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...
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....
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...
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...
Oplatky or Wafers are something Czech people are not known well enough for. Czechs have been making wafers since before the 1800s when in almost every spa they would make the wafers and then sprinkle them with sugar for spa guests daily. Not like the traditional wafers found in the US, these Czech spa wafers...
Located right next to Kampa park, just a few steps away from the Lennon wall, lies Velkopřevorský Mlýn Restaurant, a restaurant where the atmosphere is cozy, and they have excellent Czech comfort food! Coming to Velkopřevorský Mlýn is almost like stepping out of the city of Prague and into a little piece of history. The...
Those of you who have visited Prague may have discovered that Prague is not the most vegetarian friendly city. In a country where pork and beer trumps all, there are few restaurants that cater to vegetarians. Though some do exist, it is rather difficult to find good ones. Estrella is a vegetarian restaurant conveniently located in...
If you are like us, you think differently about food. At La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, they think differently about food. They want to provide you with an extraordinary experience. That is why they plan and cook small, thought-provoking meals that arouse all the senses. La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise is an upscale restaurant with a modern menu...
Kantýna (Canteen) is a modern Czech restaurant with a cool and tasty spin on a traditional Czech neighborhood pub/butcher’s shop concept. When you arrive at their beautiful location, just a 10 minute walk from Old Town Square, you are greeted by a hostess and given a menu/score paper which you are to use for ordering....
Just like in many towns located across America, there are many different farmers markets located in the Czech Republic. No doubt all of them offer tasty treats! But the special thing about the Jiřák Farmers Market is its beautiful location. Located in a large park on Jiřího z Poděbrad square, it is situated and set up...
Perhaps it is because Czechs seriously grow up watching beer drinking throughout their family, ask almost any older generation Czech and they will have memories of being five or six and going down to the local pub alone to ask the bartender to refill a pitcher of beer for their parents, it’s just the way...
T-Anker is a restaurant and bar in Prague located on the top floor of Kotva, a diverse department store. The restaurant itself is a bit hard to find in the building, but once you get there, it is worth the search. They do have indoor seating, though I’m not sure who would choose it because...
Today we are looking at the typical dinner plates of Czech people. We decided to write ‘Let’s Look at a Typical Czech Meal’ because when we mention to people that we are Czech, they always ask about the food. The photographs below are taken from various Instagram accounts so please understand the descriptions and comments...
Located on the ground level of The Cosmopolitan Hotel close to Old Town Square, Next Door is a Czech restaurant that provides a luxury dining experience with a comfortable atmosphere. This high class restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a magnificent space. The interior of the restaurant is chic and timeless with intricate crown...
