And, you can't even begin to count the pizzerias and fast food joints. They are now more likely seen inhabiting one of the dimly-lit meditative tearooms which became a rage here in the early 1990s and which now make the Czech Republic the country with the densest network of tearooms outside of Asia. A cool Pilsner under the chestnut trees is a particularly Czech summer delight. Czech Food Outside of Prague, traditional Czech cooking prevails. Another strong point are desserts and baked goods in general.
Salads are usually available everywhere, though.
Czech cookbooks in English are available. Or check out these online recipes. Wine Czech and especially Moravian wines can be outstanding and are sold at bargain prices. For quality wine, go to a specialized store, not a supermarket. Even varieties that are typically quite sweet, like Gewurztraminer or Rhine and Welsch rieslings, tend to be on the dry side here.