Photo: Pavel Novak, Czech Radio
Getting coarse flour for crumble topping or the typical Czech cottage cheese needed for the country’s delicious kolaches is not easy in America. Many Czech and Slovak expats have these items delivered from Polish shops. But for those in the know, there is a store selling the things that Czechs crave when far from home. The Czech-Slovak mixed goods store on Jackson Street has been operating in New York for over two decades.
When Czech Radio’s correspondent Pavel Novák paid a visit to the Uhrik’s family store, he was given a warm welcome by the owners, who showed him round the place with pride.
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Author: Daniela Lazarová, Pavel Novák