Legendary Chocolate Lounge by “Wedel”
The original shop and cafeteria of the oldest chocolate brand in Poland. It was opened in 1894 in an elegant apartment house which was one of the few buildings to survive World War II in this area. Y...
Category Archives: Food & Drink
Słodki Słony – Warsaw`s Must-Try Pastry
This is place is located too close to where I live. The smell of sugar and butter attracts you when you pass by and you just cannot resist. You can sit and have a coffee with cake or you can just tak...
Barn Burger – A Gilty Pleasure
Heart Attack, ByPass and Sex & Violence – these are names you can find on the menu of Barn Burger. There are many burger bars in Warsaw but this one never dissapoints. Don`t be discouraged ...
Visit the Former “Koneser” Vodka Factory
This place is a great mix of new and old. It’s a newly renovated complex of the former vodka factory in the heart of the Praga district. Praga is one of Warsaw`s upcoming neighborhoods but it`s...
Eat Like a Local in the Hala Gwardii
Hala Gwardii has new life and I must admit I loved it on first sight. It has become a food market and food court with an organic food and plenty of restaurants and shops. It’s understandable th...
A Local’s Guide to the Best Polish Restaurants in Warsaw
Many of my my guests ask me where they can eat the best dumplings (pierogies) or other traditional Polish meals. Places I recommend are not in touristy areas like the Old Town or Royal Route but gene...
Discover Warsaw`s Vegan Paradise
Over recent years dozens of vegan bistros and restaurants have popped up like mushrooms in Warsaw. In 2017 HappyCow.net included Warsaw in their 10 Top Vegan Cities In The World list, placing the Pol...
Have a Drink in the Most Chic Cocktail Bar in Town
The Column Bar is a beautiful, over 100 years old, cocktail bar located in the Bristol Hotel. Its atmosphere seduced even Rick Steves, the famous American travel writer who decided to mention this ba...
Pyzy Flaki Gorące – Try Local Food Specialty
If you want to try some local cuisine, I suggest a small, simple restaurant called Pyzy Flaki Gorące (Hot pyzy and flaki) with only two dishes on the menu. It`s located behind the Bazar Różyckiego in...
Radio Cafe, an Old Fashion Spot with Polish Food
Radio Cafe is a small, cozy Polish restaurant decorated in a classic style. It`s owned by Stanisław Prószyński, a journalist and reporter born in 1935 who worked for Radio Free Europe. Mr Stanisław l...