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.
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...
Holiday Break at Relax
Dear Friends, During the Christmas and New Year period, Restaurant Relax will be closed for a short family break. This year is special for us — our family is visiting from Poland with children, and for them it’s their very first time in New York. There’s something...
Polish Stuffed Cabbage – A Complete Meal in One
The Gołąbki: A Complete Meal in One At Relax, our Polish stuffed cabbage rolls are more than just a dish —they’re a whole dinner wrapped inside a single cabbage leaf. Rice for comfort.Carbs? Check ✅Meat for strength.Protein? Check ✅Cabbage for balance.Veggies? Check ✅...
This is not your typical Thanksgiving song
Full audio version belowThanksgiving SongBefore we feast, we listen to the Earth. At Relax Restaurant, we believe Thanksgiving goes deeper than what is on the plate. It is a moment to bow our heads in gratitude to the ultimate provider: Mother Earth. We come from...
Thanksgiving Hours
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂 We are so grateful for our amazing community here in Greenpoint. Thank you for choosing Restaurant Relax! Please note that our team will be taking a short break to celebrate with family and recharge. 🛑 HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be CLOSED...
The Ultimate Polish Plate
The Polish Plate is waiting.Bring your appetite. If you can’t choose just one Polish classic… you don’t have to.Fluffy pierogi, slow-cooked bigos, cabbage roll in tomato sauce, fried smoky kielbasa and Silesian dumplings made the way grandma would approve.The Polish...
Happy National Pickle Day!
💚 Happy National Pickle Day! 🥒 Celebrate with us the Polish way with a bowl of our comforting Pickle Soup at Restaurant Relax in Greenpoint. Tangy, creamy, and full of flavor — the perfect tribute to the pickle! Come warm up and taste a bit of Poland! 🥣...
Polonaise Workshop in Greenpoint
We are happy to share a wonderful cultural event taking place in our neighborhood. The Polish American Folk Dance Company together with the Polish Youth Association is hosting a Polonaise Workshop right here in Greenpoint. The evening will begin with a short...
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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