Words can't really express how beautiful and romantic the city of Prague really is, so I'll stick to letting the photos speak for themselves (with captions to put each one into context). I absolutely fell in love with the city and will definitely make a trip back someday.
The spiral staircase at the Hotel Josef, where I stayed. The "design hotel" was located right in the heart of the city and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there.
In the mood for something a bit lighter than Czech food, we opted for a few appetizers at La Provence, including these yummy escargot.
The steak tartar was mixed with minced onions, pickles and capers and served with toast points. It was perfect.
This is my ideal breakfast: a crisp, light crossaint with jam and a decaf Americano. I found this at a little cafe down the street from the hotel. Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of it, sorry!
Prague at dusk, quite possibly the time of the day that best displays the intricate architecture of the city's old buildings.
Ah, Absinthe - the real stuff! You can walk into any good absinthe store and have a taste. Just be careful not to overdo it!
The classic Czech potato soup, served in a rye bread bowl. This was at a restaurant called LaryFary, which serves both traditional and international cuisine. The soup was hearty and exactly what I needed after a long walk in the freezing cold city.
A total revelation: peas and shallots in a tangy vinaigrette topped with fresh burrata cheese and drizzled with olive oil. The combination was divine and I will be recreating it for many dinner parties in the future. This dish was also at LaryFary.
Ice skating in the middle of the city. Unfortunately I am ridiculously uncoordinated on skates so I opted to just watch.
A breathtaking view of one of the city's cathedrals. We were very lucky to have such blue skies that day.
One night, we decided to try Gordan Ramsey's Maze restaurant. The beet carpaccio with goat cheese was delicious and exactly the kind of light fare we were seeking.
The duck terrine at Maze, served with a salad of beets, roasted cauliflower, parsley and walnuts. Excellent!
Ohhhhhhhh, my weakness: the millefeuille. The layers are super thin and crispy, and the cream is airy and light. We found this at a place called "Ice Cream Dream" but it should have been called "Millefeuille Heaven."
Oh. Yeah. I got this sausage sandwich at a tiny little stand on the street near Prague Castle. I savored every last bite!
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Okay, maybe I just have a dirty mind but how so ladies in skirts or dresses feel about walking up those glass stairs? One time I was taking pictures of the stairs at Mac Store until I realized I could be accused of being a perv.
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