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Return of the ‘Ano, šéfe!’ culinary program

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2026-08-28 05:47 UTC → 2026-08-29 14:01 UTC · added removed

The Czech culinary program ‘Ano, šéfe!’ has returned for a new season featuring chef Zdeněk Pohlreich. The series focuses Pohlreich, focusing on mentoring restaurant owners and addressing systemic issues in the Czech gastronomy sector, such as like poor economic management and the use of frozen semi-finished products. The season premiere features featured the ‘U Zlatého buřtu’ establishment in the Pihel district near Nový Bor. Managed by Zuzana and Štěpán Diviš, the inn faced significant economic challenges despite having a customer base. Owners reported profitability issues linked to expensive purchasing habits and ineffective cost-saving strategies, with Zuzana specifically noting ‘megalomaniacal purchasing habits’ that depleted funds. habits. Pohlreich’s evaluation identified hygiene concerns, improper food storage, and uninspired menus, including issues with cold food service such as rice pudding. During the visit, however, Pohlreich though he noted improvements in cleanliness and food quality compared to previous assessments. He specifically praised a cook named Erik, describing him Erik as a ‘gastronomic talent from God’. While the kitchen team successfully navigated the stress tests, establishment ultimately earned one star from Pohlreich, a controversy emerged regarding the owner noted that authenticity of the filming process was difficult and demanding. episode. Owner Zuzana Divišová later revealed that the specific individuals appearing as kitchen staff members featured during filming, including Erik, did filming were not continue as permanent actual employees, as the original team was unwilling to commit but friends brought in to assist because the necessary changes. real staff refused to participate. Pohlreich noted that his mentoring approach expressed shock at this revelation, stating he had no idea the personnel shown were not the restaurant’s regular team. This development has evolved since raised questions regarding the show began in 2009, though he continues to advocate for high-quality ingredients discrepancy between the televised performance and economic viability. New episodes are available for streaming on the Prima+ platform prior to their broadcast on TV Prima. daily operations of the inn.

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  1. 2026-08-29 14:01 UTC Return of the ‘Ano, šéfe!’ culinary program
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  4. 2026-08-20 12:19 UTC Return of the ‘Ano, šéfe!’ culinary program

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