February 25, 2009 | Posted by admin
In a country with big menus and even bigger portions, I’m only one eating one thing: Czech goulash. (more…)
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December 17, 2008 | Posted by admin
All-in-one dining and entertainment venues create memorable atmospheres filled with delicious fun
Clean Head Phil putting the blues in Red, Hot & Blues (Photo by Rebecca Weinstein).
Often in one ear and out the other, the subtle background tune of a recorded melody hardly gets attention from diners. However, like pairing fancy cheeses with wine, the coupling of cuisine with well-selected musical entertainment can enhance the experience of any meal.
At first glance the restaurant, located a short walk from Old Town Square, looks unremarkable. Yet, the music and scents of New Orleans wafting through the door beckon passersby to discover what Red, Hot & Blues has to offer. Continuing past the bar into the main seating area and the outdoor courtyard, the décor remains simple but refreshingly absent of any overly touristy decorations or tacky New Orleans memorabilia.
Giving diners an experience in the flavors and feeling of Mardi Gras is role of the food and the music rather than the setting.
The menu has a wide selection of Cajun and other American classics like buffalo wings and burgers. The quesadillas are stellar starters and are deliciously toped with salsa, sour cream and jalapeños for an extra kick on this tex-mex classic (189 crowns, $9). However, the main portions are rather large so splitting the appetizers is recommended. For a main course, try the chicken creole filled with tomato, pepper, onions and celery flavors and a hot, but not overly explosive, kick. The burrito with seasoned chicken was everything one would expect from a typical burrito but nothing particularly distinctive.
While the food is appetizing and homey, the menu itself is not particularly innovative. It is the complementary music in Red, Hot & Blues that truly makes the restaurant a noteworthy dining stop in Prague. If possible try and catch the Thursday or Friday night performances of Clean Head Phil low raspy voice singing the Kansas City Blues. (more…)
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November 21, 2008 | Posted by admin Adding beer to your meal instead of just drinking it puts a new spin on everyone’s favorite brew
Dark beer goulash from Novomestsky Pivovar (photo by Rebbecca Weinstein).
By Rebecca Weinstein
A chilled, bubbling glass of amber liquid, foam falling over the edge and sliding down the etched trademark Gambrinus or Pilsner. This is a typical presentation of beer around the Czech Republic.
The millions of visitors to the Czech Republic each year who fall in love with the country’s beer may not know that drinking is not the only way to benefit from the full-bodied flavor of a lager or ale. While cooking with beer in the Czech Republic is not as common as swigging from a half-liter glass, this method of enjoying the famous Czech brew can be just as delicious. (more…)
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