What do Wiener Schnitzel and china teacups have in common?
The stormy winter weather has finally broken (fingers crossed just by typing that sentence; I haven’t jinxed it) and it’s beginning to feel like spring. And along with warm, breezy days, fresh, local produce, and the NBA playoffs, one of the best things spring brings us is the seasonal re-opening of Old Prague in downtown Vermilion. A local institution, Old Prague has been run by the same family for nearly 40 years. The menu isn’t stagnant, however, reflecting the new generation’s tastes as well as the classic Czech recipes. Homey dishes like cabbage rolls ($12.95), roast pork ($16.95), and chicken paprikash ($13.95) are made from scratch, and the knowledgable wait staff gives good advice on everything from imported Czech beers (if you like it dark and smooth, try Samson) to whether to order spaetzle, dumplings or the phenomenal homemade stuffing to accompany your meal. The décor is pure Eastern European kitsch, heavy on the framed photos of unfamiliar Czech dignitaries and a display o
