bar – Mediterranean Taste in Prague

The Hummus Bar opened its doors for the first time back in 2015, initially named Hummus Nofech. Since then, it changed name and location, but one thing remains the same: the delicious, vibrant Mediterranean food they prepare. Since day one, the main goal was to offer the best hummus and experience with an authentic Mediterranean taste in Prague. The creamy chickpea dip with middle east origin became very popular, and you can find it almost everywhere – but finding a genuine, good quality may be a challenge. In The Hummus Bar, they prepare fresh hummus without preservatives every day. The offer is extensive – from the original hummus, baba ganush, to one with hard-boiled egg, mushrooms, grilled chicken, kebab, or falafel – everyone can find the right one for their taste preferences. In addition to hummus, you get their pitta bread which they freshly bake in their bakery, and let me tell you; it’s so light and delicious. Together with pita, they also bake their baklava, which I suggest you add to your order. There are two chefs in charge in the kitchen, one from Israel and one from Lebanon, both giving a special touch to the dishes. The menu...

ManaBurger Voted Plant Product of 2020 in Czech Republic

The ManaBurger was voted Plant Product of the Year in a poll hosted by Rostlinne.cz, a Czech initiative that helps producers, supermarkets, and restaurants bring new plant foods to market. This is the second time that a meat alternative has won the poll. The ManaBurger dethroned last year’s winner, vegan ground meat produced by Next Level Hack. The enormous spike in interest in plant-based alternatives to meat has been confirmed by hard data; the sale thereof in Europe has increased by two-thirds in the last two years. The demand for plant products is growing year on year. According to data from the Smart Protein Project, collected using Nielsen MarketTrack from 11 European countries, including Austria, Germany, and Poland, the market for such products in Europe almost doubled between 2018 and 2020. The most popular category was plant alternatives to meat, whose sales increased by over two-thirds (68%) during this period, and even by as much as 78% in Germany. The demand is highest for chilled products like burgers and hot dogs. Still, consumers would like to see an even larger selection of plant-based products on store shelves. “Interest in plant products is also skyrocketing in the Czech Republic. Indeed, almost...

Czechs Split Over Mandatory Quota on Local Food in Stores

The Czech Parliament’s upper house on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected draft legislation to reduce dependency on imports by imposing a quota of locally-produced food to be on sale in supermarkets. Members of the Senate voted 75-0 against the bill, under which the percentage of Czech food sold in stores bigger than 400 sq. meters would be a minimum 55% in 2022 and rise to at least 73% in 2028. The lower house of Parliament, which approved the controversial requirement in January, can override the Senate´s rejection by a simple majority. The bill was drafted by the opposition populist Freedom and Direct Democracy party that pushed it through the lower house with the help from the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Andrej Babis and the opposition Communists. Proponents of the bill argued that the coronavirus pandemic showed that it is important for the country to be self-sufficient in food production. They said the move will also boost local agriculture. It applies to about 120 food products including pork, beef, milk, honey and vegetables produced in the Czech Republic. Eight European Union countries and the bloc´s executive body strongly criticized the bill, saying it would break EU rules by discriminating against imported products....

Czech-Made Tea for Stress Relief

Stress and uncertainty certainly plague many people nowadays, and the chance to relax, live in the moment, and be healthy remains an important factor in the quality of our lives. Prague Morning has compiled some very good tea brands, all Czech-made, for people to enjoy in their leisure time. In need of something healthy, and relaxing? We’ve got you covered. White Peony This tea brand is quite refined, and the tea products they showcase have intriguing and aesthetically-pleasing concepts. White Peony works only with the best suppliers to produce excellent tea products. Based in Prague, you can order their products on their e-shop. They offer a diverse plethora of beautiful and elegant tea products. One interesting set is the ‘wellness collection’. All the teas in this collection are all-natural and organically made, showcasing exactly which ingredients they make it with on their site. They offer free delivery in Prague, which is an added bonus. Moreover, they are committed to creating beautiful and thoughtful corporate gifts that can be customized with personalization options. For more avid collectors, the brand offers tea sets as well, ornate with glass cups and a bowl. If you want something to complement your tea time, the...

Gastronomy Revenues Drop Drastically Amid Waves of Closures

The gastronomy industry has been struggling to survive for the past year enduring numerous government-mandated closures. As a result, only 45 percent of the previously open gastronomy businesses still remain open and operating through a window. According to recent data published by the Confederation of Trade and Tourism, restaurants have lost an estimated 72 billion crowns, down 37 percent from their pre-covid earnings. Before the pandemic ravaged the gastronomy industry in the Czech Republic would earn about 195 billion crowns each year. Restaurants in the Zlín, Karlovy Vary, and Pilsen regions have been among the worst afflicted by closures earning only half of the reported sales before the pandemic. While the Prague City Tourism board has actively promoted local tourism over the past year, the capital still remains at 66 percent of its earnings recorded before March 2020. Insight into the industry’s revenue loss comes from Dotykačka, the point-of-sale system used in restaurants and retailers across the Czech Republic. “It can certainly be said that there is a great dependence on tourism. Prague, even though most companies have remained open there, is moving in the middle of the field. On the contrary, places that were open during the summer, such...

“Banning Farmers’ Markets is Discrimination,” Organizers Write to the Government

The Association of Farmers Markets has sent an appeal to the Government, which included detailed plans of how open-air markets could be run. However, its plea to reopen under strict hygienic conditions has been met with stony silence, while bankruptcy looms for small, family-run businesses. “Small farmers are already under pressure due to the closure of the HoReCa [hotels, restaurants and catering] which makes up the majority of direct sales. Closing farmers’ markets will have a further dramatic impact on small producers,” says the chairman of the Association of Farmers Markets Jiří Sedláček, who manages the Náplavka, Kubáň and Heřmaňák farmers markets in Prague. Market operators argue that markets should be treated as essential services, on par with grocery stores and pharmacies. “From the very beginning of the announcement of measures to combat the spread of coronavirus, we feel discriminated. While all food retailers – whether small stores or hypermarkets – are open without restrictions, farmers’ markets had to stay closed,” Sedláček told Lidovky.cz “Producers who supply goods to the markets are harmed. The main focus of the markets is selling food, moreover outside, where, according to experts, shopping is safer than in air-conditioned stores,” he added. Farmers who sell...

Rustic Jerky – an Expat Success Story Made in Prague

Rustic Jerky is a Czech/Irish success story which is thriving despite the ups and downs of the last twelve months. Mark Daly, founder, and head honcho at Rustic Jerky founded the company after trying and failing to get good quality jerky that also tasted good.  He experimented by making his homemade beef jerky, which became so popular with his colleagues that he decided to go full time making jerky, starting Rustic Jerky in 2015. Beef jerky was a relatively foreign concept in the Czech Republic, so Rustic Jerky had a great opportunity to introduce the product into the Czech market, and they have been pioneers in this field ever since. The foundation for their success is simply that Rustic Jerky combines quality, locally sourced meat with unique flavors, ranging from succulently sweet to outrageously spicy. In addition, jerky itself is a protein-rich, lean superfood, so the Rustic Jerky team found themselves with a healthy product which tastes great too. Rustic Jerky has seen gradual but constant growth, establishing themselves as a premium niche superfood on the Czech market, before slowly expanding across Europe, with a presence now in eleven different countries. As well as selling directly to hungry individuals, Rustic...

Gastronomy on the Verge of Collapse: How These Restaurants Are Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19

Prague’s restaurant businesses have been innovating and coming up with new ways to keep attracting customers and catch up with their sales. Some sell two portions for the price of one, and some offer weekly home menus, for example. As E15.cz reports, According to a study conducted by Dotykačka, sales for many restaurants fell by 63 billion CZK in 2020, a sharp decline from a sale of 195 billion CZK in 2019. Conditions have become significantly worse, as one in four businesses is on the verge of complete extinction. At the moment, many employees in gastronomy have had to be laid off. On the other hand, cafés and bistros have remained intact during the continuing lockdown, since many of them were already created to adapt and use the concept of ‘take-away’ food even before the lockdown started. Sales for these types of places have apparently fallen by only 15%. Yet there are still restaurateurs who, even after almost a year of pandemic, do not lose hope and have decided to offer their customers an alternative to visiting the hospitality industry. Take a look at our report on Prague companies that have thrown themselves into inventing news for customers. Eat Perfect...

Czech Catering Group Offers a Lovely Valentine’s-Themed Menu

Customisable catering delivery right to your home, make each weekend special, and enjoy a meal with your family, significant other, or small group of friends. Following a great demand for their home catering delivery at Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, Culinaria catering as created a weekly residential catering service available from Friday to Sunday. Culinaria Catering offers a wide selection of starters, soups, salads, main dishes, sharing platters, desserts and baked goods. Weekends are the time to spend with your loved ones, and what better way to maybe your weekend better than ordering delicious homemade food from a customisable menu. Order tasty and unique dishes that will be delivered to your home or office every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Look out for their ever-changing menu based on seasonal ingredients and themes based on universally and mainly American holidays. Their eShop offers you one-stop shopping when it comes to planning your weekend meals or small gatherings. Each order and all items are cooked fresh, made to order, and packed for reheating in family-sized amounts of 500 gr. or 1 pound, 1 kilo or 2 pounds. Start your meal with Alaskan Salmon Chowder or maybe a Bacon Corn Chowder, a hearty type...

Dame Jidlo Launches “Dame Market”, New Fast Delivery of Online Purchases

A new service for fast delivery of purchases is currently being created on the Dame Jidlo platform. With Dame Market, people will have their goods at home within 30 minutes. Dame Market can deliver goods to the door within only 30 minutes. Thanks to the minimum order amount set at CZK 99, even very small purchases can be delivered to customers’ homes. Online shopping in the Czech Republic will accelerate significantly. While with standard food delivery services, people wait at least two hours for their order, even in the case of express deliveries, the new Dame Market service on the Dame Jidlo platform will offer customers deliveries up to 30 minutes. With the Dame Market service, it will now enter the market itself thanks to using its own warehouses. “Experience from abroad clearly shows that the future of online shopping lies in very fast delivery of orders. Dame Jidlo has the best prerequisites to be a leader in the quick commerce segment in the Czech Republic, and the launch of the Dame Market service represents another step on our way to fulfilling this ambition,” says Filip Fingl, CEO of Dame Jidlo. The Dame Market service will first be available to...

Iconic Bohemia Bagel Coming Back in Prague

Way back in 1995, American expats Glenn Spicker and Scott Kelly introduced Prague to the addictive delicacy that is the authentic American bagel. Now, some twenty-five years later, Glenn, Scott, and their new partner Isaac Starobin are re-launching the iconic Bohemia Bagel brand featuring a totally updated bagel based on traditional New York recipes passed down through the generations. The menu is rounded out with flavored cream cheeses, breakfast specials, and deli sandwiches with meat sliced paper-thin. For now, the company operates online-only, so locals and expats going through bagel withdrawal can get their fix by delivery via Wolt, Bolt, and DameJidlo or pickup at Cali Brothers Restaurant in Holesovice, and they even offer a 10% discount for pickup. However, the trio of native New Yorkers aren’t stopping there. Rumor has it that they’re working on opening a few delis and schmear shops that would be right at home in the Big Apple. Bohemia Bagel has a truly mind-boggling array of delivery options to get fresh bagels to their customers as quickly and painlessly as possible, which is great because who wants to wait 3 days when bagel fever strikes? Besides their presence on all major delivery apps, they can...

MyFoodPlace: The First Cloud Kitchen in Prague

If you are looking for a quick delivery to your door, or if you’re running a company or business and want a practical and quick way to have your meals every day, MyFoodPlace can help. This company offers their service as the very first Cloud Kitchen in Prague, Czech Republic. What makes the concept behind a Cloud Kitchen interesting, is that a company usually takes multiple chains of restaurants and food services under their wing, and in general, lets them work from the same location. This concept is both pragmatic, efficient, and also innovative. MyFoodPlace, as an example, collaborates with many different restaurants, to give their customers a plethora of options, such as Corleone, Smíchovna, Namaste India, Žebírkov, and their very own pizza brand Raketou, to deliver a variety of different dishes to your door or place of work. All these food brands work under one roof and are at their customers’ service.  MyFoodPlace deliveries have an eclectic range of different foods, from pasta to burgers, salad bowls to Asian cuisine, to even Indian and Czech Food. If you want to expand your taste palette with the different delicacies this company has to offer, then taking advantage of this multicultural...

Parliament Approved Mandatory Quotas for Czech Food in Stores

The lower house of the Czech Parliament approved on Wednesday a requirement that supermarkets carry a minimum share of local food, a move to be less dependent on imports. MEPs have approved mandatory quotas for Czech food in shops. From 2022, more than 50 percent of Czech products should be sold in stores. Some EU countries warn Czechia against quotas that the adoption of the law is very likely to make food more expensive. The share of Czech food in stores that are bigger than 400 sq. meters should be at least 55% in 2022 and increase to at least 73% in 2028, according to the bill. It was drafted by the opposition populist Freedom and Direct Democracy party that pushed it through the house with the help from the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Andrej Babis. The controversial move still needs to be approved by the upper house, the Senate, which is controlled by the opposition, and then by the president. The lower house can override a possible Senate or presidential veto by a simple majority. Those who voted in favor of the bill argued that the coronavirus pandemic showed that it is important for the country to be...

New Flavour Hit Coming to Holešovice With Opening of Asian Restaurant

Asian cuisine is becoming more and more popular in the heart of Europe. It is easy to see the trend of Asian cuisine in Prague growing as the number of fine dining establishments, noodle bars, sushi bars, and eateries keep popping up one after another in the many neighborhoods of Prague. The new restaurant PRU58 coming to Holešovice, promises to deliver a menu packed full of Asian cuisine with a modern twist. The founder of Café Buddha and Benjamin Štěpán Návrat is the mind behind the new restaurant. Customers can expect an unforgettable dining experience with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, seasonal menu changes, and food that smacks of flavour without compromising on health. No classic pho bo or bum bo nam bo then, only special Asian-style dishes. An example? Quail cooked on a special barbecue with fried bananas and cauliflower or beef with Bangkok curry. According to Návrat, post-covid gastronomy will offer better quality for several reasons. “I think the market will clean it up in a way. There will be fewer companies, so we will be able to teach customers humility and more organization. In addition to catering, companies will provide other services such as cooking...

Marks & Spencer Temporarily Closing Food Stores in Prague

The Czech branches of Marks & Spencer are temporarily closing due to Brexit and pandemic. Marks & Spencer food store in Wenceslas Square is much beloved by British residents of the city for supplying homely delicacies like Breakfast tea, crumpets, sandwiches, and ready meals. But post-Brexit supply problems are taking their toll, and food stores will close from January 15. Since the Brexit transition period ended on January 1st businesses transporting goods into EU countries such as France face a raft of new regulations, especially around animal products. Shelves in the outlet in Wenceslas Square were partially empty on Tuesday with signs attributing missing items to new rules following Britain’s official exit from the European Union at the end of last month. “With footfall to our five open city centre food halls significantly reduced and customers shopping online with us instead, we have taken the decision to also close these remaining stores during this time from Friday,” a company spokesman said. The company stated that its “stores in Ireland, France, and the Czech Republic would be the most vulnerable.” “We are sorry that some of your favorite foods are not available. This situation occurred due to the new UK /...

New All-Vegan Bistro to Open in Prague City Center

Mooi is an all-vegan restaurant in Brno offering kebabs, gyros, wraps, salads, and fries with vegan dips. Despite the unfavorable current situation, the two owners will open a second branch in Prague. This might surprise some, since Czech cuisine is all about stewed meats, dumplings, and heavy sauces, but happycow.net placed Prague among the 10 most vegan-friendly cities in the world for the second year in a row. The ranking was created taking into account the ratio between population and number of restaurants that offer menus for non-meat eaters. There’s an ever-growing need in large metropolitan cities for foods available for those suffering from coeliac disease to other food intolerances, vegetarians, and allergies. Czechs have started to change their thinking about food and health, while growth in tourism in recent times means people of all shades and tastes have been descending on the Czech Republic capital in greater numbers, and with a correlating rise in veganism, menus are changing to accommodate them. “The time is definitely not suitable. But the decision to open a branch in Prague came in February 2020, just before the whole crisis began. In addition, we were firmly determined from the first moment we learned about...

KOFEIN Prague – Creative Tapas and More

Kofein is a family operated establishment in the beautiful and peaceful residential area of Vinohrady. Jaro and Vera – the two owners – are both from Prague and have been in gastro since their teenage years. Being the adventurous travelers they are, they made the decision to move to Australia and work in Sydney. In Sydney, they developed their knowledge of international cuisine while working at some of the best restaurants Sydney had to offer. After a year of living and working in Australia, they decided to embark on a different kind of adventure, taking the long way back to Prague. They traveled through South East Asia making stops in Bali, Thailand then through Japan where they, using made their way onto a Russian merchant ship to go to Russia. They then traveled across Russia with the Trans Siberian Express and eventually back to Prague. After some time in Prague, they started their next adventure by living in a few Swiss ski towns, gaining experience in working in French and Spanish restaurants inspiring them to open Kofein. Kofein’s speciality is international tapas and wine. This is an emerging culinary trend that is spreading across Prague. Tapas are a great way...

This Catering Firm in Prague Can Deliver Christmas Dinner Straight to Your Door

Christmas 2020 is around the corner and the good news is a vaccine for COVID-19 is being administered around the world. Once again, we are required to celebrate our Christmas and or New Years’ celebrations at home this year. However, there’s a catering company in Prague that has already announced that they will be offering complete Christmas meals for customers to enjoy at home, taking all the hassle out of buying and preparing holiday dinners. This catering company is Culinaria Catering, which has offered home delivery and takeaway of traditional holiday menus since 2008. What can you get delivered straight to your door? To satisfy a variety of cravings and needs, you can taste a wide selection of North American holiday season specialties, like roast turkey, bacon chestnut stuffing, or glazed ham, or a freshly baked pumpkin pie. The mouth-watering menu is designed for maximum convenience, freshness, as well as to spread a little cheer. It includes a complete range of starters, soups, main dishes, party platters, finger foods and classic desserts. The menu is available from the 14th of December, with delivery even on Christmas eve and day, so from 24.12., 25.12., 26.12 and until New Year’s eve. Between...

Learn to Cook Authentic Korean Food in Free Online Class

Has there ever been a better time to learn new skills and pick up new hobbies? Cooking allows you to not only maximize the ingredients you’ve stocked up in your kitchen but also helps diversify your meals so that you’re not just eating the same dish every night. Pocha Restaurant in Prague will offer a free online cooking workshop on December 12th. You will get a free meal kit and cook together with the chef online through zoom. “We want to encourage other communities in Prague that are also spreading the Korean culture here in the Czech Republic, to participate in the event – we would like them to give a small introduction of themselves during the online cooking class,” says one of Pocha owners. “Our initial plan was to do a one-to-one cooking class but due to the pandemic situation, we had to change the event into an online cooking class. The cooking class will be held in four different time frames. From 11 am-12 pm Jaeyuk bokkeum, 1 pm-2 pm Bulgogi, from 3 pm to 4 pm a vegetable pancake, from 5 pm to 6 pm Bibimbap.” The event is hosted by the Korean Embassy and the Korean...

