San Sebastian is the culinary crown jewel of Spain’s Basque coast. The city and the people’s relationship with the sea has created a foodie paradise renowned for its world-class restaurants, vibrant pintxo bars, and deep-rooted gastronomic traditions. Whether you’re making reservations at a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant or settling in...

In 2009, a new player stepped into the Czech cuisine game – a new player, but with old roots. Since then, Lokal has opened 6 more restaurants in Prague, Pilsen and Brno, and has become a favorite among both locals and foreign visitors. This most traditional member of the Ambiente...

Good news for health-conscious visitors to Prague: klobása and deep-fried cheese are not the only game in town for convenience dining. A host of cafes, bistros, and delis promise fast, wholesome food in a casual setting. Here are 7 tips for a healthy lunch or quick snack on the go...

Vegetarianism and veganism are becoming more and more popular and so is visiting Prague! While Czech cuisine isn’t known for being veg-friendly, it isn’t difficult to be a vegetarian in Prague. Fried cheese is often the only vegetarian option found on the menus of traditional restaurants but there are a...

This post was originally published in November, 2014 and was updated in November, 2017. When the weather turns cold and Christmas markets start to spring up on every corner of Prague, an aroma of grilled meats and sweet treats fills the crisp winter air. Thanks to the complicated history of...

No one can deny that Prague is an ideal destination for beer lovers. Its combination of excellent quality and impressive quantity is perhaps unmatched anywhere else in the world. And while the Czech Republic isn’t exactly known for its culinary culture, it still boasts a plenty of top-notch restaurants. However,...

Many foodies don’t come to Barcelona looking for desserts, as tasty tapas plates and generous servings of fresh seafood tend to take center stage. However, as you’ll learn on my Barcelona food tours, this city has plenty to offer in terms of sweet treats! Throughout this guide, I’ll let you...

Hamburgers are slowly (but surely) shaking off the negative stigma they’ve been stitched with in lands of the Czechs. Going back to the beginning, much like the rest of the world, the first hamburgers we Czechs came to know were the fast food McDonald’s patties. We soon learned that those...