What to Eat Around the World | Page 8 of 70
Gazoza: The Legendary Macedonian Pear Soda
Gazoza is a sweet sparkling soda with a pear flavor and a golden color, bottled by Prilepska pivarnica, a brewery founded in 1924. In Italy, Greece and Turkey the word simply means carbonated water; only the Macedonians added the pear. It's the best-selling domestic soft drink in North Macedonia, drunk ice cold, straight from the bottle.
Cockta: The Rosehip Soda From the Former Yugoslavia
Cockta is a caffeine-free fizzy drink made from rosehips, lemon and eleven herbs, created in the fifties as the Yugoslav answer to the Coca-Cola nobody could get. The color says cola, the taste says anything but. Today it's drunk all over the former Yugoslavia, and in North Macedonia you'll find it in every larger supermarket next to the local gazoza.
Pelisterka: The Macedonian Mineral Water from the Foot of Pelister
Pelisterka is the best-known Macedonian mineral water: naturally sparkling, low in minerals, bottled from boreholes beneath the Pelister mountains near Bitola. Its name was picked by a public poll, the label boasts the year 1953 even though the water itself didn't come along until fifteen years later, and Macedonians call it kisela voda. A still version in a clear bottle has been around since 2009.
Cedevita: The Balkan Vitamin Drink Powder
Cedevita is an instant vitamin drink powder that fizzes gently as you stir it into cold water. It was created in 1969 at the Zagreb pharmaceutical company Pliva, and what started as a pharmacy remedy became the soft drink of the whole former Yugoslavia. In North Macedonia you find it in every shop, even though it has a local rival there - Cevitana from Prilep.
Pot-au-feu Restaurant, Prague: Honest French Cuisine and Jan Kracík's Perfect Sauces
Pot-au-feu is a Prague restaurant focused on traditional French gastronomy. The establishment on Rybná Street is successfully run by chef Jan Kracík, who bets on honest culinary craftsmanship. The foundation of the local cuisine is strong broths and precisely reduced sauces. The renowned specialties include veal sweetbreads with morels or the classic beef bourguignon.
Buddha-Bar Prague: Asian Brunch with Babysitting
The Sunday brunch at Buddha-Bar Prague is a rich Asian buffet with unlimited consumption of food and selected beverages. For 1,599 CZK (64 EUR) per person, guests can taste fresh sushi, oysters, hot Pan-Asian specialties, and diverse desserts. Families with children will certainly appreciate the well-equipped kids' corner with babysitting. The quality and freshness of all dishes are ensured by the experienced Executive Chef Jan Voráček, who has been at the restaurant continuously since its opening.
420 Restaurant, Prague: Even Better Value Than Before. The Experience Near the Astronomical Clock Is Now Much More Affordable
420 Restaurant in Prague's Old Town Square focuses on perfectly executed traditional cuisine. The concept has recently undergone a transformation. The menu has been simplified and food prices have dropped. The establishment has thus taken a very welcoming step toward guests. Today, 420 Restaurant represents an exceptionally attractive choice with an excellent ratio of price to overall experience.
The Artisan Restaurant: Chocolate Brunch at the Marriott Hotel
The Artisan is a modern restaurant in the Prague Marriott Hotel that hosts brunches every Sunday. The theme changes every week, so the visitor can experience a brunch focused on, for example, a Czech pig feast, burgers, caramel, or wild garlic.
Czechia Has Ten Michelin Stars: My Take on the Results
After years of waiting, the Michelin Guide finally arrived in full force and for the first time looked beyond the borders of the capital city. The results? Immensely positive for the whole Czechia.
Papilio Restaurant ⭐⭐, Vysoký Újezd: Jan Knedla and His Perfection
Papilio Restaurant in Vysoký Újezd represents the peak of contemporary Czech gastronomy under the leadership of Jan Knedla. The ambitious establishment builds on the rich experience of the chef, who connects French technical precision with Asian sophistication and respect for local ingredients. Knedla's signature style is characterized by visual perfection, a play with textures, and the use of luxury ingredients. After triumphing in the Gault&Millau guide, the restaurant is on track to win prestigious Michelin stars.