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which to unwind with a coffee amid the eclectic designer furniture on a break from visiting
the synagogues. Daily 10am-midnight.
Paneria Kaprova 3 724 326 616, paneria.cz ; metro Staroměstská; map . Central branch
of a large chain of Czech bakeries specializing in sandwiches, panini and pastries. Branches
across Prague. Daily 8am-9pm.
Rudolfinum Alšovo nábřeží 12 227 059 205, galerierudolfinum.cz ; metro Staroměst-
ská; map . Splendidly grand nineteenth-century café on the first floor of the Rudolfinum,
serving drinks only amid the potted palms. It's worth seeing even if you're not thirsty - you
don't have to visit the gallery to get in. Tues-Sun 10am-7.30pm.
U Platona Palachovo náměstí 2; metro Staroměstská; map . For a bit of Czech authenticity,
joinstudentsandprofessorsofCharlesUniversity'sHumanitiesFaculty(Filozofickáfakulta)
at the no-frills uni café deep within the faculty building. Cheap Czech staples (meatloaf,
salads drowning in mayonnaise, open sandwiches) plus beer and wine. To find it, enter the
building and turn immediately to your right. Mon-Thurs 8.30am-6pm, Fri 8.30am-4pm.
RESTAURANTS
Dinitz Bílková 12 222 244 000, dinitz.cz ; metro Staroměstská; map . Situated behind
the Spanish synagogue, this kosher restaurant offers Middle Eastern snacks, sandwiches,
pasta, salads (200-350Kč) and steaks (330-500Kč). Sun-Thurs 11.30am-10.30pm, Fri
11.30am-3.30pm.
James Dean V Kolkovně 1 606 979 797, jamesdean.cz ; metro Staroměstská; map .
This fun retro American diner has an authentic-looking red-and-white leather interior, mon-
ster ketchup and mustard bottles, whirring ceiling fans and waitresses dressed for the part.
Portions of burgers and fries are Cadillac sized and the soundtrack is aptly twangy. Mains
250-450Kč. Daily 8am-11pm.
King Solomon Široká 7 224 818 752, kosher.cz ; metro Staroměstská; map . Sophistic-
ated kosher restaurant that serves big helpings of international dishes and traditional Jewish
specialities: a three-course set menu (with a beer) costs around 550Kč, but mains are pricey
(500-1000Kč). Michelle Obama famously ate here in 2009. Sun-Thurs noon-11pm.
Kolonial Široká 6 224 818 322, kolonialpub.cz ; metro Staroměstská; map . You'll spot
this place by the big penny-farthings in the window. The vague cycling theme continues in-
side with old enamel bicycle adverts and bar stools made from saddles. The menu is a mixed
pannier,featuringeverythingfromgoulashinaroundloaftoCaesarsalad(mains80-300Kč).
Mon-Fri 8am-midnight, Sat & Sun 9am-midnight.
LesMoules Pařížská19 222315022, lesmoules.cz ; metroStaroměstská; map . Partofa
chainofwood-panelledBelgianbrasseriesthatfliesinfreshmusselsandservesthem(around
300Kč/kg) with French fries and Belgian beers. Daily 11.30am-midnight.
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