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Prague – The Kempinski Hotel and La Degustation

Last week, Mr. Feather and I visited Prague for the first time. We both had heard so many great things about this city and it definitely did not disappoint. Prague is beautiful and charming, with delicious food and friendly people. Best of all, the prices are very nice and affordable (especially compared to Paris, oof!) Here are some photos from our first full day there.

Beautiful Prague

Mr. Feather and I stayed at The Kempinski Hotel and it was wonderful. The hotel is a nice size- large enough for all the amenities but still small enough with an intimate feel. It is very new and modern as you can see – this was our room. The bathroom was gorgeous! We took a lot of photos for future inspiration.

I took these photos with my phone so forgive me if they are a little fuzzy! While walking around downtown we stumbled upon a candy and chocolate museum – it was so cool, there were people making these hard candies all day. First they created a huge log of candy….then they rolled it into smaller tubes, and then chopped it up into bite size hard candy pieces. Such a cool looking process. 

There were a lot of farmers markets around the town…the produce was so fresh and beautiful looking. I had to take a photo of these cherries, such perfect condition and the color was gorgeous! I love cherries (but hate sour ones!)

I am immature and whenever there are signs like “Careful – hot plate” or “No sitting” I always tend to do the exact opposite. It’s a bad habit! I’ve been yelled at multiple times.

Anthropologie dress, Bottega bag, AGL flats

After this post I got some emails and comments asking to see some more photos of my Alhambra necklace being worn – I hope this helps some! The weight was fine too, I wore this all day, walking around miles, no problem.

Mr. Feather and I both love nice restaurants and before we went to Paris, made reservations at Le Cinq at the George V. I’ve been once before and the food is delicious and they give you a little Hermes stool to rest your handbag on (very charming!). However, with wine and everything, a meal for two can easily go over 750 euro, or more than $1k.

I know that there is something very special and unique about Parisienne fine dining but on this trip we decided to save some moola and cancelled our reservations while in Prague. Instead, we decided to have our fine dining meal at La Degustation – one of the best restaurants in Prague with very innovative food. The restaurant was chic, modern, with delicious food and fantastic wine pairings. Best of all, the bill for food + wine for two was basically 1/3 the price of what it would have cost us in Paris.

One of our favorite dishes of the night – a tomato ravioli that was presented in a gelatin casing that when you bit into it, gushed out a liquid, very cool, delicious rendition of tomato with some truffle oil. Simply amazing and I highly recommend La Degustation if you visit Prague.
I hope you enjoyed my Prague photos! I can’t wait to share the rest of our European adventures with you all in the coming weeks 🙂

49 Comments

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    Lydia
    June 21, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Another cute dress. Love that dress. It looks comfy too. I saw Anthony Bourdain (No Reservation) show about Prague and it looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing the story & photos.

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    K
    June 21, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    I am a sucker for beautiful architecture, so Prague makes me salivate.

    If I may ask, how much did you guys end up spending on the entire trip?

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    Annette
    June 21, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Have you sat on the steps near the MbMJ store on Newbury? There's definitely a sign that says not to, but I'm the exact same way – I sit there anyway!

    Anyway your photos are beaaautiful!!! Can't wait to see more of Europe. I've never been!

    lefthandedstory.blogspot.com

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    Mandy
    June 21, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    OMG that gelatin tomato ravioli looks devine!

    what a beautiful city!

    http://fourcarats.blogspot.com

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    Ginta
    June 21, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Thank you for the peak into your trip! Everybody I know have been to Prague something like 5 time at least but me! I still haven't figured out how I've manged to avoid the visit. I guess I always think I'll go some day as even by car it'd take only something like 16h. I need to go to Prague soon! Thank you for convincing me! 😉
    You look absolutely beautiful!

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    Katherine
    June 21, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    @Annette

    Yes I have! I remember those signs, that store has the cutest stuff..

    @K

    Hmm in Prague maybe a little over $2k or so? We weren't there for too long. Paris I don't even want to think…much much more and that's not including the shopping! Haha!

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    B.Inspired
    June 21, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Beautiful city..I've always wanted to go!

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    newpetite
    June 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Ahh.. i was waiting for the pics 😀 you are right, fine dining has its own charm but the authentic food is only found in the not so fancy place. Its fun when you do things you are not supposed to.. I do them all the time 😀 My mom hates that about me!! Thats such a cute n comfy dress! Glad you had fun.

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    DSK Steph
    June 21, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    The gelatin ravoli dish is so cool!! Thank you for sharing your vacation adventures with us! I love everything about your outfit! You have an amazing figure Ms. Feather!

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    Cindii
    June 21, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Looks so amazing!!

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    Melissa
    June 21, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    WOW!! Looks amazing! What a great place to visit, it looks like it's just full of adventure and charm. You and mr. Feather are sooo lucky!

    xxMelissa

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    Yaya
    June 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Oh my gosh! I was in Prague 2 weeks ago! To think we ALMOST could've run into each other!!
    I only spent one day there though, my sister and I trotted through Vienna and Budapest afterwards.

    I hope you had fun! Prague is SUCH a beautiful city!!!

    http://www.atelier630.com

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    Holly
    June 21, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    hi! i love your outfit! it's SO casual, comfy, chic!

    what a beautiful city! looks like you had an amazing time!

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    Tangled In Texas
    June 21, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Lovely post! Thank you for sharing! I love the Czech culture (especially since I grew up near West, TX!)

    I love your OOTD – casual, but still dressy enough just in case! That's crazy (and awesome) that the restaurant gives you an Hermes stool for your handbag. I do hate putting my purse on the floor!

