Prague is home to a vibrant food scene with restaurants that serve cuisine from all over the globe. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been scouring the best Thai cuisine in the city, part of Thai Select network. Rattanakosin, a new Thai restaurant located just 200 meters from the Anděl Shopping Center — provides an easy answer to both of these questions. The restaurant is located in the basement in the style of a stone wine bar and it offers traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern and attractive gastronomy. The restaurant is full service, but the food is “countryside Thai,” homey and unmodifiable, prepared (no need to say!) by Thai chef Phakhin Kosin. Highlights from the menu include Kung Choop Bpaeng Tod (deep fried Black Tiger prawns served with sweet chili), Kaeng Khiew Wan Kai (green curry with coconut milk, bamboo, and chicken), Kaeng Ped Kai (Red curry chicken with coconut milk and pineapple), while vegetarians can enjoy for example a Pad Thai Tofu (Thai rice noodles with tofu and bean sprout). Diners who seek spice without heat can do no better than the roast pork belly with Bok Choy and fresh chili — or roasted “Mud Crab” with pepper...
In June, Fashion Arena Prague Outlet, known as the most visited outlet centre in the Czech Republic, installed three beehives in their outdoor premises. It is one of the series of environmental projects through which the centre promotes biodiversity in its surroundings and it thus encourages its customers to behave more environmentally friendly. The initial intention of all projects leading to the sustainable operation of the centre was to make maximum use of the characteristic feature of the building. That is a circular architectural solution, in the centre of which is located a roofless parking lot. The floor plan allows the centre to be planted with hundreds of different types of plants and trees. The management therefore aimed to build a “self-sufficient ecosystem” in which it would try to utilise the centre’s entire natural potential. Everything started with the installation of composters, which are available for all cafes and restaurants at the centre. The composters were followed by a rainwater retention tank. Moreover, since last year, the administration of the outlet centre has reduced the frequency of mowing the lawns to twice a year, thus contributing to greater soil moisture retention and supporting the natural diversity of plant and animal species. “As part of our activities, we strive to introduce those that have real benefits and impact, and they also contribute to the education...
Some Prague city districts have received an offer from RailReklam to operate new public transport shelters instead of those owned by JCDecaux. At the end of June, JCDecaux terminated the contract with the municipality for the operation of shelters and its billboards on public transport stops. Under the 1994 agreement, the company operates about 900 shelters, pays the municipality a rent for this and can sell advertising in exchange. The past management of the city described the contract as unfavorable, which the company rejected. The previous city management described the contract as unfavorable, which the company rejected. Prague authorities have therefore decided to gradually replace the billboards and shelters with their own after the end of the contract on June 30, 2021. The districts of Prague 1, 2, 4, 8, or 11 received an offer from RailReklam. “We are waiting for the required additional information, including a response to our requests for larger shelter spaces, which would apply, for example, to the Malostranská stop,” said the spokesman of Prague 1, Petr Bidlo. Prague 2 took a negative stance towards it, which, according to the offer, would receive half a million CZK a year for billboards on Karlovo náměstí and Bělehradska. ...
Who doesn’t like an amazing gastronomic experience in the open air? A number of food and drink festivals will take place in Prague in August and September – take a look at our own selection. Grill Fest Smíchovská náplavka is a traditional place for various food festivals. On Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 to 20:00, it will host the Grill Fest where you will be able to taste various grilled foods- steaks, burgers, ribs, as well as vegetarian dishes: grilled cheese, vegetables, or plant-based burgers. And the menu will also include Peruvian, Cuban and Georgian specialties. When: August 7 Where: Smíchovská náplavka, Hořejší nábřeží More details here Latino Street Food Staying at the Smíchov embankment, on August 14 you will be able to taste Mexican burritos, tacos, shredded pork, Spanish paella, Argentinian steaks, Cuban sandwiches, and much more. The festival of Latin specialties will take place between 10:00 and 20:00. When: August 14 Where: Smíchovská náplavka, Hořejší nábřeží More details here Prague Ice Cream Festival This festival is for those who have a big sweet tooth. On the last Sunday in August, the Prague Ice Cream Festival will take place from 10:00 to 19:00, offering various types of ice cream...