Rohlik.cz Launches Partnership Deal to Sell Nespresso Coffee

One of the fastest-growing categories on the online supermarket Rohlik.cz is coffee. Sales grew 1.5 times faster during the spring and autumn corona crisis than for the same period. “For us, our cooperation with Rohlik.cz is a pilot project on the territory of the Czech Republic to expand our sales channels. What we want is for the customer to be able to order choice Nespresso capsules with home delivery within just 120 minutes, with a delivery accuracy of 15 minutes,” said Nespresso’s Marketing Manager Andrea Petrová about the cooperation. Thus, the key benefit of cooperating with Rohlik.cz is the delivery of an order to a customer within 2 hours of ordering and the simultaneous collection of used capsules for recycling. Moreover, members of the loyalty program Nespresso & You don’t lose any of the advantages through buying capsules on Rohlik.cz – since the cooperation also includes earning points on the customer’s Nespresso account for each purchase. “We are delighted with the cooperation with the Nespresso brand. And there are several reasons. Through it we will expand the premium selection of high-quality coffee that our customers will be able to order along with other items from the Rohlik.cz range, that means...

Czech Republic Breaks Records In Food Consumption

According to the Czech Statistical Office, the food consumption in the Czech Republic last year rose by 1.9 percent, amounting to 796.5 kilograms per capita. Compared to last year, it rose by 1.9 percent. “Historically, the highest consumption per capita was achieved last year in the consumption of rice, namely 6.7 kilograms, then in poultry meat 29 kilograms, cheese 13.8 kilograms, other dairy products 35.2 kilograms and southern fruit 37.5 kilograms,” said Renata Vodičková, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry Statistics. Meat consumption rose to 80.3 kilos, that’s around twice the average of 1950 consumption. On the contrary, the consumption of bread, rabbit meat, milk, and salt decreased. Year-on-year, the consumption of mineral waters and soft drinks decreased by 4.7 liters to 246.8 liters. The decrease was mainly in mineral waters, by 9.2 percent to 56.8 liters. On the contrary, lemonades recorded an increase of one percent to 93.8 liters. Coffee consumption increased by 5.4 percent to 2.2 kilograms, according to statistical data. Czechs consumed a total of 142 liters of beer per capita in 2019, one more liter per person compared to 2018. Data however shows that tap beer sold in bars or restaurants has been slowly declining, with...

Gran Fierro: A Rebirth With a Sustainable Soul

Argentinian restaurant Gran Fierro initially opened its doors in 2014 in the centre of Prague in Voršilská Street. After relocating this year to Myslikova Street in Prague, the owner, Juan Cruz, is on a mission to bring sustainability to the heart of the restaurant. “We came out of the quarantine with a fresh and more conscious approach. We can proudly say that we are transforming Gran Fierro into a Circular Restaurant.” The new interior of Gran Fierro, inspired by Juan’s Argentinian roots, was designed by the award-winning studio Forma Fatal. Among many original details, there is an impressive wall with hanging coals that showcases their commitment to sustainability. “It’s a magnificent looking statement. Our kitchen is based on fire, so charcoal is at the centre of it. It’s important to reflect on the negative impact of the charcoal industry, to avoid deforestation. And as well to gain knowledge on the sustainable alternatives. Our wall has a mix of charcoal and biochar, they look the same, but they are not. Knowing the difference between them is vital for sustainability.” Gran Fierro is known for its premium steaks prepared on a charcoal grill that adds a unique and authentic flavour and moisture....

Assaggio: A Rustic, Cozy Italian Wine Bar in a Corner of Vinohrady

Tucked in a corner of Vinohrady in Prague 2, an Italian wine bar run by a couple team is serving up the taste of Tuscany. Anna and Glenn run this small bar in Prague 2, situated close to Riegrovy Sady and the leafy Manesova Street. You will find a modest selection of wines from many Italian regions in Assaggio (which means “to taste”), with an emphasis on wines from Tuscany, where they have often visited to discover new wineries. Small, honest family-run wine producers with quality and reasonable prices are the philosophy with which the owners of Assaggio wish to present their wines. They import directly from two Tuscan wineries and one in Friuli. Wines in the bar change often, so there isn’t a fixed wine list. Bottles are opened daily so the customer can sample different grape types and Italian regions. Anna recommends the wines by glass or bottle to suit the customers’ taste, meanwhile, Glenn makes a selection of starters typical of the Tuscan region, crostini, antipasti and cheese plates. You will find a rustic, covered garden in the back of the bar, ideal for the warmer spring, summer evenings spent with friends, or a romantic partner. Prices...

Game On – The Resurgence of Wild Game

‘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...

Half of Restaurants Are on The Verge of Bankruptcy. Walk-Up Windows Aren’t Enough

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...

Why do Czech Men Shy Away From Foods Labelled “Vegan”? New Study Gives 4 Reasons 

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...

How to Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in 2020

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.

Natural Wine and Mediterranean Dishes: Bee’s Restaurant is the New Hotspot in Vinohrady

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...

Supporting Prague’s Bars and Restaurants – Voucher, Donate or Invest?

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...

Take Away Some Tastiness!

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...

OneMenu Rivals Food Delivery Giants: “It’s the Best Choice for Restaurants”

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...

OneMenu Rivals Food Delivery Giants:”It’s Now the Best Choice for the Restaurants”

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...

Online Supermarkets Sales rise as Consumers Shift Spend to At-Home Options

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...

Restaurants in the Czech Republic Face Revenue Drop of Up to 70%

Data from the cash register system provider, Dotykačka shows that while sales from operating restaurants fell by about a fifth to a quarter.

Manifesto Delivery: Up To 15 Restaurants in One Order

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...

Pan Panzerotto Brings Rural Italian Cuisine to Karlín

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...

Food Runner: Order From Multiple Restaurants With One Click!

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...

Czech School Starts Offering Fast-Food Apprenticeships with McDonald’s

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...

5 Places Where to Buy Natural Wine in Prague

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...

Prague Cafe Sells Chocolate Covid Molecule. It’s a Hit

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...

Latest: Restaurants and Pubs to Close at 8 p.m.

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...

Pekařství M. Černý – Legendary Czech Cookies

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...

Could “Hot Beer” Replace Mulled Wine This Winter?

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...

K The Two Brothers: A Taste of Northern India in Central Prague

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.

This Prague Pizzeria Has Been Named Among the Best 50 in Europe

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...

Londoners: A Different Sports Bar in the Center of Prague

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 Starts Deliver Groceries to Your Doorstep in Cooperation With Tesco Expres

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...

Prague Food&Good: Hanzu

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.    This is a pretty new Asian restaurant in Kaprova street, near the Oldtown square. Hanzu is a “sister” of very famous Asian restaurant Sasazu Restaurant, which you all surely already know. During our visit, we tried five dishes since the portions are meant to be shared with others so they aren’t that big. So what did we get? We began with beef tataki, continued with sasa crispy roll with tuna and salmon and for the mains, we got vegetarian dim sum Har Gow dumplings and curry with tofu and jasmine rice. At the end, we could not resist and tried also coconut tiramisu, which was truly DELICIOUS. On the other hand, we were not that impressed by the sauce of beef tataki – it was a bit too sour for us. The only con of this place is very high prices, which again considering the location are quite expected but at the same time, we still believe they are a bit too high. Have you already...

U Skřetů – Restaurant With Authentic Slovak Halušky

If you are not planning to visit Slovakia during your traveling through Europe, you may at least taste something typical Slovak – Halušky s bryndzou. Restaurant “U Skřetů” can be easily missed when you walk by it, but once you locate the entrance (on the picture above it is the small door on the left) and brave the steep spiral staircase down to the cellar, you will have a chance to dine as if you were in Bratislava in Slovakia. Halušky are perfectly accompanied by beer and here again, you will have a choice of beer produced in Slovakia. And you will see that, even though Slovakia is better known for its wine, they can make a decent beer as well. One curiosity about this restaurant is also the fact that you can ask for the menu in Esperanto, and if you are lucky you can meet also some people speaking that language since the local Esperanto club is sometimes meeting right here. Halušky s bryndzou Ask any Slovak and they will tell you that bryndzové halušky is the national dish. Potato ‘dumplings’ are smothered in a sheep cheese, rather like soft feta, and topped with a good dose of...

September 13: Beer & Burger Festival in Prague

The fifth annual Beer and Burger (‘Pivo a Burger’) Festival will return to Karlínské náměstí on Sunday, September 13 from 11 am. A total of 25 burger stands will be operating throughout the day, including many of the Czech favorite food trucks and burger joints. You can taste burgers from several Karlin restaurants but also some of Prague’s highest-rated burgers, like George Prime Burger, Mozaika, Naše maso, Želva Bar, Meat vandals and many others. You can find the full list of participants here. Serving up beer during the fest will be 23 craft brewers from Prague and across the Czech Republic, including favorites like Matuška, Clock, Raven, Albrecht, and many more, with over 100 beers on offer. The highlight of the day will be a homebrewing demonstration and workshop where you can learn how to make your own. Visitors can also have a bowl of soup from Karlín Polévkárna or a glass of wine from the Kubík winery. Music will be played by the band Megaphone, Jamchestra and several DJs. Entrance fee: 70 CZK including a tasting glass of… beer! xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb...

Prague Food&Good: Parlor

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.    Where in Prague should you get delicious ice cream and a piece of cake? Or what about getting both simultaneously in the iconic ice-cream sandwiches? Stop by Parlor in Karlin! Parlor café is such a great café located close to Karlinske namesti, offering many delicious cakes – that delicious that it even scored as the best place to get a piece of cake in Prague in our top 10 list! Nevertheless, what you definitely need to try there are their iconic ice-cream sandwiches called Parlorkas. You can choose your biscuit as well as ice-cream filling. The biscuits are baked in the café daily and you will always find at least 6 flavors to choose from! Regarding the ice-cream, you can choose from 12 flavors of ice-creams and sorbets which are produced by Creme de a Creme– a very famous ice-cream shop, which also scored on the first place in our top 10 ice-cream shops in Prague. We got a chocolate cookie with raspberry sorbet and...

September 4-6: The 9th Edition of Burgerfest With FREE Entrance!

The 9th year of the Burgerfest is taking place in less than one month and we are happy to announce that the entrance is free! To celebrate the upcoming decade, Burgerfest organizers decided to gift you with a free invitation for juicy burgers of all types and ingredients along with an opportunity to create your own burger and compete for special prices. This year’s Burgerfest will present culinary shows and workshops from world-known professionals such as Karl-Heinz Drews from Germany and many others. Apart from delicious food you can enjoy the Concert for 10 million with bands such as Support Lesbiens, The Silver Spoons, Yo Yo band, and others and explore powerful machines presented by Prague Harley’s Days. In case you have already purchased the ticket, organizers are happy to transfer it to next year’s edition, upgrade for VIP entrance full of exclusive zones and experiences or refund your ticket during the event. Follow the Burgerfest Facebook page for more details and come to support us with your passion for food or voluntarily entrance. About Burgerfest In this time a burger is considered to be a symbol of haste and also quite often of not very good quality. The festival aims to...

Prague Food&Good: Paprika

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  Great news! A new (and bigger!) Mediterranean Paprika bistro was recently opened in Anděl. We believe that they have the best hummus in Prague and we are pretty sure, that many of you will agree. The restaurant opened quite recently, so we wanted to try it right away – we used the delivery app Wolt and had this veggie combo delivered home. We ordered combo for two, containing hummus (obviously), falafels, homemade pita bread, french fries, vegan shwarma, and several different sauces. The portion was huge – more than enough for two. And just as expected, it was absolutely delicious! We definitely recommend to try it – whether you are a vegan, a vegetarian, or a meat lover, you’ll just love it. We especially enjoyed the vegan shwarma, which we tried for the first time.   About Paprika Paprika is a Middle Eastern street food bistro and restaurant. Vegetarians and vegans, as well as meat-eaters, are welcome. Fixed menus are typical Israeli dishes such as...

Prague Food&Good: Lasagneria

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  Are you searching for the best lasagne in Prague? Well, we can definitely recommend Lasagneria – an Italian bistro/restaurant offering the true authentic Italian lasagna! They offer a wide variety of combinations – from the traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese to the cheesy ones Quattro Formaggi or Bufalina, lasagne with basil pesto or also a special vegan version! Moreover, you can always find a seasonal lasagna there – for summer, it is lasagne Parmigiana. Would you also love to try all of them? We completely get that! During our last visit, we got lasagna Bufalina with our beloved mozzarella di bufala and lasagna Amatriciana and we enjoyed both of them so much! However, please make sure to be hungry when you visit this place as the portions are huge (500 gr.) so it takes an effort to finish it! For drinks, you can get traditional Italian Aperol or a glass of Prosecco. Unfortunately, many of us won’t visit Italy this year but you can get at...

Prague Food&Good: Rolls Bros

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  Have you already heard of rolled ice cream? It’s prepared on a special freezing plate right in front of your eyes! So where should you go to get this cool icecream? Definitely to Rolls Bros! We visited the one in Manifesto Market in Florenc – there is also one near Wenceslas square and Stromovka shopping mall. So how does it work? You can choose between three different bases – cream, yogurt, or vegan coconut base. You can choose up to three ingredients (strawberries, blueberries, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, lotus cookies…) and you can also get a toping, f.e. Nutella. We tried all three bases and they were all DELICIOUS – the best combination was coconut base with Rafaello and pineapple, you should definitely try this one! A combination of yogurt base with forest fruits was fresh and not so sweet, on the contrary, cream base with Kinder Bueno and strawberries was pleasantly sweet. We’ve come across this special type of ice cream a few years ago...

NEBU Curry Club – Let’s Get Started

Sunday, June 19th – 12 noon till 8pm – ‘NEBU Curry Club’, Nebušice As a British expat who’s lived here for nearly 20 years, let me tell you what I miss most – no,  it’s not fish and chips!, it’s Curry – as an ex catering college ‘chef’ from the 1980s who thinks he can do a pretty decent ‘chicken tikka masala’ (sadly not as good as my younger brother, Declan, who never studied a day at catering college in his life!) I think I’ve tried most of the Indian restaurants our beautiful City has to offer but have never really found anywhere that’s really ‘hit the spot’. Until now – six weeks ago, a friend took me to Manifesto in Florenc to meet Sunil, the owner of NEBU, who asked me to sample his Italian-Indian ‘fusion’ cuisine. I really wasn’t convinced (chicken tikka in a calzone pizza!) but truthfully, I was totally blown away. Two weeks later he invited both of us to eat at his restaurant in Nebušice to meet his chefs and team promising me Indian food “like I’d never tasted before”. We got there at 12 noon on a lovely sunny day, and after several hours...

Prague Food&Good: Knedlín

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  The review that you wished for the most during this month was definitely on a newly opened bistro Knedlín. The concept of this place is really unique as it connects the traditional Czech dumplings with current food trends and extra-ordinary dumpling fillings. We truly believe it is such a great idea which can surely help foreigners, younger generations as well as those who do not really enjoy Czech dumplings to better understand our Czech cuisine. What do we think about the dumplings itself? Well, you can get there both, sweet as well as salty ones and we only tried two sweet ones – the coconut one filled with berries and another one with blueberries. We enjoyed both of them, nevertheless, we expected more, considering the boom which is connected with this bistro. The dough was good, not too sweet which we liked and the filling was tasty too, we do not really have anything specific to criticize, it is just the overall feeling – we...

Prague Food&Good: Spojka Karlín

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  Spojka Karlín is a great addition to the restaurants in Prague 8. This place was opened quite recently but thanks to its outstanding philosophy (Food connects us), delicious food made of high-quality ingredients, an amazing interior full of plants, and friendly atmosphere, it is already pretty successful. The quality of ingredients as well as the combination of tastes forming one great dish is a must there. In their menu, you can find many extraordinary vegetarians as well as meat-based combinations. Moreover, during the workweek, you can always find here a lunch menu, which we tried during our visit. We got an amazing salad with duck breast and hummus with grilled vegetable and pitta bread. We were especially amazed by the hummus – it is surely as good as our so far most favorite hummus in Prague from Paprika. The restaurant also offers breakfast and brunch menu and coffee & cakes, which we definitely have to try during our next visit. During your visit, you will...

World-Famous Italian Gelato Brand Grom Is Opening in Prague

Grom, the “all-natural” Piemontese (Turin-based) gelateria, is set to open its first shop in Wenceslas Square on July 1.

Prague Food&Good: Na Břehu Rhôny

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  We’ve visited Na břehu Rhôny mainly for two reasons – firstly, it has won in our list of the top 10 wine bars in Prague and secondly, we were really curious about how it works. We’ve only heard good things about it, so we wanted to see for ourselves! So how does the concept work exactly? You grab a wine glass, paper, and a pencil. You can choose from a huge variety of white, red, and rose wines, which you can pour by yourself. There are two lines on the glass – one for 1dcl and the second one for 2dcl, so it’s totally up to you how much wine you want to get. After that, you write the amount and type of wine on your paper. And in the end you pay according to your „self-made” receipt! We really liked this concept. Moreover, the wines we tried were very good. Prices are quite high, but also is the quality of the wines. There are...

Two Prague Restaurants Retain Michelin Stars

The two restaurants given one star are the same as in 2019, Field and La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise. 

Art Nouveau French Restaurant in Municipal House Close After 20 Years due to COVID-19

The Art Nouveau French Restaurant in the Prague Municipal House is the latest Prague dining establishments to shut down because of COVID-19.

Prague-Based Startup HEAL Develops Meal With 34 Selected Superfoods

Functional foods are foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition and not just for the pleasure of the taste or simply craving. However, are we actually ready to sacrifice some pleasure of food to optimize our health? We all know the importance of our health and if we had forgotten, we would have all got a brutal reminder during these last few months with Covid-19. We use functional food for our dogs, our cats, horses, well all the animals we humans take care of.  Surely we want the animals to have the highest quality of life and we want to keep them for as long as we can. However, the question is, don’t we want the same for our family members and friends? Of course, we do!   Somehow food has become so much about what we feel like eating, the pleasure of the taste much more than what is actually good for us and what our body’s need to stay healthy. We are tricked by ingredients like salt and sugar, that we can develop a craving for, but that we actually only need in very reduced amounts. In other words, our body does not tell...

Mana’s Plant Alternative to Beef Is Coming to Market

The first-ever complete-nutrition, plant-based burger patty from Czech food producer Mana is entering the world of gastronomy.

Prague Food&Good: Mozzarellart

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  We were lucky to be invited to Mozzarellart and to have the opportunity to enjoy a piece of Italy in Nusle in Prague. In this cozy shop, you can get great cheese (mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, ricotta, and more) or Italian ham & salami as well as Italian wine, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and many other foods. If you wish, you can also sit and enjoy a glass of wine with some of those amazing Italian delicacies. Mozzarellart is exceptional and unique mainly because they make their own mozzarella right in this cozy little shop in Nusle! You can peek into this little factory through a window, so if you arrive soon enough, you can also see the entire production process. The whole shop offers a pleasant, authentic Italian atmosphere that can’t be experienced in many other Italian shops or restaurants in Prague. As soon as you taste their mozzarella for the first time, you won’t ever want to eat any other (believe us!). Moreover, everyone in...

