Everyone loves a harvest feast, and the Czechs are no exception. Indeed, St. Martin’s Day, Nov. 11, has been celebrated across Europe with feasting since as early as the 4th century. Fasting traditionally started on St. Martin’s Day itself, lasting for 40 days — what later became known as Advent. And, naturally, the day before [...]

It’s that time of year. While the end of summer may have beer-drinkers grumbling as they try to eek out  a few more blustery evenings at beer gardens, the crispness in the air heralds the best time of year to be a  wine lover: The season of vinobraní, or grape harvest festivals. Vinobraní can be found all [...]