A COVID vaccination bus will visit different areas in Prague, starting on Saturday in Troja district. A single-dose or two-dose vaccine will be administered according to the client’s wishes. Those interested in vaccinations can arrive without prior registration from 9:00 to 17:00. In the coming days, the bus will also visit the embankments at Hořejší and Rašín embankments, the Olympic Festival in Stromovka, and the Prague Exhibition Grounds. The exact route and operating hours of the vaccination site can be found here. “It will be possible to vaccinate up to 300 people a day. The bus was lent free of charge by the Capital Transport Company. The bus will be dispensing the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which only requires one shot to be fully vaccinated, and the two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech. To receive the second dose, it will be possible to get on the bus again or to be vaccinated at another vaccination center,” said Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates). Foreigners will also be able to undergo vaccination under the conditions set by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. According to the mayor, the city is now seeking the opportunity to vaccinate on the bus the self-payers, as well. Latest coronavirus...
How about starting the day with a good dose of inspiration and looking around at what your competitors are doing? We’ve carefully researched the gastronomic newcomers for you and have selected the best seven representatives. Should we get started? The Flat Cafe A slice of British elegance is hidden in Prague’s Vršovice. Here, under the watchful eye of Her Majesty, you can indulge in a traditional English breakfast every morning, with a simple three-egg omelet with cheddar, or, if you prefer something “lighter”, cereal topped with yogurt. You can also stop by for an afternoon “Earl Grey” with a homemade dessert from the weekly menu, or in the evening for a glass of premium gin or a London ale. Kro bistro & bar A new addition to the “Kro family” is the Kro bistro & bar, which opened in Karlín in June. The relaxed summer atmosphere is best enjoyed in their garden with one of their signature drinks in hand and grilled chicken on a plate. Of course, that’s not the only thing they offer here, but to study their menu carefully, we recommend you go there and explore it personally. Spacious interiors, the best-grilled chicken, signature drinks, and...
The quarter of Libeň has an interesting history, tied with many famous people. First of them is Bohumil Hrabal, one of the greatest writers in Czech history, who used to live and work on Na Hrázi St. A few metres over on Zenklova St, Operation Anthropoid (the assassination of Nazi Germany’s mastermind Reinhard Heydrich) took place during World War II. Then, after the fall of the Eastern Bloc, the whole country fell headfirst into hilariously sadly unregulated capitalism bonanza, best represented by entrepreneur Ivan Jonák and his Discoland Sylvia on Primátorská St. A large sign on the roof of the building reads “Newly opened!” as if residents of the area do not know that it is one of many other abandoned buildings and houses in the area. Once a legendary club in Libeň The owner of the building was the controversial Czech businessman Ivan Jonák. Discoland was built in 1992. At that time, the establishment was extremely famous and the celebrities of that time used to come there. Jonák himself was the infamous ‘King of the Underworld.’ He was a former garbage man, circus performer, and bouncer. The Discoland building was created thanks to his wife Ludvika, who found a...
Do you drink tap water in Prague? And do you like it? Prague City invested 1.5 billion CZK in the Želivka water treatment plant and in the Podolská waterworks. Both Želivka and Podolí are now purifying drinking water with more modern technology. And thanks to that, the level drinking water in Prague has increased. “After the installation of these technologies, we guarantee that the water is of such a quality that you will not often find it even in bottles,” says Deputy Mayor Petr Hlubuček (STAN). The new technology is currently in trial operation. “And the results are great both in Podolí and in Želivka,” the deputy assures. According to the survey, 66% of Praguers prefer “tap” water. “Not only do they drink water of absolutely high quality, but they also save the environment. Prague City has a sufficient quantity of water for the next 50 years.” The modernization of the Podolí waterworks and the Želivka water treatment plant is based on the new principle of filtration. Granular activated carbon began to be used for it, thanks to which drinking water is free of synthetic organic chemicals, pesticides and other undesirable compounds. The Želivka water treatment plant has been supplying...
