A first taste of Automat Matušksa JzP: roast beef on toast with celery root remoulade & truffle oil, 269 Kč. Caramelized BBQ pork belly, 229 Kč. Terrific, tangy, rendered, tender, 229 Kč. Non-alcoholic Bilinny Strizlivec, .4l for 89 Kč. Nice tho prices well above typical pub fare

For me, pain au chocolat at Aux Merveilleux de Fred on Revoluční is the best in town. Its lightly crisp, lacquered exterior covered a feathery, airy honeycombed interior, studded with delicious, dark chocolate. 60 Kč. Prague has great options but this one stands above the rest

For me, KFC = Kro’s Fantastic Croissants. Got almond and pistachio, which I’d never tried before. What I love: They are KFC’s extra crispy with a sweet-savory almond butter in the middle. Decadent but subtle, not overstuffed, 105 Kč. Pistachio is its twin, just a different, more dear nut, 135 Kč

Kyoto Wok & Sushi has several locations. Hunan Chicken, 249 Kč via Wolt, was sweet, the meat not so crisp & tender as when it was Huang He. Chicken fried rice was ok. And yet… we liked it enough to add to the delivery rotation. We have a weak spot for sweet, fried things.

Desserts from Blumery. Miso Hazelnut cheesecake was silky smooth, with strong nutty notes. Chocolate choux with cocoa nibs & brownie base was my favorite, both 140 Kč. The cafe has been pretty popular since opening, with its minimalist vibe and creative small menu.

Cafe Buddha via Wolt. I’d say the best Pad Thai in town (right side), bold, tangy lime, just the right sweetness, 267 Kč. Left side of the dish, I had chicken Nasi Goreng, Indonesian fried rice, more subtly sweet, higher heat, spicy soy sauce, egg, green onion, 244 Kč

Having a pretty pizzaiola at home who is a serious bread baker, plus a professional-grade oven doesn’t just mean insanely great sour-dough crusts. It also means I get to pick my own toppings for a perfect pizza: white onions, black olives, chorizo & dabs of rose harissa from M&S

Tacos Al Pastor at Alebrijes Letna. Well-seasoned, spicy lime-cream salsa and quality but tiny portion of guac. Happy to get four, 315 Kč. Not so good: small amount of diced pineapple barely registered, the meat was chewy, dry, barely warmed over. Wish pork was freshly carved

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I had to know: Which is better, newcomer Bamico or the OG, Mr. Banh Mi? I ordered Bamico’s BBQ pork and grilled pork (both 174 Kč). They were ok but the baguettes were not as light and crisp, the meats with a lightly sweet sauce, were barely warm. Mr. Banh Mi aced on bread, meat and flavor.

Fish & chips are not easy to catch in Prague. I tried Beckett’s Irish Pub in Vinohrady. It was large, batter was crispy, thick, and the type of fish was not named. The online menu says it’s 339 Kč but it was 389 Kč. If someone can recommend a good one, let me know.

Kro Vršovice, the pork katsu sandwich with slaw, miso mayo, plum tonkatsu sauce, milk bread, 275 Kč. The quality cutlet was freshly prepared, with a tender, easy snap to the bite. The sour slaw balanced the salt, while the sauce and mayo were more subtle. A fine lunch with a tart raspberry lemonade

Kobliha Vršovice, creative, top quality donuts: Enjoyed Apple Fritter (huge), Blackberry & Instant Cocoa (quality flavors), strawberry & sprinkles and Nutella & Lentilky (like mini M&Ms). I’ve included a photo of the prices. Really want to try Pastel de Nata, which was sold out

Last week’s lunch specials at Mazel: They are masters of the fish fillet, the most delicate pike perch with a crispy skin. Chicken thigh with an Asian peanut sauce was bursting with flavor but could be more tender. Veggy balls were ok but didn’t stand out. Fries are exceptional.

Blumery breakfast. Sausage burger w/egg, bacon, cheddar, onion & bean ketchup, 260 Kč. Tasty, hearty, well-balanced build. Sausage needed bolder flavor but I’m nit-picky. Miso umami iced latte, 129 Kč. It was… interesting. It had the perfumy flavor of pho, which didn’t grab me.

Fuze in the Na Florenci complex is huge and was packed. Lunch: svíčková with a great sauce that swapped in veal and blackberries. My friend had smoky, tasty pulled pork quesadilla. Generic churros were fine, too much cinnamon sugar. Lemonade was tart, refreshing, not too sweet.

Best French toast in town at my place. Brioche, sliced thick, from Tisse, perfect, custardy interior. Canadian maple syrup, natch.

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When I was in the USA, I fell in love with Dave’s Hot Chicken. I hadn’t ever heard of it, didn’t know any hype. I just took a bite of a spicy, crunchy, juicy sandwich & thought, “Wow!” Excited that plans are in the works to bring Dave’s to Czech Republic. www.fastcasual.com/news/daves-h...

The captain of crunch: Sandwich Rodeo’s Hot Fried Chicken zings the high notes. A juicy, pounded thigh on fluffy white with chili oil, pickles & buttermilk mayo, 265 Kč. More batter than bird but the coating was perfectly executed. French toast was nice but too much whipped cream

The terrace at the Expo 58 Pavillion is not a bad spot for an iced coffee on a gorgeous late summer day in Prague.

Big beer news: Automat Matuška will open a 2nd branch on JzP sq. My hopes & dreams: First, the insanely great BBQ beef svičková they had once as a lunch special will be on the regular menu. Second, they don’t repeat the annoying system of lining up to order drinks at the bar 🤬

We luckily stumbled on Nejpls on Jana Želivského, which has no signage out front. All pizzas are with thin crust or Neapolitan, a nice interior, a shaded terrace. They give you scissors to cut your own slices. Prices around 300 Kć. A nice respite from the hubbub outside.

The new Cinnamood at JzP is literally eye candy

Another great meal at Mazel. This time from their main menu (see screenshots for details). Burger, chicken with tarragon sauce, lime & pea arancini. Their garden was almost full and yet a paradise of peace with super-friendly service on a waning August afternoon

Just glorious. Děkuji 🙌

BBred’s sandwiches have gone viral. I’m a big sandwich guy. Overall, quite good, with key suggestion. I’d be hooked if they toasted/grilled the bread more. The thick slices were too spongy in texture. Adding real crunch would take more time but take it to the next level imho.

Bite for bite, it’s the best. Mr. HotDog’s slider is a powerhouse of flavor balance: the sensational smashed beef, loads of crispy bacon, 3 slices of perfect pickles, cheddar, diced white onions (I love), shredded lettuce & their amazing tangy slider sauce on a pillowy bun

Lunch at Happy Bean Bistro. BBQ quesadilla wasn’t classic but tasty, stuffed with beans, cheese, corn & more, 285 Kč. Sweet potato fries were nice & crunchy, heavily seasoned. 159 Kč was hard to swallow. Spelt pancakes were great, a variety tasteful topping, well plated, 279 Kč.

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BEJGL

New bagel shop called Bejgl opening soon at the corner of Korunni and U Vodarny. Notable because rumor has it that Katie Perkins, a sour dough bagel specialist from California, is involved www.bejgl.cz/home