NYU Prague Student Blog
Hi everyone. As one of your RAs, I know there’s a lot to figure out when you first arrive in Prague. One of the first hurdles can be something as simple as the grocery store. It makes total sense – navigating a foreign supermarket with its different brands and unspoken rules can feel like a … Continue reading Grocery Shop Guide
*This is a fictional story for the food science class about the Prague food system in a parallel universe. At exactly noon on the first Wednesday of every month, the air raid sirens would echo across the skies of the Czech Republic. In every city and every village across the country, on every street and … Continue reading When the darkness falls…
The typical customer of the Green Devil’s Absinthe Bar is the eager tourist greedy for Instagram-worthy videos that will show everyone the cool, “niche” places they found in the hidden corners of Prague. This tourist has probably been lured many times by “the best of Prague” signs on each restaurant, which will probably result in … Continue reading Lured into the Green Devil’s Absinthe Bar
In a sea of goulash and lackluster homemade pasta, you might find yourself craving some of the diverse cuisines and foods you’re used to back in New York City. If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably start fiending for homemade Asian food within your first week in Prague. Here are some of the best Asian … Continue reading Asian Groceries in Prague
I hate spending money, and I’m certainly one of the cheapest people I know. So coming out of Wisconsin to study at NYU, where things can be several times more expensive, I’ve become somewhat of a self proclaimed expert in cheap dining options. One place that is very popular among students here that I would … Continue reading Craig’s Guide for Cheap Eats in Prague
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
