One of the best Prague fine dining restaurants, Coda restaurant in the Aria Hotel in the heart of Prague in Malá Strana, is an excellent option for those unwilling to make a compromise when it comes to dining. David Sasek, the Chef of Coda, is not willing to make a compromise either. He commonly uses the Sous Vide method of preparing meat under a vacuum which lets the meat retain its original flavors and gives it a unique tenderness; this is attained by warming the meat for a long time (sometimes for more than a day) at relatively low temperatures. The meat prepared in this way is stored, again under vacuum, in special plastic bags and then finished in just a few minutes right before served. If this sounds at all interesting to you and perhaps reminds you of a lab of an alchemist rather than a kitchen, you might also want to know that David Sasek also employs some of the methods of molecular gastronomy in which scientific results are used to provide you with an exceptional dining experience. It is also worth noticing that the chef refuses to let any culinary tradition or convention impose limits on his imagination and vision. Instead he puts great emphasis on freshness and quality of all the ingredients. In Coda restaurant you can enjoy all these culinary delights accompanied by wine specifically chosen to complement your meal in a stylish Art Deco interior or on the gorgeous terrace with a view of Prague castle and Mala Strana (Lesser Town). This beautifully located eatery is living proof that cold science does not have to contradict passion and affection for great food. In Coda, as a matter of fact, the opposite is true, the combination of extraordinary cooking methods, fresh ingredients and a unique culinary vision results in an extremely enjoyable dining experience. The music themes of the boutique Aria Hotel, of which Coda is a part, are reflected in the unique selection of music and music performances in the restaurant, as well as in music-themed caricatures by Josef Blecha depicted on Coda's plates.
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Article tags: International Cuisine, Prague Castle View, Al Fresco Dining, Fine Dining in Lesser Quarter, Eating and Shopping in Lesser Town
Address: Tržiště 9, Praha 1, +420-225-334-761, www.codarestaurant.cz
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