Čistý stůl
Where? Cisty stul (Smichov, Prague, Czechia) Map Menu
When? Thursday June 22, 2017
Who? Theo
Food Style? Czech
We've been walking around the west side of the river and it's time to grab some food. I've noticed a lot of Czech restaurants around - perfect. I would love to try something local. I can't pronounce the name of this restaurant but it's rated highly on my usual websites, and they have a convenient English menu available online, so it's a goer. We're the first to arrive in the restaurant but it fills up quickly within five minutes.
Entree #1
Baked Goat's Cheese with honey, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pear chutney
Theo was upsold by the waiter and got the chèvre. Perfect texture - crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. The pear combination is on point, it helps to cut through the savoury and saltiness of the cheese, much like a quince or chutney would if you were having cheese and crackers.
Entree #2
Grilled Calamari with rocket salad and lime dressing
I chose the squid. Lovely grilled flavour with the nice zesty lemon juice, but unfortunately very overlooked. It's quite tough and borderline unpleasant, but I'm hungry and at least it tastes nice. The salad is alright, nothing special.
Mains
Confit of Duck Leg with red cabbage and apples, and homemade potato gnocchi
It has that winter feel to it, with lots of rich flavours, pickled vegetables, and creamy carbs. The duck is a bit salty by itself but with the potato and bread, it's absolutely delicious, with the pickled red cabbage taking the edge off that richness. If the duck had crispy skin, it would be a perfect dish. The carbs are incredibly filling and I don't think I have room for dessert!
Posted by Jeremy at 7:56pm on Wednesday July 26, 2017 :: 0 comments :: 
Den Noc
Where? Den Noc (Prague Old Town, Prague, Czechia) Map Menu
When? Thursday June 22, 2017
Who? Theo
Food Style? Pancakes
Our first proper meal in Prague is in Old Town, at a very unassuming pancake store off the tourist track called Den Noc. Jordan has recommended this one to me, and it's on the way to many of the sights we wanted to see. It's 2.20pm and we've made it just before the closing time of 3pm. Den Noc means Day/Night, for when the sun sets, this quaint pancakery turns into a trendy wine bar!
Pancake
Bacon, avocado, feta cheese, basil and lime pancake
Very good. Fluffy and light pancakes, with a very generous amount of avocado and bacon in between. The bacon isn't crispy, but it's nice and salty, and with the feta, it provides enough flavour to go with the pancakes and avocado. The lime is subtle, but noticeable, just taking the edge of the very cheesy feta.
Posted by Jeremy at 7:48pm on Wednesday July 26, 2017 :: 0 comments ::