Brno Gs

Alejandro Roja Perez, co-owner and head chef of Ilegal Mexican restaurant in Brno, shares his journey from Mexico to the Czech Republic and the challenges of building an authentic restaurant from scratch. From being robbed multiple times in Mexico to working as a head chef in Brno and eventually starting his own concept, this episode dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, food culture, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Lil H and Julian from MoGG — two dancers representing the new wave of the Czech street dance scene. Fresh off his win at Red Bull Dance Your Style , Lil H breaks down what it really takes to step into a freestyle battle where the music is random and the crowd decides who wins. We go beyond the highlight moments and talk about the reality behind it — pressure, crea...

In this episode of Gs , we sit down with the founders of SHAI Clothing — Tom Peška , Vojta Dvořák , and Andreas , the crew behind one of Brno’s most exciting grassroots streetwear labels. SHAI isn’t just about clothes; it’s about culture, creativity, and community. Born from friendship and fuelled by passion, Tom, Vojta and Andreas have built a brand that celebrates individuality, hosts events lik...

Brusinka Multicultural Centre is not just a space—it’s a lifeline for many who arrive in Brno searching for belonging, understanding, and connection. At its heart stands Viktoria Netikova, founder and head of the centre, a woman who never planned on becoming a leader, yet built one of Brno’s most important intercultural hubs from the ground up. What began nearly nine years ago as a simple book clu...

Konstantinos Karaiskos, the heaven sent Greek baker who brings a whole edge to the sourdough game in town tells us of his origins, his life now and his adventures. Joining him is his wife, Vendula Karaiskos who not only adds more flavour to the conversation but also takes her of their baby daughter at the same time.  You don't want to miss this.  This was Brno Gs — a platform for creatives wh...

Tamara Pavlechová & Natalie Sodomková—two creatives from seemingly different worlds. One specializes in photography and grant management, the other in game design and development. So, what brings them together? KUMST. A one-of-a-kind creative hub in Central Europe, KUMST empowers artists, designers, and innovators from all fields to turn their passion into a sustainable career. Their philosoph...

Martin Hřívna and Barbora Vymetalová in the late months of 2019 we on the verge of opening a new breathtaking location in the depths of Brno. Little did they know that beneath the crypts of that year hid the dreadful pandemic... SPOT Brno is a bar that is consisting of a skateboarding bowl connected to a tattoo studio. Aside from the incredibly venue that it was, it brought together many varieties...

Bistro Bastardo, on first sight one might think profanity. However despite what the name suggests, the bistro is home to a variety of food that our city of Brno hold so dear to our hearts. Being a staple of Mexican cuisine for the last few years, the bistro has dominated the market being one of the top 5 places to eat at for the last 4 years running voted by Gourmet Brno. Tomáš Kundera & David...

Samy is now the owner of one of Brno's blooming new bakeries, Breadguy with an interesting twist to baking. Samy continues to master the art of sourdough and blow the minds of many. But the back story to his life is far more intricate than one could imagine. Being in the midst of an economic recession in Czech Republic, having no work, no set of skills to rely on. Samy at the age of 25, ventu...