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| - What a great find! Thanks to Lindsay for letting the yelp universe know about Praga.
Praga Cafe is very quaint and clean. There are seven tables and a bar. Two dart boards and a small TV.
The decor is burgundy and gold, which reminded me of some of the concert halls in Europe. The windows are big so it feels airy. When I looked up, way up, I was delighted to see chandeliers - just like the concert halls in Europe! The walls are adorned with artwork featuring scenes of the Czech Republic.
Alas, they were playing playing a local radio station. With decor like that, it would have been nice to have some Czech folk music or at least some music by Smetana, Dvoràk or Janácek. Minor detail.
My friend got lost trying to find the place (hint: go to the strip mall with a purple Le Chateau outlet). Kudos to the server and the patron at the bar for giving her directions.
The menu has changed with the new management. I like how everything is listed in Czech first with English subtitles. They still offer a mix of traditional Czech dishes and standard café/deli fare.
We ordered the two most popular dishes. Shortly after placing our order, the plates came out. I'm sure it was less than a 10 minute wait.
My friend had the chicken schnitzel while I ordered the Kureci Kapsa, which is rolled chicken stuffed with asparagus, olives and Brie. The meat in both dishes was tender. We both chose shredded potato with basil and cream as our side dish. What a refreshing combination!
My friend passed on dessert, while I had the crèpe filled with fresh fruit and ice cream. You certainly get your money's worth with this! It was the plumpest crèpe I have ever seen, bursting with fresh apples, oranges and bananas. The vanilla ice cream was a nice complement. On the side was a healthy (or should I say unhealthy?) dollop of freshly made whipped cream.
One thing we learned from the new owners is that the Praga website is from the previous owner's time period. Unfortunately, the previous owners didn't give them the password to update the website, so the menu with the 10% coupon are outdated.
We went seeking something "fun" and "different" when we picked Praga Café. We couldn't have picked a better place!
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