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.
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...
Polish Dance Party
We know it is late notice but we only heard about it a few hours ago. Polish Dance Party in Greenpoint as part of ACAMPS New York Reunion at Shalom New York This Saturday September 27 starting at 4 PM with Mass, a Holy Hour and an inspiring talk, followed by time to...
Pierogi, Pierogi, that’s our stuff!
Pierogi, Pierogi, that’s our stuff! Sing it. Taste it. Love it. From buckwheat & cheese to blueberry & plum. Savory or sweet, every bite is a hit. Want the best? Get to Relax!
Plumycakes?
Plumycakes? We know it’s a made-up word, but trust us, Racuchy sounds even stranger if you’re not Polish. In Poland, these rustic pancakes are usually made with apples. At Restaurant Relax we give them a seasonal twist with ripe plums at their peak. Golden, fluffy and...
Ready for a Culinary Tango?
Get ready for an extraordinary new dish at Relax! We've combined three iconic flavors to create a meal that will capture your heart: The Pierogi, Kielbasa, and Pickled Cucumber Combo! This is more than just a meal; it's a true symphony of taste, where a delicate...
Labor Day Weekend Closure
Dear Guests, Restaurant Relax will be closed from August 30 to September 2 for Labor Day weekend. We’ll reopen on Wednesday, September 3 with fresh energy and all your favorite Polish dishes. Wishing you a joyful holiday! Restaurant Relax Team
A Sweet Journey Through Time: Rediscover Crepes at Relax.
Soft, thin, and golden, crepes have delighted taste buds for centuries, from elegant manor tables to cozy family kitchens. At Restaurant Relax we serve them in their most tempting form, rolled with creamy farmers cheese and bursting with fruits like apple, strawberry,...
A Taste of Late Summer Magic
Pierogi filled with sweet, juicy plums have returned to our menu! Soft pockets of dough, filled with those dark-purple jewels of late summer, glowing with sweetness and a hint of tartness. When the fork cuts through, the fruit releases its hidden nectar a taste that...
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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