Prague 4, Czech Republic

Like stiff, sky-high hairdos and Michael Jackson, mixed menus that offer the likes of filet mignon as well as sushi are a thing of the past.

Thus, it was with some skepticism that my dining companions and I tried Soho's East-meets-West cuisine. This Podolí restaurant, however, far surpassed ... read more...

Shortcomings in atmosphere can be overlooked if the food is solid. And, on recent visits, Negatif demonstrated it knows how to treat a piece of meat right.

The entrecote steak, ordered medium-rare, was perfectly cooked, with a beautiful, well-seasoned brown crust and a nice, pink center. It made for ... read more...

At times, Dock House seems purely American. Well, almost — there’s buttered sweet corn, although not on the cob; a selection of refreshing lemonades, but with ginger, mint or other distinct flavors, and none of that artificial sweetener so pervasive in the States. The wait staff hustles like nowhere else ... read more...

Inside, the atmosphere is classic hospoda, with traditional wood paneling rising halfway up the walls and lots of hooks for coats and caps. The menu board lists sadlo, grundle and other typical Czech pub treats, as well as four regular beers: pšeničné (wheat), světlý speciál (light special), tmavý speciál (dark ... read more...