American ice cream company Ben & Jerry's will be opening its first Czech store at the end of next week. The brand is known for its super-rich, unusual flavors, including Cherry Garcia (cherry ice cream with cherries and fudge flakes), Chunky Monkey (banana ice cream with fudge chunks & walnuts), and Chubby Hubby (fudge-covered peanut butter-filled pretzels in vanilla malt ice cream rippled with fudge and peanut butter). Frozen yogurts and sorbets are also available.
Ben & Jerry's will be located in the Koruna building at Václavské náměstí 1.
UPDATE: Looks like they're already serving cones, but the shop in back isn't open yet. The store is on the Na Příkopě side of the building.
image: benjerry.com
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Ben & Jerry's to open in Prague (UPDATED)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Food news: the Food Fest sets up, Zinc debuts, and Kogo and Kolkovna make a baby
The weekend forecast doesn't look too promising, but I'm hoping the sun will come out for the third annual Prague Food Festival, organized by Maurer's Grand Restaura
nt Guide. This years' indulging will take place between Mánesův and Charles bridges on the Old Town side of the Vltava, with some booths located on land and others set up on waterside pontoons. Participating restaurants include Aromi, Café Imperial, and V Zátiší, among many others.
The Hilton Prague Old Town has officially opened the new version of its restaurant, following the departure of Gordon Ramsay's Michelin-starred venture Maze Prague earlier this year. The new concept, called Zinc, is headed up by Ari Mun
andar, former executive chef of Essensia at the Mandarin Oriental Prague. His menu is described as "modern European cooking with an Asian twist," and includes dishes like crab cake and sweet corn sorbet, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass, and baked pineapple with star anise and cinnamon.
Jean-François and Nadine Musso, formerly of Passion Chocolat in Vinohrady, are back to making their i
rresistible pastries and bonbons. This time, they're located in the U Nováků pasáž off Vodičkova, and their shop is called Pâtisserie St. Tropez. Meanwhile, Mama Coffee has opened up a new, roomier location on Korunní, and Aromi offshoot La Finestra is now in full, delicious swing.
Kogo Group's lackluster sister, L'Angolo, is being remade yet again -- this time with the help of Kolkovna Group, which is collaborating with Ko
go to form a third local dining superpower, Koko Group. Under Koko's management, L'Angolo will be transformed into Fragola, a high-end combination sushi/Mediterranean restaurant/bar/club/"art cafe" that will have live DJs, serve food into the wee hours, and offer a Sunday brunch.
A little complicated, maybe, but it just might work.
images: praguefoodfestival.com, zinc.cz, musso-praha.com, kogofragola.cz
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Food news: Slowdown at Savoy, new bakeries, Burger King, and more
Over the summer, Café Savoy closed its doors for a little while to do some renovating, the most notable change being a much-needed improvement to the toilet situation (the restrooms are now located in a new downstairs area and have multiple stalls). But it looks like they might have forgotten a few basics in the meantime.
I've had issues with Savoy's service before, but I've never had to deal with a server as surly, impatient, and incompetent as the woman in charge of our table during brunch last Sunday. She huffed and puffed and rolled her eyes as we were giving our orders, then forgot to bring half of what we'd asked for. And on a recent dinner visit, every step (ordering food, asking for another beer, getting the check) took several attempts, and our wine list didn't come until we'd ordered the first course.
A VIP sitting at the table next to ours seemed to be getting more than enough attention. Well, at least someone was happy...
Whopper fans rejoice: the Czech Republic's first Burger King will open next week in Metropole Zličín shopping mall. The franchise is owned by AmRest, the Polish company that also brought us KFC and Starbucks.
In pastry shop / bakery news, scrumptious French
patisserie Passion Chocolat has left its spot in Vinohrady and will soon be reopening in Pasáž U Nováků (on Vodičkova, connected to Lucerna Pasáž). I'm a little skeptical that the new location will give them the kind of foot traffic they need, but let's hope for the best. French chain bakery Paul has opened in Palác Flora, of all places. And Bakeshop is promising great things for Thanksg
Finally, for those who understand Czech and might want to find out a little more about me and the Prague Spoon, Lidovky's Pátek magazine published an interview with me last week, written by the positively lovely chef and food writer Hanka Michopulu.
images ambi.cz, burgerking.com, Prague Spoon, paul.fr
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Food news returns, but some restaurants are gone for good
Prague has seen lots of restaurant closings recently, thanks in part to rising rents
and a sharp drop in tourist traffic during the summer months. Among the departed: the tasty but unatmospheric Alexander's, health food spot Albio, Bombay Cafe's downstairs neighbor Rasoi, and Dejvice Asian fusion restaurant Monsoon. And not that anybody noticed or cared, but Josefov tourist trap Marco Polo and Russian club/restaurant/horseradish vodka bar Petrovič have shut down, too.
