V Praze
Dealing with our Chipotle cravings
By Ann Perepezko
Just because the fried cheese and goulash has grown on us doesn’t mean we don’t miss certain foods from America. Some of our homeland comforts don’t seem to hold the same importance among Czechs and have eluded existence in grocery stores and restaurants. While we’re all trying to bare the loss no longer having 24-hour delis on every block, or free tap water anywhere, you don’t have to wait to return to the United States to enjoy the items you crave. Here are some things that students thought didn’t exist in Prague, but have close enough substitutes to hold us over for the next few months.
Would you like absinthe in your coffee?
By Caitlin Shapiro
Between partying in Berlin last weekend and planning your trip to Krakow later this month, it’s hard to find time to scope out the best cafe (or kavárna) near campus – but fear not, the Wanderer staff has done the legwork for you. Czech out U Budovce (Tynská 7) nestled along the left side of Týn Cathedral on Old Town Square. You won’t be sorry.
Don’t be fooled by its unimpressive exterior — let the echoes of live music will draw you in. U Budovce is a must if you’ll appreciate its mixed scenery consisting of wire and wooden chairs, brick floors, and a large collection of hanging mirrors (they even have a sink hanging like a picture frame).