By Kathleen Kralowec

Beer: Pilsner Urquell

U Prazdroje 7,

Plzeň

Tel.: 377 061 111

www.pilsner-urquell.cz

This outstanding beer from Plzeň (Pilsen) is a longtime national favorite, and in a country with stiff competition for the title of best beer, that's no small achievement. It has also won the survey's Best Beer award three years in a row.

Wine: Král

Palírenská 2 Plzeň-Božkov

Tel.: 378 081 111

www.stock.cz

One of the lesser expensive wines in many supermarkets, Král Vinohradu is tasty enough to have won for Best Wine. From the makers of the inexpensive and popular liquor Fernet Stock, this Moravian wine comes in several varieties, including two dry reds.

Pub: Potrefená Husa

Vinohradská 104, Prague 3

Tel.: 267 310 360

www.pivovarystaropramen.cz

This popular nook near the Vinohrady-

Žižkov border beats out the rest for Best Pub. Attended by a young crowd, this bar serves both traditional Czech and international cuisine and a variety of beers.

Café: Café Louvre

Národní 22

Tel.: 224 930 949

www.cafelouvre.cz

The location of many a job interview, as well as pool game, this three-time winner for Best Café has an elegant interior and a star-studded history. A big hit among the staff of The Prague Post.

Cocktail Bar: Tretters

V kolkovně 3,

Prague 1

Tel.: 224 811 165

www.tretters.cz

Classy bar, classy clientele, classy service, but most of all the classic beverages at around 105 Kč give this luscious space the award for Best Cocktail Bar. You can even learn how to mix drinks in the "Tretter Česká Barmanská Akademie" hosted here.

Fine Dining: Zlatá Praha Restaurant

Hotel InterContinental nám. Curieových 5, Prague 1

Tel.: 296 630 914, 296 631 111

www.zlatapraharestaurant.cz/

From its location atop Hotel InterContinental, you can look out over the spires of Prague, a scene that becomes a lamp-lit masterpiece at night. Check out the famous Sunday Jazz Brunch if you've got a few thousand crowns to spare.

Budget Restaurant: KFC

Narodní 25, Prague 1

Tel.: 224 239 124

www.kfc.cz

Eat your heart out, McDonald's — many prefer to eat at one of the many handy KFCs throughout the city. With locations at major hubs such as Anděl and I.P. Pavlova, the whole family can dine quickly and conveniently for less than 300 Kč.

Asian Restaurant: Orange Moon

Rámová 5,

Prague 1

Tel.: 222 325 119

www.orangemoon.cz

The Burmese dishes of owner Nini Liwin, who appeared in Jan Hřebejk's film Up and Down, shouldn't be forgotten among the menu's top-notch curries and pad thai, the best in the city for the price. This eatery has won three years in a row.

Taxi Service: AAA

Tel.: 14014, 222 333 222

www.radiotaxiaaa.cz

Frequently cited in guidebooks as one of the most trustworthy options in a sea of dishonest cab drivers, AAA offers 24-hour service and enforces safeguards against inflated fares.

Internet Service Provider: UPC

UPC Client Center, P.O. BOX 53,

Prague 3

Tel.: 241 005 100

www.upc.cz

UPC's Internet service Chello is the nation's most popular choice for broadband, and our choice for providing access to downloadable content at a fixed, no-charges-added price. Just remember to get out of your flat occasionally.

Clothing Store: Zara

Na Příkopě 15,

Prague 1

Tel.: 224 239 861-870

www.zara.com

Style it up, people. In this Spanish fashion emporium, you can find Continental styles for men, women and kids at affordable prices. This three-year winner provides international trends in an attractive shopping atmosphere.

Specialty Foods Store: Robertson

Jugoslávských

partyzánů 38,

Prague 6

Tel.: 233 321 142

Nuselská 60,

Prague 4

Tel.: 261 217 580

www.robertson.cz

Popular among expat Brits, this international delicatessen brings genuine English bacon, sausages, sauces and other delights to the city. Robertson also offers free-range turkeys during the holiday season, but make sure to place your order well in advance.

Movie Rental Store: Planet DVD

Spálená 29, Prague 1

Tel.: 224 930 888

www.planetdvd.cz

Clients of this rental shop are able to search the entire Czech DVD market for titles, and are sent an SMS when requested titles become available. This shop guarantees its DVDs are scratch-free and stocks more than 2,100 titles in-house.

Hypermarket: Tesco

Veselská 663,

Prague 9

Tel.: 284 059 444

www.itesco.cz

From fine chocolate to swimwear to electronics, this British-owned shopping wonderland is the ultimate budget one-stop for those living in Prague, just moving in or just passing through. If it isn't here, question its existence.

Beauty Salon: La Belle

Elišky Krásnohorské 7, Prague 1

Tel.: 224 817 223

www.labelle.cz

Located between Staroměstské náměstí and Hotel InterContinental, this salon's top-notch services include skin treatments, massage, Botox and a fine array of luxury Swiss beauty products.

Health Care: Canadian Medical Care

Veleslavínská 1,

Prague 6

Tel.: 235 360 133

CMC in The Park,

V Parku 8,

Prague 4

www.cmcpraha.cz

A team of Canadian doctors founded this clinic in order to provide above-standard medical care to expats, visitors and residents alike. CMC offers pricey but quality English-speaking services that have earned it this award two years running.

Banking and Financial Services: Česká spořitelna

Expat Center, Rytířská 29, Prague 1

Tel.: 224 101 630

www.csas.cz

This bank has surprised us for three years with its steadily improving customer service, including an English-speaking telephone line and special expat accounts, and things just keeps getting better and better.

Luxury Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Prague

Veleslavínova 2a, Prague 1

Tel.: 221 427 000

www.fourseasons.com/prague

With stunning views of Prague Castle, a location next to Charles Bridge and limo service, it's no wonder the Four Seasons has won three years in a row. This jewel on the Vltava boasts both luxury and convenience, making it a popular destination for visiting dignitaries and rock stars alike.

Budget Hotel: IBIS

Plzeňská 14, Prague 5

Tel.: 221 701 700

www.ibishotel.com

Comfy accommodation and standard services are all many of us ask for, as this low-cost European chain proves by its third consecutive win. Its two well-positioned sites in Prague are a step above your average B&B or motel.

Developing Neighborhood: Žižkov

Still with a fair amount of grime but growing in popularity, Žižkov becomes more and more active each year, and already boasts some internationally recognized hot spots, such as Akropolis rock club and the Aero cinema.

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