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.
Get Lucky at Relax this St. Patrick’s Day!
The luckiest people are those surrounded by amazing food, drinks, and company. Whether you're Irish or just Irish for the day, we invite you to join us at Relax for a St. Patrick's Day celebration! Let's embrace the spirit of festivity together with plates piled high...
Savoring the Countryside: A Heartwarming Vegetarian Champignon Soup
Savoring the Countryside: A Heartwarming Vegetarian Champignon Soup from Poland Dive into the enchanting world of Polish culinary delights with our Vegetarian Champignon Soup! This delightful dish captures the essence of the Polish countryside with its vibrant...
Savoring the Countryside: A Heartwarming Vegetarian Champignon Soup
Savoring the Countryside: A Heartwarming Vegetarian Champignon Soup from Poland Dive into the enchanting world of Polish culinary delights with our Vegetarian Champignon Soup! This delightful dish captures the essence of the Polish countryside with its vibrant...
Today and Every Day
On this Women's Day, I wish for a world where every day is celebrated as Women's Day. May every sunrise bring you the promise of new beginnings and opportunities, and every sunset leave you with a sense of achievement and joy. May your strength be recognized, your...
Relax at Gothamist
Thank you so much Farideh Sadeghin and Agatha Kulaga for including our restaurant Relax in your Polish culinary journey through Greenpoint. It's wonderful to be among the few Polish places you've managed to visit. Since we opened our restaurant in 1997, Greenpoint has...
Mindful Kitchen workshop at Relax
I'm still riding the wave of incredible energy from our Mindful Kitchen workshop at Relax this past Sunday! It was an absolute delight to see Marzenka guiding a group of vibrant, health-oriented women through a day of hands-on cooking that nourished both soul and...
The Timeless Craving for Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut
From Medieval Feasts to Modern Tables: The Timeless Craving for Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut This hearty dish is a staple of Polish cuisine, made with pork ribs braised in a flavorful broth of sauerkraut, onions, and spices. The ribs are cooked until fall-off-the-bone...
The Timeless Craving for Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut
From Medieval Feasts to Modern Tables: The Timeless Craving for Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut This hearty dish is a staple of Polish cuisine, made with pork ribs braised in a flavorful broth of sauerkraut, onions, and spices. The ribs are cooked until fall-off-the-bone...
Grandma’s Miracle Elixir: Polish Cauliflower Soup
Polish vegetarian cauliflower soup is a simple yet comforting dish, beloved for its warmth and nourishing flavors. Made with fresh cauliflower, vibrant vegetables, and a gentle blend of spices, this soup embodies the heart of Polish cuisine. A dollop of sour cream and...
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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