Learn about the secrets behind Vinarstvi Petratur’s delicious offerings of hot wine and traditional Moravian Punch, as well as some great wine recommendations to try, taste and bring home to your family!
Category: Food & Drink
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Knedlik
Czech cuisine would not exist without dumplings (knedliky). Is that completely true? Dumplings’ history in the form as we know them today, is not that long. Initially, dumplings had a lot in common with buns, especially the fact that both were baked. Why did we begin to boil dumplings? Most probably out of despair during […]
Traditional Czech Food
Traditional Czech cuisine can’t really be described as dietary or extremely healthy, however, nothing goes better together with the rich flavor of famous Czech beer. Czech dishes mainly consist of pork or beef in plenty of sauce with knedliky (dumplings) as the most common side dish. It’s quite a struggle to explain what Knedlik is to someone who […]
Healthy food in the heart of Prague
Although traditional Czech cuisine is perceived as one of the heaviest one in Europe, while visiting Prague you can easily find some healthy food as well! After tasting delicious duck with bread-dumplings or just having a short break from goulash in bread, you only need to know where else to go to eat more healthy… […]
5 vegan-friendly restaurants in Brno
For a vegetarian, coming to the Czech Republic might be seen as a nightmare when it comes to food! Indeed, the Czech gastronomy is mainly composed of meat: pork, beef, rabbit, poultry… you name it, it’s probably on the menu of the finest restaurant! But don’t fear to be sentenced to eat salad for the […]
“Social dining” – the way to discover the world
“Social dining” is becoming more and more popular among travelers. It’s also called “couchsurfing for food”. Traveling, besides opportunity to see new places and learn about new cultures, give you also a chance to taste local cuisine, which definitely is part of country’s culture. Everyone knows that common meals are connecting people, no matter if […]
What is the Czech Republic like?
Food, drinks, religion, location… What should you know before entering into our amazing Czech community? Here you can learn some basics about this – here important – Central (not Eastern!) European country. Eastern Europe? Not anymore… For some European countries, especially those from the West Europe, Czech Republic is still considered Eastern European country, […]
June MeetUp – summary
Being a foreigner in a new country always takes time to accommodate to a new place and circumstances. Anyway, the most important to feel like at home are people who are around you. That’s why MeetUps are the best solution for those, who are seeking for some new friends. You can get to know each other, find international […]
Why is there green beer in the Czech Republic ?
A few days ago, I started to see on my Facebook newsfeed several events mentioning some Zelene Pivo which means “green beer”. I was wondering the reason why the beer would be green in the Czech Republic. I had never heard of anything like it. To me, it could have been some fancy or silly […]
Good Cafés to Study or Get Some Work Done in Prague
Looking for some Cafés in Prague to study or get some done? Here are some that have both a peaceful atmosphere and good coffee!