Truth be told, though, drinking Pilsner Urquell in Prague was my ultimate beer-drinking experience.
I thought I enjoyed the beer in Prague too, until my next stop was Vienna and then Brussels. The beer just kept getting better!
My favorite Czech brew was
Kozel Cerny. The wife was excited to find a bottle of
Staropramen downtown, which was her favorite when she lived in Prague a few years ago.
Don't think so, but I'm not a big pale lager guy (hence the Brussels > Vienna > Prague thing). I'll look for it next time I'm having Italian, though, thanks.
The PONY Bar @ 45th & 10th
Yes, the PONY bar's a good one, although I never get out there because I don't work in the area anymore. Ever been to
Rattle N Hum, a recent place on 33rd b/t 5th & Mad? Fantastic & right by the office. Another favorite is the
Blind Tiger Ale House in the West Village.
The Ginger Man used to be a favorite when I first moved to the city, but it's too popular nowadays if you know what I mean.