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One on OneRichard Fuchs - well-known Prague cook and new head chef of Prague's Four Seasons' restaurant
Starting October, well-known Czech cook Richard Fuchs will be taking over
the post of head chef at Prague’s Four Seasons’ restaurant Allegro,
replacing the Italian Andrea Accordi, under whose direction the kitchen
became the first in the former Eastern Block to be marked with a Michelin
star. Richard Fuchs, who has cooked in restaurants all over the world and
just wrapped up his gig at Prague’s Monastery restaurant, will also be
the first Czech to lead Allegro. Ahead of the start of his engagement, he
speaks about his cooking style, respecting ingredients and if he is looking
forward to his new role. More
Business NewsBusiness News
The Czech Parliament is voting on a change in value added tax on Friday,
the Czech central bank has launched an investigation into energy supplier
ČEZ in connection with a leak of its earnings report, the carrier CŠA
will start operating regular direct flights to Tel Aviv, as part of an EU
directive 60-watt light bulbs were taken off the market in the Czech
Republic on Thursday, and the Michelin-starred Four Seasons Hotel in Prague
will have a new chef starting October. More
Czech LifeSvíčková – a Czech classic
It is perhaps the best-known Czech dish: svíčková, a beef roast with
creamy vegetable sauce, served with dumplings. It can be found on the menu
of virtually every Czech pub. This month in Czech Life, we take a look at
this traditional dish, what makes it so special and find out if Czechs are
still cooking their country’s classic meals at home.
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SpotlightPrague Food Festival highlights strength of Czech catering industry despite recession
Last weekend was a special one in the Czech capital for lovers of good
food, as thousands of people attended the third Prague Food Festival. For a
special discounted price, this annual event offers visitors a chance to
sample many of the culinary delights offered by Prague’s restaurant
industry, which still seems to be thriving despite the challenged posed by
the current economic crisis.
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Current AffairsTwo Prague restaurants awarded Michelin stars
Wednesday sees the release of Michelin’s Main Cities in Europe, a
guidebook which rates Europe’s best restaurants. Last year Prague’s
Allegro, located in the Four Seasons Hotel, became the first in a post
communist country to clinch a coveted star. This year it retained its
position, while numerous other restaurants were in the running. Another
that clinched the prestigious star was Maze, in the Hotel Hilton, until
recently run by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
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One on OneAndrea Accordi – the chef who was awarded Prague’s first Michelin star
My guest for One on One this week is the leading chef Andrea Accordi (31).
Earlier this year, this Italian native caused a stir in culinary circles
when his Allegro Restaurant in Prague became the first eatery in the former
Eastern bloc to win a Michelin star. When I met up with Andrea in his busy
restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel, I started by asking him what it took
to become a Michelin-standard chef:
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Talking PointNo dumplings please, we’re Czech – local cuisine throws off shackles of drab past
The Czech capital Prague has just become the first city in the former
eastern bloc to receive a coveted Michelin star. The world-renowned guide
to fine dining singled out the city's Allegro restaurant - located inside
the Four Seasons Hotel - for dishes such as "yellow-fin tuna
caramelised with ginger on panzanella tartar with sesame seeds, red onion
and orange and sour tomato sorbet". It's a far cry from goulash and
dumplings. But as Rob Cameron finds out in Talking Point, the standard of
Czech cuisine is very much on the up. More
One on OnePavel Maurer: the Czech Republic’s gourmet crusader
Our guest for One on One this week is Pavel Maurer, who is arguably the
Czech Republic’s best known and most influential gourmet. Besides
establishing the highly successful Prague Food Festival, which every year
gives people a chance to sample the fare of the Czech capital’s best
restaurants for rock-bottom prices, Pavel Maurer is also the man behind the
highly respected Grand Restaurant guide.
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