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La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise serves modern Czech cuisine in Prague's Old Town. Haštalská 18 hosts the kitchen of chef patron Oldřich Sahajdák and chef de cuisine Marco Christov. Game preparations follow the animal's diet and habitat, letting seasons dictate flavor. Seasonal menus rely on produce from affiliated farmers, foragers, and hunters. The team treats ingredients as subjects of study, researching origins to enhance rather than overshadow natural profiles. A Gault&Millau 17 rating recognizes their technical precision and creative humility.
The tasting menu transforms familiar Czech classics through precise technique. A brook trout course presents the fish with three distinct dill sauces that balance intensity and delicacy. Rabbit follows as a schnitzel served with a mustard emulsion and pickled zucchini salad, evoking childhood memories while refining textures. The beef tongue dish offers a contemporary reading of Znojmo roast beef, swapping the creamy base for a clear cucumber sauce and adding crunch with fried spring onion straws. Sweet notes emerge through courses like tomato and melon with ice cream and frozen currants, concluding with an elderberry and blueberry sorbet finished with basil oil.
Sommeliers experiment with pairings using fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and nuts. The wine list highlights small European winemakers, prioritizing vineyard practices over brand names. Guests navigate a tasting menu priced at 3500 CZK, complemented by wine adventures featuring renowned terroirs or regional labels. Non-alcoholic options include custom mixes and a terroir finale honoring the Czech landscape. Creative additions like Play LDBB Utopia and grape soda expand the sensory range.
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