The winter of 2025–2026 did not bring the explosion of new ‘temples of gastronomy’ that we had seen in previous decades. Instead, a different – perhaps more significant – trend is emerging: a new generation of restaurants built on a strong chef’s signature style, smart investment backing, and the ability to secure prestigious Michelin stars almost immediately upon opening. It seems that London, New York, and Miami are becoming laboratories for the future of fine dining in this regard.
Sustainability is often framed as a value within the bar industry, yet in practice it quickly runs into the limits of reality – costs, operations, and the constant pressure to remain profitable. It...
Following the flavour-packed Būcheck, which redefined the local street food scene, and the exquisite Dezertína, here comes a project that gets right to the heart of the matter. Pickle isn’t about...
The Central European bar scene is experiencing a historic moment: Prague’s Alma and Bratislava’s Mirror Cocktail Bar have made it into the Europe Regional Top 10 Honorees — the shortlist of the best...
Do you remember them? At first glance, it was just another TV show about food: colourful studios, quick recipes, Hollywood guests, and chefs who moved in front of the camera with the ease of pop...
The moment the owner personally serves you your starter and, as a matter of course, begins to tell the story behind each ingredient, it becomes clear that this is about more than just dinner. El...
Premium vodka, a luminous bottle, and a carefully curated pairing with cuisine that pays attention to detail. At Prague’s Buddha-Bar, the Stoli vodka brand takes on a whole new, experiential...
First the question, then the drink. Bar Occulto at W Prague has introduced a concept that relies not on special effects, but on the guest’s reaction. And it works surprisingly well.
In this cocktail series by Japanese whisky legend Nikka and VisitChef magazine, in which selected bartenders create original cocktails, today we present a drink by Carola Urru from Savage Bar in...
After twelve years, one of the most influential Czech gins is undergoing a transformation. Martin Žufánek has entrusted the new bottle designs for OMG and OMFG to graphic designer Aleš Najbrt,...