Still no official word on Kogo offshoot L'Angolo, which locked its doors after a kitchen fire a few months back. And rumor has it that Cremeria Milano on Pařížská will be closing in favor of a more profitable business venture -- a high-end clothing store.
Despite having shuttered 600 "underperforming" locations in the U.S., Starbucks has been popping up all over Prague. New coffeshops have opened in Ruzyně Airport, by the Zličín shopping center, and on Staroměstské náměstí at the former home of a Nordsee.
And everyone seems to be talking about Cloud 9, the new sky bar on the top floor of the Hilton. Besides mixing a mean cocktail, they have an interesting-looking bar menu of fancy little bites. I hear the view isn't bad, either. More on all that once I make it up there myself.
images: monsoon-restaurant.cz, cream-dream.com, cloud9.cz
Friday, February 1, 2008
Chocolat au Gourmand
Does Prague need another chocolate bonbon store?
Not really. But when its candy is as good as Chocolat au Gourmand's, a new confectionery is very welcome indeed.
This pretty shoebox sweet shop is an offshoot of local patisserie chain Au Gourmand, which sells baguettes, sandwiches, and various French pastries at locations around the city. With Chocolat, they've expanded their wares to include a selection of fancy chocolates imported from France (for the moment, only the truffles are handmade in Prague).
The bonbon options here are plentiful: pistachio white nougat, raspberry truffle, jasmine, and a powerful passion fruit cream are among them. All chocolates cost 190 CZK per 100 grams.
Chocolat au Gourmand is also the first in Prague to sell Kusmi teas, a brand renowned for its Russian blends and flavored black and green leaf varieties -- and the packaging is lovely, too.
A little box of Gourmand goodies and a tin of Kusmi Spicy Chocolate tea might be just the thing to warm your loved one's heart on Valentine's Day.
Though you might get lucky faster with a nice bottle of champagne.
Chocolat au Gourmand
Dlouhá 10
Prague 1 - Old Town
Tel: 723 065 248
map
All images property of The Prague Spoon.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Prague's best hot chocolate
It's dark and freezing outside, and everyone you know is miserable. Welcome to winter in Prague. Wouldn't you feel better if you were nursing a cup of delicious hot chocolate? It's not going to make the sun come out, but it'll sure as hell fatten you up for the long months ahead. Here are the Spoon's picks for the best in town.
Café Louvre
Národní 22, Prague 1
42 CZK (regular) / 26 CZK (small)
For those of you who like your hot chocolate to have the consistency and sweetness of melted Cadbury bars, Louvre's the place to go. This bustling upstairs café has been a Prague institution since the turn of the last century and is well-loved by students, businesspeople, and grandmothers alike. The billiard tables in the back are an added bonus.
Café Savoy
Vítězná 5, Prague 1
55 CZK (regular) / 75 CZK (double)
The "Chocolate Savoy" is one of the most popular hot chocolates in Prague, and no wonder: it arrives on a silver platter, you get to pour it into your cup from a small pitcher, and it's undeniably delicious. The regular Savoy hot chocolate is fairly light; if you prefer a thicker, more chocolatey cup, order the "Double."
Cremeria Milano
Pařížská 20, Prague 1
80 CZK
Death by hot chocolate: it takes a true chocolate lover to be able to stomach a whole cup of hot chocolate at Cremeria Milano. The unabashedly rich cocoa here is as dark as black coffee and as thick as pudding. Drink it plain, or spoon in some sugar and whipped cream to dilute the intensity.
Kabinet
Terronská 25, Prague 6
30 CZK (regular) / 35 CZK (flavored)
This quirky neighborhood hideaway is best-known for its decorative use of stuffed birds and antique teaching tools -- but they make a pretty mean hot chocolate, too. Try the hazelnut flavor with real crushed hazelnuts or, if you feel like experimenting, the Mon Cheri variety. Non-smokers beware: Kabinet has a tendency to get eye-wateringly fumy.
Out Café Chocolate
Korunní 104 (Korunní Dvůr), Prague 2
75 CZK
Out Café's cups are a little on the small side, but the tiny serving should be more than enough. The chocolate is gooey and sweet, with an almost nougat-like aftertaste. Out Café is one of only a handful of establishments in Prague to import Tuscany's renowned Amedei chocolate; the snappy chili version almost makes up for Out's miserably sterile interior design.
Passion Chocolat
Italská 212/5, Prague 2
80 CZK
A milky, easy-on-the-sugar hot chocolate may be just the thing if you're planning on indulging in a rich pastry along with your cup of cocoa; you'll find both at Passion Chocolat, the authentic French patisserie just off of Náměstí Míru. The hot chocolate maybe not be to everyone's taste -- its consistency is slightly chalky -- but the daily array of homemade tarts, cakes, and bonbons are sure to satisfy even the most discerning of sweet tooths.
Did we miss your favorite cup? Let us know!
images: cafelouvre.cz, ambi.cz, cremeriamilano.com, techie.devnull.cz, outcafe.cz, musso-praha.com
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