Batida
Restaurants 12 November 2015 0
You visit Batida for the atmosphere, for that sense of history and tradition. Touting the kind of interiors that make you feel tiny, the Belgian-style pralines and chocolates also deserve a tip of the hat. If nothing else, it’s a Warsaw classic. Batida Marszałkowska 53, batida.pl Read more
Small but perfectly formed, Stor has all the clack and clatter of a busy local café. Regional beers, Chemex and Aeropress coffee and gluten-free snacks and sandwiches provide plenty of reason to pop in and take some time-out with a good book in hand. Stor ul. Tamka 33, facebook Read more
French Connection
Partner news 5 November 2015 0
Having opened their first Polish outpost over summer, French bakers Paul are set to expand their operations in Warsaw with the launch of a new venue in the revamped food court at Central Station. Specializing in pastries, baguettes and other baked goods, expect their latest project to open sometime... Read more
Summer in the city
Partner newsVideo 7 August 2015 0
On a sweaty summer’s day the beach next to Poniatowski Bridge came with a dose of the unexpected: a giant SO! COFFEE mug with a fair few surprises! At the bottom, and awaiting the intrepid volunteers, oodles of vouchers for redemption at SO! COFFEE – see all the action... Read more
A Parisian-style bookstore full of steps and wobbles, nooks and alcoves. All agree there’s something special here: maybe it’s the book selection – varied, esoteric and at once compelling. Or maybe it’s the atmosphere, such that browsers anchor themselves on the sofas to lose an afternoon with their nose... Read more
SAM
Restaurants 2 July 2015 0
A central, communal table is flanked by smaller satellite tables for parties of two to four while perky seasonal blooms and potted herbs lend a spark of freshness. Co-owner Małgorzata Kusina-Doran is a fine-bread connoisseur, honing her skills at a bread-making course chaired by Raymond Blanc. SAM ul. Lipowa... Read more
Cupcake Corner
Restaurants 28 June 2015 0
Having made their name in Kraków, the American-inspired Cupcake Corner arrive in Warsaw ready to go head-to-head with cupcake giants La Vanille. Creations here include chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter cup, and Oreo, with muffins and homemade ice cream (sweet carrot!) also available. ‘We bake happiness,’ they proclaim, and... Read more
With 18 years of service under their belt you may think of Między Nami as being an antiquated has-been. Not so. Haunted by a mix of media types and local characters, this hip white piece of post-commie Warsaw has an enduring, almost timeless appeal. Między Nami ul. Bracka 20,... Read more
Charlotte
Going OutRestaurants 28 June 2015 0
The battle lines are drawn: on one side it’s the slobs of Plan B, and on the other the snobs of Charlotte. While the fancy crowd (all jangling Porsche keys and silly selfies) isn’t to everyone’s liking, Charlotte’s baked goods are commonly hailed as things of rare beauty. It’s... Read more
Aromat
Restaurants 28 June 2015 0
We’re told the interiors were purposefully kept neutral to keep the focus on the product – and crikey, what bread. French flour and an expert baker ensure brilliant results, while the lemon éclairs deserve their own Facebook page. Some claim it’s the best bakery in Poland, and we’re not... Read more
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