The Oat Bar in Karlín is All About Traditional, Homemade Icelandic Food

Eating healthy and having the ultimate comforting food is not a paradox anymore. A cool takeaway cafe/restaurant opened a couple of months ago in the heart of Karlin.  The Oat Bar serves yummy oat, skyr based breakfast, and lunch bowls along with Doubleshot coffee and homemade goodies. We met Anita, the manager of The Oat Bar. ‘I wanted to challenge the ‘eating healthy is boring’ dogma and came up with a concept that fits busy people by offering healthy yet tasty food on the go. I always pictured this place to open in an area where people could be very receptive to new ideas and fill the gap on the healthy takeaway food market, so Karlin seemed a very obvious choice for the café.’ The idea to open a restaurant crossed her mind quite randomly after a 6-months-long backpacker trip. ‘I have always been a big foodie, but have always had a corporate job for 13 years, the whole thing seemed crazy. But getting so much great feedback and lot of happy returning customers is giving me the hint that it was a good decision,’ she says Everybody knows oatmeal, for many of us it is dull, quick-fix stuff to eat...

One-Quarter of Czech Restaurants Did Not Reopen After Lockdown

After 73 days, restaurants and pubs in the Czech Republic were able to open their indoor premises on May 25. According to new data from Storyous, a quarter of restaurants, along with some pubs and cafes, did not re-open after the coronavirus lockdown. Storyous, a cloud POS system – which supplies cash register systems to 3,000 businesses in the Czech Republic, shows that almost 25 percent of restaurants, bistros, and bars remained closed. “The number of indoor premises on Monday, June 1, was the same as last week. It is possible that a quarter of the restaurants will not open at all,” said the CEO of Storyous Igor Třeslín. Stouryous maps individual companies through their cash registers. Restaurants can also create orders for suppliers through the system. “At the moment, 22 percent of companies have EET turned off in the cash registers,” added Třeslín. “The average restaurant or small pub will have probably about two to three weeks cash flow in reserve, that ran out and we have staff not getting money as businesses have no money to give them. Even if you lock up your building, there are fixed costs, alarms, security, insurance. All of that goes on, people...

5 Must-Try Czech Foods For Vegetarians

From the thick soups to the meat-based dishes, Czech cuisine tends to entice the taste buds. But what if you’re a vegetarian? What does the Czech Republic have to offer for vegetarians? While pork, beef, and duck (Czech’s main meat products) are in most of Czech cuisine, there are other foods in the country that vegetarians can try, without missing out on the food culture. So, if you’re looking for meatless cuisine in the Czech Republic, here are five dishes to try. 1. Kulajda (Dill Soup) “The first thing that you’d want to try in the Czech Republic are the soups,” says Hector Ellis, a travel writer at 1 Day 2 write and Writemyx. “And if you’re a vegetarian, there’s good news. Traditional Czech soups tend to have large servings of vegetables in them, and can be filling with or without a main course.” So, what would be the popular soup to try if you’re vegetarian? “Kulajda is a popular starter in Czech cuisine,” adds Ellis. “It’s a dill soup that’s made with mushrooms, potatoes, and poached eggs, with dill as the garnish. The texture is thick and creamy, and can be enjoyed either during the summer or winter, depending...

The Smart Tap Which Aims to Serve ‘Perfect’ Beer Coming to the Czech Republic

A startup with an AI-platform that controls the flow of beer from the keg to the tap — and set the amount of foam — plans to expand into the Czech Republic. With just a single touch pubinno’s smart taps pour the ideal beer at optimum pressure and temperature – depending on if it’s a pale ale or a stout of course. The product is specially developed for bartenders, as multiple pints can be poured one after the other using precise measures. The small screen also lets you know when the keg is empty, allowing pubs to run smoothly and more efficiently. Essentially, Pubinno’s Smart Taps System is meant to replace the manual taps in today’s pubs and bars with these intelligent taps. The bartender uses the touchscreen to select the amount of beer that needs to be dispensed. Once the service is initiated, the real-time conditions of the draft beer system (such as keg freshness, pressure, temperature, etc.) are gathered and combined with the service data (such as sales frequency, beer type, etc.). The company, which operates in Spain, Mexico, Israel and Cyprus, wants to add the Czech Republic to its portfolio because “they have among the highest keg...

Prague Food&Good: Restaurace U Veverky

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  If you consider yourself a fan of beer and traditional Czech pubs, then you should definitely know Restaurace U Veverky. They offer both – draft beer from the tank and delicious food that also goes perfectly with beer. We had an opportunity to try some of the dishes from their new menu – beef tartar with toasts, grilled rib-eye steak from high-quality meat with baked potato and fish & chips from Mahi-mahi fish with homemade fries and mint peas. We have to say that the food was genuinely DELICIOUS – we haven’t had such good fish and steak for a long time! Tartar was also perfectly flavored. You can sit outside and from 25/5 on you can also sit inside. The staff was very nice and the location is great as well – just a few steps from Hradčanská metro station. Have you heard of this restaurant before?   Our Rating 5/5   Prices:⁣ Beef tartare with toast: 145 CZK Grilled rib-eye steak with baked...

June 14: Vegan Burger Festival in Prague

We’d all like to think that the vegan lifestyle just isn’t for us. But after taking a look at the burgers that vegan restaurants cook up, you may end up changing your mind. A burger festival in Prague is taking place next month, where you’ll be able to try tons of delicious, vegan-friendly burgers! The third annual Vegan Burger Festival will take place at CrossClub again this year. Vegans and newbies will be able to enjoy plant-based and cruelty-free burgers, fries, and more, as well as craft beer. When: Sunday, June 14, 2020 Where: CrossClub, Plynární 23, Praha 7 Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Admission is voluntary xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo bóng đá việt namHuyền thoại bóng đágiải ngoại hạng anhSeagametap chi bong da the gioitin bong da lutrận đấu hôm nayviệt nam bóng đátin nong bong daBóng đá nữthể thao 7m24h bóng đábóng đá hôm naythe thao ngoai hang anhtin nhanh bóng đáphòng...

More Farmers Food in Czech Stores: The New Government’s Proposal

Czech stores should be obliged to sell at least 55% of local foodstuffs in 2021

Pizza Lovers, Rejoice! Pizzeria Da Pietro is Finally Opening in Prague

Pietro is bringing its laid-back, buzzing pizzeria to Prague with a new 90 seats restaurant. Since first opening its doors in Plzeň back in 2016, Pizzeria Da Pietro has gained a big reputation for top-notch Neapolitan pizza. Specialties include Margherita D.O.P. with San Marzano tomatoes, Estate in Puglia with yellow semi-dried tomatoes, burrata and Parma ham, or Calabrese with black casertano pig sausage that melts into the pizza, spicy ham from Calabria and black olives. Just to name a few. We met the owner Petr Soukal for a quick interview. PM: Pizzeria Da Pietro has become a must for pizza lovers in the Czech Republic. Can you briefly summarize your story, how did you start? Petr: I started 4 years ago. At that time I didn’t know anything about pizza. I was running a shop with Italian products and I wanted a change because it wasn’t going so well. My friend and I decided to open a pizzeria. I went to Naples with my van and I studied how the real Neapolitan pizza is made. Then, I came back with a van full of products and a wood oven. After about two months of tests, we opened Pizzeria da Pietro...

Nebu Restaurant – Extraordinary Indian Fusion in Prague

In Nebušice (Prague 6) and also at Manifesto Market, you can find Nebu Restaurant. Its owner Sunil is going a new way and combines world cuisine with his homeland Indian cuisine. We met with Sunil to find out how this was created and spoke ab bit with him what made him come to Prague, the answer was obvious. “Before Prague, I lived in Bali, about 5 years ago I met my wife Gabi on an island called Lombok, well that’s what brought me to Prague, since then two very gorgeous little boys, Charles and Kian, and the charming city keeps me here,” said Sunil. “I moved to a house in Nebušice that’s 100 meters from my restaurant, and that’s where the name Nebu comes from.  The restaurant was an impulsive decision as I’m a big-time foodie and restaurants are a passion. I was also missing very good  Asian and Indian food of high quality and decided to open Nebu,” he adds. Sunil had several restaurants in the past with three in Marbella, a very high-end beach club in Goa, and has been quite involved with the Fashion industry with his own stores and distribution while living in, Moscow, Toronto, Hong...

Prague Food&Good: Cafe Elektric

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.    Finally, we got a brunch again from our favorite Cafe Elektric. We tried their new delivery menu, which they prepared for us to offer us a way to get their amazing brunches even in this hard times. We must admit that we were a bit skeptical in regard to the menu – it was not really consisting of any dishes we would normally order. Nevertheless, we decided to kinda “step out of our comfort zone” and try something new – and it was such a great choice! So what did we get? We tried their Super Food Bowl made out of avocado, mango, coconut milk, and banana, served with homemade granola, raspberries and coconut chips. We truly have not tried better bowl yet and trust us, we have had hundreds of them already. Moreover, thanks to the coconut milk and avocado, the bowl was really filling – we truly recommend this dish. Next, we got their avotoast with grilled halloumi which was also delicious....

Restaurants Gardens Re-Opened! Here’s Some of the Best Places with Outdoor Seating

It’s been one week since Czechs are allowed to return to beer gardens, as well as to restaurants, cafeterias, cafes, wine shops with outdoor seating. Below you can find some of the best places with outdoor seating in Prague. Café Truhlárna Jungmannovo namesti 19, Prague This cute café is a must! The café can be found in a 600-year-old Franciscan monastery. An ideal place if you are looking for a little peace, fresh air, and good coffee in the center of Prague. Website   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Vypadá to dobře!☺️ photo by @pavelzmrzlik • • • #cafetruhlarna #frantiskanskazahrada #franciscangardens #espressobar #prague #praguetoday #prag #praga #vyberovakava #specialtycoffee #jeduvyberovku Un post condiviso da Café Truhlárna (@cafetruhlarna) in data: 13 Gen 2020 alle ore 5:59 PST   V Zahradě Schwaigerova 3, Prague V Zahradě offers classic Czech and European dishes with a pinch of creativity, but always with a respect to the tradition. You can find a quiet garden and a and private atmosphere separated from the hustle and bustle of the city. After dinner, you can have a walk all in the nearby, huge Stromovka park. Website     Visualizza questo post su Instagram   V Zahradě se znovu otevírá!...

This Thursday: Facebook Live With Prague Chef Discussing the Future of Restaurants

Prague Morning is bringing you another new webinar session in cooperation with Prague Integration. This time we host a live Q&A session with Tomáš Jiskra, Head Chef of Svět Medúz with who we will briefly discuss the future that awaits Prague’s restaurant scene due to COVID-19.  The session will take place on May 14th, 2020 Prague Morning FB page: Many of us have seen the effects two months of lockdown has imposed on Prague restaurants, closing doors to customers, firing stuff, and in the worst case completely shutting them down. What kind of changes can we expect and what can Prague food lovers expect when they finally dine out with their friends and family. Are changes gonna continue even year after? We have also seen the strong and recognizable tourist restaurants offerings have completely disappeared from the old town square, leaving owners and staff in unpredictable and financially worrying situations. We are now witnessing the growth of online ordering and contactless delivery at your door, a response from restaurants coping with the restrictions. In this live Q&A session we will discuss with Tomáš, from his point of view, what we can expect in the next few months, in terms of...

Prague Food&Good: The Bowls

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.    The Bowls is one of the bistros we wanted to try for a long time already. So finally today we got the option to do so – although only partly thanks to the delivery from Wolt. We ordered amazing Protein & Orient bowls, which are full of healthy ingredients that are pretty ideal in the current times. Poke Bowls, as well as the Buddha Bowls, are one of our favourite foods so we were really looking forward to trying this one out! As a dessert, we tried their Acai Bowl not only because we really love them, but also because you ask us very often where to get the best one in Prague. We enjoyed all the bowls – there were simply delicious and also very nicely served despite the delivery mode. The prices are in our opinion quite okay, it is generally known that all bowls are pretty expensive so in comparison with other places serving them, these prices are good. Prices:⁣ Protein...

UberEats to Leave the Czech Republic in June

A leaked email from Uber Eats vice president Pierre-Dmitri Gore-Coty revealed the plans, which were later confirmed by an Uber Eats spokesperson Uber said on Monday it was closing down its Uber Eats operations in eight markets, including the Czech Republic, because “they did not offer a clear route to becoming the number one or number two online food delivery operator”, its stated aim for its Eats business. “We have made the decision to discontinue Uber Eats in Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Uruguay, and to wind down the Eats app and transition operations to Careem in UAE,” a Uber spokesman said. According to Gore-Coty’s email, Uber Eats did not “grow quickly enough in these markets and we don’t see them as a path to profitability”. Uber Eats started operating in Prague in 2018, delivering McDonald’s from four Prague fast foods (Muzeum, Vodičkova, Florenc and Eden). “This continues our strategy of focusing our energy and resources on our top Eats markets around the world.” Uber said its core rides business was unaffected in all of the markets. Operations will cease by June 4 in the markets, apart from UAE, where they will transition to Careem, its...

Prague Food&Good: Thai Experience at Yam Yam

Kateřina and Tereza, food lovers who run the successful Instagram channel kamvpraze,  will share with us at Prague Morning a weekly food tip. We’ll discover together new openings in the city, hidden cafes, bistros, or well-renowned restaurants.  We ordered perfect Thai food from Yam Yam with the food delivery app Dáme jídlo. Yam Yam is located in four places in Prague – Vyšehrad, Dejvice, in Perlová street and in Karlín. It’s an Asian restaurant, which was waiting on our must-go list for a long time (among many others), but we still didn’t manage to stop by. Dishes were really great and also huge – therefore we have to say that it really is worth the price. It was well flavored and spicy just enough (but if you ask they will prepare a mild version for you) Prices: The best of duck breast: 195Kč⁣ Beef & Basil leaves: 195Kč⁣ It’s red curry with shrimps: 190Kč⁣ Jasmin rice: 45Kč⁣ Our Rating 5/5 About Yam Yam The menu features a nice selection of Thai dishes, appetizers such as spicy soups and flaky finger-licking fried spring rolls, desserts, drinks including fresh juices, tea, Singha Thai beer, a long list of affordable cocktails and much more. If...

Manifesto Market is Open for Take-Away. Mind Keeping a Horse Length Distance!

Since the beginning of the lockdown when “How are you doing” became a real question and not just an empty conversation opening, Manifesto Market’s creative and innovative side has run at full speed. Manifesto’s crew was able to bring the market experience that people love – diversity of food choices and tastes – online and to your home or office. By doing that, Manifesto also helped save a maximum of jobs – today’s mission impossible for businesses in gastronomy. So, dear reader, how are YOU doing today? Do you fancy a walk to enjoy this insanely beautiful spring? Come to say hi to Manifesto, decorated with cherry blossoms to celebrate this season, and pick what your heart desires from a dozen bistros operating every day. A few new rules apply – the customers are required to disinfect hands, to keep a horse length distance from other people, and to consume their portions outside of the market – but you won’t regret it. Even a few minutes spent in this environment will cheer you up, and the heroes working in the kitchens will feel energized when they see you while hiding their smiles behind their facemasks. Our picks include Matteo De...

Czechs are Saving Their Pubs! They Bought Vouchers for a Value of CZK 7 Million

Since the beginning of April, Czechs are spending on average CZK 360,000 on beer and food vouchers every day to be consumed “in better times”. Following the success of Zachraň pivo! (Save the Beer!) website, the new Zachraň svou hospodu! (Save Your Pub!) site enables concerned drinkers to buy vouchers for use when cash-strapped Czech pubs re-open. The initiative partners include a dozen of the Czech Republic’s biggest breweries, alcohol, and soft drinks producers. Among them is Plzeňský Prazdroj, the makers of Pilsner Urquell. “The brewers who work in the pubs all their lives are inherently connected with the pub. We need to support each other,” says Plzeňský Prazdroj’s chief brewmaster emeritus Václav Berka, who has personally bought several vouchers. Berka called on his colleagues in the industry to support their pubs as well.  “I was pleasantly surprised by the interest in this initiative, but on the other hand, I was surprised at how many pubs are not involved, yet. I don’t want to use any strong words, but beer is our destiny. Our lives have been associated with it for decades.” “More than 90 percent of establishments are now closed. Czech pubs are part of our culture, an important...

After 110 Years, Czechs Will No Longer Produce Lentilky

Lentilky, the iconic multi-colored, sugar-coated chocolates are no longer produced in the Czech Republic. Nestlé has been making Lentilky for more than 110 years in Holešov, Moravia. Now the company moved production of the much-loved Czech sweet to Hamburg, Germany, where it will share a “new recipe” with Smarties. According to the company, factories in the Czech republic couldn’t manage the ‘technological demands’ of producing paper packaging. Vratislav Janda, the company’s director of corporate affairs, told Radiožurnál: “We are unifying the recipe between Lentilky and Smarties, which means that there will be less sugar and more chocolate in Lentilky, which was based on consumer tests.” The spokesperson explained Nestlé believes the Hamburg plant is better equipped in terms of the “reduction in maintenance costs for production technologies, and better capacity utilization… Which is sufficient for the production and distribution of the product to all EU countries”. Janda also revealed that Nestle will pack Lentils in paper packaging, which is technologically demanding and cannot be produced in the Czech Republic but can in Hamburg. This is not the first sweet treat that has been moved from the Czech Republic. Five years ago, Mondeleez Czech Republic moved its Opavia sponge cake production...

Coronavirus Lockdown Prague: How to Get Wine Delivered to Your Door

Here are 4 different shops that deliver wine right to your door during the lockdown in Prague.

Cost of Fruit, Vegetables in the Czech Republic Set to Rise Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Analysts predict a significant rise in the prices of fruits and vegetables in Czech stores. Reasons are different: the Czech crown currency’s recent weakening, spring frosts and a shortage of workers in agriculture. At the moment in Tesco supermarkets, bell peppers cost 80 CZK/kg, tomatoes 60 CZK/kg, and lemons 55 CZK/kg. These prices are about 30% more expensive than last year. Prices are expected to rise also in rice, as there is a significant increase in global demand. It is characteristic that, according to Reuters data, the price of rice has climbed to the highest levels since April 2013. Farmers all over the world feel the lack of employees, including major European suppliers – Great Britain, Spain, France and Italy. The numbers involved are substantial: France is short of about 200,000 workers until the end of May, while Spain has a shortfall of 70,000 to 80,000. Italy needs about 250,000 seasonal workers in the next two months, while the UK normally receives 70,000 to 80,000 over the season and Germany 300,000. The restrictions around the coronavirus outbreak have made it impossible for thousands of migrant workers to come and harvest crops in Spanish fields. “Farmers are forced to hire local residents and pay them...

Czech Beer Gardens to Resume on 25 May

The Czech government will allow stores and restaurants to reopen gradually over the next two months to reawaken an economy paralysed by the coronavirus lockdown.

Review: Restaurant Food Delivery in Prague

There are three main food delivery players in Prague; Dáme jídlo, Wolt, and UberEats. I hadn’t tried any of these services before the restaurants closed – now I’ve tried all three. So which delivery service is best? Wolt My first app download was Wolt. I chose Wolt because they seemed to deliver from several quality restaurants that I liked to visit when open – wasn’t just focussed on existing takeaways. It was pretty easy to set up my details – the app was in English and I liked that I could use Apple Pay so I didn’t have to enter my credit card details again. My first order experience was perfect. The menu was automatically translated and I was able to add items to the cart, add a tip (you can revoke later if needed), checkout and immediately see the progress of my order. The progress was updated until it showed that my order had been collected. I could see the progress of the courier on a map and delivery time, so I was at the door just as they arrived. The food handover was easy and the courier was friendly. UberEats I already had the Uber taxi app and...