Bolt, the ride-share company which was formerly called Taxify, has launched electric kick scooters in Prague. “Beating the traffic is a big issue in cities like Prague and a lot of trips are much more efficiently covered with an electric scooter rather than a car with a driver,” says Markus Villig, CEO and co-founder of Bolt. There will be 500 virtual stands that were chosen by Bolt within the city districts, where one can park their scooter. The price per minute will be 2.50 CZK. The new scooter weighs 17kg, which makes it the lightest model used in scooter sharing. This reduced weight is achieved through the scooter being made of 90% aluminium. The scooter features inflatable tires that help ensure better grip and smoother, safer rides. It can go for more than 40km on a single charge. Its maximum speed is 25km/h. But this is obviously limited according to local regulations. The scooter also features front and rear lights, as well as front and side reflectors to help maintain riders’ safety during dark hours. “We think that’s a price point where really everyone can start using the service,” Bolt’s 27-year-old chief executive and co-founder Markus Villig said. Bolt is one of...
The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) rejected the cassation complaint of bicycle operators against the judgment of the Municipal Court in Prague. The decision cannot be appealed. The pedal-powered vehicles resemble small trailers more than bicycles and are configured to work as bars on wheels. Passengers sit around a table on stools fitted with pedals and trundle around the city while they are served beer and other drinks. Beer bikes have long angered Prague residents, who complain they block roads and cycling paths and encourage drunk and rowdy tourists. “Beer bikes are degrading for the city and especially for the people who live here. Every business in a public space must operate under clearly defined conditions and with the consent of local and city districts. There is an important lesson to be learned after this decision: perseverance pays off and gives additional strength to the fight for the quality of life of the locals. Prague is supposed to be the home of Praguers, not alco-tourism,” said the mayor’s deputy Adam Scheinherr (Praha sobě). The difficulty to regulate beer bikes stemmed from the fact that they don’t fall, as non-motorized vehicles of their own kind, under a specific category of the law....
When you don’t want to go home from work, the next best option is to have a beer with some friends. We have written a list of the coolest spots to try because, as it often is, the largest and most famous gardens are not always the best choice. Everyone knows Letná or Riegrovy Sady beer gardens, and upon a couple of visits, those get a bit boring. Plus, there is nothing more exciting than discovering new favorite places in the capital. U Sadu The legendary pub, known for its menu full of quite unhealthy but tasty options, is located on the border of Vinohrady and Žižkov. But above all, it is famous for offering an infinite number of beer types. We recommend testing their hand-made Sádek beer from the brewery of the same name. Where: Škroupovo nám. 1282/5, 130 00 Prague 3 – Žižkov Pod Lipami On one of the most beautiful streets in Prague, there is a small unnoticeable cafe – Pod Lipami. It’s hidden behind low bushes but has a spacious and pleasant garden. The place operates more like a cafe or a bistro, but we definitely recommend it for nice beer options as well. Where: Čechova...
About fifteen percent of people checked by police and hygienists on Saturday night in bars, dance clubs in Prague breached anti-epidemic measures, the website of the Prague Hygiene Office reports. They checked about 170 people, 24 of whom were fined on the spot for a total of 12,000 CZK. Police and hygienists performed five inspections. “They primarily focused on controlling nightclubs, music and dance clubs in the center of the metropolis,” said hygienists. The report states that the main rules being breached included failing to show evidence of being tested or vaccinated and not upholding social distancing rules. Upon entry, it is necessary to prove you were fully vaccinated at least 14 days beforehand, submit a negative test, or to proof you have recovered from Coronavirus in the preceding 180 days. Police officers also came across violations regarding the ban on dancing, and for not upholding social distancing rules. In some places, there was also a lack of disinfectants for customers. Current rules for restaurants and other culinary establishments: At each table, only four guests can be seated. More guests are allowed to be seated at a table with 10 or more seats. Spacing of 1.5 meters between groups is...
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