Restauracja CristalPatio

The project ‘The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand’ (no RPMP.03.03.01-12-0593/18) co-funded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020. the Foundation for the Development of Regions www.f-rr.org the Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl

Realization: Digital Places Multimedia Publishing www.digitalplaces.pl

Kraszewskiego 1/406

33-380 Krynica-Zdrój

Art Manager: Konrad Rogoziński

Text: Maria Kościelniak

Translation: Ewelina Natanek-Rogozińska

Design: Klaudia Stochmal

Typesetting Klaudia Stochmal

Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl

Apart from: P. 2 panoramic photo © Łukasz Świętach

P. 9 Receptions © Adobe Stock

Krynica-Zdrój, a spa with a vibe

Krynica-Zdrój is a popular resort in the south of Poland, on the border between the Beskid Sądecki and the Low Beskids. Although it was created several hundreds years ago as a village under the Vlach law by the Kryniczanka Stream, thanks to its mineral waters, it quickly developed into an attractive resort. Great artists and famous personalities visited the place for many years. Krynica lies at the foot of Jaworzyna Krynicka (1,114 m) and is surrounded by the Beskid forests. Park Mountain (742 m) towers over Deptak (a promenade). This location creates an exceptional climate and gives a lot of possibilities for hiking and doing sports, either winter or summer ones. It constitutes a great starting point if you want to hit panoramic hiking and cycling trails. You may also go for a walk along a path in treetops or climb a panoramic platform. In the town itself, you can admire spa architecture including wooden villas, the modern Mineral Water Pump Room and interesting museums. This popular spot is a great tourist base – you will find accommodation of various standards and numerous restaurants there. The most interesting are the regional ones where you can get to know the taste of Krynica.

Janówka Clearing

Although CristalPatio Restaurant is situated in the centre of Krynicy-Zdroju, its location in a side street which goes off Deptak makes it a very peaceful spot. From one side, green Parkowa Mountain (742 m) towers over it at the foot of which the Kryniczanka flows. From the other side it neighbours ‘Jan’ Mineral Water Pump Room. The monument of Nikifor Krynicki with his animal companion – Chałek, the dog, greets people coming from the third side. It is an extremely climatic place where we can finish our walk along Deptak or to Parkowa Mountain. There, you can relax, drink water and finally have a good meal.

Charming interiors

Such a beautifully located building has equally beautiful interiors which encourage meetings with family or friends. The downstairs area is open on a daily basis. The upper one, which has a separate entrance directly from a car park or from downstairs serves as a place for various receptions, business meetings and parties. Friendly service and exquisite cuisine is a significant complementation.

Delicious cuisine

Apart from regional and typical Polish dishes, the restaurant also serves European ones. All of them are prepared with attention to detail from fresh ingredients from local suppliers. The menu includes mountain dishes and tastes which remind us of Beskid forests. Red pine mushrooms, a delicacy from Krynica, moskole (potato shortbreads) with bacon and bryndza (a kind of sheep cheese) or oscypek

(another kind of sheep cheese) with cranberry will be ideal for a starter. Regional kwaśnica with potatoes and a smoked rib, aromatic żurek with penny buns or classic broth are great propositions if you feel like having soup. A variety of meats, for instance, stewed mutton or honey ribs, fish, Polish dumplings with cheese, meat or red pine mushrooms and finally Italian pasta are among main courses.

Dances and knees-up

The tradition of dances in Krynica dates back to the 20’s of the 20th century. Health visitors came to Krynica in order to regain health and after their treatments they looked for a chance to have fun. People danced to live music and it was a great chance to meet new people. During the Interwar Period dances were organised in Chorążówka

Restaurant and in the restaurant on Parkowa Mountain. Famous Hawana was the place in the 70’s where Pudelsi used to perform. Today we can have great fun in CristalPatio. Be sure to follow their fanpage – information about current events is always available there.