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.
Happy Mother’s Day
Dear Mom, On this special day, we at Restaurant Relax would like to wish you a Happy Mother's Day! We know how much you mean to your family and how much love and care you put into everything you do. We hope that today you can relax and enjoy the love and appreciation...
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‘Chłodnik’ Traditional Polish Cold Beet Soup
“Chłodnik" (huo-d-nick) is a traditional Polish cold beet soup. Cooling on hot summer days and exquisite in taste, this soup has been duly honored in the Classics of Polish Literature. To pay its due homage it was consumed in silence. The history of the Polish...
“Chłodnik” Traditional Polish Cold Beet Soup
“Chłodnik" (huo-d-nick) is a traditional Polish cold beet soup. Cooling on hot summer days and exquisite in taste, this soup has been duly honored in the Classics of Polish Literature. To pay its due homage it was consumed in silence. The history of the Polish...
Hearty and Flavorful Vegetarian Borscht
It’s perfect for every moods and season This vegetarian borscht is a wholesome and flavorful soup that boasts a unique blend of sweet and sour flavors. The natural sweetness of beets is perfectly complemented by the earthy tang of tomatoes or lemon juice, creating a...
Hearty and Flavorful Vegetarian Borscht
It’s perfect for every moods and season This vegetarian borscht is a wholesome and flavorful soup that boasts a unique blend of sweet and sour flavors. The natural sweetness of beets is perfectly complemented by the earthy tang of tomatoes or lemon juice, creating a...
Wet Monday
Old Polish "Śmigus-Dyngus" PostcardsPolish Wet Monday, also known as "Śmigus-Dyngus" or "Lany Poniedziałek," is a traditional holiday that is celebrated on the Monday after Easter. It is a fun and festive day that involves a lot of water, so be prepared to get wet!...
Happy Easter!
We at the Restaurant Relax would like to wish all our customers a very happy Easter! May this day be filled with joy and peace, and may the coming weeks be filled with love and kindness. May your families get together and enjoy a delicious Easter meal. Have a...
Prima Aprilis
April Fool's Day, also known as Prima Aprilis, is a day when people all over the world joke and play pranks on each other. It is a tradition that dates back to ancient times. There is no one specific story that explains the origin of April Fool's Day. One theory is...
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