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.
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...
A Poetry Salon Celebrating Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska
Highly Recommended A Poetry Salon Celebrating Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska We highly recommend attending a special Poetry Salon celebrating the timeless and exquisite lyricism of Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska (1891–1945), one of the 20th century's most beloved...
November 11th – Polish Independence Day
🇵🇱 On November 11th we honor Poland’s rebirth as a free nation. After over a century of partitions and foreign rule, Poland regained its independence in 1918, proving that the spirit of the Polish nation can never be erased. Despite 123 years of captivity, Poles never...
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