Bistro Bohém is located in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood. The “Bohemian-styled” restaurant was opened by Czech-American Jarek Mika in spring 2012.
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| Jarek Mika at Bistro Bohém, September 2012 |
A former banker, Jarek left his job in finance a couple of years ago to study at culinary school. He says his cooking at Bistro Bohém is influenced in equal part by what he learned at college and his Czech grandmother’s traditional recipes.
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| Bistro Bohém's menu, September 2012 |
The goulash and vepřo, knedlo, zelo (pork, dumplings and cabbage) at Bistro Bohém are accompanied by a formidable cocktail list. Diners can choose from Bohemian Margaritas, Fernet Martinis or Becherovka Old Fashioneds - to name but a few of the Czech-ified drinks.
In early September, Bistro Bohém doubled in size when it opened a café in the building next door.
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| The newly-opened Kafé Bohém |
Bistro Bohém is open every day except Monday at 600 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. Watch the NCSML’s oral history pages for clips from an interview with owner Jarek Mika over the months to come.
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