La Casa Azteca brings traditional Mexican food and cultural celebrations to Prague. Run by Miguel, originally from Mexico, and Modar, who comes from Syria, the restaurant draws on their experience in the city’s Mexican food scene while introducing customers to dishes and traditions from beyond the familiar. Two routes to Prague Modar arrived for work as a structural engineer. While learning Czech, he found himself working in a Mexican restaurant, where he became interested in the food and the business. “I fell in love with the Mexican concept and the Mexican food, so I had to stay,” he says. Miguel, meanwhile, had already spent years living abroad, including five years in Montreal and time in the United States. He had always wanted to experience different countries, and Prague was another step in that direction. Still, the city felt unlike anywhere he had been before. He remembers seeing a tram when he first arrived and feeling as though he had landed in a fairy-tale country. The two eventually met through Prague’s Mexican restaurant scene, around nine years ago. What started as a shared connection to Mexican food eventually grew into a business partnership. Keeping Mexican food authentic — and introducing it...
Finding a good beer in Prague is rarely a difficult task. Finding the right pub, knowing what a pint costs and deciding where to go next is a different question. For Paulo Dias, that challenge became the idea behind Pintz, a web app built to help people navigate Prague’s rich beer scene. Originally from Portugal, Paulo has spent almost 15 years living abroad, moving between Slovakia and the UK before eventually taking a job in the Czech Republic. He first arrived in the Czech Republic in 2021, spending several months in Opava before moving to Prague in February 2022. Even after the move, he was cautious about settling in. “When I moved to Prague, I wasn’t buying many things for my apartment, because if I moved again, I’d have to pack everything,” Paulo recalls. That changed once his new job became more stable. By the end of the year, he was already thinking about staying. I think the quality of life in Prague is quite amazing. It’s one of the best, if not the best, of the cities I know. I feel good here, I feel at home. That’s why I decided to stay.” Prague’s pub culture Prague’s pub culture...
Meet Julia and Ioana, the founders behind The Story Society, a new English-language bookstore and community project in Prague. Their idea combines a selection of books with a space for reading, book clubs, events and meeting other people. The project is still in development, with the founders currently looking for a location and working towards opening the bookstore in early 2027. Why a bookstore? For Julia, the idea started from a personal need. “I wanted to create a place where introverted people like myself could spend time comfortably, discover books at their own pace and potentially meet others with similar interests,” she says. But there was also a practical reason behind the idea. According to the founders, finding a wider selection of English-language books in Prague can be difficult, particularly when it comes to special editions. Ordering books from abroad can also mean higher shipping costs, taxes and waiting several weeks for delivery. “I wanted to solve two problems. One is community, and the other one is buying books in English here,” Julia says. The Story Society plans to source books from the UK and offer a selection that the founders feel is currently difficult to find locally. What they...
For the past 12 years, Benjamin has been building a life in Prague – and helping bring a taste of France to the Czech capital. What began as a business supplying wine to hotels, restaurants and wine bars 10 years ago has gradually grown into The French, a food business focused on bringing French products directly to Prague. The company started with an e-shop selling mainly wine, pâté, jam, honey and foie gras. But Benjamin soon realized there was something missing: fresh French produce. “The idea, step by step, was that we were missing fresh products to be able to open a physical shop. That’s how, two years ago, we started importing fresh products.” Today, The French operates two shops in Prague and imports a wide range of products directly from France, with a focus on freshness and quality while keeping prices accessible. “It cannot be fresher than what we import.” From Breakfast to Dinner Fresh fruit and vegetables have become one of the shop’s main attractions. The products are imported weekly, with a truck leaving France every Tuesday carrying oysters, mussels, cheeses, fish, meat, fruits and vegetables. “Two days ago it was in the sea and today it’s already...
Tharusha De Silva, originally from Sri Lanka, has spent much of his life between different countries. Today, he is bringing a taste closely associated with home to Prague through his beverage brand, The Coconut Culture which is also available at select cafés and restaurants across Prague. We spoke to him about his journey to the Czech Republic, navigating life between cultures, and the story behind The Coconut Culture. Journey to Prague Prague was never part of a long-term plan for De Silva. He first came to the Czech Republic in 2016 to study mechanical engineering, after growing up in Sri Lanka and spending his teenage years in Dubai. By his own account, his decision to come here was almost entirely random. “We had a counselling office that used to help us with university applications, and one day they changed the wallpaper to a map of Prague. I just went into the room, pointed at it and said, ‘Hey, what is that?’ They told me a little bit about Prague, and that’s how I got here.” At first, Prague was simply where he planned to spend his university years. “I always thought that I would leave after university,” he says. But...
For many people, years of struggling with concentration, memory, or organisation are dismissed as personality traits or everyday stress. It is often only when life becomes more demanding that they begin to wonder whether something else is going on. That is where Helena Reina Calzado comes in. A clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist based in Prague, Helena works with English- and Spanish-speaking patients, providing neuropsychological assessment and cognitive intervention for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties with attention, memory, executive functioning, and other cognitive abilities. “Neuropsychology studies the relationship between the brain and behaviour,” Helena explains. “We look at how someone thinks, processes information, pays attention, and solves problems, and then use that understanding to guide assessment and treatment.” Neuropsychological assessment focuses on cognitive functioning. The process typically begins with a detailed clinical interview, followed by standardised tests tailored to the person’s specific concerns. When appropriate, neuropsychological intervention aims to improve everyday cognitive functioning and help patients adapt to daily challenges. One of the most common reasons people seek her help is a long history of unexplained difficulties that have never been fully understood. “I often see adults who have spent years developing strategies to cope with attention or learning difficulties...
