"Global capital markets pose the same kinds of problems that jet planes do. They are faster, more comfortable, and they get you where you are going better. But the crashes are much more spectacular." Larry SummersThese days, being a member of the so-called "jet set" is nothing to brag about.
If you are on a plane too often, I feel sorry for you. And traveling on your own Gulfstream V is very uncool right now. If the bank hasn't taken it back already.
It's true, you might find me once in a while sitting along side a jet setter at fashionable spot like Buddha-Bar. But usually, I just want some basic comfort food like a burger.
Which is why a friend told me to try the restaurant, Jet Set.

There are actually two Jet Sets. There is one in Prague's Anděl neighborhood. We were at the location near Wenceslas Square.
When we came into the bar area, there was no one there, and the place felt deserted.




I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries (180 CZK). At first glance, it looked pretty good.


But when I took a bite, I was not happy. I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, but it was well done, to the point of being dry. The patty was dense and rubbery, and I actually got tired chewing. I lost the will to finish it.
V got the honey marinated chicken wings with "American potato skins" (170 CZK). The wings were pretty good.

The potatoes weren't really American-style skins, but new potatoes with the skins on. They were fine.
To drink, I had a half-liter of Stella Artois (50 CZK). V had a bottle of sparkling Bonaqua water (45 CZK).

It really bugs me when restaurants serve this stuff instead of .33 liter bottles of Mattoni.
I urge others to make this demand in restaurants that have only Bonaqua: Czech water, please!
I returned for another visit by myself. I tried their Jet Set Club Sandwich with fries (120 CZK).

My big disappointment? They used ham instead of bacon. All the ingredients were freshly prepared. The center bread slice was dark bread. It just didn't have the classic flavor I was looking for.
I was in a chocolate mood so I ordered a hot chocolate (55 CZK).

But everything at Jet Set would need to be better before I'd want to go back. Dare I say that the food on this American-style menu should taste more American?

In short, a crashing bore.
Jet Set City Center
V jámě 6
Prague 1
Tel. (+420) 224 631 100
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3 comments:
Just felt like saying I agree with the mattoni comment. Bon aqua is nasty stuff!
I also agree with your point about the water. It particularly irritates me in otherwise excellent places such as Masala and Modry Zub. They serve food hot enough to scorch your tastebuds but insist on serving water in thimble sized bottles. I wouldn't even mind paying more for a larger size. It would at least save me from having to flag the waitress down twice!
August 25, 2010 update: The bacon is still not crispy although quite good anyway, and when I asked for medium it was cooked to perfection. Real cheddar cheese! The fries were great, too. Photo: http://twitpic.com/2i31sp
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