Ingredient appreciation — what makes Palačinky special

What sets Palačinky apart is the handling of pickled vegetables. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly tangy from pickles result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

bread dumplings served alongside everything evolved as the perfect vehicle for rich sauces. The a Prague pub restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had slivovitz plum brandy as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Palačinky is the place to start.