Restaurant Relax Blog
Polish Food, Culture & Stories
Since 1997, we’ve been serving Polish food on Newel Street and collecting a few stories along the way. Stories about Polish food, culture, and traditions that traveled across the Atlantic, the dishes generations grew up with, and the holidays that still bring people together around the table.
Here, we share a little of the history, humor, and everyday life behind Polish food. You’ll find celebrations worth remembering, local Greenpoint stories, forgotten characters, familiar flavors, and the occasional confession about pierogi.
Some stories begin in Poland. Others begin right here in Brooklyn. All of them are connected by food, memory, and the people who have walked through the doors of Restaurant Relax.
Pull up a chair.
There is always another story to tell.
Super Refreshing Tradition
Kompot (Compote) is a traditional fruit drink popular in Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, when people sought ways to preserve fruits for the winter and use them to prepare healthy beverages. Over time,...
Polish Meal, Polish Beer @ Restaurant Relax
Poland, a country with a deep history, culture, and food traditions, gives you a taste experience that's filling and full of flavor. Polish food is known for its comfort dishes often with lots of meats, potatoes, cabbage, and many tasty soups and stews. But what goes...
Happy Labor Day!
We appreciate your continued support and hope you have a wonderful day off. Please note: Our restaurant will be closed from August 31st to September 2nd to recharge. We'll be back open on September 3rd with fresh energy and delicious food. See you soon!
The matter of pierogi
We want to clarify the matter of pierogi with Jakub's help 🙂 As by _myosotis.arvensis_ https://www.instagram.com/_myosotis.arvensis_ it seems like there is a pattern after all. 1 pieróg2 pierogi (3, 4)5 pierogów (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)11 pierogów (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18,...
Thank you, Paweł
We're so grateful to our talented Polish friend, Paweł Cabanowski, for this beautiful watercolor painting of our Restaurant Relax. He created it during his stay in New York City and generously gifted it to us as a thank you for our hospitality. Please visit his...
Plum Pierogi
Pierogi are a beloved staple in Polish cuisine, and while there are countless varieties, pierogi filled with plums, hold a special place in many hearts. These small, dark purple plums are a seasonal favorite, especially as summer fades into autumn. The sweet and...
Plum Pierogi
Pierogi are a beloved staple in Polish cuisine, and while there are countless varieties, pierogi filled with plums, hold a special place in many hearts. These small, dark purple plums are a seasonal favorite, especially as summer fades into autumn. The sweet and...
Happy 4th of July!
Hey everyone! Just a heads up - Restaurant Relax will be taking a little break from July 4th to July 7th to celebrate Independence Day! We’re sorry for any inconvenience, but we all need some time to relax and enjoy the holiday. We hope you do the same and have a...
POLISH MEAL, POLISH BEER
Polish cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, while Polish beer is renowned for its rich history and diverse styles. When combined, these two culinary treasures create a symphony of taste that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. At Relax, we believe...
Polish Food, Culture & Stories
Polish food is only part of the story. Through our blog, we want to help our Greenpoint neighbors discover Polish traditions, history and the people whose memories have shaped our community. If you have an interesting family story, a memory of old Greenpoint, a Polish tradition worth preserving or a food story that deserves to be shared, we would love to hear from you. Think of it as food for thought — with real food as our way of saying thank you. If we select your original story for publication on the Restaurant Relax blog, a meal at Relax is on us.
Story Submission Guidelines
We welcome original stories connected to Polish food, traditions, family memories, Greenpoint or the history of the Polish community.
- Please begin by sending us a short description of your story idea. You do not need to write the complete article first.
- Stories must be original and should not have been copied from another publication.
- Please make sure you have permission to share any photographs, personal memories or information about other people.
- Restaurant Relax may edit submissions for clarity, length and style while preserving the meaning of the story.
- Submission does not guarantee publication. We will contact you if we would like to develop your idea for the blog.
- Authors whose original stories are selected and published will receive a complimentary meal at Restaurant Relax as our thank-you.
- By submitting your story, you give Restaurant Relax permission to publish it on our website and promote it through our digital channels.
Have a story worth sharing? Send us your idea.
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