NYU Prague Student Blog
If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I’m a foodie at heart. My infatuation with restaurants and trying new cuisines extends back to my youth, with my father constantly immersing me in new foods in my childhood home and kitchens around the country. I had no choice but to be quite the antithesis of … Continue reading Best Drinks and Bites of Prague
I was pretty anxious before coming to Prague. Was it because I didn’t start packing until the night before? Because I’ve never left the US for more than a week at a time? Because I didn’t know a word of Czech? Probably all three, but nevertheless, I was also excited. For the next three months, … Continue reading A Month in Review: Expectations vs. Reality at NYU Prague
Italian: Taverna Toscana Can’t get a reservation at Pasta Fresca? Taverna Toscana has got you covered! Taverna Toscana is the oldest Italian restaurant in Prague, and is conveniently located right next to campus! Fittingly, the Tuscan restaurant is built around two Gothic stone halls and has an amazing menu with every pasta option I … Continue reading Declassified: Non-Czech Food in Prague
Chimney cakes. Trdelník. You know the one, the tube of sugar-covered dough everyone seems to be walking across the Charles Bridge with. There’s a store for them on every corner, or almost — there are more than 15 within the 1 km radius of Old Town Square. You’ve probably seen a Czech pigeon enjoying one. … Continue reading Debunking the “Old Czech Tradition” of Chimney Cakes
Tip # 713 : Bageterie Boulevard First and foremost, we would not be doing the NYU Prague experience justice if we didn’t discuss Bageterie Boulevard. Their concept is simple: It’s a Czech fast food chain that serves freshly made baguettes as well as other affordable items, like fries, soups, salads, and coffee. The service is … Continue reading DECLASSIFIED GUIDE # 9: FOOD NEAR CAMPUS
By Alessia Diez The months that preceded my study abroad were, admittedly, glutinous. New York City is pregnant with vegan options, and every day there’s something new to try. New York’s not alone in the vegan scene. I’d also heard a lot about Berlin, Los Angeles, London, and Amsterdam. What I hadn’t heard about was … Continue reading A Prague Vegan’s Bible
By: Chloe Hum If you ever want to visit the heart of New York, don’t go to Times Square, go visit a local coffee shop. Baristas are juggling 10 things at once, students argue over the latest gossip, and caffeine-addicted individuals rush in-and-out of the shop, desperately seeking their next fix. This environment encapsulates New … Continue reading Coffee in Prague is More Than Just a Pick-me-up
by Tyler Conrad The location of NYU Prague’s campus is truly wonderful, allowing students to take in some of the city’s most beautiful sights on a daily basis. However, a drawback of this location is the variety of touristy restaurants—with correspondingly high prices—surrounding campus. For students seeking a meal near campus at a typical Czech … Continue reading Where to Eat Near Campus
by Megan Liao Pickled cheese. No, it is not cheese that tastes like pickle, nor is it cheese that is pickled in vinegar like actual pickles. It is a lovely type of Brie-like cheese that marinates in a mixture of oil and spices for about a week, and is then served with bread! This amazing … Continue reading Nakládaný Hermelín: Pickled Cheese
by Alice Berlin So, this article was originally supposed to be about different Czech foods and snacks to try that you might not come across normally. However, every time I went out to buy snacks in order to research and prepare for this blog post, I kind of fell back into my comfort zone. … Continue reading Exploring the Russian Snack Scene