tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post2599571483306048887..comments2023-11-14T07:34:09.243+01:00Comments on Czech Please: CantinaBrewstahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696497881565368117noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-82826318085991577492009-04-09T14:20:00.000+02:002009-04-09T14:20:00.000+02:00Will makes a good point that can be applied to eve...Will makes a good point that can be applied to every ethnic restaurant the world over:<BR/>The food will never taste like in its country of origin. Unless a restaurant manages to import every single ingredient they will need, something will always taste different. Hell! Even the water is different everywhere!<BR/>To that you will also have to add local tastes. A restaurant is a business and will want to please as many people as possible, if that means that Mexican, Thai or Indian food is bland because not many Czechs like their food so spicy, well, so be it. That is unfortunate for the minority, but that is capitalism for you.Pivní Filosofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883511608403454943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-39736908372603565222009-04-03T19:00:00.000+02:002009-04-03T19:00:00.000+02:00Mexican food discussions just drive me mad. Everyo...Mexican food discussions just drive me mad. Everyone has a different idea of what Mexican food should taste like depending on where they grew up and what Mexican restaurant they were taken to while they were a kid.<BR/><BR/>I tried to raise this issue on Expats.cz and was shouted down by a bunch of morons.<BR/><BR/>If you have a decent cookbook and cook Mexican food regularly or have been all around Mexico and tasted real Mexican food then feel free to criticise the Mexican food here in Prague.<BR/><BR/>If not, then what you are doing is criticising a cuisine that you really have no idea about.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Brewsta. Cantina is expensive and serves rubbish Mexican food which they create to cater for mainly American palates. And even then they get it wrong.<BR/><BR/>Same with Banditos and every other restaurant here. Edible food but rubbish when compared to the real thing.<BR/><BR/>Time to step of my soapbox before I start frothing at the mouth and fall over backwards. :)<BR/><BR/>Cheers, WillGood_Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01252001112610850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-48899622636371182262009-03-30T22:39:00.000+02:002009-03-30T22:39:00.000+02:00Thanks, Cuketka. Already looked in the window. And...Thanks, Cuketka. Already looked in the window. And thanks for getting my back, anon.Brewstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696497881565368117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-83066502051677435402009-03-30T21:52:00.000+02:002009-03-30T21:52:00.000+02:00That's right, Jim, don't mess wit da Brewsta! Dude...That's right, Jim, don't mess wit da Brewsta! Dude, don't "jaded writer" on him, pico vole! Tecka! ;-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-35632965550160304342009-03-28T22:56:00.000+01:002009-03-28T22:56:00.000+01:00whew that looks good, made me hungrywhew that looks good, made me hungrymulti monitorhttp://www.multi-monitors.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-79701657292492863152009-03-28T22:35:00.000+01:002009-03-28T22:35:00.000+01:00hi brewsta, sorry for OT, but i had to: cafe st. t...hi brewsta, sorry for OT, but i had to: cafe st. tropez aka passion chocolat is open again!!!! :)cuketkahttp://www.cuketka.cz/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-58253472472552525602009-03-27T13:51:00.000+01:002009-03-27T13:51:00.000+01:00Cantina is the suck, Banditos can be good on the r...Cantina is the suck, Banditos can be good on the right day, and Sonora is miles better than any of the competition.<BR/><BR/>Tecka.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-50119881341938931312009-03-26T18:20:00.000+01:002009-03-26T18:20:00.000+01:00Thanks for the info on this place, been thinking a...Thanks for the info on this place, been thinking about it but not anymore. As I wrote in your last mexican post it would be interesting to see you try Azteca. I have still to find better Mexican here in Prague. (Definitely not an expert but still..)<BR/><BR/>Good luck and keep on the frequent posting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-23833137021608875432009-03-26T18:05:00.000+01:002009-03-26T18:05:00.000+01:00I'd try to correct all your misapprehensions, but ...I'd try to correct all your misapprehensions, but dammit, Jim, I'm a blogger, not a miracle worker.<BR/><BR/>Oh, what the hell, I'll knock a few down.<BR/><BR/>I'm "someone who dislikes every restaurant he visits."<BR/><BR/>Take a jaded writer's advice, Jim: Be careful when usings absolutes. Check out my recent posts on Mirellie, Angel, Bohemia Bagel burgers or Argument lamb chops? Loved 'em.<BR/><BR/>I should have been here 16 years ago? I've noted tons of progress since I first came 14 years ago. You're gonna give me a hard time over a lousy two years?<BR/><BR/>You're a tough critic, Jim, but not very well informed. I await your prickly response.Brewstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696497881565368117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-15971229353079641472009-03-26T14:02:00.000+01:002009-03-26T14:02:00.000+01:00Interesting to me that someone who dislikes every ...Interesting to me that someone who dislikes every restaurant he visits, feels the need to spread the virus. Maybe you should have been here 16 years ago, you'd notice the culinary progress and perhaps find something to cheer your jaded writing style. Ho and also Hum.Jim Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159643010984140014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-62928684953893731782009-03-26T10:23:00.000+01:002009-03-26T10:23:00.000+01:00Well, an accurate view. Been in Prague for the pas...Well, an accurate view. Been in Prague for the past 12 years and remember been going there once every 2 or 3 years. I can honestly say that each time I went I said to myself I would never return. But I lived in San Antonio for 3 years and need my mexican fix now and then. The blogger that said there no good mexican in prague has it right. dont give in or they will never get it right here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-87426957714056117262009-03-26T09:32:00.000+01:002009-03-26T09:32:00.000+01:00I ate at Banditos last week for the first time, an...I ate at Banditos last week for the first time, and I must say it was miles better than Cantina - the food was very fresh (despite the fact that the restaurant seemed half empty). And the flavour of the meat (steak burrito) really came through - not drowned in that dubious sauce that Cantina pours on everything when frying it! Portions large, beer excellent (one of the few restaurants in Prague serving desitka - Budvar). Only drawback is the lighting which is just a bit too bright, emphasizing the kitchy knick-knacks which seem to be the standard for all Mexican restaurants...