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.
Pan Fry Polish Style
Get ready to unwind the Polish way! 🇵🇱 No fuss, just the heartwarming comfort of sizzling kielbasa and golden onions. Turn up the volume and let the simple joys of life fill your soul. Sizzle your way to Relax!
Wishing you a deliciously spooky Halloween!
From our pierogi ghosts and kielbasa spiders, stay cozy, stay hungry, and stay spooky! Have a frightfully good night! 🕷️🥟🌕👻
Just take a break… and eat some goulash!
Straight from the kitchen to the stage! Here’s a little musical stew, a swingin’ ode to goulash, Cooked slow and sung loud. Because life’s better… when it bubbles!
Meet the Kopytka Family!
The heroes of one of Poland’s most delicious traditions. Kopytka, meaning “little hooves” in Polish, got their name from their small hoof-like shape. They are traditional potato dumplings that have been loved for centuries. Pillowy, tender and endlessly...
A thousand years of the Crown and the heart of Poland still beats strong
1000 Years of the Polish Kingdom In 1025, Bolesław the Brave was crowned the first King of Poland, marking the birth of the Polish Kingdom.Long before that moment, the Piast rulers had united the early tribes into one realm.In 966, the Baptism of Poland opened the way...
The Soul of Bigos
We at Relax know that making bigos isn't just a recipe. This is a cauldron of transformation. With every turn, we are weaving memories and stirring up history. We are conjuring the soul of bigos from the earth and the forest. This isn't just a dish. It's a spell, a...
International Pierogi Day
🎉 We hereby declare October 8th the official Birthday of the Pierogi! 🥟🎂 From the ancient Chinese Han dynasty to Saint Hyacinth, from medieval monasteries to Mrs. T’s first box sale, the pierogi has traveled through centuries, hearts and frying pans. No one knows the...
A Perfect Day for the Pulaski Parade
That was truly a perfect day for the Pulaski Parade! The sun was shining, the air was filled with joy, and Fifth Avenue came alive with red and white. Generations of Polish Americans gathered, from little ones waving flags from their strollers, to children riding...
Pulaski Day Parade 2025
🇵🇱✨ Pulaski Day Parade 2025 ✨🇵🇱 This Sunday, October 5th, the Polish community of New York will once again fill Fifth Avenue with red and white colors, folk costumes, flags and music to celebrate the legacy of General Casimir Pulaski — a hero of both Poland and the...
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