PRAGUE


A DAY IN


HOLEŠOVICE & LETNÁ


Twenty years ago, Prague’s Holešovice neighbourhood was a suburb with not much going on. Today, you’ll find small boutiques, minimalist new restaurants and cafes serving speciality coffee. To the east, Holešovice Farmers’ Market remains a permanent fixture with fresh pastries and local produce. Start with breakfast at Café Letka, on the


border of Holešovice and Letná, for seasonal dishes from across Europe; don’t skip the pastries or espresso, as they’re some of the best this side of the city. Prefer a quick bite? Try Format Coffee for coffee and cake. Wander over to the National Technical


Museum, a tribute to Czech Republic’s little- known yet groundbreaking automotive, train and plane inventions over the last 100 years. Next door, the National Museum of Agriculture is a fun stop, with interactive exhibits on farming and gastronomy. Pause for a pint at Letná Beer Garden (cash


only), for sweeping views of Prague and classic pilsner beer or speciality brews. Then lunch at Sandwich Rodeo, Tomáš Oujezdský’s newly opened upscale diner, which serves creative takes on classic American sandwiches, with local brews and homemade lemonades. Try the crispy fried chicken and chopped cheese. Walk it off at the National Gallery Prague


with works from Picasso and Monet, and Czech artists including art nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha. Or stroll through Stromovka Royal Game Reserve, a former royal game park with ornamental ponds and hiking trails. The Eatery, a Prague food scene staple, has a


menu of creative Czech dishes that use locally sourced ingredients, such as wild boar with rosehip sauce, paired with small-production wine from Bohemia, Moravia as well as wider Europe. Round off the day with a seat at the counter to see the team in action.


Clockwise from top: Format Coffee; turkey in a demi-glace sauce is on the seasonal menu at Výčep; the Old Town Square; Grilled duck breast, pan-fried foie gras, stuffing, sour cherries, red cabbage, duck jus at The Eatery


CAFES & COFFEE


Kafemat This understated, cosy coffee spot in Prague’s Dejvice neighbourhood, offers simple espresso- based drinks, served by expert baristas. The space only has a couple chairs, so take your coffee to go and explore the tree-lined streets of the surrounding neighbourhood. facebook.com/kafematdejvice


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Café Savoy Founded in 1893, this Prague institution is a decadent coffeehouse ranking among the city’s most stunning. Come for the art nouveau interior and historic neo-renaissance-style ceiling, stay for the opulent breakfasts, Savoy cake and coffees, best enjoyed at a window seat. cafesavoy.ambi.cz


Mamacoffee Marta and Daniel Kolský opened Mamacoffee with one mission in mind: fair trade coffee that has a clear path from bean to cup. It goes to great lengths to help support farmers; its Nicaragua Women’s Project roasts offer especially complex flavour profiles. Pair an espresso with the homemade brownie. mamacoffee.cz


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