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Learn how to make a mixed fresh vegetable quiche with old Dutch cheese, from the experts at Holkandský Kluk, or Dutch Boy

Next to Bohemia Bagel in Old Town, fast-food burritos around the clock There has long been a burrito-shaped hole in Prague, particularly of the late-night, fast-food variety. Not since the ill-fated but good-while-it-lasted Picante, where patrons could stream in at any hour of the day or night and get big, overstuffed burritos, tacos and the [...]

Alcron, La Degustation take top honors with others recognized

For lovers of British pastries, Tesco makes a decent substitute

Former zoo worker opens a direct-sales website for organic poultry

Special menus and parties usher in the new year

As anyone who’s spent a Christmas in Prague before may know, fish plays a big role in the mysticism of the season. Carp has an especially sacrificial part in Czech Christmas dinner, getting a deep-fried place of honor right next to the potato salad and fish soup. It’s this time of year when the streetside [...]

Newly opened restaurant has glitz and glamour

Happy St. Martin’s Day, the traditional feast day in the run-up to Advent. Yearly falling on Nov. 11, this is year is especially special, as it’s 11/11/11 (also known in some circles as The Day That Most Resembles Corduroy). On St. Martin’s Day, Czechs roast goose and drink the Czech version of Beaujolais nouveau, Svatomartinské [...]

Any friend of beer is a friend of mine, and the annual awards of the aptly named Friends of Beer Union (Sdružení přátel piva, or SPP) are an interesting gauge of trends in both consumer preference and technological innovation over the past year. The yearly list, which has been released since 1990, can also serve [...]