At Manifesto Market, the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil stands out among the usual mix of street food and drinks. It comes from Lá Bù Lá Street, the more casual sibling of the restaurant Lá Bù Lá, both founded by Wen, a Chongqing native who wants to introduce Prague diners to the real flavors of her hometown. Wen arrived in Prague in 2019 after being accepted into a Master’s program at the Prague University of Economics and Business. But studying was only part of the reason she moved. At 22, she wanted a new beginning and the chance to discover a different version of herself. “There was something about Prague that attracted me immediately,” she says. “The architecture, the pace of life, the atmosphere of the city — it all felt very charming. I wanted to see what kind of person I could become here.” That decision eventually led her into the restaurant business, with four concepts launched over the years — two that closed and two that continue today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lá Bù Lá Street (@labula_street) Beyond the Stereotypes For Wen, opening a Chinese restaurant in Prague was...
For many expats, learning Czech is one of the biggest challenges of settling in Prague. While English can be enough to navigate everyday life, understanding the local language often becomes the key to connecting with the city and its people. Few people know this journey better than Lorenzo Di Bisceglie, the owner of Language Atelier, a language school in Prague’s Old Town that focuses on personalised courses taught by native speakers. His connection to Prague, however, began long before he took over the school. “The reason why I ended up in Prague is that at the university in Italy I took Bohemian Studies as my main subject – Czech language and literature,” he says. “That’s usually where I start when people ask about my story, and people are always surprised. It looks like Bohemian Studies are not so popular.” Over seventeen years in Prague, he has seen the city and its international community change. “When I arrived in Prague, the town was still predominantly Czech,” he recalls. “In all these years the expat community grew exponentially.” Before taking over Language Atelier, Lorenzo spent years teaching languages as a freelancer. Becoming a business owner was never part of the original plan....
A taste of Vietnamese childhood and family tradition finds a new home in Prague. For the brothers behind Bamico, opening a Vietnamese sandwich shop was never simply about food. It was about identity and bringing a piece of home to the city they love. “We are two brothers, and the idea for Bamico was born out of pure exhaustion and nostalgia,” they explain. Growing up in the Czech Republic, they watched their parents dedicate their lives to entrepreneurship, often sacrificing family time in pursuit of building a better future. “We watched our parents work 16-hour days with almost no weekends,” they explain. “Bamico was born out of respect for their work ethic, but also from a desire to build something of our own.” Years later, after spending time abroad, the brothers found themselves experiencing a different kind of challenge. “When we lived abroad, we experienced a deep sense of isolation and homesickness,” they recall. Missing the flavors and atmosphere of their childhood, they began searching for a way to reconnect with their roots. The result was Bamico. At the center of Bamico’s concept is bánh mì, Vietnam’s iconic sandwich and one of the country’s most beloved street foods. For the...
Less than a year after opening its doors in Prague, Hues Kafe achieved a milestone few young independent cafés can claim. The café was selected as an official catering partner for Miss Universe 2026 in Prague, successfully serving approximately 300 guests, including around 200 adults and 100 children. For founder Sameer Shaikh, the moment felt surreal. “When we received the opportunity, we had only two days to prepare. It was a huge responsibility, but also a proud moment for our entire team.” Located in the heart of Prague, Hues Kafe has quickly built a reputation for its colorful presentation, specialty coffee, and unique Indian-European brunch concept. Unlike many cafés that rely on pre-prepared food, dishes at Hues Kafe are made fresh to order, combining flavors from different cultures while maintaining a focus on lighter, oil-free cooking. One of the café’s distinguishing features is its coffee program. Sameer personally sources and develops unique blends, including combinations of Indian, Brazilian, and Colombian beans. His goal is not only to serve quality coffee but also to introduce more people to Indian coffee, which remains relatively unknown compared to many Latin American varieties. The café itself was built entirely through personal savings accumulated during...
With two locations now running in Prague, including its newer space in Palmovka, Bohemia Boards & Brews is entering a new phase focused less on expansion and more on building its role as a social hub. This summer, the board game café is placing renewed focus on both venues and the role they play in the city’s social life. We spoke with founder Douglas Kaufman about how the concept has evolved and why it still resonates today. Bohemia Boards & Brews combines a café, bar, and a library of hundreds of board games, built around the idea of a shared “third place” — somewhere outside home and work where people can meet and spend time together. “The concept of the board game café was just catching on in the US and Canada, spearheaded by Snakes & Lattes in Toronto,” Kaufman says. “It offered a place with a cool vibe and friendly atmosphere, serving food and drinks while giving people a space to play games.” Before this model existed in Prague, he recalls, options were limited and often improvised. “If you wanted to play games and didn’t want to go to someone’s house, you either went to a pub with your...
From North Macedonia to Prague, tattoo artist Deni Shalamanov has engraved his place in the city’s evolving ink scene, where Yart Tattoo Space has been standing in Smíchov since 2020. For Deni, the journey to tattooing didn’t start with a machine, but from the captivation of lines and composition. “Since I was a child, I have been interested in tattooing. I was always fascinated by the strokes of a paintbrush and the linework of drawing,” Deni recalls. As he got older, he initially worked in a different field, immediately noticing the inborn creativity that never truly left him. Earlier years of drawing and painting influenced a recognizable style combining fine line, microrealism, and geometric elements, which came instinctively applied with patience and precision. “About six years ago, I ordered my first tattoo machine and started tattooing my closest friends, which quickly became a form of self-expression I fell in love with,” mentions Deni. Not long after, Deni opened his own tattoo studio in his hometown and worked there for several years until eventually relocating to Prague. As an artistically and culturally rich, awe-inspiring city, Prague is a creative’s playground. “I’ve already created several designs inspired by Prague, incorporating elements of...
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