Bolt Food Launches in Prague

Bolt, formerly known as Taxify, tucks into food-delivery market and started its new service in Prague. At the moment, you can find brands and restaurants such as KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Burrito Loco, Lasagneria, YOLO Karlin, Kolkovna, Potrefena Husa, PokeHaus, TGI Fridays, and many others. In the coming weeks, several hundred other businesses will be added, said the company in a press release. Delivery within four kilometers will be free of charge as part of the initial promotional offer. “Bolt has hundreds of thousands of satisfied users in the Czech Republic. Through Bolt Food they will be able to order food from their favorite restaurant and support the businesses during these trying times,” says Roman Sysel, Bolt’s regional manager for Central Europe. Bolt Food Couriers will deliver up to eight kilometers from the restaurant. Bolt also introduced contactless delivery as another anti-coronavirus measure. Couriers no longer come into direct contact with customers; instead, they leave the order in a place designated by the customer.   foods can be ordered through the brand new Bolt Food app (Android| iOS). It’s worth mentioning here that meals cannot be ordered from inside the existing Bolt ride-hailing/scooter app. Talking about the launch, the company in...

Treat Yourself! Oliveira in Prague Delivers Authentic Portuguese Delicacies

Coronavirus forced businesses to adapt in order to survive these trying times, offering among others, discounts, free delivery, delivery menus on Wolt and Uber Eats. One of them is Oliveira – Wine Tapas Market – an authentic bit of Portugal in Prague. This cozy bistro offers a large portfolio of Portuguese wines, typical groceries, like cheeses, sausages, cod-fish, marmalades. “Oliveira is the manifestation of my saudade of how much I miss my roots and the beautiful countryside, traditions and amazing food of Portugal. We have a wide range of products and of course, the famous pastel de nata!” said the owner Fabio Oliveira. “In addition, we sell other Portuguese products which we import from smaller regional producers,” added Mr. Oliveira. Although this bistro is not providing during these weeks the full menu, they prepared a few nice things for Prague customers: Delivery of all the products from their e-shop in Prague for 30 CZK FREE delivery for orders above CZK 1000 10% discount on all wine boxes   “We are all in this new situation. But the wave of solidarity, touching moments with our clients, familiars, friends, and strangers keeps us positive, and we also want to give it back...

Bar No. 7 in Prague Brings Beer to Your Door (With FREE Delivery)

The questions over the long-lasting impact of the coronavirus on daily life and the global economy have taken center stage in recent weeks, but for small business owners — the grim reality of this lockdown is already here.  Coronavirus has brought the booming service industry in Prague to a grinding halt, with restaurants and bars forced to close. As a result, businesses have had to try and adapt in order to make sure there are doors left to reopen when the restrictions finally lift. Many restaurants are now offering takeout as well as delivery menus on services like DameJidlo or Wolt.  Bars owners are facing a slightly different challenge — how do we adapt when our main value is directly tied to our communities and environment?  “People pay more for beers in bars than they do in shops, but it’s for the entire experience,” says Bar No. 7 owner Tommy Poole. “You go out to a bar to meet people, make new friends, and have a good time. It’s harder to convince people to buy a drink from me when there’s no social interaction.”  Bar No.7 is a cozy, well-known bar in Prague that has been in operation for nearly...

Uber Eats Announces Restaurant Relief Measures in Combat With COVID-19

Uber Eats has announced a range of initiatives in the Czech Republic to support restaurant owners and operators facing unprecedented challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The package includes waiving registration fees so that more restaurants can provide delivery and a new programme offering daily payments. In addition, Uber Eats is also introducing support for the couriers. Initiatives to support the community Uber Eats will offer a new pick-up functionality to both restaurants and customers. With this new feature in the app, customers will no longer need to stand in line when ordering take-out meals and the customers’ interactions and waiting time gets reduced, which supports social distancing. In addition to the new pick-up feature, Uber will enable eaters to select “contactless delivery” within the app, pushing this to self-isolating individuals in particular, for couriers to drop the meals outside their door, to avoid personal contact “We are putting in place a range of initiatives to continue to support restaurant partners, particularly small business owners, as they keep their kitchens firing to feed people across the country. This initiative keeps their doors open longer and keeps their teams working throughout this very difficult time,” said Luisa Elster, spokesperson for Uber Eats....

This Meal Replacement Helps You Eating Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic

People all across Prague and the Czech Republic are following expert advice and staying home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Restaurants are doing their part by offering a number of deals and freebies on take-out orders to help keep people at home. But as we are officially entering the 12th day of the quarantine, you may be a little tired of cooking or trying to avoid putting a dent in your grocery stash. Eating healthy is becoming more challenging than usual. A new meal replacement on the market could be the answer, the company H.E.A.L. has taken meal replacements to a whole new level. H.E.A.L, is a holistic optimized meal replacement – without any compromises. It contains everything you need and even more. Apart from containing healthy fats, proteins and carbohydrates it also contains vitamins and minerals extracted from organic superfoods. H.E.A.L, which stands for Holistic Eating and Living, contains 34 different vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, herbs, spices, and probiotics. It includes nutrient-rich superfood such as goji berries, blueberries, broccoli, kale, oats, almonds and much more. The formula is rich in antioxidants, that help to give your body protection and as well it is loaded with...

Fine Dining in Prague During the Coronavirus? We’ve Got You Covered!

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted the city’s restaurant industry. With sit-down dining no longer an option, many places have turned their focus to offering delivery and curbside pickup. Some are throwing in extra discounts and incentives for ordering while others are featuring special family-style meals. In this time of crisis and uncertainty, we all look forward to treating ourselves with comfort food and fatty pleasures. Ristorantino da Matteo in Letna has developed a guilt-free food delivery that will brighten your spirit. At this well-known Roman restaurant, you can really breathe a real Italian atmosphere. Matteo Brogi, owner and chef, creates a tasty menu that is different every day. Portions are small so you can sample 6 courses: 5 meat or fish courses plus one dessert. The price is tasty too… 490 CZK including packaging and delivery to your door. “We decided to do something different from the others, offering to our customers a more creative lunch by creating these “lunch menu boxes”. There are six small portions of Italian food, including dessert,” said the restaurant owner and chef Matteo Brogi. The menu is published on the restaurant Facebook page and personal profile Matteo Brogi on Instagram. How does it work?...

Manifesto Market Launches Unique Bundled Delivery System

Manifesto Market launched takeaway and bundled delivery from Manifesto Florenc, in collaboration with Uber Eats as the exclusive delivery provider. In the situation of the health crisis, Manifesto is seizing this momentum to launch a completely new and innovative delivery system on the market, a bundled delivery. This is opening the unique possibility for the customers to combine offers from several chefs and restaurants (brands operating at Manifesto Florenc) into one order, one click, one delivery. “Since all restaurants closed their doors to the public, we’ve worked days and nights to build our own platform, which is ready, but ultimately decided to launch this with Uber Eats who has been incredibly fast, helpful and open-minded. Our community can now have the same food experience online as they would have at Manifesto – to experience Manifesto food options during the lockdown period, but also an essential way to keep our restaurants alive and keep as many jobs as possible,” Manifesto’s Founder Martin Barry explains. How it works The users will find all the food selection under “Manifesto Delivery” label. At the beginning, menus from as many as eight restaurants will be offered under one umbrella. The delivery fee will be 49 CZK...

Is it Safe to Order Food Online During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Here’s how you can best avoid health risks and support your favorite local eateries.

Liftago Will Do the Shopping For You

Liftago is launching a new service where you can ask the driver to get the basics for you (up to around 500 CZK per purchase) and deliver it to you or your loved ones. The service is available in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, České Budějovice, Liberec, Olomouc, Plzeň, Ústí nad Labem and Zlín. How does it work? Open the Liftago app Open the app’s menu and add your credit card as a payment option – cash payments won’t be available due to safety reasons. If you already have a credit card saved in the app, feel free to skip this step. As a pickup address choose the place where you want the driver to shop (e.g. grocery store or a pharmacy). Then choose the place where you want to have the purchase delivered as the destination. Below the map, choose Request and then Shopping. Then Continue to Select Driver. The driver will call you to find out what to buy. It will be delivered to you afterward. You can watch the driver arrive in the app. Pricing & Payment The delivery cost will be charged from the moment when the driver arrives to the store. The cost estimate doesn’t include the time when the driver shops (approx. 6 CZK / min). Example:...

Coronavirus: Restaurants in Prague Respond With Takeaways and Delivery

Coronavirus is the main topic of conversation at the moment, many think the decisions made by the Czech government are great whilst others may feel they go too far. Either way, we as citizens, have to accept the new rules and adjust to them. Over the last few days our news feeds have been a little crazy with constant updates on new restrictions and regulations but this morning it was a big surprise to read that all restaurants and pubs must close from 6 am today for at least 10 days. Food lovers need not panic, we have some good news!  This morning Prague Morning contacted several restaurants to find out how they are dealing with the new restrictions, obviously, they are far from happy about the situation but many have been preparing for this type of measure being introduced. Helena Sochman, from Rosinter group, said: “We have been working on emergency plans over the last few weeks to prepare for this situation. We are happy to let people know, that TGI Fridays will continue to deliver food to our clients via online ordering, the same goes for Planet Sushi and our latest partner, Asian Bistro. We offer deliveries and...

Where to Buy the Best Foreign Food in Prague?

If you like to eat and cook, you are sure to try foreign recipes from time to time. Maybe you stay in Europe and try to prepare classic Italian cuisine, honest Hungarian goulash, English roast beef or a  luxurious French sauce. But sometimes, you may like to get out of your comfort zone and try Thai or Indian curry, Vietnamese rolls, Japanese sushi or Mexican tacos. If you are attempting to experiment with these cuisines, or perhaps already preparing them regularly, you have certainly encountered one problem: recipes can be found on the Internet and in piles of cookbooks, but even the best recipe won’t help if you don’t have the authentic ingredients. Fortunately, the time when Japanese soy sauce was replaced by a false one from Czech producers is long gone, and you don’t have to replace lemongrass in Thai noodles with parsley. Fortunately, Prague is no longer the culinary wasteland of the 1990s, and we dare say that today you can find top ingredients for virtually all the world’s major cuisines. But you need to know where to look. To make it easier for you, we have a small guide on buying foreign products. If you have other favorite...

Fast Food Chain Multifood Opens New Location at Centrum Černý Most

Multifood, a fast-food chain known for its pay-by-weight buffet style, has recently opened its largest location in Prague at Centrum Černý Most.

Momoichi: Bistro With Japanese Touch

Momoichi Bistro is a Japanese cafeteria based in the city center of  Prague, Rimska 35 (Namesti Miru). There you can find a tranquil location for work and leisure. On weekdays, the restaurant opens at half-past eleven and does not close until 10 pm. On weekends, the restaurant invites its visitors to an early breakfast, so you can bring all your family. Momoichi’s concept is entirely based on the work of animator Hayao Miyazaki.  Visitors will find sketches on the walls from the anime “Spirited  Away” and the figures of the well-known “Totoro.” At the checkout, you can buy Totoro plush toys, accessories with the image of your favorite hero, and branded trinkets and souvenirs. The cafeteria opened in 2016 and continues to delight visitors with a variety of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. The cafeteria’s teas are traditionally grown in the old-fashioned style in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The restaurant’s arsenal includes specialties such as matcha lattes, charcoal lattes, and red cappuccinos. On the menu, you can find traditional Japanese ramen (Hiyashi cold ramen) for 275 CZK, a Vietnamese roll with shrimp (Saigon roll with shrimp) for 155 CZK, and for dessert Indian ice cream with baked mango (Mangové kulfi) for 95 CZK. Over the weekend, we recommend...

March 13-14: Manifesto Markets Reopen for the 2020 season

After a winter break, Prague’s Manifesto Markets are getting ready to reopen. Manifesto Florenc will reopen on Friday, March 13th and Manifesto Smichov will open on the following day, March 14th. Both markets will stay at their known locations. New this year, the markets will change their look and menus with each season. On the cultural side, Manifesto will continue to host events to create happy memories, including summer cinema, music nights and more frequent live cooking and bar shows. Manifesto, known for its strong vision of sustainability, earned a nomination for the prestigious Hamburg’s Internorga Future Award 2020, the winner of which will be announced the night before our reopening, on March 12th in Hamburg. The trophy celebrates trendsetting and forward-thinking companies. “As a young company, this is an enormous honor for us. Since the beginning, sustainability has been a core value for us. We work tirelessly to provide a tech-enabled and unique experience for our visitors combining gastronomy, culture, and design. We care deeply about reducing our impact while inspiring our guests to understand how they can reduce theirs. We are insistent in building a healthy and innovative market ecosystem supported by data-driven decisions and technology. This, in...

13 Places to Eat in Prague When You Crave Italian

Everyone can make spaghetti at home, but make it like a real Italian restaurant? Hardly! And don’t get us started on pizza. Italian cuisine is considered one of the best in the world, so it’s no wonder we all love it so much. Where to go in Prague when you have a huge craving for lasagna or margherita pizza? Try one of these restaurants and enjoy the unique taste of Italy. Buon appetito.   Lasagneria Korunní 957/35, Prague 2, Tue-Sat 11: 00–14: 00/18: 00–22: 00,  Sun 12:00 –21: 00 Lasagneria is the biggest newcomer in Italian restaurants. Even before its opening, it has provoked a great enthusiasm among Prague food lovers, and the hype continues to this day. It is the only restaurant in Prague (and the Czech Republic as a whole) that solely specializes in preparing lasagna based on an Italian recipe. Everything is homemade – from the pasta to the béchamel to ragout. There are currently several types of lasagna to choose from: classic lasagna alla Bolognese, Quattro Formagi, Spicy, Amatriciana, Carbonara, lasagna with pesto, and even a vegan version. In addition, they add a special seasonal lasagna offer depending on the time of year. The price of...

8 Places to Enjoy a Perfect Breakfast All Day in Prague

Do you love breakfast, but when you arrive at the café at 11 a.m., your dreams of eggs Benedict disappears? Whether you rush to the office in the morning, or just prefer to eat breakfast at night, you don’t have to hang your head. We have prepared a list of places that offer you a royal breakfast throughout the day. Long live all-day breakfast!   The Spot Dlouha 13, Prague The Spot is a trendy cafe in Prague’s historic center, popular among locals and tourists for its quality coffee, diverse menu, and relaxed atmosphere. Skilled baristas serve a variety of coffee drinks, while the menu also includes fresh juices, smoothies, and immune boosters. The cuisine features modern international gastronomy with locally sourced ingredients, accommodating vegan and gluten-free preferences. The summer garden provides a serene space to unwind, and the cafe’s laid-back vibe makes it an ideal spot to socialize. The Spot is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a stylish and welcoming cafe experience in Prague.   Bistro 8 Vinohrady Ondříčkova 22, Prague 3, Mo – Fr 9: 00–21: 00, Sat-Sun 10: 00–16: 00 You will fall in love with Bistro 8 in Vinohrady – a bright space, with a view of...

Celebrate Fat Thursday in Prague!

Celebrations for Fat Thursday, a holiday at the peak of Shrovetide, engage many businesses throughout the Czech Republic. Ambiente Restaurant Group called for a joint celebration this year, with over 40 restaurants from Prague, Brno, Pilsen, and Tábor. Each restaurant will offer guests something in the spirit of the Fat Thursday tradition – in addition to fatty meat dishes, there will also be appetizers, bottomless soups, large portions, and even specials like farm-fresh pork belly. On Fat Thursday, which this year falls on February 20, it is tradition to indulge in all the food and drink we can bear. Similar to Mardi Gras, Fat Thursday is a feast celebration before Ash Wednesday and forty days of pre- Easter fasting. You can fill your stomach at restaurants such as Ambiente, La Collezione, Together, The Eatery, Momoichi, Big Smokers, Mr. HotDog, Dish, Tabor Thir and Pub or Ramen Brno. Chefs from Lokál, Café Savoy will prepare typical carnival delicacies for lunch and dinner. Order a kremrole, a delicious rolled pastry, at Cukrarna Skála – if you eat it on the spot, you can get a second one for free. Myšák will bake large větrníky pinwheel pastries, and more classic sweets will be...

Etnosvět Brings Global Vegetarian Cuisine to Prague

Located in Prague 2, just steps away from I.P. Pavlova, Etnosvět gives customers a global experience through their colorful menu of internationally inspired vegetarian meals. Vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike are drawn to Etnosvět’s eclectic and flavorful menu. Lead by Czech chef Ondřej Panoš, the kitchen holds a diverse range of chefs from all over the world, allowing them to explore authentic global cuisine. The daily menus feature a vegetarian version of dishes from a variety of cultures, with flavors, spices, and ingredients from African, Indian, Thai and other Asian cuisines providing a colorful and interesting spread of voices. The name Etnosvět means literally “ethnic world,” and according to the restaurant’s website, they want their customers to be able to “taste the world,” during their meal. The kitchen also focuses on making plant-based cuisine accessible and enjoyable to vegetarians and carnivores alike. The restaurant was created out of a desire to provide a higher-end, sit down vegetarian option to Prague. However, many of the chefs are meat-eaters themselves, which may be the restaurant has gained the reputation of satisfying even the most demanding carnivores. The spacious restaurant spans three stories, with the main level and basement for lunch and dinner...

The Best Chefs of Russia and the Czech Republic Invite to a Slavic Carnival Lunch

The Czech-Russian Pop-up Lunch will take place on February 29, 2020, in the Prague hotel Ambassador Zlata Husa. Two Russian Chefs Sergey Ternov and Andrey Moiseev will be demonstrating their outstanding culinary skills, joined by the rising star of the Czech culinary scene Vojtech Petrzela. Lunch will consist of seven courses, among which both Czech and Russian culinary classics. Vojtech Petrzela will cook the main Czech dish – corn sous-vide chicken with skin crumble, cabbage dumplings with baked pork side, yellow carrot puree with vanilla, wild broccoli, pickled cabbage with Madeira sauce. The main dish of the Lunch, presented by the Russian culinary specialists, will be a traditional Russian cake of kulebyak with muscovy duck meat, cream puree from cauliflower and prune stew. And because lunch will be held on one of the last days of Maslenitsa, Russian chefs will begin this gourmet celebration with crispy buckwheat pancake with smoked Altai grayling and sauce made from cucumbers and mustard. Sergey Ternov is a member of the national guild of cooks, the brand chef of the Altay resort hotel chain, the winner of the TV show Battle of Chefs, the captain of the Altai team, the winner of the 2018 Chef a la Russe cooking contest. Andrey Moiseev is...

Where to Go for the Best Větrník in Prague

In Bohemia and Moravia, tarts, pastries, and other sweet foods have always been popular. You should also definitely try the Czech version of French profiteroles, known by the name větrník, filled with caramel and icing. Everybody becomes weak and forget about any good new year resolution to lose weight or to go on diet when facing this beautiful choux cake. Here’s the list of places in Prague where you can try it: Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Když větrník, tak pořádný! ⁣ ⁣ 28. února začínají Tučným čtvrtkem oslavy vrcholu masopustu. ⁣ My budeme slavit dvojitým větrníkem, stavíte se? ⁣ ⁣ #CafeSavoy⁣ #Tucnak2019 Un post condiviso da Café Savoy (@cafe.savoy) in data: 23 Feb 2019 alle ore 3:25 PST   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Francie má svůj Paris-Brest. My máme Větrník. Odpalované těsto se žloutkovo-vanilkovým krémem a šlehačka s karamelem. Já dávám slaný karamel, aby se vyvážily chutě a nakonec ještě trocha dobrého rumu. #czechpastry #proud Un post condiviso da @ ifcafe in data: 21 Feb 2019 alle ore 1:04 PST   Visualizza questo post su Instagram   Taky míváte před víkendem vítr ve vlasech? ? A co teprve potom náš poctivý větrník v žaludku! ? Oslaďte si...