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    Leah
    June 21, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    thanks so much for the sweet comment and visiting my blog. Sounds like you had an amazing trip! I love your Anthro grey day dress and AGL flats:) Prague sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing!

    XO,
    Leah

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    Melissa
    June 21, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    These photos are incredible, from your phone or not! Thank you for sharing them! That room is amazing.

    I really love your walking outfit too! Comfy and adorable!

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    homestilo
    June 21, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Very cute dress. Also looks like you had great weather. Ready to go to Prague now.

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    beautyboxlist
    June 21, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Glad you enjoyed Prague, I went some years ago during the winter and surprised at how romantic the place felt.

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    Meisha.Style
    June 21, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    so beautiful! loving the dress with the bag!

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    Gigi
    June 21, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Prague looks beautiful…thats too cute about the stool for your purse…have fun xoxx

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    Winnie*
    June 21, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Definitely enjoy the photos! You wore a great outfit to walk around the beautiful city. I am drooling just by reading your description of the restaurants. That's crazy how much they charge in Paris in comparison to the ones in Prague!

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    makeupandpearls
    June 21, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    ahh this makes me want to go to prague again!

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    la petite coquine
    June 21, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    What gorgeous photos-Prauge is a stunning city! I'm delighted to meet you and your blog!

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    Lisa
    June 22, 2011 at 12:34 am

    hi kat! loved the prague pics :)!! your anthro dress is GORGEOUS on you!! the rusching and folds are amazing!

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    alison*elle
    June 22, 2011 at 12:42 am

    I would love to visit Prague – looks so beautiful and of course the fact that it's wayyyy cheaper than Paris is a huge plus. Love your walking outfit 🙂

    xo, alison*elle

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    Make Mommy Chic
    June 22, 2011 at 1:05 am

    Katherine- thanks so much for the mini-vacation that you just provided all of us. That candy museum made me drool- I would have done some serious damage in there 🙂

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    Hope Adela Pasztor
    June 22, 2011 at 2:31 am

    That rock candy is so pretty and whimsical. Love your elegant necklace; it looks like magical crystals! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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    augustalolita
    June 22, 2011 at 4:02 am

    beautiful photos!! your hotel room looks amazing!! and lovely dress <3

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    Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies
    June 22, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Great vacation pictures. Your hotel looks amazing and your outfit is adorable. I want some rock candy now:)

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    Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies
    June 22, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Great vacation pictures. Your hotel looks amazing and your outfit is adorable. I want some rock candy now:)

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    Popcorn, Pugs & Peonies
    June 22, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Great vacation pictures. Your hotel looks amazing and your outfit is adorable. I want some rock candy now:)

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    Su
    June 22, 2011 at 5:46 am

    Nice outfit, great pictures!
    Su.
    http://www.sulikesclothes.blogspot.com

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    Holly
    June 22, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Prague looks like a beautiful city, it's definitely on my list of places to go!

    thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! I really appreciate the support!
    Blog on!
    http://holly-closetomyheart.blogspot.com/

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    higirl
    June 22, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Looks like a lot of fun!! The gelatin thing looks a little odd tho i must admit =p

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    MissA*
    June 22, 2011 at 9:22 am

    You're here in Prague last week? 😀 I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your visit here. I haven't tried La Degustation… it will be on my list. There are quite a number of really good fine dining restaurants around Prague. My best fine dining experience was at Prague Four Seasons.

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    Kate L.
    June 22, 2011 at 9:52 am

    What a beautiful place! I love rock candy:) You look great!

    Fashion Cat
    http://www.firstlookbook.blogspot.com

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    Lottie
    June 22, 2011 at 11:06 am

    stunning!

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    Julie and Lauren
    June 22, 2011 at 11:51 am

    So cute! Looks like such a fun trip!
    Xx

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    deuxarmoires
    June 22, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Prague is so pretty! Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip there a few years ago. By the way, I love your dress.

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    Traditional Girl
    June 22, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    I would like to go to Prague. I think it's a very beautiful city.
    PS: thanks for visiting my blog!

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    nomoneylotsofstyle
    June 22, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Prague looks like a dream. A close family friend has offered me his vacant apartment for free if I ever passed through Prague. Now I see a reason for going! Thanks for posting these pictures!

    Missoni for Target is the only thing keeping my lust in check 😀 I cant wait!!!

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    Jayme and Mendi
    June 22, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    We love your photos of Prague! We want to see more! :-)Thanks for coming over to our blog.
    We are now following you and would love for you to follow back if you like.

    Jayme & Mendi
    http://herlatenightcravings.blogspot.com/

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    Samantha
    June 22, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    We loved Prague too although we didn't get eat at La Degustation – love that pic and description of the "tomato ravioli". Another reason to go back! Thanks for sharing these great pics!

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    The Fashionable ESQ
    June 23, 2011 at 12:06 am

    I definitely want to see more of the food photos from the restaurant that served the gelatin ravioli (?!!!).

    Your necklace is to die for. I will state this, as long as you feature it on the blog 🙂

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    Vicky
    June 23, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Thank you for sharing, Katherine. Prague looks beautiful through your post. FYI, I just spent majority of last night catching up on reading through your past 10ish posts. Very interesting interviews. Thank you!

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    Eve
    June 23, 2011 at 1:21 am

    i love your hair!
    we also have that candy making thing in singapore!they can even write your name or anything you like!:)
    you should try the aloe toner!its very gentle!

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    Karoline Kalvø
    June 23, 2011 at 8:24 am

    You're so gorgeous. I love the outfit. Amazing.

    Come visit me
    Karoline Kalvo

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    Serviced apartments
    September 19, 2011 at 7:10 am

    nice blog

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    MBA in Bangalore
    March 22, 2012 at 7:38 am

    great blog its very useful

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