According to Forbes and other sources, London has become the most visited city in the world. If you are one of the many planning to travel there, let us recommend a charming boutique hotel which is reputed to be the essence of “Englishness” … discreet, personal, friendly, interesting, lavish, down-to-earth, brilliantly managed and with its…
Afternoon Tea at the Legendary Brown’s Hotel !
London these days is full of celebrity chefs striving to be as innovative as possible which makes the city’s culinary scene very eclectic and alive with buzz. But when it comes to Afternoon Tea, one of the United Kingdom’s finest culinary traditions and indeed, one of their finest contributions to the civilized world, I prefer…
Figlmüller : Best Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna !
From Vienna to Italy to Buenos Aires … around the world, Wiener Schnitzel, Cotoletta alla Milanese or Coteletta a la Milanese is a very popular dish, beloved by those who enjoy traditional recipes which have been passed down from generation to generation. I can’t tell you which restaurants make the best version in the Italian…
Best Cafes and Coffee Houses in Vienna !
The Vienna coffee house is an institution which dates back more than three centuries to 1685 and which has since then become an intrinsic part of Viennese culture. Coffee drinks served with a small (and sometimes large) glass of tap water, mouth watering pastries, a wide choice of newspapers, marble tabletops with the iconic Thonet…
Best of Prague: Piano Nobile at historic Villa Richter!
The epitome of old world elegance and fine dining, the Piano Nobile restaurant in Prague is on the top floor of the classicist-inspired Villa Richter, located on the hillside just below Prague Castle. Offering one of the city’s most splendid panoramic views from a beautifully decorated villa dating from 1836, Piano Nobile lies amidst the…
Our favorite Prague Cafes !
The Viennese coffee house culture spread to all corners of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the end of the nineteenth century, including to Prague, then a provincial capital. Prague cafes ( coffee house or cafe is “kavarna” in Czech) later fell into disfavor during the Communist era but have bounced back strongly since 1989. Century-old cafes…
Prague , a walk through history !
Prague did not take long to win us over! We found the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic very charming, very historic, and very walkable. The magnificence of the historic center of Prague contrasts dramatically with the drab and uninspiring Soviet era city expanse which surrounds it. A UNESCO World Heritage site since…
Field Restaurant for the best of Prague gastronomy!
Field Restaurant opened on November 14, 2014, making it a true newcomer to the Prague restaurant scene in a city rich in history going back to the Roman times and rich in restaurants with a story to tell. Yet, despite this newness, Field already stands out in the crowd and may well have become,…
Mlynec Prague – The art of gastronomy in the Old Town!
With a prime location in the heart of the old town district of Prague, Mlynec is a large, trendy, happening restaurant in a city which loves to marry old traditions with new techniques. Part of the Zatisi family of fine restaurants, Mlynec takes its name from the “water mill” which once operated in front of…
Cafe Savoy – the best brunch in Prague !
Brunch at the Cafe Savoy in Prague … bonjour and dobry den! I think you have the best of both worlds, Paris and Prague. Characterized by a definite Parisian influence in decor, cuisine, ambiance, and people-watching, the Cafe Savoy also offers the friendly service, generous portions and local ingredients all of which tend to characterize…