Sisters Bistro: Czech Tradition with a Modern Touch

An interview with chef Vladimír Čech Why have you decided to expand the Sisters Bistro with another branch? Could you describe the concept of the new store? Because we believe that the Sisters brand can build the same position among our customers as our sweet-shop concept „Cukrář Skála“. Both projects are based on the same principles – we want to bring the complete production process closer to the customer so that he can see the difficulty of the process, raw materials we use or the decorating techniques. Even at Sisters, we set out to do everything fresh every day and refill our showcases during the day. After the store in Dlouhá Street, which focuses on rectangular northern style sandwiches, in Spálená we focus on typical Czech sandwiches, in our presentation as rolls. All salads are based on the original old Czech recipes, so somebody may be surprised that we put boiled pork tongue and apple into the walnut salad. Is it a marketing move, or does the substitution for rolls, instead of classic bread sandwiches, have any other meaning? We had to think for a long time how to conceive a traditional thing that everyone knows and that has a...

Sanduga: New Restaurant to the Prague Food Scene

A whole new fusion restaurant called Sanduga has been added to the gastronomical map of Karlín.

This Weekend: Chocolate Festival in Lysá nad Labem

In case you enjoy all varieties of chocolate or feel like it’s time to restock on your chocolate supply, this event will satisfy your needs. This weekend (24th – 26th January), Agentura ChrisEvents is organizing at Expo Vystaviste in Lysá nad Labem the Chocolate Festival. The festival will offer its visitors the chance of admiring as well as tasting a great variety of chocolate products. The organizers have planned some interesting activities for the event, such as performances, contests, and quizzes. You can taste chocolate wine, chocolate beers, fountains, pralines, cookies, cupcakes and much more! The event is children friendly. With the help of professionals, children will be able to make chocolate donuts and other sweet treats. Free entrance is available for kids under 6 years old. The student ticket costs CZK 40. The normal ticket costs CZK 60. You can find more info on Facebook   and on the official website Lysá nad Labem is a town in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region, situated on the Labe (Elbe) river. The historical centre of the town was established as a part of the Town Monument Zone in 2003. From Prague, you can reach Lysá nad Labem by car in 40 minutes. Program: Friday...

Sisters Bistro at Spálená: the Charm of Cold Cuisine a Bit Differently

The second Sisters Bistro focuses on delicious open sandwiches and offers a variety of traditional but innovative recipes.

Experience a Traditional Czech Pig-Slaughter Feast at Vinohradský Parlament

Real pork lovers are worth to visit the Czech traditional meat celebration Vinohradská zabíjačka. January 23, the Vinohradský Parlament Restaurant will host annual pork festival, together with famous butcher Honza Bartoň. Late January and early February are the meatiest months in the Czech Republic. According to the medieval tradition, at this period, Czech and Moravian farmers slaughter the adult piglets and prepare various meat dishes. Mass pig slaughter is a cultural festival in many Slavic countries. In the Czech Republic, it calls Zabijačka. Why in the winter season? Historically, Zabijačka was arranged 1-2 weeks before Christmas or after the New Year. The main rule is to finish ere the start of the 40 days Fast (Great Lent). However, eating meat before Lent is not the only reason for winter slaughter. In the old days, villagers didn’t have freezers for long-term food storage. Therefore, the winter period was considered the most relevant for the longer meat preservation. This tradition was not only of practical importance but also a manifestation of respect. Slaughtering a pig was allowed only by a qualified butcher. Right after cutting the carcass, women started to prepare dishes trying to use all edible parts of the animal. The...

Grand Restaurant Festival Starting in Prague Soon

A culinary feast for foodies that makes it possible for anyone who’s interested in gourmet dining to visit the best and often more expensive restaurants. Grand Restaurant Festival takes place right in the interior of selected establishments from the Maurer’s Grand Restaurant Selection gastronomic guide. People can sample sumptuous delicacies at discounted festival prices. The festival starts on January 15th and lasts until 29 February 2020. It is being held across the Czech Republic, in 32 towns and 89 restaurants, and 225 meals will be served. Once again both traditional and original dishes conceived by the best chefs in the country will await you. You can sample dainties such as fillet of crocodile, quail legs on pancetta stuffing, half a Canadian lobster prepared according to the Maine style or grilled fillet of Litomyšl trout. The unique gastronomic event is being held by the organizers of the successful project Prague Food Festival. The idea of the festival is to enable anyone who is interested in high-quality cuisine to visit the best and also often the most expensive Czech establishments, for a symbolic price. More info here xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi...

Czech Start-Up Developed Waste-Free Packaging System

The Czech start-up MIWA has developed a solution that could help reduce the amount of disposable plastic used by manufacturers

Online Supermarket Rohlík.cz Expands to Hungary

Rohlík.cz has opened up a new online food store in Hungary. 

Planet Sushi: A Paradise for Dim Sum Lovers

Let us introduce you to an elegant, simple, pure flavour and a high-quality restaurant. Planet Sushi is a restaurant located in Smíchov, precisely at Nádražní 58/110, and close to the popular shopping centre Nový Smíchov. They prepare Japanese gastronomy in its entirety, taking care of the tradition but giving distinctive touches to its dishes. Its cuisine is traditional with a modern twist, varied and elaborated with the best ingredients. The restaurant is an elegant and sophisticated space, where you will taste excellent flavours at affordable prices. With an open plan kitchen, you can order Japanese specialities served in a comfortable and pleasant interior combining traditional and modern Japanese design, with friendly staff that will welcome you dressed in traditional kimonos. Despite the name, there’s more at Planet Sushi than just sushi: their homemade Dim Sum will be the highlight of your day. And if you don’t know what a Dim Sum is, it is a steamed potato, and wheat starch dumpling stuffed with original filling, all from Planet Sushi own making. From Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm you can have seven pieces for only 180 CZK. Choose in between mushroom, chicken, BBQ beef or Peking duck...

The Mana Burger: A Plant-Based Alternative to Beef

Like beef burgers, but open to a healthier, plant-based alternative? What if it didn’t compromise on taste and texture, contained all essential nutrients in ideal proportions, and had minimal impact on the environment? Here it is: the first nutritionally complete, plant-based alternative to the traditional beef burger! Manufactured by all-Czech company Heaven Labs. The Mana Burger is the first nutritionally complete burger in the world and contains the ideal balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber. It is composed of premium plant ingredients, which the company tests in its state-certified laboratories. A full alternative to meat, the burger (130 g) provides 20 g of high-quality protein from peas, rice, hemp, mung beans, and algae (no soy). It is also high in fiber (4.2 g), rich in omega-3 DHA and EPA fatty acids, and delivers a 22-g mix of 5 different oils: algae oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil. It contains 14 vitamins and 24 minerals, natural dyes from beetroot, red pepper, and caramel, and is both low-carb and low-sodium. And with no added glutamate, no animal products, no gluten, no GMO, and no allergens, it can be eaten by anyone! Mana recently launched pre-sales of its...

For Foodies: Now Bejzment is Offering All Meat Burgers in a Vegetarian Version

You are vegetarian but fancy a burger? The current offer of one of the oldest and best burger houses in the Czech Republic, Bejzment, has a vegetarian version of all its burgers.  Zdeněk Střížek is the chef and owner of Bejzment burger restaurant and the organizer of Burgerfest, the most famous meat-lover festival in the region. “We are adapting our offer and unlike large multinational chains, we “make meat” ourselves from our own and high-quality ingredients,” explained Zdeněk. “We have been experimenting and trying different ingredients for a long time to create a burger that is as tasteful as possible and visually unrecognizable from real meat,” said Střížek. His meatless burger version consists of beetroot, chickpeas, seitan, beluga lentils, coconut bio-oil, hemp protein, xanthan gum, onion and garlic powder, burnt butter essence, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. However, Bejzment remains faithful to meat burgers from high-quality BIO beef, directly from the supplier Naše Farma in Besednice, South Bohemia, where they do not use any chemicals, and the farm works completely organic.  When preparing vegetarian burgers at Bejzment, they also ensure that none of the vegetarian ingredients come into contact with any of the meat. Both versions of the burgers are...

Domino’s Pizza Opens First Store in the Czech Republic

Domino’s Pizza is continuing its global growth momentum with the opening of its first store in the Czech Republic. Residents of Brno can now enjoy hot, made-to-order pizza in-store or delivered to their doorstep by Domino’s, through a partnership with master franchisee Daufood Czech Republic S.R.O. “I am so proud of the team that helped bring the global Domino’s brand to the Czech Republic,” said Jose Marti, chief executive officer of Daufood. “We look forward to sharing our delicious products, excellent customer service and prompt delivery with the citizens of Brno.” The first location is in the Vinohrady area of Brno (Lidická 629/39) and features the new pizza theater design, a refreshing and inviting interior, stylish seating, as well as a front-row seat to watch all the action of pizza-making. A second location will be opening in Brno’s city center, with additional locations planned for next year. “Establishing ourselves in the Czech Republic provides an excellent opportunity for our brand to continue its global momentum,” said Joe Jordan, Domino’s executive vice president of international. “With a terrific, proven master franchisee like Daufood, we are confident that Domino’s will be able to establish itself as the pizza delivery brand of choice in...

Foodgroot: Your App for Food Rating and Personalized Grocery Shopping

Food quality is an increasingly discussed topic in Czech society because Czechs are becoming more interested in and aware about what they eat. They could have been skeptical about certain foods entering their bodies, but they never knew for sure. And that was the biggest problem: there was no such database in which to find detailed information about most foods. Then came along Petr Václavek and his latest, innovative application— Foodgroot. Foodgroot has become the gateway in helping customers figure out from a wide range of products what is exactly in them. The app is able to learn your habits and help you choose according to what foods you just want or needs to eat, and while shopping at a store it then immediately recommends which foods are suitable for you. Moreover, it determines the overall quality, origin(s) of the food, and their impact on the environment or effect on your health. In the app, you scan the bar code of the selected food which then runs the information about its quality, origin, or environmental impact. All in maximum detail. The app rates products on over 70 parameters. “What Google did to the internet, we’re doing for the food market,” Václavek...

Burger King Launches Plant-Based Rebel Whopper in the Czech Republic

Burger King is now becoming the largest chain of restaurants in Europe. It has been in operation for almost 70 years, but it has probably never experienced such a novelty until now. The American fast food chain has always specialized in burgers of all kinds, especially one kind – the taste of meat prepared on an open fire. However, these guarantees no longer apply. Burger King is starting to replace beef with its most popular Whopper vegetable alternative. “In almost 70 years of history, Burger King has been one of the largest product launches on the market. We are introducing a 100% Whopper with 0 percent meat that has gained tremendous interest in the United States and is now coming to Europe,” reported by Daniel Ryška, Head of Burger King in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, today at the recently opened Burger King branch in Prague on I.P. Pavlova. The new burger is called Rebel Whopper and, according to Ryška, it is exactly the Whopper that everyone knows and loves, but no longer contains meat. Rebel Whopper also comes to 24 other European countries, including Poland, Germany, and Italy, being enjoyed in over 2,500 restaurants. Although the food chain back in...

Le Petit Bouillon – Classic French Dishes in Less Than 30 Seconds

French entrepreneur, Alexis Manach, brings French street food culture to Prague. A highly professional team led by him will delight you with fresh, rich and affordable dishes. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00, try French classics on Manifesto Market Florenc or at your doorstep, with the food-delivery company Wolt. A “Bouillon” is an institution in Paris that now can also be found in Prague, specifically at Le Petit Bouillon, a smaller and modern version. The first “bouillon” appeared in the mid-19th century in Paris, created as a place where working-class locals could have a comforting and low-cost meal. It also refers to the level of the boil (slow-cooking food) and the stock to add flavour to their dishes. Discover authentic French food through classics such as Onion Soup, Cassoulet, Boeuf Bourguignon, Ratatouille… All traditional recipes served in less than 30 seconds, packed with flavour and slow-cooked from 4 to 6 hours. Le Petit Bouillon is accessible for everyone, as you can eat in less than 20 minutes and for under 200 CKZ. Sit in the bar and listen to the stories of what they cook and sell, while you see the whole preparation process in a cosy and...

13 Places in Prague for Meat and Fresh Fish

Buying quality meat or fresh fish is sometimes a bit of a hassle. Fortunately, tons of quality butchers and fishermen have recently opened, and even the classic meat shops are still in service. Below is a list of where to purchase your meats. Naše Maso One of the most famous butcher shop in Prague. All meat comes from Czech farms. Beef is from the breed of honor and pork from the Prestice pigs. In Our Meat, they personally supervise the slaughter of animals. They cut the meat and let it mature. Whole quarters are left hanging for 7 to 14 days at low temperature(s) to give the meat the best possible taste. Purchase: beef, pork, poultry, lamb, veal Address: Dlouhá 39, Prague 1 or shop online OUR TIP: Aged Wagyu – Wagyu meat comes originally from Kobe, Japan. It has a very intense taste, distinctive marbling, and is the most expensive beef in the world. In Our Meat, you will get a so-called Kobe-style, which is not pure Wagyu, but a combination of 75% Wagyu breed and 25% Angus. The meat is 60 days old and comes from the Krontorád family farm in Sloupnice. Quite expensive but one must have...

Severka – A Museum of Suburbs

Severka is a pub located in Metodějova, street near the final metro station Háje (line C) and owned by David Salomon.

Levain – Not Your Typical Pizza

Levain Bistro is the perfect destination for food lovers, just between Havlíčkovy sady and Krymská, on Kozácká 6. With a quiet and cosy atmosphere, this restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. The menu of this bistro, located in a trendy neighbourhood, uses fresh and locally-sourced ingredients for their dishes, that change depending on the season. They offer seasonal menus, cocktails, natural wines and local beers. A wide variety of plates and tapas await you, as well as unique pizzas. This relaxed but fun place serves amazing artisan pizzas with home-milled flour and unique flavours like the duck pizza with homemade duck sausage, aubergine, tomato and chilli relish. On the menu, you can also find starters, salads or mouth-watering mains such as the Mexican brisket, with roast onion, black garlic, corn puree and pickled onion. For brunch (served every Saturday and Sunday between 11.00 and 3.00 pm) Irish scones and ploughman’s bread are among the selection of treats you can have. Try their breakfast pizza with ham, cheese and eggs or even their hangover hog: sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, fried potatoes, tomato...

Javánka & Co. – Open-Minded Café

Javánka & Co.is a restaurant that offers mainly Indonesian cuisine with specialties from around the world.

Vinohradský Parlament: As Many Dumplings as You Want

The doors of Vinohradský Parlament in Korunní Street have reopened after extensive reconstruction, under the direction of the chef Jan Pípal and the general manager Robert Vaverka. “We’ve been in Prague for six years, always busy. That’s the reason we thought it was essential to give something new to our customers. When you have a good business, you must make something new every six or seven years,” remarks Vaverka. Vinohradský Parlament is not a typical Czech restaurant, even though you can find traditional and authentic dishes on the menu. They exclusively cook Czech cuisine with modern trends an original adjustments, using products and seasonal ingredients from suppliers they regularly visit, emphasizing the quality of each meal at reasonable prices. They also take care of their beer, always with the perfect temperature thanks to a unique way of cooling. The new interior of the restaurant blends in perfectly with the style of the National House in Vinohrady, where it’s located. The design features a white ceiling with sculpted animals and a distinctly coloured carpet on the first floor. The capacity of the establishment after the reconstruction is 350 seats. Eight freshly cooked dishes await you as part of their lunch menu,...

Manifesto is Getting Ready for the New Season

Cozy igloos and mulled wine in porcelain cups create a cool but warm fall and winter vibe at Prague’s Manifesto Markets Manifesto Markets in Smichov and Florenc dressed up in fall styling offer a comfortable all-weather experience through the end of the year: visitors can once again book popular cozy transparent igloos – seven of them were raised at Florenc and six are available at Smichov. Newly this fall, Czech-made porcelain cups with Manifesto’s iconic design will replace single-use cups for enjoying hot wine and drinks in the warm glow from heaters while tasting new specialties and menus composed to warm us up. “This is one of my favorite times of year. We invest so much love into making Manifesto a completely different, and warm experience before the holidays. Manifesto, at its core, is about bringing people together. What better way to see your friends and family than with the warm glow of gas fires and heaters under our new roofs? We have something for everyone. Grab some hot chocolate, mulled wine, specialty hot cocktails served in our Czech-made porcelain holiday mugs. You’ll find new interior designs for our cozy igloos at both Manifesto Smichov and Florenc. We are offering...

Pop-Up Charity Soup Truck in Anděl Next Week

Polívkové smršť is a charity event selling healthy and delicious soups running from Monday to Thursday next week. Some of Prague’s best chefs and restaurants are collaborating with ERGO Aktiv, a non-profit organization that helps people recovering from strokes and brain injuries, to bring customers a top-class menu of soups. The idea behind the event is to combine ERGO Aktiv’s healthy ethos with good food and good deeds. What better way to do so than with the perfect nourishing comfort food? So all proceeds from your soup purchases will go to supporting ERGO Aktiv’s service users who cannot finance their own treatment. From Monday 21st to Thursday 24th, you will be able to taste soups from top Prague chefs, such as Roman Paulus (Alcron), Jan Wiesner (Holiday INN Prague), Matteo De Carli (Casa De Carli) or Ondřej Panoš (Etnosvět) You will find the stall in the pedestrianized zone in Anděl at the corner of Nádražní and Bozděchov. Check out the tempting menu below: Monday 21 October Alcron Hotel Prague – Celery cream Spojka Karlin – Kulajda Tuesday 22 October Etnosvět – Mushroom cream Casa De Carli – Tuscan vegetable soup (Ribollita) Mlýnec – Pumpkin soup with coconut milk and gingerbread...

New Opening: Mouthwatering Japanese Street Food in Prague

Located at Korunní 23 Prague 2, Street Bistro Asia serves fresh Japanese cuisine in a cosy, clean and simple setting, with modern design and friendly staff.

Tonkin Kafé – A Cup of Vietnamese Coffee Please

“In general, I think Vietnamese cafes and Vietnamese coffee are quickly integrating into Czechs minds.” Coffee with condensed milk and ice? Excellent! Come and see for yourself at one of Prague’s Vietnamese cafes, opened in 2017 by two childhood friends from Vietnam, who met in the Czech Republic in a camp for Vietnamese children. “We liked coffee so much that we went for it,” says one of the business owners. Tonkin (Dong Kinh) means “Eastern Capital”, which was one of the administrative territories of French Indochina and included the northern part of Vietnam and part of Laos. The intention of the owners, who come from the north of Vietnam, is not just to sell coffee, but to show customers what this part of the country is all about. The café also works as a shop and bistro. You can buy organic food, ingredients for making Vietnamese dishes or products from local businesses and farmers. They serve coffee with homemade desserts, and visitors can also play games. Once a month, there is an acoustic open mic, where anyone can sing or play their instrument. Tonkin Kafé occasionally holds events or exhibitions to bring Vietnamese culture closer to the Czechs. Do you think...

