Category: Prague Food & Drink

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...

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....

Those of you familiar with the Czech Republic probably know this is a beer culture. Czechs drink more beer per capita than any other country by a wide margin, and they are proud of global brands like Pilsner Urquell and Budvar. However, Czechs are also quite traditional when it comes...

For the last several years, I have called Prague’s Žižkov neighborhood home. Arguably the city’s most lively district, Žižkov is rumored to have more pubs per square kilometer than any neighborhood in Europe, perhaps even worldwide. Besides pub-hopping, there is a whole lot to see and do, and it’s definitely...

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,...

It’s a given that when you come to Prague, you must try at least one traditional Czech dish. Common favorites include: svíčková, slices of pork tenderloin, a rich savory gravy sauce topped with cream and cranberry sauce plus knedliky, which are potato dumplings; goulash, a beef stew-like dish with potato...

Whether it’s the beauty, culture, or refreshing Czech pilsner, Prague offers something for pretty much every kind of traveler. However, until recently it was severely lacking in quality outdoor markets. There are always the markets set up around major holidays like Christmas and Easter, but they mainly offer kitschy souvenirs...

We all know that Europe is full of great food. Even those countries that don’t have a reputation for fantastic dining still manage to come up with a few, or more than a few, special dishes that take you right back there every time you think of them. At Eating...