Solec 44 does nothing if not challenge gastronomic norms. Found on the upper floor of a shabby Communist pavilion, the versatility of this place makes it great to hang out with friends over beer and board games: it’s not often you find faces from the TV in the same... Read more
There are a couple of restaurants in Warsaw that can boast more accolades than Nolita; there’s also some with higher profiles and others with longer waiting lists. But do Nolita feel inadequate? Do they even care? Not a chance. That’s because their consolation is a growing acceptance among foodies,... Read more
There was a time when Powiśle was the volcanic center of what history will remember as Warsaw’s dalliance with hipsterdom. Now the area has moved forward, gentrified and matured. If once the district was (in)famous for grotto-like shops and bizarre street fashions, today its a polished place of four-wheel... Read more
Nudging the Muranów district from its culinary coma is Joseph’s, a relaxed restaurant that’s spacious and smooth on the eye. A familiar sighting on Polish TV, the Botswanan-born Joseph Seeletso demonstrates a new found maturity with food that’s tailor-made for modern times: “I’ve grown up a lot,” says the... Read more
Fine dining gets a South American makeover thanks to Martin Gimenez Castro, a native Argentinean who has emerged as one of the most influential chefs in latter day Poland. While some critics grumble that the top end of Warsaw’s gastronomic scene has flat-lined a little, Salto continues to push... Read more
An English Chef in Warsaw
Partner news 1 December 2016 0
Have you had the chance to experience a real Gastropub yet? Visit The Alchemist on Pl. Piłsudskiego 3 (thealchemist.pl) to experience the cooking of English Head Chef Ed Shellard… (TEXT SUPPLIED BY THE ALCHEMIST) As a young Chef, Ed studied gastronomy in Oxford where he developed his passion for... Read more
Kieliszki Na Hożej
Restaurants 29 November 2016 0
Warranting a drum roll, the opening of the Hoża branch of Kieliszki has been one of the most anticipated events of Autumn. Already celebrated for their operation on Próżna, this latest addition continues in much the same way: classy interiors and a casual bistro vibe matched up against a... Read more
Taste of Loft
Partner news 27 November 2016 0
Autumn has a special taste and, above all, a wonderful aroma: mushrooms, apples, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. This year, our chef is looking to pamper your palate with wild boar stew in fig sauce, velvety cream of pumpkin soup with a hint of coriander and coconut milk, pumpkin... Read more
Bez Gwiazdek
Restaurants 22 November 2016 0
Hide the white tablecloth! One of the more discernible trends of 2016 has seen chefs attempt to replicate fine dining standards but in casual surrounds. Few are more qualified to do so than Robert Trzópek, a man whose résumé includes experience gained in Noma and El Bulli. Seeking out... Read more
So imagine this: couple of weeks back I enjoyed one of my favorite meals of the year, but not only did I forget to take notes, I didn’t even take a picture of the menu – the upshot is this, a load of dishes I can barely identify… Truthfully... Read more
Interview: Mural Artist Kamila Lipka
Features Mar 24, 2023
