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.
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...
Unleash the Flavor Beast: Your Guide to Pork Knuckles & Sauerkraut
Immerse yourself in a centuries-old culinary journey with pork knuckles nestled in tangy sauerkraut, a cornerstone of hearty European cuisine. Imagine succulent knuckles, slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone tenderness, releasing their rich juices that mingle with the...
Unleash the Flavor Beast: Your Guide to Pork Knuckles & Sauerkraut
Immerse yourself in a centuries-old culinary journey with pork knuckles nestled in tangy sauerkraut, a cornerstone of hearty European cuisine. Imagine succulent knuckles, slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone tenderness, releasing their rich juices that mingle with the...
Presidents’ Day Closed
Żurek is so sour it could make a lemon cry
Żurek is a Polish soup so sour it could make a lemon cry. Legend has it that żurek was originally created by Polish peasants in the Middle Ages, using leftover fermented bread and grains. Over time, this humble peasant soup evolved into a beloved national dish,...
Żurek is so sour it could make a lemon cry
Żurek is a Polish soup so sour it could make a lemon cry. Legend has it that żurek was originally created by Polish peasants in the Middle Ages, using leftover fermented bread and grains. Over time, this humble peasant soup evolved into a beloved national dish,...
Relax’s Sweet Deal for Lovebirds in Greenpoint!
Yo, lovebirds of Greenpoint! Feeling less "Netflix and chill" and more "pierogi and thrill"? Restaurant Relax has got your Valentine's Day covered with a sweet deal that'll melt your heart faster than a babka in a sauna. Introducing our Valentine's exclusive:...
Free Doughnuts
To celebrate Fat Thursday, our restaurant offers a free, homemade, fresh doughnut with every ordered lunch. Thursday, February 8th.
Poland goes nuts for doughnuts
Every February, Poland goes nuts for doughnuts The history of Polish Fat Thursday is fascinating and dates back to ancient times. This holiday, usually observed 52 days before Easter, has its roots in Roman celebrations of the arrival of spring and the end of winter....
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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