Good Quality at an Affordable Price: Restaurant in the Czech Center in New York is Awarded by Michelin

This year, the restaurant in the Czech Center building, in New York, has received the Bib Gourmand Award from the Michelin Gastronomic Guide. The Bohemian Spirit restaurant, which offers Czech specialties such as svíčková, duck with cabbage and bramboračka (potato soup) in the American city, is among more than a hundred businesses where Michelin inspectors say people eat well without spending excessive sums. The list of restaurants that this year’s Michelin Guide in New York attributed to the Bib Gourmand symbol—which stands for good quality at an affordable price—was published by the publishers before declassifying the overall rating. The guide will be released next week and will focus on which businesses will receive Michelin stars. Currently, there are 55 restaurants with one Michelin star in New York, 14 restaurants with two stars and five restaurants with the highest possible three-star rating. Other national cuisines are appreciated quite often by the Michelin-starred restaurants in New York, such as Japanese, Mexican, French, Italian or Korean restaurants. However, local specialties are often offered at the menu for more than $ 100 (2000 CZK). The Bohemian Spirit restaurant keeps low on New York rates: appetizers, soups, and desserts cost $9 (210 Kč), veal schnitzel...

3 New Openings in Prague

Not only for schoolchildren is September a symbol of new beginnings. This time we will introduce businesses that opened their doors in September, so there is something to look forward to. Whether you are a fan of good beer, quality burgers, or steaks, one thing is sure: in this edition of newly opened businesses, you will find yours. Červený Jelen Long-awaited newcomer to Prague, especially for fans of good beer, unique space, and great food. What can you experience? Everything in Červený Jelen is subordinate to take good care of an exclusive Pilsner beer, which is unpasteurized in the tank. It is brought by a special tank directly from the brewery and is the freshest possible beer to taste. The beer stretches to the bar in the shortest way possible, and with the perfect temperature ensured. Červený Jelen is also unique in its space, which used to be a Baroque palace with a beautiful garden. It symbolizes the return of a calm life to the centre of Prague. Therefore, you will find an interior from the architect team of Stanislava Fialy with many cubist details that follow the work of architect Josefa Gočára. Address: Hybernská 5, Prague   Dish 2...

The Down Under: Australian-Style Cuisine in Prague

Prague is a very well-known tourist place that provides travellers tourists with a variety of choices when it comes to restaurants and eateries. From different ethnic cuisines to even American fast foods—KFC and McDonald’s are popular here—people from all over who come to visit Prague can still feel close to home when it comes to eating at a restaurant. Adding itself to this list of ethnic cultural cuisine is the Australian family-pub that has been making a name for itself for three months now: The Down Under. Bringing some of Australia to the city life, Ashley McGlynn—the Down Under founder—fell in love with hospitality at the age of 14, when he started working for his godfather at a restaurant back in Sydney. Although he held down odd jobs in his early years in Prague (i.e. English teaching, journalist, tour-guiding), Ashley never lost touch with his first love. Ashley describes Australia as being a “mixed-bred” nation. “The bulk of the country is built on people who immigrated, who were running from something, escaping from or for something, or looking for something new,” he said. “You have Greek-Australians, Italian-Australians, Asian-Australians…[so many different mixed ethnicities]. That’s what Australia is.” This description of Australia, along...

Prague to Change Rules Concerning Restaurant Front Gardens

Although restaurants pay a lot of money to take over public spaces, for many, the expansion of the business area with front gardens is an essential part of their business. What bothers them the most is that they are not sure if they will get the necessary permission, even if they fit all the requirements. The 1st Deputy Mayor of Prague 1, Petr Hejma, will promote the change. According to the Prague 1 Chamber of Commerce, the current position of self-government and state administration is not enough transparent and equal to all entrepreneurs. “There will be a sanction if someone does not follow the rules. However, if they adhere to them, they deserve respect and a stable business environment without surprises and difficult or unexplained decisions”, said the chairman of the Chamber, Vladimír Krištof. The Deputy Mayor of Prague 1, Petr Hejma, also acknowledged this. “The front gardens must satisfy the aesthetic requirements of the historical centre; they must not disturb and restrict their surroundings or prevent passage and are obliged to follow the opening hours strictly. If they adhere to this along with other regulations, I do not see a significant reason why entrepreneurs who operate their front yards...

Spojka Karlín, a Restaurant Without Prejudice

Spojka Karlín, a new restaurant in Karlín emphasising healthy food, a stylish environment, and friendly service.

Czech Restaurants Reduce Food Waste With Mobile Apps

Hundreds of restaurants from the Czech Republic have started to offer unsold food in mobile apps, where everyone can order them with a discount. According to the Save Food Organization, about 27,000 tons are thrown away every year, even though it is edible. “If I want to buy some food, it’s simple. I will click for an offer, such as a Dutch schnitzel with boiled potatoes in butter”, shows the founder of the application Nesnězeno, Jakub Henni, about how to order the remaining food from a restaurant in Prague via mobile phone. “I already have a card, so I just click ‘confirm and pay’, and then I have the food purchased” explains. You must pick the food directly at the restaurant. Nesnězeno is an app that has been running for less than a year, but more and more businesses are offering unsold food, 255 in total. The first ones were in Brno, and then more restaurants were gradually added in Olomouc, Ostrava, or Prague among others. For example, Kolkovna Olympia adds offers about twice a week. “We even have a regular customer there. One lady regularly takes two soups and two main meals”, says the manager Zuzana Dostálová. Restaurants’ interest in...

Dutch Pub: Your City Center Sports Bar

Sometimes you are just too lazy to think of what to cook and what to watch especially with this cold weather outside. The Dutch Pub at Narodni Trida is meant to be the place you would love to hang out with your friends and family or your significant one. Come and enjoy homemade burgers, tv with over 500 channels, and even live music. “Homeburgers” that is how they called here, are made with a unique recipe and include only fresh meat. Lunch menu would cost you 130 CZK with soup, main dish, and lemonade. The favorite beer here is Krusovice which comes directly from the tank. The kitchen is open so you can see the cooking process and maybe learn how to cook (joking). Also, it is possible to order fresh fish such as sea bass, shrimps and so on. The capacity here is also reasonable – 180 people, the pub also has 2 sections: the first one is a bar area and the second one is more a restaurant section. Thus, you can choose according to your mood which area you go to today. “It is not like a job for me, this place is like my child,” says...

Ollies Launched French Éclairs on the Czech Market

After their successful macaroons, the Ollies confectionery has introduced another sweet speciality from France – éclairs. Éclairs are a traditional French dessert distinguished by its specific shape, fluffiness, delicious and delicate filling, but also complicated preparation. They are made of fried dough with a traditional French crust and a combination of three flavours. In the Czech Republic, nobody has exclusively been specialized in the production of éclairs and the confectionery company expects to sell eight thousand pieces a month with their introduction to the market. Éclairs are made from fried dough and filled with fine cream and fresh fillings of various tastes, they are also decorated and have a crust of craquelin. It is mixed with butter, sugar and flour. At first sight, Ollies éclairs offer an exceptional combination of all the tastes of this luxurious and complex dessert. They have launched a mixture of three flavours. Éclairs with hazelnut paste and high-quality chocolate, mascarpone cream and caramelized nuts, with 100% pistachio paste and homemade raspberry puree, or fresh raspberries and Japanese Yuzu lemon puree. “Éclair means a flash of light, and this is the closest thing to the taste of this dessert because it is something extraordinary and surprising,”...

Prague Mussel Week to Run Until September 29

Nowadays, it became popular to have a healthy lifestyle. And certainly, those who are aware of good nutrition, also know that seafood is an essential part of it. Prague Mussel Week which is held from 23-29 September is an exciting opportunity to get to know more about seafood by tasting it in one of the mussel restaurants. Mussels are not that common sea product to eat and that is a pity. Seafood is associated to be expensive and exotic for Czechs, salmon price usually is “scaring away” people for buying it. That’s why it is frequently easier to buy pork or chicken instead of that and nothing changes. “Eating pork every day is not very healthy,” says Pierre-Manuel Boels, HOPI CEE Fish Hub. Mussels are not expensive (around 64 CZK per 1 kg) and are easy and fast to cook (4 to 6 minutes), it contains more of proteins, minerals and vitamins, and less of fat. “But be aware that mussels should be closed, if they are open, they are dead” claims Boels. What might also be attractive is that Prague became a hub of seafood in Central and Eastern Europe. “We have the freshest fish on average in Europe...

Bistro Ořechovka – The Reason to Visit Ořechovka

I like this place for a kind of sentimental reason. My grandpa used to run a cinema here, and my mom was selling tickets in the ticket booth… but today there is a very hip “bistro” run by a bunch of very enthusiastic people who will provide you with a narrow but great selection of food and drinks. You can stop here for breakfast, lunch or dinner or for a coffee or a drink anytime. But personally, I recommend their take on “palačinky” (crepes) with a cappuccino. Anyway, why would you come here just for a coffee without any other reason to visit this place? I’ll tell you. Ořechovka was (and still is) one of the most prestigious addresses in Prague. It is where many foreign embassies are located. It was the first villa quarter built during the “first republic” (1919-1939) and the style was inspired by English and Dutch architecture. It is believed that by wandering around this area you will find streets that look more English than streets in England itself. Come by tram number 1 or 2 to station Sibeliova and start exploring.     Author: Michal Lebl. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and...

Wine Festivals Season is Starting

Jack Daniel's Burgerfest 2019 Coming Early September

At last, one of Prague’s most popular events is just around the corner! On September 7th & 8th you can enter the burger utopia, located at Prague’s Výstaviště Holešovice. The eighth edition of the very successful festival has various events planned to satisfy all visitors. As previously, Burgerfest’s general partner is Jack Daniel’s meaning there will be a food truck waiting to serve you all the whiskey you desire. There will also be craft beer available.  The biggest event of the weekend is the Jack Daniel’s Burgerfest host KCBS, Kansas City Barbeque Society, BBQ contest, where registered teams will be able to battle it out to see who can create the best BBQ dish. However, as burgers still remain the main attraction, the BBQ dishes will only start selling on Saturday evening.  The famous teams from Hungary, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic won’t be missing from the competitions either. Jack Daniel’s Burgerfest also has the support of the American Embassy, so listen out for the American hymn!  Of course, visitors will be able to vote for their favorite burgers and restaurants. This year the voting will be through the Jack Daniel’s Burgerfest website with the allowance of one...

The Coolest Food Festivals This August in Prague

August 3rd: Raw Food Festival  One day full of good, healthy food, physical relaxing, exercising and lectures about a healthy lifestyle.  As well as eating the raw goodies, you will also get the chance to hear interesting lectures about the process of preparing raw food and participate in make-your-own workshops. Hooray to some healthy food, for a change. August 4th: Czech Wines at Náplavka Come and take a few sips of Czech wines from Žernosky, Mělník, Litoměřice, Roudnice, Žalhostice, Most. Buy them and amaze your friends and guests. August 7th: Specialities at Anděl More than 30 vendors will offer olive oils, Balkan cheeses and yogurts, Macedonian and French wines, Greek and Spanish olives, homemade pasta, prosciutto, jams, syrups, Czech honey, chilli, barbecue sauces, Japanese, Vietnamese or Mexican spices, homemade cakes and chocolates. August 10-11: Wine & Street Food Fest A street food festival in front of the Prague Exhibition Grounds. August 10-11: Festival of (Ice) Delicacies – festival dobrot Vendors will offer ice-lollies, draught/ rolled or traditional ice creams, home-made lemonades, fresh juice, smoothie, ice tea, ice coffee and other desserts. August 21: Fiesta Latina at Anděl Vendors will offer Mexican burrito, Spanish paella, Cuban mojito, Brazil feijoada, caipirinha, Venezuelan arepas, empanada, Argentinian churacsco, corizo, steaks, Caribbean...

The Castle Pub & Restaurant: Not Only for Tourists

Located just under the stairs leading to the Prague Castle, The Castle Pub & Restaurant is a local restaurant serving a variety of dishes to satisfy everyone’s palate. The menu ranges from traditional Czech dishes to more international dishes such as fillet steak and mushroom risotto. When asked the three best dishes the owner would recommend a customer to order, he had to ponder upon his answer because there is so much to choose from! He finally came out with the top three; the steak tartare, the pork knee and the golden duck breasts. He also added that the pork knee is the most ordered item on the menu, as it is a dish that’s most striking and definitely interesting to people unfamiliar with the Czech cuisine. If you’re searching for a place to eat a hearty and delicious breakfast, look no further! From 8 to 12 am the restaurant offers a marvel of different breakfast dishes to satisfy any morning cravings. They offer a ‘continental breakfast’ which consists of the classic breakfast foods; ham, cheddar homemade marmalade, butter with either a croissant or toast. Additionally, they have scrambled eggs, eggs benedict or an omelette that is available to be...

Erhartova Cukrarna – Travel in Time for Quality

I often hear from my friends and family that this cake or that tart were much larger and cheaper a certain amount of time ago! What is the cause for these thoughts is a complex question – maybe we grow and the cakes do not. Well, in Erhartova Cukrarna you can be sure the sizes are like in childhood days, but, honestly, I can’t guarantee the prices are. Erhartova Cukrarna is pleasant not only because of the perfect desserts but also because of the location. The sweet shop has been located in this very spot since 1937 when the building was also built. The pure functionalist interior was very gently renovated just a few years ago and, it is truly a miracle the interior was not destroyed during the last era. The new unobtrusive design is balanced by the rich variety of desserts. From soft little cookies to large heavy cakes for cream lovers, I believe each of you can choose the right one. Of course, you can sit inside and accompany the cake with a coffee. Here is another important message for lovers of quality – all desserts are prepared right in the sweet shop and the bakers are using high-quality, natural products like real...

3 New Openings in Prague

If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant and café in Prague, you might go a little bit crazy. So just read this list instead. These are the new openings that seem like they have the most potential – although keep in mind, for the ones we haven’t tried, we make no promises. Go forth and be a pioneer! Ramen Bistro isai A new bistro in Petřiny offers excellently prepared ramen. If you are a fan of this Japanese specialty, you should definitely head to this place because we have already heard it being praised multiple times. They are open Tuesday to Sunday. Wildflower Wildflower is a venue which combines a quality café and an awesome lounge with a cocktail bar. The place is located in Slezská street in the heart of the Vinohrady district and it is bound to impress you with their signature cocktails, premium coffee, or homemade cakes on the second floor. They also wanted to create a space where the rush of city life meets harmonious nature, where they mix signature cocktails from surprising ingredients, and where you will get so absorbed by the atmosphere that you will want to keep coming back. Narodni 38...

"Zero-Waste" FoodCloud App to Expand Into Czech Republic

FoodCloud connects the food industry with charities is attempting to eradicate food waste by redirecting surplus produce: its goal is to make sure surplus food makes it onto a dinner plate, instead of becoming waste.  The Irish company is expanding in Australia, the Czech Republic, and Poland this year. Founded by Aoibheann O’Brien and Iseult Ward, the group have redistributed over 22,000 tonnes of food to charities and community groups in Ireland and the UK, using FoodCloud’s technology platform and redistribution network, in partnership with FareShare. FoodCloud works in a few different ways. It partners with some of the largest supermarket chains in Ireland and the U.K., including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Waitrose. Supermarkets can upload the details of their surplus food via the FoodCloud retailer app, then charities who have signed up will receive a notification alerting them of the food availability. The food needs to be collected by the respective charity, but apart from that the service is free of charge. The company licences this technology to international food banks and food rescue organizations and charges them an annual fee towards the cost of running it. In Ireland, FoodCloud has distribution hubs in Dublin, Cork, and Galway where surplus food is...

Vila Kajetánka – Best Schnitzel in Prague

So, you want to have a Wienerschnitzel and don’t want to travel to Vienna… Well, no problem, Vila Kajetánka is ready to help. This restaurant is located in a charming building in this not very busy park with a pond full of fish. Originally a vineyard, later a monastery and finally a tiny castle, it was renovated in 2010 and turned into a restaurant capable of hosting big group functions. But you don’t have to worry—it is usually a very quiet place. I strongly recommend sitting outside enjoying the kind of environment you would not expect to find about 100 meters from a major road.  It probably helps that to get here you have to take a bus (180 to station Kajetánka) or tram (22 or 25 to the station Marjánka) and walk a little. From the tram go straight downhill and cross the major road at the traffic lights. Once you see the nice old yellow building in the park, you are in the right place. Get your schnitzel (almost certainly you will have to take half of it home) and enjoy the cold glass of beer. Author: Michal Lebl. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone &...

"Chlebíčky Paradise" Bistro Sisters Reopens its Doors

On June 27th, Bistro Sisters (part of Together Group) reopened its doors at Dlouhá street. This little shop serves up modern takes on chlebičky (small open-faced sandwiches), the “treasure” of the Czech gastronomy. It’s popular for its creative versions of the classic snack, all made using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients from a small farm about 30km from Prague. Vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers could find their favorite among the variety. Classic chlebíčky could also be found with egg, goat cheese with beets. However, the bistro also provides distinctive sandwiches with duck and cabbage or pork with cabbage. At this instance, Hawaii Poke is the potential best-seller, made with a special recipe including avocado, mango, cucumber, seaweed, and wasabi. One of bistro’s main objectives is to keep the Czech tradition alive. “When making sandwiches, I often kept Czech classics in terms of raw materials, but their adjustment and texture is quite different than what Czechs are used to. For example, cucumber is a jelly in the case of ham sandwiches, the egg is dried in salt, and diced ham is spread over the whole bread length,” says chef Vladimír Čech. The individual recipes and ingredients are prepared in cooperation with some of the top...

Happening Today: Portuguese Food Festival in Prague

You don’t get to try Portuguese food every day, do you? Experience Portugal (Zažij Portugalsko) might the best place to start (except for Portugal itself, maybe). A must for all fish-lovers among you, as well as for those who cannot resist some good wine! You can expect an afternoon filled with food and wines from Portugal at the Anděl pedestrian zone, from 8.00 till 20.00.  Vendors will offer:  Francesinha: a sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat, and covered with melted cheese and a hot thick tomato and beer sauce;  Bacalhau: (cod); Caldo verde: a popular soup prepared with potatoes, collard greens, olive oil, and salt; Arroz de marisco: means shrimp rice and is cooked with several types of shrimp, namely shrimps, clams, crabs, crayfish, mussels, and cockle; Cozido à Portuguesa: traditional Portuguese stew prepared with a multitude of vegetables, meat, and smoked sausages; Pasteis de Nata: popular egg tart pastry dusted with cinnamon Admission free Facebook event xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean...

