As experienced Prague food enthusiasts, we savored an exceptional meal at Čestr. The beef reigns supreme—carved tableside and grilled over charcoal, it melts in your mouth. The mashed potatoes, served generously like fries in a casserole dish, are a indulgent challenge to your waistline. Beer flows fresh from the massive barrel.
Legerova 75/57. +420 222 727 851. cestr.ambi.cz/cz/
David Černý's giant baby sculptures greet you at the entrance, crawling across the lawn, while Cracking Art Group's yellow penguins appear poised to leap into the Vltava River. Housed in a former mill, this modern art museum delights with its innovative architecture and rotating exhibitions.
U Sovových mlýnů 2. +420 257 286 147. www.museumkampa.com/en.
Tucked away yet unmissable, DOX Centre for Contemporary Art showcases architecture, photography, design, and more through must-see exhibitions. Don't miss the Dox by Qubus design store featuring top local talent.
Poupětova 1. +420 295 568 123. www.dox.cz.
This dynamic duo leads Prague's premier food tours, weaving in captivating city history—and even sharing family tales worthy of a novel. Pro tip: They rent stylish apartments in the vibrant Letná district. Instant new friends made.
+420 603 252 810. www.tasteofprague.com.
In one of Prague's most picturesque, serene streets, we enjoyed coffee at Kavárna Nový Svět and were graciously invited by Hana Formanová to tour her father Josef Nálepa's workshop upstairs. She also offers a charming three-bedroom apartment with piano (from €120, min. 2 nights).
Nový Svět 2. +420 242 430 700. novysvet.net.
Getting there: With Czech Airlines. www.czechairlines.com.
Sleeping there: Hotel Unic, a stylish new option in a prime location. www.hotel-unic.cz.
More info: CzechTourism, www.czechtourism.com and 01 53 73 00 32.
To read: "A Great Weekend in Prague 2015", Hachette.
