At the end of a sunny day, the people of Prague meet on the quays of the Vltava for a picnic, a beer (and often two, three, or even four or more) bought at the local supermarket or at Bajkazyl (open in summer, foot of the Palackého bridge). A farmer's market is held there on Saturday mornings - before it moves.
Rašínovo nábřeží.
It is raining ? We go to the Bio Oko cinema. In a lounge chair or a car (yes, yes!), watch an independent film in its original version (sometimes in French) or have a drink at the bar or outside, on the mini-terrace. It's often lively and full of Beaux-Arts students.
Františka Křížka 460/ 15. +420 608 330 088. www.biooko.net.
The fine flower of local graphic designers and illustrators – and also Slovaks, Hungarians, Slovenians… – exhibit their productions in this art book store. Choose from posters and screen prints at low prices, easy to roll in your suitcase. Unless you opt for a book published by PageFive.
Veverkova 5. +420 777 847 048. www.pagefive.com.
The duo Babeta Ondrová and Jan Slovák (renowned actor on the local scene) brighten up the walls of Czech apartments with their stylish wallpaper with colorful graphics. It's now or never to change your decor! Detail to highlight, the wallpapers are made in the country.
Zlatnická 12. +420 230 234 974. www.lavmi.cz.
Like a pop-up store (but permanent), Martina Malá's fashion and accessories "selection" changes every month and a half in her adorable and tiny boutique. New products are often accompanied by a “vernissage”. We are not far from a gallery that selects the most cutting-edge among local and international designers. We love it!
Karoliny Světlé 17. +420 737 144 667. www.kurator.cz.
After robbing Kurator, Bistro n°19 perks up the greediest stomachs at low prices. In this neighborhood mini-canteen, it's like eating at home – or at a Czech grandmother's. Besides, an entire family is cooking. The place also acts as a design showroom.
Karoliny Světlé 19. +420 776 797 242. www.no19.cz.
