Category: Prague Food & Drink

Sirloin beef in cream sauce is considered the queen of Czech sauce-based dishes, the Czech name for which is svíčková (pronounced sveech-covah). For Czech families, this is a classic Sunday family lunch dish, since it is best when the meat is prepared and marinated a day in advance. If you...

This post was originally published on April 12, 2016 and was updated on October 20, 2016. People often recognize Prague as a destination for its Gothic architecture and iconic spires. It conjures up images of ancient castles, cobblestone streets, surrealist Kafkaesque mystery… a magical destination that captivates visitors with its charm....

This post was originally published on July 13, 2015 and was updated in November, 2017. Have you ever discovered an incredible meal abroad and dreamt about recreating it in your own kitchen? Well, these Prague cooking classes can help make that goal a reality. With a focus on traditional dishes...

Finding food when traveling can be challenging. So many tourist places huddle around the big sites, just interested in money for subpar food. The good places don’t have to advertise, so they easily slip under the bewildered traveler’s radar. My husband, Andy, and I spent 3 days in Prague this summer....

What makes a chef popular or one of our “favorites”? This wasn’t such an easy list to compile. Sure, I could list top restaurants or chefs that have achieved the much coveted Michelin star, but this rating doesn’t necessarily make a chef popular or loved. Over recent years, television has...

Mid-August is the start of burčák season in the Czech Republic. Burčák is the young “wine” that separates from the crop as it’s pressed, and purists say that authentic burčák can only be consumed in the two-hour window following, when the sugar and alcohol are in perfect balance. Somewhat of...

Planning to holiday throughout Europe and not sure how to decide which cities to visit? Some people might base their itinerary on famous or historical sights, but we foodies look to research which cities will be the best food and wine destinations to enhance our overall travel experience. You might...

The Czech Republic is a paradise for beer lovers. Some of the best beer in the world is produced here, and the pubs throughout the country are full of appreciative drinkers. Get to know these Czech beer facts for a sense of how important pivo is to the local culture....