Visit This Retro Restaurant – James Dean Prague

James Dean is a 1950s restaurant/bar located just north of Old Town Square at V Kolkovně 922/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia. The top floor of James Dean is fashioned as an old school diner, with black and white checkered floors, a jukebox, and a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling. The walls and windows are decorated with air-brushed...

Food, LIFESTYLE

October 31, 2018

Pilsner Urquell Czech Beer Limited Edition Lunch Box

Well here’s a novel idea… A Pilsner Urquell lunch box. Send little Honza to school the Czech way! ;) But seriously, this is a nice tin case which is currently being sold on eBay and when we saw it, we just thought that for sure, one of our readers would appreciate this little gift! The link...

Beer, LIFESTYLE

September 28, 2018

Breakfast in the Czech Republic

Breakfast has often been called the most important meal of the day and, according to novinky.cz, the Czech people certainly agree with this statement. Breakfast (Czech: snídaně) is enjoyed by the majority of the Czech people. Only about 14% of Czech people skip breakfast regularly. The rest of the population start their day with a...

Food, LIFESTYLE

August 22, 2018

All About The BurgerFest of Prague

BurgerFest is a two day festival which if you can’t smell from miles away, takes place at the Exhibition Grounds in Holešovice, Prague. The BurgerFest is the biggest burger festival in all of Europe, and probably one of the only ones is the city. The name basically describes the festival for itself, it is a huge gathering...

PLACES, Prague

July 27, 2018

The Traditional Czech Treat Known As Chlebíčky

If you have ever visited the Czech Republic, then you surely know about Chlebíčky. This traditional Czech snack can be spotted on the snack plates set out for company in Czech homes, in the hands of Prague citizens rushing through the city, and in the windows and menus of various Czech bistros, cafés, and restaurants....

Food, LIFESTYLE

June 18, 2018

Sykora Bakery in Czech Village, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Today we are strolling down the Avenue in the heart of the Czech Village, to Sykora Bakery, a landmark serving Cedar Rapids & the Czech Community for over a century! (Since 1903, to be exact!) In the following Czech Village photo from 1910, horses and horseless carriages share the road that is divided by trolley...

PLACES, Restaurants

June 13, 2018

The Větrník, A Traditional Czech Cream Puff

A větrník is a delicious traditional Czech dessert. Similar to the French eclair or the Italian profiterole or even a St. Joseph’s Zeppole, this small rich and creamy treat is at the heart of many people who have had the chance to taste it. Made from a Choux pastry which is a light and airy...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

May 23, 2018

A Czech Chocolate Meringue Roláda

Rolls are a very popular dessert style all around the world, but especially in many parts of Europe. Some are made of sponge cake, others pastry dough, but our favorite is a meringue roláda. The fillings of these rolls can also differ depending on the culture and personal preference. In this recipe we will be...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

May 2, 2018

The Valašský Frgál – A Wallachian Delicacy That Came About by Accident

Yes, it is true. Talk to any old Moravian grandmother and she’ll tell you that the Wallachian delicacy known as Valašský frgál was originally an unsuccessful koláč, a mistake. Europeans are proud of their gastronomic heritage and culinary jewels across Europe are distinctly married to their citizens; Russia has its caviar, France has its champagne,...

LIFESTYLE

April 20, 2018

3 Traditional Czech Cakes You Have To Try

Koláče are not the only delicious sweet the Czech Republic is known for. In this post, we will be counting down 3 traditional Czech cakes which are known and loved throughout the country. These are, arguably, the most popular cakes from the Czech Republic. 1. Bublanina Bublanina is perhaps one of the most famous cakes...

Food, LIFESTYLE

April 3, 2018

Old Bohemian Horseradish Soup Recipe

Because we posted about the numerous benefits of horseradish not too long ago, we have decided to make and share his old Bohemian horseradish soup recipe with you today. Called Staročeská křenová polévka in our native tongue, it is quite simple to make. Obviously, one of the main ingredients is horseradish. Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced smoked pork...

LIFESTYLE, Recipes

January 9, 2018

Experience Fine Dining At Atelier Kalina in Prague

Atelier Kalina is a luxurious fine dining restaurant located in Old Town Prague. It is a part of the Smetana hotel, just across the street from the official Prague Beer Museum and just a few steps away from the Charles Bridge. Inside, the restaurant has a beautiful design, with arched walkways and lots of windows....

Food, LIFESTYLE

September 14, 2017

The Strongest Beer In the World at U Medvídků in Prague

The history of the restaurant “U Medvídků” dates back to 1466. Today it’s gaining new popularity as home to the strongest beer in the world. Welcome to U Medvídků in Prague, Czech Republic. In the past century, the original brewery was converted into the first Prague cabaret and also into the one of the biggest beer...

Beer, Food, LIFESTYLE

September 5, 2017

The Famous Czech Herbal Liquor: Becherovka

Native to Czech spa town Karlovy Vary, Becherovka is a herbal liquor known and drunk throughout all of the Czech Republic. It can be purchased in almost every corner store in Prague and a bottle is kept in every true Czechs household. Becherovka is said to have healing properties that work good as a digestive...

Food, LIFESTYLE

Visit This Retro Restaurant – James Dean Prague

Pilsner Urquell Czech Beer Limited Edition Lunch Box

Breakfast in the Czech Republic

All About The BurgerFest of Prague

The Traditional Czech Treat Known As Chlebíčky

Sykora Bakery in Czech Village, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Větrník, A Traditional Czech Cream Puff

A Czech Chocolate Meringue Roláda

The Valašský Frgál – A Wallachian Delicacy That Came About by Accident

3 Traditional Czech Cakes You Have To Try

Old Bohemian Horseradish Soup Recipe

Experience Fine Dining At Atelier Kalina in Prague

The Strongest Beer In the World at U Medvídků in Prague

The Famous Czech Herbal Liquor: Becherovka

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