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.
The Legend of “The Borscht of Love”
In the heart of Greenpoint, where the aromas of home-cooked Polish meals drift through the New York City air, we have prepared something that transcends the traditional Valentine’s dinner. This year, alongside your bowl of steaming soup, we are serving an enchanted...
Valentine’s Day Little Something
Valentine’s Day Cards This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing a little something from the heart. ❤️ At Restaurant Relax, our guests will find special Valentine cards filled with sweet and slightly playful food puns. Pick your favorites. Share them. Give them to someone...
In Rosół We Trust
Polish Chicken Soup Done Right In Poland Rosół isn’t just soup. It’s a way of life. A golden elixir passed down through generations, full of warmth, comfort, and healing power. Liquid sunshine in every spoonful. The ultimate cure for bad days, long nights, and weary...
Meat Lover’s Dream. Polish Beef Goulash Soup
A Polish flavor explosion in every spoon 💥🇵🇱 They say money can't buy happiness — but it can buy our beef goulash soup, which is basically the same thing. 🤷♂️✨ Our goulash is slow-simmered for hours with tender chunks of beef, smoky paprika, onions and a rich, hearty...
Survival of the Warmest
❄️ Defrost Your Soul Let’s be real: "Winter Wonderland" looks great on Instagram, but it feels like a frozen nose and way too many layers. Defrost your soul with our Warming Winter Tea, your secret weapon against the Big Freeze: Green Tea: Stay zen while scraping ice...
Restaurant Relax is closed today
WOW! What a snow?! Dear Guests, Due to the snowstorm, Restaurant Relax is closed today for the safety of our guests and staff. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back for updates, as the situation may change. We will be open Wednesday, January 28. See...
Grandparents Day Showdown!
🇵🇱 vs 🇺🇸 Grandparents DayDid you know that in the US, National Grandparents Day is celebrated just once a year (in September)? Meanwhile, in Poland, family is so important that one single day just isn't enough to hold all the love! In Poland, Grandparents get the full...
20th of January The King Bigos Day
Hunter's Stew Birthday If you are looking for the ultimate comfort food that warms the soul on a freezing winter day, look no further than an authentic Polish bigos in NYC. Known worldwide as Polish Hunter’s Stew, this legendary dish is the absolute king of...
If you like Polish homemade food
💥🇵🇱 Get ready for a Polish flavor explosion! If you love Polish homemade food, there’s one spot in Greenpoint you need to know.From steaming bowls of borscht to crispy potato pancakes, smoky kielbasa, and pierogi just like grandma used to make 🥟🍲Restaurant Relax is...
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