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Drop Dead Prague Travel Guide

Food

Hungry?
There’s a variety of delicious foods to try in Prague. The first thing to remember is to avoid the tourist areas, which raise prices to a ridiculous degree. A bottle of water that might cost you 0.50 Euro normally will cost you 5 in a tourist area. Try walking a few blocks from the main tourist attractions or just look for a supermarket such as Tesco or Albert and stock up on water and snacks. When going out to eat keep in mind that Czech portions are quite large, so those with small stomachs (and pocketbooks) may wish to split a dish with a friend.
There are many different traditional Czech dishes, but if you try nothing else, try Svickova. It’s marinated meat with a creamy sauce, cranberries, and dumplings. It goes beautifully with garlic soup and a glass of Kozel beer.

Eating on a budget:. If you're eating on a budget and don’t have time to search local cheapo eateries off the beaten track. Your number one recommendation is to get your food in the supermarket. Albert and Tesco are two of the most common supermarkets and you will find them all over Prague, even in the center of the city. In addition to being able to get drinks and beer for less than 1 euro or a whole roasted chicken for a few euros, these places contain many tasty things you’ll have a hard time finding elsewhere. Some of our favorite snacks are Chio Big Pep brand chips, among many varieties our favorite is bacon chips that sport a smoky bacon flavor (we're pretty sure that they are actually made without meat so they are also okay for vegetarians), and Choceňský yogurt, particularly the chocolate hazelnut and honey hazelnut  flavor. Also don’t forget Kozel beer, which is not only cheap but is one of the better Czech beers we have tried.

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