“Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.” Winston Churchill
If you are not a golfer, forgive me this indulgence. I report every week about what I’ve been eating, and I always like to do something a little unusual.
So, here we are.
First, here’s a look at my favorite 9-hole course, Golf Hostivař.
It looked pretty, but this was a pretty big disappointment.
A rib eye should be the tenderest of cuts. But this one was very tough and overcooked. There was a good smoky flavor from the grill, but it was tiresome to eat it. The veggies were well prepared, still with some crunch.
On a later visit, I went for the Thai chicken breast burger (195 CZK). There was wasabi mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and fries on the side. A quality bun.
This was much better, among the best chicken sandwiches I’ve had in Prague.
It was not a whole breast, but a re-formed patty. Still, it held together well, had a great char from the grill, and was well-seasoned. I could taste the wasabi in the mayo. Fries were fine — thick and fried crispy.
Michigan Man had a grilled chicken thigh with American potatoes and a small salad.
In this context, it was worth it. I’d get it again.
The fries were excellent. I’d just criticize them for being stingy with the little dish of ketchup. I had to ask for extra to put on both my burger and fries.
And I was not happy with the tiny .2 liter baby bottle of Nestea that they served (39 CZK).
It hardly quenched my thirst, and the price was crazy. I ended up going over to a nearby vending machine, buying a half-liter ice tea bottle for cheaper and refilling my glass with it.
They also offer a half-liter of Pilsner Urquell for 45 CZK.
Unfortunately, I could not partake in that more economical and satisfying beverage since I was driving.
I was too tired and forgot to take a picture of the dining area or the food before we started eating. We sat outside, but you can see how the inside looks on their website.
I had steak tartare.
They allow you to season it yourself if you want, but I let them do it. And they did a good job. The beef was top-notch, very garlicky, with the right amount of onions, salt, and the rest.
Brewsta is the creator of Prague’s first English-language food and drink blog, “Czech Please.” He’s now posting a new adventure on Expats.cz once in two weeks.