What I Ate in Prague (and What I'd Skip)
It's easy to get Prague wrong. I learned that the hard way on my first morning, when I tried to order a klobása at a café near Wenceslas Square, only to be handed a cold cut sandwich instead. The waiter, with a patient smile, explained that klobása is a sausage, not a sandwich, and that I should head to U Modré Kachničky, a tiny spot tucked away on Ulička street. I followed his advice, and it was worth the detour. U Modré Kachničky, which translates to "The Blue Duck," is a family-run restaurant that’s been serving traditional Czech fare since 1952. I ordered the svíčková na smetaně, a slow-braised beef dish served with creamy sauce, dumplings, and a side of cranberry sauce. It cost 320 CZK (about $14), and it was the most tender, flavorful beef I’d had in months. The restaurant is open from 11 AM to 10 PM, and I’d recommend going early to avoid the lunch rush. The owner, a woman in her 60s with a warm smile, even shared a story about how her grandfather started the rest...