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.
Pierogi, oh pierogi, you stole my heart today at Relax in Brooklyn my favorite place
New Song Drop! A love letter to pierogi — straight from Greenpoint to your plate. This playful tribute to Polish dumplings was inspired by the golden bites at Restaurant Relax in Brooklyn. Taste the tune, feel the hunger, and sing along! [Verse 1]Walked into...
A little video, a lot of love 🙂
Thank you, @ariel_reyniaq, for this sweet video of your visit! It was such a pleasure to have you and Michał at Relax — we're so glad you enjoyed our food. You're always welcome back for more pierogi and placki! 💛🇵🇱 Shared with love & permission.
There’s No Place Like Mama’s
On Mother's Day, we'd like to share with you a story that touches the hearts of millions of Poles. Wojciech Młynarski, a master of Polish words, created a song in 1969 that became an anthem of maternal love and love of a mother – "There's No Place Like Mama's."...
The Chłodnik Legends Return!
Relax and Chill Our soup-er heroes are BACK! 💪 Get ready to chill out with the return of our legendary White and Pink! 😎 They're officially back on the menu at restaurant Relax to keep you cool as a cucumber (and a beet!). Come get your slurp on! 🥣
The Golden Vegan Soup Everyone’s Talking About
Illustration © Restaurant Relax. All rights reserved.We didn’t see this coming… but we totally get it. Our Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup with Chickpeas and Spinach was supposed to be a quiet seasonal addition. You know — a wholesome, feel-good bowl for cooler...
May 3rd — A Tribute to Poland’s Spirit of Freedom
Illustrations © Restaurant Relax. All rights reserved.The May 3rd Constitution of 1791 was one of the most powerful ideas in Polish history. It was the first in Europe — written not to control people, but to protect them. Born in a time of collapse, it became a quiet...
Polish Flag Day
Illustrations © Restaurant Relax. All rights reserved.Some stories aren’t written in books. They’re whispered in kitchens, carried in hearts, and passed on in moments too quiet to notice. The flag? It’s more than cloth. It’s a feeling, a memory, a contradiction of...
Your feedback keeps our kitchen fire burning
Illustrations © Restaurant Relax. All rights reserved.🌟 Your feedback keeps our kitchen fire burning. Thank you for all your wonderful reviews! 🌟 Curious what makes Restaurant Relax so special? 🤔 Check out what our recent guests have to say about the food, the vibes,...
What’s Your Soup of the Day?
Illustrations © Restaurant Relax. All rights reserved.🍲 What is Your Soup of the Day? 🍲 At Restaurant Relax, we take soup very seriously... but we also believe it should be fun (and a little bit messy)! 😋 Today you might dive into a cozy bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup,...
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