<BR/>KubaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-71858049537469824652009-03-26T07:13:00.000+01:002009-03-26T07:13:00.000+01:00I ate a Sonora a year ago and was not impressed. C...I ate a Sonora a year ago and was not impressed. Couldn't muster the desire to go back for a second visit to do a post on it.<BR/><BR/>A few years ago, had an OK meal at Banditos, and then had serveral bad ones -- the careless kitchen served overcooked, dried out food plus poor service. Never went back.Brewstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696497881565368117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-54501064875274017332009-03-25T20:51:00.000+01:002009-03-25T20:51:00.000+01:00Banditos is a great little place. Tremendous food ...Banditos is a great little place. Tremendous food and a good atmosphere sometimes (depending on which staff you get).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-8503487513336471552009-03-25T20:28:00.000+01:002009-03-25T20:28:00.000+01:00The best Mexican was the little fast food opposite...The best Mexican was the little fast food opposite Kotva which is no longer there. Now Sonora kind of half-fills the spot. I personally would not bother with Azteca; I ate there once - blandity bland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-79135116323021472922009-03-25T18:48:00.000+01:002009-03-25T18:48:00.000+01:00Looks like nothing's changed. Cantina's one of the...Looks like nothing's changed. Cantina's one of the most overrated restaurants in Prague.Laura Baranikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924500285740037910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-78278449654188212202009-03-25T16:16:00.000+01:002009-03-25T16:16:00.000+01:00The last time I was in Prague in May of 2007, we e...The last time I was in Prague in May of 2007, we ended up at Cantina one afternoon. I have to say that I thought their gazpacho was one of the best I've tried (though I'm certainly not claiming to be a gazpacho expert!). Not sure if it was on the menu or some sort of special.<BR/><BR/>I love when you blog about a restaurant I've tried! :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102303587636717580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-88475025861189538262009-03-25T15:26:00.000+01:002009-03-25T15:26:00.000+01:00I confess a weakness for La Casa Blu chili nachos,...I confess a weakness for La Casa Blu chili nachos, even though they have olives.<BR/><BR/>I've walked by Azteca a few times and wondered why I hadn't heard much about it. I'll add it to the list.Brewstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696497881565368117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-86411785164930201472009-03-25T11:36:00.000+01:002009-03-25T11:36:00.000+01:00I too have found Mexican in Prague to be pretty aw...I too have found Mexican in Prague to be pretty awful... except at La Casa Blu. I loved their chicken tacos. Yum. I wouldn't compare to Mexican I am used to, but for what it is, and to get that fix, I thought they were pretty good. I'm now gone from Prague, back in the states, but I know they were going smoke-free on New Year's, so I'm wondering if they are as popular now. Anyway, still love the blog!Western Mass Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090652367888322522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-77940744185219681222009-03-25T10:54:00.000+01:002009-03-25T10:54:00.000+01:00ad Mexican food:Have you tried Azteca just around ...ad Mexican food:<BR/>Have you tried Azteca just around the corner from Cantina? I had decent quesadillas there some time ago. They had good wine too.<BR/>BlabousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-15568144772215085862009-03-25T06:43:00.000+01:002009-03-25T06:43:00.000+01:00"Also, why do people drink Corona in Prague?"I ple..."Also, why do people drink Corona in Prague?"<BR/><BR/>I plead insanity.<BR/><BR/>As to restaurant musts, I'd suggest trying Cafe Savoy for the food, they do a good breakfast, or Cafe Louvre for the hot chocolate and history (Einstein and Kafka hung out there and it is a local favorite).Brewstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696497881565368117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-74964172727092740012009-03-25T06:37:00.000+01:002009-03-25T06:37:00.000+01:00"Why do some people think Cantina is the best Mexi..."Why do some people think Cantina is the best Mexican in Prague?"<BR/><BR/>For the same reason people still think Pilsner Urquell is the best beer in the world. Never tried another one. Hypnotised by marketing, etc. <BR/><BR/>Also, why do people drink Corona in Prague?Pivní Filosofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883511608403454943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117457965555197769.post-31503086105687080822009-03-25T01:43:00.000+01:002009-03-25T01:43:00.000+01:00Thanks for the great blog! My daughter is studying...Thanks for the great blog! My daughter is studying in Prague for the semester (University of Miami). We are visiting next week and have been plotting our movable feast through Prague (and Budapest and Vienna).<BR/>Any recommendations for the "musts" as far as dining is concerned.<BR/>Appreciate the blog!Howitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993701703667434825noreply@blogger.com