Würstelstand (Sausage Stand) Mochael Moser is one of many sausage stands at the market of the Universitätsplatz in downtown Salzburg that sells a host of different sausages to locals and tourists alike. I get the Pustakrainer (€4.30), two relatively thin sausages that have a serious kick. It comes with a “spicy” mustard and a roll. Pretty good but also very fat
VERDICT: 85/100
Good selection of sausages but also quite expensive.
Taubenmarkt, 4020 Linz, Austria
This is one of two sausage stands that are next to each other in the big shopping street of Linz. It is quite busy on this early evening, mostly with people drinking. They serve a broad range of sausages as well as fries and other snacks. The typical Austrian hot dog seems to be the “Bosna,” which comes in many different versions (mostly a difference of condiments).
I get the Original Bosna (€3.40), which is two thin sausages in a very crispy (pressed) sandwich, with mustard and onion as well as some powder that usually goes on Currywurst. The sausages are mostly very salty, not very tasty.
VERDICT: 72/100
Neither particularly tasty, nor particularly cheap.
GReat (get it?) is a modern Gyros place in the shopping part of downtown Linz, which serves gyros, souvlaki, Greek salads and other staples, such as pitas and plates. It even has some vegetarian and vegan options.
I get a Pita Gyros of pork (€4.90), which is traditional in all ways: a thick pita, onions, tomatoes, and fries with the meat (freshly cut off the skewer). The tzatziki is a bit more yugurty than at other places, and then I like, but this is overall a very tasty pita gyros.
Verdict: 91/100
Indeed, a “great” pita gyros. Definitely worth a visit!
Národní 365/43, 110 00 Staré Město, Praha
Mr Gelato is a seemingly new chain of gelato places in the Czech Republic with about 20 different flavors, mostly the classics. I visit one in downtown Prague.
I get a Large (CZK 125 or $5.15), mixing Banana, Lemon, and Chocolate with Orange. The flavors are not bad but too creamy and sweet for real gelato.
VERDICT: 85/100
Good ice cream, mediocre gelato
The Bakeshop is a fancy bakery and lunch shop in the old center of Prague. It caters mostly to tourists and serves US and European style pastries, quiches and sandwiches at tourist prices. It has been around for quite a while and the inside is gorgeous.
I get an Mini Almond Croissant (CZK 60 or $2.50)) and an Apple Croissant (CZK 85 or $3.50). Both pastries are a bit dry but tasty (it is also already noon, so they were probably 6 hours old).
VERDICT: 80/100
Beautiful but quite pricey place that offers decent coffee and pastries.
Rybná 26, 110 00 Staré Město, Prague, Czech Republic
Bahn-mi-ba is a small Vietnamese eatery in the heart of Prague, which has been around for quite a while and now also has some other branches in the city. The inside is modern and clean. They have sandwiches (Bahn mi), soups (pho) and bowls (bun).
I get a Bahn Mi Pork (110 CZK), which comes with all the usual toppings (they ask whether you want red chilis — yes please!). The sandwich is a bit flaky, the ingredients very fresh, and the pork comes in a salty sauce with sesame seeds. Makes for a bit sompy but tasty sandwich.
VERDICT: 87/100
Very nice Bahn Mi from a very beautiful small store.
Chomutovská 2230/18, 434 01 Most, Czechia
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El Toro is a cute, medium-sized wooden restaurant with covered outside patio in downtown Most. It has an Argentinian logo and a kind of American menu, centered around steaks and burgers, but with various foodie dishes and sides too. In fact, friends consider it the best restaurant in town.
I get the Chipotle Burger, which comes standard with fries. The fries are shoestring but perfectly prepared (nice and crispy). The burger is a beast, including the patty, which is grilled perfectly (truly medium, without asking). The meat is exceptional, the burger overall one of the best upscale burgers I’ve ever eaten!
VERDICT: 92/100
If you are in Most, eat at El Toro!
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