Category: Prague Food & Drink

This post was originally published in November, 2014 and was updated in November, 2017. When the weather turns cold and Christmas markets start to spring up on every corner of Prague, an aroma of grilled meats and sweet treats fills the crisp winter air. Thanks to the complicated history of...

No one can deny that Prague is an ideal destination for beer lovers. Its combination of excellent quality and impressive quantity is perhaps unmatched anywhere else in the world. And while the Czech Republic isn’t exactly known for its culinary culture, it still boasts a plenty of top-notch restaurants. However,...

Hamburgers are slowly (but surely) shaking off the negative stigma they’ve been stitched with in lands of the Czechs. Going back to the beginning, much like the rest of the world, the first hamburgers we Czechs came to know were the fast food McDonald’s patties. We soon learned that those...

Traveling with any kind of dietary restriction can be challenging. Luckily, having celiac disease or eating gluten-free in Prague won’t keep you from enjoying some of the tastiest food the city has to offer, including traditional Czech dishes. While you’re looking for gluten-free dining options in Prague, be sure to...

I have fond memories of chilly Prague evenings, the air crisp with the scent of woodsmoke, and a steaming bowl of rich, paprika-infused goulash in front of me with a dark Czech beer. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out, like you’d expect on a...

When Czech immigrants came to America in the 19th and 20th centuries, they brought more than just their belongings with them. Luckily for the communities where they settled, they also brought their baked goods – among them the famed kolache (spelled in Czech as koláč, koláče plural). This way, kolache...

Out of all the Czech foods you can try on my Prague food walks, schnitzel is up there with some of the most delicious. Picture a golden, crispy, deep-fried piece of meat the size of your plate, enjoyed with creamy potato salad and an ice-cold beer. While this classic comfort...

Prague has quietly transformed from a city of beer halls and hearty foods into one of Europe’s fine dining hot spots. Today, elegance and innovation define the culinary landscape. The city even boasts a growing collection of Michelin-starred restaurants where Czech traditional ingredients are elevated with world-class technique. These stars...