A star in the making: Concept 13’s Dariusz Barański… There’s a few badly kept secrets in restaurant land, and none more so than Concept 13. Really, ask just about anyone with a cursory interest in the foodie scene where the best lunch deal is found and they’ll say Concept.... Read more
Warsaw’s top chocolate stores revealed… Karmello (ul. Chmielna 11, karmello.pl) ‘Taste is personal, quality is not’, or so rings the Karmello motto. Specializing in boutique chocolate, pralines, macaroons and suchlike, further points are awarded for their ability to fulfill special, personalized orders. Krakowska Manufaktura Czekolady (ul. Marszałkowska 84, chocolate.krakow.pl)... Read more
Because nothing says, “I love you” more… Bukieciarnia (ul. Mokotowska 41) Just about the cutest little florist you’ll find, Bukieciarnia set the pace with flower arrangements for all seasons and occasions. Stunning floral arrangements are complimented by a range of odds and ends inside a store decked out like a... Read more
Drones are changing the face of photography, presenting unique takes on the city below. This issue we talk to Kris and Monika of Z Naszej Perspektywy… • Up till now drone technology was extremely expensive and hard-to-get – you had to build your own. Now you can buy ‘ready... Read more
Nominees: Atelier Amaro, Concept 13, L’enfant Terrible, Nolita, Senses Winner Nolita ul. Wilcza 46, nolita.pl The deluxe dining scene is filling out in Warsaw, and there’s now a few restaurants that can present an equitable claim for the No. 1 spot. However, it’s Nolita that perch at the top,... Read more
Nominees: Bibenda, Dom, Kaskrut, Kitchen, Tapas Gastrobar Winner Tapas Gastrobar ul. Grzybowska 63, tapasbar.pl Located on the Hilton’s flank, the location isn’t one that’s always worked – since the building’s inception a number of restaurants have tried their luck here before quietly falling flat on their face. But Tapas... Read more
Nominees: Atelier Amaro, Concept 13, Kitchen, Nolita, Senses Winner Atelier Amaro ul. Agrykola 1, atelieramaro.pl The tagline at Atelier Amaro announces it as a place ‘where nature meets science’. This is a truism, but it only tells a part of the story. It could just as easily be... Read more
Nominees: Andrea Camastra (Senses) Chanunkan Duangkumma (Naam Thai) Martin Gimenez Castro (Salto) Lorenzo Rombustelli (Delizia) Gonzalo de Salas (Casa Pablo) Winner Andrea Camastra Senses ul. Bielańska 12, sensesrestaurant.pl It was sometime over summer, and all was quiet outside: the city on the eve of another national holiday. But while... Read more
Nominees: Wojciech Amaro Dariusz Barański Jacek Grochowina Sebastien Wełpa Agata Wojda Winner Jacek Grochowina Nolita ul. Wilcza 46, nolita.pl There is a saying in British foodie circles that ‘foam is temporary, class is permanent’. If ever such a maxim could be applied to a chef, then let Jacek Grochowina... Read more
For the 11th year running, industry insiders gathered for our annual Best of Warsaw awards, the biggest and most successful event to date! Warsaw’s top restaurateurs and chefs convened in the Sofitel on Thursday evening (January 15th) for the 11th edition of the Warsaw Insider’s prestigious Best of Warsaw... Read more
