{"id":20265,"date":"2018-03-27T11:09:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T18:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=20265"},"modified":"2018-03-27T11:09:52","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T18:09:52","slug":"restaurant-highlight-maitrea-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/restaurant-highlight-maitrea-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Highlight: Maitrea In Prague"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Within the buzzing noise of tourism in Prague\u2019s old town, there lies a quiet cobbled street that brings us to an oasis of calm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/maitrea-prague-17585\" >MAITREA<\/a> is a vegetarian restaurant and tea house that specializes in mindfulness. The restaurant\u2019s name, which literally translates in Sanskrit to \u201cloving kindness\u201d, implies its philosophy on delivering compassion through its plant-based cooking.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20272\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0429.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20272\" class=\"wp-image-20272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0429.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0429.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0429-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0429-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of MAITREA\u2019s many statuettes to inspire calm<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The instant that its hungry eaters step foot into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/maitrea-prague-17585\" >MAITREA<\/a>, our atmosphere abruptly morphs from busy street sounds to a peaceful hush. Every detail of the interior, from the cozy wooden floors to the lush green houseplants to the old-style Buddhist figurines, are chosen with the utmost consideration for a Zen eating experience. The building\u2019s old-style European architecture has been renovated to encompass mobile indoor fountains and a fireplace positioned intentionally, guided by the principles of feng shui. Guests can retreat to their favorite of the many aesthetically-pleasing corners of the restaurant\u2019s 90-seat floor plan.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20266\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0427.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20266\" class=\"wp-image-20266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0427.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0427.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0427-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0427-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MAITREA\u2019s cozy wooden interior space<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Similar to the restaurant\u2019s intentionality in interior design, its chefs have crafted the menu with a sense of purpose. Its plant-based meals are made to highlight mother nature\u2019s abundance. Ingredients are fresh, natural, and selected with the utmost care for the planet and its people. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/maitrea-prague-17585\" >MAITREA<\/a> appeals to vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike, delivering mouthwatering Asian-inspired dishes as well as plant-based versions of traditional Czech cuisine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20270\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0439.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20270\" class=\"wp-image-20270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0439.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0439.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0439-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0439-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of MAITREA\u2019s many quiet corners dressed in earth-inspired feng shui<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During my recent visit to Prague, I came to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/maitrea-prague-17585\" >MAITREA<\/a> hungry and left happy. I was craving a taste of local cuisine, and I was satisfied with my selections to say the least. I splurged on a 3-course solo dinner of traditional staples, and savored every morsel of\u00a0 heaven in-between sips of local wine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20271\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0437.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20271\" class=\"wp-image-20271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0437.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0437.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0437-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0437-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm spinach crepes with eggplant pur\u00e9e<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spinach crepes filled with herbed eggplant pur\u00e9e and served alongside a savory Pomodoro dip made a warm and mouth-watering starter that wet my palate for the rest.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20267\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0451.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20267\" class=\"wp-image-20267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0451.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0451.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0451-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raw poppy seed strudel<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After finishing this edible adventure, I had room for only a bite or two of dessert. Their raw strudel was the cherry on top that I needed. This traditional sweet, made of apple dough, poppy seed swirl, plums, cashews, and a touch of agave syrup was a truly sweet finish to remember. I was left with a full belly, a clear head, and a striking feeling of having experienced a meditation of all senses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20269\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0428.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20269\" class=\"wp-image-20269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0428.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0428-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DSC_0428-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another of MAITREA\u2019s many statuettes to inspire calm<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/maitrea-prague-17585\" >MAITREA<\/a> is a culinary experience for all who seek to simultaneously explore mindfulness and traditional cuisine. Next time you\u2019re in Prague, clear your mind and prepare to be blown away by a meditation of plant-based eating. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>About the author:\u00a0Lacey Gibson is a global health researcher, a food writer, and a Vinyasa yoga teacher. She recently graduated with a Masters of Science\u00a0in Global Health Population from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Here, she also served as a Food Literacy Project Fellow, coordinating community events to inspire education of the food system. Prior to her Masters, she\u00a0graduated in 2015 with a BA\/BS in French and Physiology from Southern Illinois University, where she also competed as an NCAA DI track\/cross country runner. Throughout her career, Lacey\u2019s work has been published in academic journals, such as the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/09571264.2016.1160880?journalCode=cjwr20\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/09571264.2016.1160880?journalCode%3Dcjwr20&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501946897876000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE7kppKoIvsMIm8lUvk8yrslTa3lQ\">Journal of Wine Research<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/commons.pacificu.edu\/ijurca\/vol7\/iss1\/1\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/commons.pacificu.edu\/ijurca\/vol7\/iss1\/1\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501946897876000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE7Jpgw44ARQ1413pSSwJrl_yby8g\">International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities.<\/a>\u00a0She is also a regular contributor to writings for a wider wellness-interested audience, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/undoordinary.com\/author\/lacey\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/undoordinary.com\/author\/lacey\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501946897876000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGpzh2YetYiS6Z_pGyPcaSJDvQ6dw\">UNDO Ordinary<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2u5wdMR\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/bit.ly\/2u5wdMR&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501946897876000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGSYnS3GdGJPLKq9SlGu7T1Em4UVg\">I Am Woman Project<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skininthegamepodcast.com\/podcast\/2017\/3\/27\/analysis-sexual-violence-within-us-athletic-institutions\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.skininthegamepodcast.com\/podcast\/2017\/3\/27\/analysis-sexual-violence-within-us-athletic-institutions&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501946897876000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGvrDTYpO--eSZdWMmPH_3XdAY-wA\">Skin In The Game.<\/a>\u00a0For a full taste of her writing style, keep up with her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laceygibson.com\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Within the buzzing noise of tourism in Prague\u2019s old town, there lies a quiet cobbled street that brings us to an oasis of calm. MAITREA is a vegetarian restaurant and tea house that specializes in mindfulness. The restaurant\u2019s name, which literally translates in Sanskrit to \u201cloving kindness\u201d, implies its philosophy on delivering compassion through its plant-based cooking. The instant that its hungry eaters step foot into MAITREA, our atmosphere abruptly morphs from busy street sounds to a peaceful hush. Every detail of the interior, from the cozy wooden floors to the lush green houseplants to the old-style Buddhist figurines, are chosen with the utmost consideration for a Zen eating experience. The building\u2019s old-style European architecture has been renovated to encompass mobile indoor fountains and a fireplace positioned intentionally, guided by the principles of feng shui. Guests can retreat to their favorite of the many aesthetically-pleasing corners of the restaurant\u2019s 90-seat floor plan. Similar to the restaurant\u2019s intentionality in interior design, its chefs have crafted the menu with a sense of purpose. Its plant-based meals are made to highlight mother nature\u2019s abundance. Ingredients are fresh, natural, and selected with the utmost care for the planet and its people. 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