CocoLove – A New Natural, Healthy Product on the Prague Market

CocoLove foodie is a small family business in Prague, created by a nutritionist with a lot of years of experience – Eliza Voss and a professional chef – Gregor Korczak. CocoLove is 100% homemade food; the main aim is high-quality food products. They produce coconut milk (certificated by a laboratory), which contains only coconut pulp based on the filtered water. Their main products are CocoLove Milk and CocoLove Musli. CocoLove Milk (75% coconut, 25% filtered water) CocoLove Milk is handmade coconut milk which is a good choice for everyone, who loves natural and organic food and great for diabetics (low-GI, no sugar, low carbohydrates), for people with lactose intolerance or even for vegans because it is a plant based product. Thanks to MCT fats (medium-chain triglyceride), CocoLove Coconut’s Milk promotes weight loss in several important ways, is an instant source of energy that can also be used to fuel your brain, reduces lactate buildup in athletes and helps use fat for energy. You can use CocoLove for smoothies, pancakes, or you can drink it directly from a bottle as a hot or cold drink. Price: 1l – 100CZK (if you will bring a bottle for a next picking up, the milk’s price is 90CZK) CocoLove Musli

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Jelica – Serbian National Cuisine in Prague

Jelica is one of the places I stumbled upon by sheer coincidence and I’ve kept coming back. This restaurant is owned and managed by a bunch of Serbian people living in Prague and you can feel it the moment you step in. Most of all, I love to come there in spring because there is a big, big garden to sit in, with edible plants everywhere. There is a nice playground for kids of all ages, a cute yard with many tables and also a lot of space inside if it gets colder. All of the food I had there was delicious. They serve nice and not expensive wine and the staff is very helpful and able to answer all kinds of questions. Lots of foreigners keep coming there, and the feel of the restaurant is very international and relaxed. The inside part of the restaurant is very nice and I feel like I’ve stumbled upon someone’s home — plain tablecloths, old chairs, walls decorated with old and folklore stuff… there’s always something new for me to find and enjoy the place even more. Author: Janina Michlová. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone & Android app)...

Písecká Brána – Coffee Shop in Historic Location

This is not just another coffee shop. It is also a gallery and concert hall in a very recently renovated historic building. This gate is the only still-standing part of a section of the fortification of Prague castle. It was built in 1721, so when you are having coffee in here, you can really feel your own historical significance. If you are lucky to be around during one of the concerts, you may enjoy the very intimate acoustics of the vaulted ceiling of the tiny hall that can host about 150 listeners. This hall is also a gallery having a new show about every two weeks. In the summer there are two tables in front of the gate and having the coffee there is my favorite treat. Even though the Prague castle is so close to this place, you can be almost sure that you will not meet any tourist here; they will all be bypassing this place riding tram number 22 (the so-called pickpocket express) on the way to the castle entrance… Author: Michal Lebl. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone & Android app) by locals who live & love their city. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ...

Czech Vegetable Prices Hitting the Roof

The prices of some vegetables, especially potatoes, in the Czech Republic are increasing dramatically due to a significant drop in production. Consumers are paying almost 25% more for vegetables (including lettuce, peas, cucumbers) and over 67% more for potatoes. At this point, some  imported tropical fruits are cheaper than locally produced potatoes. The main culprit of a massive surge of vegetable prices in the Czech Republic is an 18% drop in production compared to last year’s harvest. According to the Czech Statistical Office, the total harvest of vegetables (excluding potatoes) in 2017 reached 241,692 tons on an area of 10,237 hectares, while in 2018 farmers harvested only 198,863 tons of vegetables from a slightly larger area of 10,404 hectares. Potatoes, a staple foodstuff in the Czech Republic, followed the same trend. In 2017 the harvest totaled at 583,560 tons, which is by 105,410 tons (15.3 percent) less than in 2017. Out of vegetables, the largest decrease in crop show lettuces (49.5 percent), green peas (35.3 percent), gherkins (34.6 percent), and cabbages (34. percent). Onions are down by 11 percent. The hot and dry weather conditions are the main drivers behind this production drop. Drought is becoming a new and important...

The Czech Beer Cheese (or Pivní Sýr)

The term ‘Beer Cheese’ is literally translated from the original German word for the Weisslacker cheese, ‘bierkäse’. Weisslacker is a stinky mild cheese which got its name from Germans who would dip a hunk of it into a glass of cold beer. In Bohemia, Professor Laxa, an eminent cheese expert, first mentions a beer cheese recipe similar to today’s pivní sýr in his 1924 cheese book.  The Czech equivalent of the Bavarian Weißlacker was the Krkonoše beer cheese, whose production started in 1953 by the famous cheese maker Zdenek Havlicek in Horni Branna, in the north of the Czech Republic Since then, there have been various beer cheeses produced in the Czech Republic, including Maršovský, Zumbero or Jarošovský. Today, there are a number of beer cheeses produced in the Bohemian region and its surroundings, following on the tradition of these Bavarian and Bohemian cheeses. Czech beer cheese can be found at most restaurants in Prague and is sort of a mixture of the two mentioned above because you are using the Weisslacker to make a spread. The beer cheese you get at Czech restaurants is served sliced, sitting on a large plate surrounded with little piles of butter, onions, sardines, mustard, paprika, and...

Best Gastronomic Events For This Spring

Food Truck Show at Naplavka – March 30 Come to this unique show and taste snacks from more than 40 stalls on four, three and two wheels. You can look forward to street food classics such as burgers, hot dogs, pizza or grilled sandwiches, but also Belgian or Dutch fries, fresh paste, Thai cuisine, pastrami, Vietnamese baguettes, waffles or warm pretzels.  Garden Food Festival – 4. – 6. April Whether you love traditional Czech and regional cuisine, or like to try exotic delicacies, the Garden Food Festival will be a unique gastronomic experience for you. The jury of this year’s MasterChef Czech Republic – Radek Kašpárek, Jan Punčochář, and Přemek Forejt will also be cooking at the festival.  Oriental Street Food Market  – April 13 You can taste the traditional delicacies of the Middle East. The whole event takes place in the framework of the Festival of Arab Culture 2019 in cooperation with the student association Madžlis.  Vegan Burger Festival – April 21 All vegans and “non-veggies” will have the opportunity to taste various vegan burgers at Cross Club on April 21st. You may have already tasted a vegan burger, but at this event you will have a unique opportunity to discover how diverse they...

Parlor – Ice Cream, Cookies or Both Together

Karlín is a fast-changing area, newly rebuilt after the huge floods in 2002. Therefore the area is well known for many new foodie spots and startups. One can’t really stay updated about all the new spots in Karlín, however, Parlor quickly became famous. The idea is quite simple. Take two awesome things and put them together. In this case, it’s about ice cream and cookies. In three steps you simply choose one of 9 kinds of cookies, ice cream and the topping you want to put on your ice cream. I truly enjoy the raw interior (even though there could be a bit more daylight inside) as well as the service, which is always helpful and nice. My personal favorite so far here was peanut butter cookie with malaga ice cream and fig topping, however, I’ve never been unhappy with any option. In general, I really appreciate all the unusual tastes you can choose. Just to name a few – lemon-poppy seed cookie, oatmeal with banana cookie, carrot cookie, strawberry with Thai basil ice cream and many more. Even though it’s not really on the crowded tracks, I always find my way there and grab one. Author: Josef Ševčík. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and...

UGO Salaterie to Reduce Plastic Waste

The struggle with plastic has become a trend in recent years, with an increasing number of companies engaged in diverse industries. The anti-plastic campaign also hit the Czech Republic, where individual companies try to limit the amount of plastic waste produced by customers. In addition to traditional supermarkets, which are gradually replacing plastic shopping bags with those made of paper, Czech food e-shops Košík.cz and Rohlik.cz are for the ecological wave. Ikea announced earlier last year that it would stop selling single-use plastic goods worldwide by 2020, while the Czech branch of the U.S. coffee chain Starbucks offers a discount for customers who bring their own cup.  UGO Salaterie has recently started to reduce the use of non-organic and disposable plastics. So far, the Czech company has replaced plastic plates, cutlery, and glasses with porcelain dishes and classic glasses. UGO has 81 shops in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and has reduced the number of plastic waste by 40 percent during its pilot months.  “It’s not easy to find the right answers to sustainability issues. But even small steps and changing the behavior of each of us can produce tangible results. Therefore, despite the economic burden, we started to serve fresh salads and...

Vinohradský Parlament – Contemporary Revival of Czech Cuisine

Vinohradský Parlament is a modern Czech pub that always cooks honest and exclusively Czech cuisine. With respect for tradition and time-tested recipes, the cookery team, led by chef Jan Pipal, brings modern trends and original modifications.  Beer is given the greatest possible care, so they use unique beer cooling technology, glass cooling and water-cooled tanks. All this with the emphasis on ensuring that each customer has the entire technological process of cooling and care right in front of their eyes. Every day, there are eight freshly cooked daily menus on your lunch menu, along with soup and dessert from the legendary confectioner Lukáš Skála.  Vinohradský Parlament is part of the Together Group which includes renowned restaurants like Bruxx, and Cukrář Skála. The theme of the restaurant, developed in partnership with the Staropramen Brewery, is bringing together high-quality beer and food. The kitchen is focused on creating a contemporary revival of traditional Czech cuisine. We sat down with Chef Oldřich Matoušek who also cooks Belgian cuisine over at Bruxx when I asked him if it ever gets confusing he responded that it would be “practically impossible, when I am cooking I am very aware of where I am cooking and only use...

Jídelna Kuchařek Bez Domova – Made in the Street

This spot is way simpler than it sounds. Jídelna in Czech can be cafeteria in the simplest meaning you can imagine. It can be your school cafeteria as well as cafeteria for workers. This one though is very special. Jídelna Kuchařek bez domova is a charity project helping homeless women, so the staff cooking and serving you your food are women with some homeless experience. And from my experience, they’re exceptionally friendly and talkative, which makes the visit always fairly pleasant. When talking about simplicity in the beginning, I meant the fact that they only have a daily menu which consists of a different vegan soup and meal every day. You can be also sure that it is always made of fresh and seasonal vegetables. All in all, so far everything I’ve tasted has been delicious and I cannot remember many spots where you can get soup + main dish for 95 CZK and be helping at the same time. Author: Josef Ševčík. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone & Android app) by locals who live & love their city.  xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol...

Until February 20: Annual Seafood Festival ‘Shrimps In Bruxx’

Bruxx restaurant is a stylish brasserie focused on Belgian cuisine and Belgian beer located in Náměstí Míru Square. Until 20th February, ‘Shrimps in Bruxx’ will be taking place at the restaurant, as part of their festival. The restaurant hosts six sea-food festivals annually, the most popular being the lobster festival which usually occurs just before Christmas, and the shrimp festival just closely behind.  It is a fantastic way to celebrate their strong menu which is comprehensively seafood, but also showcases just how and why they are one of the best in the country, as the chief chef uses this opportunity to present some new recipes. The festivals in the past have proved themselves to be very popular, and the ‘Shrimps in Bruxx’ event is no different as the 14th and 15th  are almost fully booked. To make a reservation you can call the restaurant directly, or make a booking in person, or via Restu.cz. The festival’s tagline is “Food Without Cutlery” in which they encourage you to use your hands to eat, the menu will include food to be shared between two people to encourage the fun and sharing aspect of the festival. The original menu will be available alongside...

Celebrate Valentine's Day With Cukrář Skala 

Since Cukrář Skala opened its doors in December 2017 they’ve not only been changing the way you eat your desserts by using 100% natural ingredients, but they want to change the way you celebrate the day of love too.  Valentine’s Day is usually a day associated with the romance between couples,  and the exchanging gifts, and the consumption of lots of chocolates.  World-class Czech pastry chef, Lukáš Skála, similarly to last year has designed Valentine’s day cake that can be shared as a symbol of love between anyone. Between a parent and a child, as a romantic gesture between lovers, or as a thoughtful and celebratory time between friends. This cake is a treat for all.   What is even more unique about the Czech Republic is that the ‘Day Of Lovers’ was and still is officially celebrated on May 1st as it is a national holiday. (whilst 14th February Valentine’s day is more recent after the fall of Communism). Traditionally on the day couples would gather at the statue of Czech Romantic poet and author of the poem ‘Maj (May)’ Karel Hynek Mácha, in Prague’s Petřín Park. The poem, written in a remarkably beautiful style, tells about the tragic...

These 5 Cafés in Prague are Trying to Reduce Waste

Many catering facilities work ineffectively and non-ecologically. The overproduction of waste is a big problem that the Circular Economy Institute is trying to change. Cafés and restaurants turn out to be some of the main contributors to waste production, due to strict hygiene measures or financial advantage. The Institute has launched the “Circular Café Project”, which focuses on the most basic aspects of running a cafe, and at the same time, makes it the easiest to work with. For these purposes, the so-called “Ten commandments of Circular Café” were created. The ten points that every Cafès should try to follow, include, for example, the reduction of use of disposable tableware, the use of coffee grounds or the reduction of wastewater.  Which each café should perform in order to obtain the status of a circular café. The project is carried out in five cafes in Prague 7: Lajka, Letka, Alchymista, Vnitroblock and Cobra bar. “We needed to start somewhere, and these cafes had themselves offered to start,” said Institute spokesman Ivan Hekerle. The pilot project was launched last year in November and it will end in April. The main purpose now is to gather information and experiences, that will be used...

Klášterní Sýpka – Beer Brewed in Monastery

In the long-gone past, it was almost solely monasteries that were allowed to brew beer. That is why I feel it is appropriate to recommend a beer pub Klášterní sýpka in the oldest monastery in Czech lands – Břevnovský klášter. Although the beer is not brewed by monks anymore, it is rather tasty and the offer is wide! To all beer lovers, this is another spot to visit in Prague. Apart from, for example, Kulový blesk or unmissable Zlý časy pubs. The brewery is called “Břevnovský klášterní pivovar sv. Vojtěcha”, or the Břevnov monastery brewery of saint Vojtech. Uf! They offer light and dark beer, wheat, IPA, Stout and some heavier specials. The pub interior is simple and also corresponds to the offer of meals. I recommend to treat it more as a bistro with lighter options. Author: Irena Schlosser. You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone & Android app) by locals who live & love their city.  xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng...

The Prague Wine Week 2019

Prague Wine Week is a festival that truly celebrates wine culture. Prague will become an oasis of wine tasting with wine sampling, presentations by wine makers and importers along with special menus. From Monday, January 28, to Sunday, February 3, restaurants, wine bars and wine shops throughout Prague will cooperate with award-winning wineries to create set menus accompanied by wine tastings that will give you the chance to savor a particular grape in its best light, or rather, with the best bite for prices that won’t break the bank (ranging from CZK 150 for no-meal options to CZK 450 for three-course options). A gala event takes place at Jalta Boutique Hotel, on Wednesday, January 30. At this event, you get a chance to taste more than 300 great wines that were awarded in the largest Czech wine contest, the Prague Wine Trophy. Find more information here Author: red xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo...

Plzeňský Prazdroj: From Brewery to Bakery

Depending on how long you’ve been living in Prague, you would be by now familiar with the beer brand Pilsner. Plzeňský Prazdroj alongside bakers produced a test series of wheat biscuits, from the malt used in beer production. They come in sweet and salty variants and the aim was to try, from the waste materials to produce a full and healthier version of the usual biscuits. According to the breweries’ spokesman Jitka Němečková, the company does not yet plan to produce in bulk. The wheat biscuits are produced at the Biopekárna Zemanka, which has incredible benefits as it absorbs properties of the grass, which is produced from barley malt waste. “Mutton has a higher protein and fibre content and fewer carbohydrates than conventional flours, and it uses several startups in the US to produce special flour and healthy chopsticks,” said Tereza Kamal, responsible for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in Plzeňský Prazdroj. The experiment resulted in a sweet biscuit with honey, oat flakes and raisins and a salty flavour that fits the beer. “We have only a one-shot experiment with the grain but we have been surprised with the result, but it is premature to talk about other plans,” said...

Garage – A Piece of Canada in Prague

Karlín neighborhood offers lots of new and interesting concepts for food. One of them is Garage. Garage’s speciality is the typical Canadian meal called poutine, which is made with French fries with a special kind of squeaky cheese and poured over with tasty brown gravy. They offer two sizes in Garage and even the small one is enough for a quick and tasty lunch. You can choose from 3 kinds of poutine plus there is always the daily special poutine. I prefer the classic one and never forget to add special homemade mayonnaise or bacon salt (even salt tastes better with bacon). What I find exceptional about Garage is that it’s a small family owned place so they do their best to keep you satisfied and the atmosphere is very cozy. Just be careful at what time you go there as the opening hours are quite tricky and it happened to me several times that I arrived just when they were on a break. What I do to enjoy it, even more, is that I grab my paper box full of fries and go to the park on Karlínské náměstí nearby and just feel like a real Canadian for a while. Author: Josef Ševčík. You can find the original article here...

First "New Zealand-Style" Pie Shop to Open in Prague

As pie shops run by Kiwis pop up around the globe, the humble Kiwi pie is fast becoming an internationally known cultural totem. Lawrence Allen, a former pro-softball player has hung up is bat to open the Czech Republic’s first ever specialty ‘Kiwi-style’ pie shop next week in Flora, called “Haka-Pies”.  “Here, when people go drinking, in the middle of the night they can only get a burrito, a slice of pizza or McDonalds. I’m hoping you’ll start to find them parked outside my bakery at three in the morning instead,” he said. Allen moved to the Czech Republic three years ago to coach the national men’s softball team to the Softball World Championships.  He returned home briefly when the series was being held in New Zealand, and worked for free at the Hataitai Bakery in Wellington for six weeks from midnight to 6am, learning the secret pie recipe in the process.  Allen hired local chef Ondrej Zufan to help him develop pies with a “Czech twist”. Those include pies that contained pulled duck, beef goulash, dumplings, and red cabbage. Check their Facebook page here Author: red   xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá...

Fantova Kavárna – Beautiful Train Station Cafe

The old main building and entrance to the Prague main train station was built in Art Nouveau style. Before the opening of the underground part of the station and the highway in front of the building in the ’70s, this was the place you could buy your ticket and wait for your train. Today, it is a bit more complicated to find the way to a place called Fantova kavárna but for me, it is definitely worth it. You can sit here for a coffee – since 2013 there has been a café here again – and enjoy the exceptional interior of the train station. I spend most of the time here with my head up looking at the many statues and coats of arms up there at the ceiling – these are the symbols of the Czech cities connected with this station by railway at the time this station was built (which was at the end of the 19th century). If you want to enjoy a coffee at Fantova kavárna today, you can sit either outside the actual café Coffee Day or go inside. I strongly suggest staying outside and enjoying the feeling travelers used to have one hundred years ago....

Where to Find Classic Czech Desserts With a Modern Twist in Prague

If you’ve spent time on the Old Town Square or pretty much anywhere with an abundance of tourists in Prague, you will certainly have seen trdelník sold on every street corner. These chimney cakes are everywhere and have become an unbefitting symbol of the city to tourists. These trdelník may look nice on your Instagram feed, but they’re overpriced and they’re not even Czech. If you want to try real Czech desserts and pastries that are just as Instagram-worthy, check out Cukrář Skala in the New Town.  Cukrář opened in December 2017, and have been serving up delicious and beautiful desserts for almost a year now. Whether you choose a classic cream roll, the colourful punčák sponge cake, or my personal favourite, the cognac peak, you’re guaranteed a delicious treat made from 100% natural ingredients.  The genius behind these sweet creations is world-class Czech pastry chef, Lukáš Skála. Skála has achieved success in many international competitions, including the gold medal at the confectionary Olympiad in Erfurt. Skála has always been inspired by desserts, and has readapted many of his father’s old recipes, who was also a pastry chef. Skála has travelled a lot and has gained inspiration for his creations...

