Book La Degustation

Discover the story of courage, tradition and flavor in a book about the Michelin-starred restaurant La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise

In 2006, La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise decided to stand up for Czech cuisine and set out to win it the recognition it deserved. It was the first restaurant in the country to serve only tasting menus – and it championed the belief that Czech cooking can stand alongside the greats. The Michelin star in 2012 eventually gilded dishes like koprovka (dill sauce), svíčková (beef sirloin in cream sauce) and španělský ptáček (beef roulade). This story could fill a book!

Interviews, recipes and stories
Author Blanka Datinská collected dozens of interviews – with head chef Oldřich Sahajdák, the restaurant team, suppliers as well as longtime collaborators. She spent time in the kitchen to capture the essence of the restaurant. The book intertwines powerful memories, timeless reflections and behind-the-scenes moments. The recipes illustrate how flavor, ingredients and seasonality are treated at La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise.

Document about pioneering
This is not a cookbook, but a documentary account about people and humanity — about pioneering spirit, perseverance and respect; about Czech identity; and, of course, about food — which says it all. It is the story of a restaurant that became an institution, declared gastronomy a form of culture and is continuing to train new generations in the craft.

Design and photography
The authentic atmosphere is brought to life through the photographs of the restaurant’s longtime photographer Honza Zima and design by Zuzana Lednická from Studio Najbrt.