Outdoor grilling is especially popular this time of year. It always draws crowds when it happens on Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). The first two pictures are from last Monday when there was a celebration for the Czech team winning the 2010 Hockey World Championship.
The sausage stands on Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) are still a draw for a quick bite. The two stands at the bottom of the square are the busiest.
One Star for Prague in 2010 Michelin Guide
The MICHELIN guide Main Cities of Europe 2010 is out and Prague retains a one star restaurant. The Allegro Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel defended its one star rating while the other one star restaurant from 2009, Gordon Ramsay’s Maze, closed before the ratings were released in 2009.
Divinis and SaSaZu are two new recipients of the Bib Gourmand award, which indicates a “high quality, affordable, three-course meal”. Aromi, Le Cornichon (now closed) and Le Terroir defended their Bib Gourmand awards from last year.
For further reading see:
Prague´s Allegro restaurant defends its Michelin star from 2008
If you are interested in purchasing the guide:
MICHELIN guide Main Cities of Europe 2010 – Amazon.co.uk
MICHELIN guide Main Cities of Europe 2010 – Amazon.com (published on May 10)
Prague Under Snow
We have not had any new snow in Prague for a few days, but a lot of it still remains on the ground. More snow is expected next week. The pictures below were taken earlier this week around náměstí Míru in Prague.
Czech Roundup 11-Jan-10 – Snow Edition
The Czech Republic is digging out after heavy snowfall around the country. Trains and flights were delayed and there were serious problems traveling by road. Border crossings with Germany and Slovakia had to be closed for a few hours for snow clearing.
Heavy snow creates problems around the country
Main Prague roads covered with slush, others with packed snow
Prague to start removing snow from centre to Vltava River
Snow in Šumperk
Snow clearing in Šumperk