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.
Ground Cutlet – The Return of a Polish Classic
Back by popular demand! The legendary Polish ground cutlet returns to our menu at Restaurant Relax. Guests have been asking for it and we couldn’t say no. This golden juicy cutlet has been warming Polish hearts and tables for over a century and now it’s here again...
Today We Remember
The sirens once called A city rose to the fight Shadows turned to flame 🇵🇱 Today We Remember On August 1st, 1944, under brutal German occupation, the people of Warsaw rose in courage and unity against overwhelming odds. For 63 days, they fought not only for freedom,...
Gołąbki, oh gołąbki!
As expected, one of your favorite dishes at Restaurant Relax has become one of your favorite songs from our album “Hungry Songs.” We’re talking about gołąbki — tender cabbage rolls filled with meat and rice, swimming in rich tomato sauce… and now also starring in a...
Today we proudly release Hungry Songs
🇺🇸 This 4th of July, we celebrate freedom — and flavor. 🇵🇱While our kitchen takes a little break…🎶 We’ve cooked up something else for you. Today we proudly release Hungry Songs —a musical love letter to Polish food, cabaret dreams, and the flavors of Greenpoint. Now...
A short summer break at Restaurant Relax
📣 Just a heads-up: we’ll be CLOSED from July 3 to July 13. 🇵🇱❤️ The grills will be quiet. The tables will rest.Because freedom also means taking a day off. We’ll miss you — but we’ll be back soon, rested and ready to feed you again on Monday, July 14. Until then:...
It’s a Father’s Day
Today we celebrate The hands that shaped our days In a thousand little ways It’s a Father’s It’s a Father’s It’s a Father’s Day Happy Father’s Day, from all of us at Restaurant Relax.
The Magic Dimple
These Polish dumplings have a secret that makes them completely different from any other dumplings in the world. Kluski Śląskie, or Silesian dumplings, are known for their unique thumbprint in the center. It’s not just a design, it helps the dumplings cook evenly by...
BBQ ribs are BACK!
Back on the menu — the Polish-style BBQ ribs you’ve been dreaming of. Fall-off-the-bone ribs glazed in dark, sticky sauce, topped with caramelized onion. You don’t have to fight over them (but we understand if you do). Visit us at Restaurant Relax and taste the...
Oh my, oh my Goulashness!
We invite you to check out our brand new song and video — a joyful tribute to our beloved Polish goulash! Oh my, oh my Goulashness! There’s a reason our Polish goulash is one of the most popular dishes at Restaurant Relax. Rich, hearty, and slow-cooked to perfection —...
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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