Starbucks Opens its Biggest Store in the Czech Republic

Starbucks has opened a three-story cafe called Clock, located in the historical building of the Golden Camel at Old Town Square. Each floor has an area of 100 square meters and a total of 194 seats. On the ground floor, there is a coffee bar, the upper two floors are designed for sitting.  History of Starbucks presence in this region reaches back to 2008, when the first Starbucks coffee shop was introduced to the Czech market, in Lesser Town Square, under a joint venture agreement with Starbucks Coffee International. With the recent opening, AmRest now operates 40 Starbucks locations in the Czech Republic. Another newly opened café is in Kladno, the first Starbucks in the Central Bohemia Region. Kladno is the seventh city in the country where you can find a Starbucks store, after Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Hradec Kralove, Olomouc, and Znojmo. In 2016, AmRest opened the first Starbucks store in Slovakia and now operates four stores in the capital Bratislava. The Starbucks brand has been part of AmRest’s portfolio since 2008 when the first store opened in Prague. Currently, the Company operates over 300 Starbucks stores in seven countries – Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.  Author: red xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển...

Snails for Christmas? Unusual Czech Tradition at Vinohradský Parlament

Maybe you’ve heard of Czech families eating Carp on Christmas Eve, but how about snails? Eating snails on the 24th of December was once a popular Czech Christmas tradition; one that restaurant Vinohradský Parlament is bringing back. The perfect dish for tourists who want to experience something truly Czech this Christmas season!  Vinohradský Parlament is a traditional Czech restaurant with a twist. They serve up typical Czech cuisine, the kind of comfort food your grandmother might have made for you as a child, but with a modern touch. Czech cuisine is delicious but perhaps not the most aesthetically pleasing. Vinohradský Parlament turns this stereotype on its head with attractive “instagrammable” traditional Czech food.  This Christmas, Vinohradský Parlament will be serving up the most traditional and unique Czech Christmas dish – snails! Head chef Jan Pípal has rediscovered the snail recipes for a new generation. In the past, Czech families would often eat snails on Christmas Eve after taking a festive walk. However, this tradition died out during the Communist era, as it was considered to be the food of capitalists. Snails, or escargot, were seen to be a French or Western delicacy by the Communists, and therefore it was considered...

Na Slamníku – 400-Year-Old Czech Pub

This may sound crazy but Na Slamníku may be one of the oldest existing pubs in the Czech Republic AND a key element in Czech music history AND a great place to eat AND a perfect place to stop by just for a great beer – all this at one place. Na Slamníku is a pub with hundreds of years of history that was recently reconstructed and refurbished. For years it used to be a really basic, ugly pub and a punk concert venue (I lived nearby so I know) and it became a really nice, authentic Czech old-time pub with historic interior and great food and beer. There is the big Stromovka park nearby and Na Slamníku has a really big summer garden, so it is no upscale place. People are coming for a beer from the park, stopping by for a soup on a bike or relaxing in the shade of the big trees in the garden with their kids. During the day, you can enjoy their great Czech cuisine – and I have to say that they have really great desserts! – and in the evenings, there are music events. Great place to go to any time...

Prague’s First All-Avocado Restaurant Is Here

It’s time to smash (avocados, that is). Prague’s first all-avocado restaurant opened in the Karlin district. Avocado Gang matches the artistic vibes of the area with splatter paint tables and funky, mismatched plates.  The menu also has an eclectic curation ranging from avocado sushi to toast to even avocado desserts like cakes, tarts, and pies. Each dish looks like a piece of art.  The restaurant was inspired by the owner’s daughter who went vegetarian at 10 years old. They figured out how to prepare this one fruit in dozens of ways.  An avocado is an ideal source of potassium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamins C, E, K, H, B3, and B5. They have high energy value and healthy fays, so they are very nourishing.   There are few other all-avocado shops in Europe (think Amsterdam’s The Avocado Show), so this restaurant is setting the trend in Prague. It seems that everyone is in love with avocados, as they are one of the top exports with countries spending upwards of 550 million US dollars to import them into Europe.  If you love avocado, head down to the restaurant to be a part of the gang. We promise it won’t be a...

Step Into Asia at Sia Restaurant

In just one year, Sia has become the most popular Asian fusion restaurant in the capital. Located in Prague’s Nové Město, stepping into this restaurant is like stepping out of Europe and directly into a modern Asian night market. This Saturday will be the first anniversary of the restaurant’s opening. But what is the key to Sia restaurant’s success? What makes the restaurant so unique?  Authentic Recipes from all over Asia  The pan-Asian menu is based on traditional recipes and procedures discovered all over the continent, as well as drawing on the experiences and ideas of head chef Jiří Štift and his international team. Under his management, the menu has been prepared in cooperation with chefs from Indonesia, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, and the Czech Republic. In October, the Sia restaurant team set off on a trip to Asia where they sought inspiration for more dishes in the streets of Hong Kong and Taipei. The most interesting and remarkable of them will be prepared during the spring festival, “the Fate of Strange Meals”, of which the exact menu is being kept a secret for now.  Taking inspiration from all over the Asian continent, Sia’s dishes are truly...

Some Restaurants in Prague Prohibit Children From Entering

Some hotel and restaurant owners have decided to prohibit the entrance of children under a certain age. In doing so, however, they are risking receiving heavy fines for “discrimination”. One Prague restaurant that decided to restrict entrance to everyone under the age of 18 is currently facing this very problem. The Stodola House restaurant in the south of Prague has a large sign on the board next to the door stating that children under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering. Because of this decision, the owner might be taken to court. According to the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTI), prohibiting the entrance of children violates the law as it is considered “age discrimination”. “This is unacceptable discriminatory behaviour, not only against persons under the age of 18, but also against persons over eighteen years of age, such as parents…” it said in the statement that the owner of Stodola House, David Salomon, received after the Czech Trade Inspection. They had received a complaint about children being forbidden from coming in. “We have run this restaurant for 27 years, so we know exactly what our customers want and don’t want, and they certainly do not want kids running around.”...

Mozzarellart – the Freshest Mozzarella in Prague

In the Nusle neighborhood of Prague, in 2014, Mozzarellart was opened – a unique and authentic shop which specialises in Mozzarella and other Italian cheeses. The friendly, family-run business is like no other in Prague, or in fact in the Czech Republic. Working exclusively with Czech milk imported daily from a local farm just outside of the city, and using Italian expertise and traditional methods, Mozzarellart produces on premises the freshest and most mouth-watering Italian cheeses in Prague. As the name suggests, the main product is their fresh mozzarella, but they also sell delicious ricotta, stracciatella, and burrata, which are also made daily. My personal favourite is the burrata, which consists of smooth mozzarella on the outside, and creamy stracciatella on the inside. You can also enjoy plenty of other Italian produce, such as their delicious cured meats. For Italians who are feeling a little bit homesick, this shop will certainly give you a taste of home. In-store, you can also find Italian products that you wouldn’t be able to find in regular supermarkets, so it’s definitely worth a look around. Tiziana and Marco, the couple behind Mozzarellart, are from Apulia, Italy. The passionate Italian couple came to the Czech...

Eight Best Soup Spots in Prague

It’s soup season! With the temperatures dipping, it’s time to get cozy with a bowl of hearty soup to warm up. Check out this list of best soup shops in Prague.   Polévkárna paní Mančo Address: Bělehradská 77, Prague 2 Located in between I.P. Pavlova and Namesti Miru, Polévkárna paní Mančo is the perfect spot for an easy cup of soup for commuters and locals, alike. The shop specializes in tasty Georgian soups. Don’t forget to get the cheesy bread slices to dip in the soups.  Polévkárna Address: Sokolovská 97, Prague 8 With farm-to-table dishes, it’s no wonder the soups taste so rich and fresh. Head to Karlin for soups to-go or to eat in store. Be sure to make a combination of soup with either the cheese or spinach sauce and homemade bread. And, how can you not grab a homemade pastry while you’re there   Bistro Leon Address: Sokolovská 21, Prague 8 The constantly changing menu with three to four soups a day at Bistro Leon assures high quality and taste. The flavorful, reasonably priced soups mixed with the location next to the Florenc metro stop make it the perfect lunch spot.  Polífkárna Address: Olbrachtova 64, Prague 4...

16-18 November: Chocolate Festival

Do you love chocolate? Then you definitely should not miss the Chocolate Festival at Galerie Harfa this November. The Annual Chocolate festival will be held here, with free entry, for the sixth year running. This year’s festival will feature chocolate delicacies from all over the world, and everything can be tasted on-site. Guests will have the opportunity to join chocolate-making classes, partake in the chocolate dessert contest, workshops for children, and much more!  The festival will be open to the public on Friday, November 16th from 14:00 to 18:00, Saturday, November 17th from 10:00 to 18:00, and Sunday, November 18th from 10:00 to 17:00.  Have you ever tried a rosemary sirloin steak with forest fruits and chocolate? Tortilla stuffed with chicken and chocolate sauce? Or chilli con carne made with dark chocolate? If not, you should definitely come and try these unusual flavour combinations at the Galerie Harfa. As part of the culinary show, these unusual recipes will be prepared by the chefs of some of Prague’s major restaurants.  This year, sweet lovers will also be able to test their chocolate-making abilities. At Tefal’s workshops, people will learn how to make macarons, pop cakes, candy decorations, and chocolate desserts. Thanks...

Where to Find the Best Tacos in Prague

Today in National taco day in America—yes, there is a holiday just for this traditional Mexican dish. Hailing from Texas, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on this food. Let’s taco ‘bout the three best in Prague—the three amigos—so ex-pats and locals alike can celebrate.  Cantina Újezd 42, 118 00 Malá Strana Walking into Cantina is like stepping into a little slice of Mexico. With traditional ponchos, woven tapestries, flags and animal skulls accenting the pale-yellow wall, the festive feel adds charm. The tacos themselves are served in a soft flour tortilla that is slightly grilled for a little crunch. The spicy beans with a hint of bacon mixed with the juicy meat and topped with the creamy cheese fill the tortilla. The guacamole and red salsa are not the stars of the dish but do accent the tacos very nicely. The menu has something for everyone—including frozen margaritas.   Las Adelitas  With three locations in Prague and scrumptious Mexican food, it is hard to think of an excuse not to go to Las Adelitas. The drinks menu is extensive—nine different types of margaritas, specialty mezcal and tequila, homemade soft drinks, and cocktails and Mexican beer. The tacos are...

This Weekend: Wine Festival at Grébovka

Did you know that apart from beer, the Czech Republic has also a rich production of wine? In fact, Czech wine ranks among the best in the world and its production is accompanied by numerous celebrations. Early autumn is the time that belongs to grape harvest, which means a plenty of wine tastings and festivals take place all over the country.  One of the restored vineyards where you can try wine in the city center is the Grébovka vineyard on the steep slopes of Nuselský Valley. The varieties grown at “Vinobraní na Grébovce” (September 21-22) are Pinot gris, Mueller-Thurgau, Rhine Riesling, Dornfelder and Pinot noir and the produce is available right there at the vineyard. One of them, Pinot Gris 2014 won the best Czech wine at the National Wine Competition, at which tasters evaluated 85 domestic wines from 2014 and older. Wines from this vineyard are popular thanks to their balanced taste and smell, but also its first-class golden yellow color. Grebovka or Havlíčkovy sady, is a hidden gem of a park, with lush green areas, stalactite cave and enchanting vineyard with gazebo. Wine tasting, entertainment of all kinds, shows, and bands performing pop, rock, jazz and folk songs on different music stages attract large crowds. Free admission. More info here xosotin chelseathông...

3 British and Irish Restaurants to Try in Prague

McCarthy’s Irish Pub At barely over one-year-old, McCarthy’s is considered to be the most authentic Irish pub in Prague. It’s warm inviting interior is two floors of eye-catching displays, with the main bar upstairs and the newer sports lounge below showing off 4 impressive tanks to store local beer, 9 large screens and 1 big projector for the big games. The menu includes a mix of classics pub grub and twists on traditional Irish food including the Full Paddy, a full Irish breakfast on a pizza! The pub offers among the best value cocktails in the area at only 99kč and great Guinness, Heineken and other imported beers & ciders on draught. (Rytířská 406/10 , Prague 1, +420 272 661 778 ) Brixton Balls  If you are in the mood for delicious, homemade meatballs, there is only one place for you – Brixton Balls. The meatballs are served in a variety of ways, served with homemade sauces and homemade fries. You can choose from beef balls, beef & bacon balls, spicy beef, beef & cheddar. Vegetarians are also catered for: Brixton’s veggie balls are made from lentils, mushrooms, carrots, and thyme, served with a parsley yogurt sauce. (Korunní 783/23, Prague 2, +420 776 602 306) Ryby...

3 Balkan Restaurants to Try in Prague

Mon Ami Mon Ami is a family-run restaurant opened in 2000 in Žižkov that serves delicious and authentic Balkan and Mediterranean cuisine. We recommend the Uštipci (homemade bread lightly fried served with cheese sauce), and the ćevapčići (delicious grilled minced ground beef and lamb, served on a homemade somun or pita with onions, mustard, and ajvar). Mon Ami also offers a wide selection of salads, pizza, fish and other Balkan specialties (such as pljeskavica, roast lamb, baked peppers with feta), all served with a smile and a nice quiet outdoor terrace. Occasionally you can enjoy live music and lunch specials. (Roháčova 20, Prague 3; +420 222 780 808 ) Jelica Jelica serves Serbian national cuisine and Balkan ethno meals. They have a separate vegetarian/vegan menu with example vegan dishes including baked white beans, oyster mushroom goulash, grilled vegan cheese, stuffed zucchini, vegan burger, vegan cheese platter, salad, soup, and cake. The inside part of the restaurant is well-decorated with plain tablecloths, old chairs, and folklore stuff. In Jelica there is a big garden and a playground for kids of all ages. (Na Zlíchově 35, 150 00 Prague 5, +420 251 555 536) Singidunum Singidunum is a Balkan Grill restaurant. You can order a cold starter such as...

August 25: Náplavka Street Food

The biggest show of “street food” in the Czech Republic will be held for the third time this year at Smíchovská náplavka. Festival Náplavka Street Food will introduce the best street food scene which consists of professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world. From 10:00 to 20:00, visitors can sample food from every corner of the world from great chefs from Malaysia, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, Georgia, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, USA, Egypt, Morocco, Portugal, France, and more. A rich accompanying program awaits guests. On a special stage will perform musical and dance groups. Entrance: 50 CZK Facebook event here Author: red xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo bóng đá việt namHuyền thoại bóng đágiải ngoại hạng anhSeagametap chi bong da the gioitin bong da lutrận đấu hôm nayviệt nam bóng đátin nong bong daBóng đá nữthể thao 7m24h bóng đábóng đá hôm naythe thao ngoai hang anhtin nhanh bóng đáphòng thay đồ bóng đábóng...

Lidl, Tesco and Rohlik to End Selling of Eggs From Caged Farms

Lidl, a German retail store, will gradually reduce the selling of eggs from caged farms. By 2025, caged eggs will be excluded from their supply entirely. Rohlik, an online food retail store, also issued the same statement and will remove caged eggs from their supply by the end of next year. Both statements are direct responses to the Czech Television report in which animal rights activists showed raw video shots of the industrial egg production from caged farms. The footage comes from four large-scale farms: Libnerice, Svinčany farms, Čeperka Drogeria, and Druko Střížkov. They all have either denied the authenticity of the shots or refused to comment. This situation, however, raised awareness regarding the industrial egg production in the Czech market. Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Konzum have also started to stop the selling of caged eggs in their retail stores. “The decision to abandon the sale of cage eggs goes hand in hand with our drive for high-quality food to be sold. As one of the largest traders on the market, we have a chance to influence the way raw materials are obtained for food,” says Michal Farník, Managing Director of Lidl.  “Quality products and assortment are important to customers,...

June 17: Prague Ice Cream Festival

This Sunday, you can join thousands of other ice-cream enthusiasts at the Holesovice exhibition grounds for this one-day festival devoted to your favorite cool treat. Prague Ice Cream Festival is a unique feast for all lovers of ice cream. The festival was established in 2015 and is currently the largest festival of its kind in Central Europe. Participants in the festival are not only from the Czech Republic but also from Poland and Slovakia. At Prague Ice Cream Festival you will find all types and flavors of ice cream – gelato, soft, yogurt, ice roll, sorbets, and ice lollies. The fourth edition will offer also an accompanying programme featuring workshops, competitions, tasting and more. Children can look forward to a jumping castle, tattooing, creative hairdressers and more. Moreover, this year, you will be able to vote in the contest for the most popular ice cream maker of the festival, in addition, the prize for the best ice cream will be announced. Additional info: here. Author: red xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff...

Dual Quality Food to End From 2020

The European Commission announced it would prohibit dual quality food across the bloc, following complaints and pressure from Central and Eastern European (CEE) member states. The new EU rules ban double quality food products on the markets of EU countries could come into force in January 2020. This is what Commissioner Michaela Šojdrová said.  For several years now, the Czech Republic and other Central and Eastern European countries have been warning of the practice of some companies selling mainly food products under the same name but of different. Studies in Eastern European countries have shown that many goods, including washing powder, are of lower quality than the same brand and packaging in older member states. ‘Dual quality’ food has drawn severe criticism from leaders in the EU’s eastern member states. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov denounced it in July as “food apartheid”, while a Hungarian government official described it as “the biggest scandal of the recent past”. “According to the Commission, the trader’s right to adapt products on the basis of so-called legitimate reasons, such as the availability and seasonality of raw materials and consumer preferences, should still be retained. We must prevent any loopholes that could lead to further frustration among...

Prague Food Festival Coming at the End of May

The 12th edition of the Prague Food Festival, one of the most popular culinary events in the country, will take place May 25–27 on at Vysehrad. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste the dishes from 22 top restaurants selected from Maurer’s Grand Restaurant.  Alongside them, there will be a rich selection of beverages and delicacies as well as music, cooking shows, workshops and lectures on a healthy diet.  “The aim of our festival is to present, besides high-level gastronomy, interesting places in Prague. That’s why in the past we were in Kampa, Žofín on Slovanský ostrov, by Charles Bridge, or in the gardens of Prague Castle. Visitors to Vyšehrad will enjoy parks, orchards, baroque galleries, medieval and Romanesque buildings and charming views of Prague and Vltava this year,” festival founder Pavel Maurer said. Read the full article here (Prague.tv)  xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean footballbên lề sân cỏbáo bóng đá mớibóng đá cúp thế giớitin bóng đá ViệtUEFAbáo bóng đá việt namHuyền thoại bóng đágiải ngoại hạng...

Confirmed: Time Out to Open New Market in Prague’s City Center

The company has recently announced that it has entered into a management agreement with CRESTYL Group to open a new Time Out Market in Prague.  Time Out Market will be located in the historic city centre inside the Savarin social and shopping center, a 15,000 square-meter project located just around the corner from Wenceslas Square. Time Out Market Prague will accommodate around 465 seats indoors and 120 outdoors. There will be 14 food offerings, two bars, a speakeasy lounge, a cultural space and a retail shop – all representing the best food, drinks and culture the city has to offer. Following the success of Time Out Market Lisbon, which was the first to open in 2014 and is now Portugal’s most popular attraction with 4.1 million visitors in 2019, a further five Time Out Markets were opened in North America: in 2019 in Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Montreal. In 2021, they expanded in Dubai, while in 2024, a new location opened in Porto and Barcelona. About Savarin  The Savarin project will be created by the reconstruction of buildings within a large area consisting of four consecutive parts. This will connect Wenceslas Square with Na Příkopě, Jindřišská and Panská...