'Really exceptional': Edmonton restaurant receives high praise from New York Times reporter
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A local restaurant is basking in renewed fanfare after being featured in a national newsletter sent by the New York Times.
A local restaurant is basking in renewed fanfare after being featured in a national newsletter sent by the New York Times.
Canadian correspondent Ian Austen documented his experiences of eating at Bistro Praha in a recent edition of the New York Times online Canada Letter Newsletter.
He described it as a "local institution" that had found the "magic combination of distinctive food, great service, and a friendly atmosphere."
"Edmonton's Bistro Praha is among the rare spots to find a formula that has ensured longevity in a generally difficult business," Austen wrote.
While covering the Papal visit and the World Juniors Hockey Championship, Austen told CTV News Edmonton he came across the restaurant by chance and decided to check it out.
"I just actually looked at the window of Bistro Praha and thought, oh, maybe this is a place to have dinner," Austen said.
He ended up enjoying the food and atmosphere, returning another two times and interviewing Milan Svajgr, co-owner of the restaurant.
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