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250-490Kč; 11am-1am, terrace to 11pm; 18)
Perched on a terrace high above the
river, this ornate, neo-baroque pavilion dating from 1891 houses a smart restaurant
with a postcard-perfect view of the Vltava bridges. From April to September you can
dine on the outdoor terrace. There's a three-course set menu of Czech classics.
CHINE
CHINESSE
ČÍNSKÁ ZAHRADA €€
( 233 379 656; Šmeralová 11, Bubeneč; mains 150-300Kč; 1, 8, 15, 25, 26)
'Chinese
Garden' is a neighbourhood joint that's just authentic enough to draw people from
around the city. In fact, it's not uncommon to see lines of Asian tourists streaming
here at meal times. The very hot 'dry fried chicken' (pieces of chicken cooked on the
bone in red pepper flakes) is one of the local favourites.
CZZECH, P
CH, PUUB
NAD KRÁLOVSKOU OBOROU €
mains 140-250Kč;
;
1, 8, 15, 25, 26)
This lovingly restored traditional Czech pub is
an oasis for good beer (and food) along the southern (upper) border of Stromovka
park. The relaxed pub vibe endures and the Czech cooking is more imaginative here
than usual, with some harder-to-find-venison dishes on the menu.
THE DEJVICE FARMERS MARKET
The past few years have a seen a huge growth in interest in sustainable agricul-
ture and organic foods in the Czech Republic, and thankfully spurred the open-
ing of farmers markets across Prague. The first and still the best of these is in
www.ceskefarmarsketrhy.cz
;
Vítězné Náměstí, Dejvice; 9am-2pm Sat Mar-Nov;
;
Dejvická)
, on the grassy square adjacent to Dejvická metro station.
Every Saturday morning from March to November, farmers from around the
country descend on the square to sell their fruits and vegetables as well as fresh
bread and other baked goods, meats and cheeses.
The market has evolved into more than just a chance to buy fresh produce. A
sunny morning usually brings thousands of people onto the square and the at-
