Taste of America in Prague

June 4 — July 4, 2011

Taste of America

The Festival of American Cuisine "Taste of America" brings American cuisine and traditions to the Czech Republic from June 4th through July 4th, 2011.

This festival is a unique opportunity for Czechs to taste traditional American dishes in twelve selected restaurants for attractive festival prices: a lunch for CZK 150 and a dinner for 250 CZK with a free Coca Cola with any menu item. This special festival offer will be available for all who reserve a particular meal on www.tasteofamerica.cz. Reservations will be confirmed via email after the request.

The first ever festival of American cuisine in the Czech Republic is organized by Alakarte in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Prague. "We want to put a slice of America on the Czech dinner table and show the locals that American cuisine is not only McDonald's," says Pavel Suchanek from Alakarte, which organizes various foodfestivals in the Czech Republic.

“I would like for Czechs to know how diverse American cuisine is, just like the country itself. Personally, I look forward to spicy regional cuisines, such as Cajun or Tex-Mex, which I miss the most here, even though I do like Czech cuisine,” said Stuart Schaag, Commercial Counselor of the U.S. Embassy.

List of the participating restaurants offering special American menus:

• Banditos, Melounová 1654/2, Praha 2
• Bohemia Bagel Holešovice, Dukelských hrdinů 48, Praha 7
• Bohemia Bagel Masná, Masná 2, Praha 1
• Caffrey’s, Staroměstské náměstí 10, Praha 1
• Iron Curtain, Michalská 12, Praha 1
• Jáma Bar & Grill, Petrská 23, Praha 1
• Restaurace Jáma, V Jámě 7, Praha 1
• Jáma Steakhouse, Ostrovní 26, Praha 1
• James Joyce, U Obecního dvora 4, Praha 1
• T.G.I. Friday’s Anděl, Nádražní 110, Praha 5
• T.G.I. Friday‘s Na Příkopě, Na Příkopě 27, Praha 1
• T.G.I. Friday‘s Karlova, Karlova 20, Praha 1

Free Vouchers Competition

Every Monday (at noon) in June, questions related to the Festival will be announced on the US Embassy webpage. Every first, 20th and last correct answer will win a free voucher for a festival lunch valued at CZK 150 or a festival dinner for 250 CZK. Answers will be accepted via email praguewebmaster@state.gov till Friday (noon) on the same week the question is announced. Winners will be contacted by email.

Question 3 (June 20)
What kind of drink is served with the festival menu in all participating restaurants?

Question 2 (June 13)
Mexican pie as a dessert is a part of an evening menu in one of the festival restaurants, which one?

Question 1 (June 6)
One of the festival restaurants offers a real US breakfast, which one?

Festival’s events at the restaurants:

Caffrey’s + James Joyce
Live Music
Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 8 PM

White Chocolate band playing American rock, Kate Powres performing American folk rock, The 2 Bands playing harder American rock and Jamie Marshall featuring the international music mix. More at www.caffreys.cz.

Restaurace Jáma
Chili Con Carne Competition
Saturday, June 18, 2011, from 3 PM until 7 PM (from 3 PM to 4 PM for judges and journalists only)

Come taste and choose the best chili con carne in Prague! More at www.jamapub.cz.

The Iron Curtain Bar
American Music Night
July 2, 2011, from 8:30 PM

Final party for the Taste of America festival, all participants, staff, customers are invited! 3 live bands playing American songs and good rock&roll from the 70's, 80’s, 90's plus DJ Axel playing American rock&roll till the morning. More at www.propagandapub.cz.