KARCZMA NA ROGU
A RESTAURANT CZARNY DUNAJEC
The project is co-funded by the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020. The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand.
Karczma na Rogu Address: Ignacego Mościckiego 7a, 34-470 Czarny Dunajec Phone: + 18 18 300 03 30 karczmanarogu@gmail.com narogu.eu karczma.na.rogu
KARCZMA NA ROGU
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) cofunded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020.
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Czarny Dunajec Commune is a land which spreads at the foothills of the majestic Tatras, right by the green Beskids, somewhere between Rysy (2,501 m) and Babia Mountain (1,725 m). The commune is inhabited by Podhale Highlanders – an exceptionally colourful and intriguing group. We will find beautiful, idyllic views and fascinating attractions in this place which will not overwhelm us with crowds similar to the ones in Zakopane. Czarny Dunajec Commune is famous for magnificent, wooden buildings which we can admire in Czarny Dunajec, the seat of the commune, and Chochołów – after all this is a living, open-air museum which is a part of the Wooden
Architecture Route. The commune is also well-known because of boglands and the picturesque Cycling Route around the Tatras. Moreover, it is a spa where healing peat and geothermal waters are taken advantage of. On the basis of the aforementioned geothermal waters, the biggest attraction of the commune was erected – Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Amateurs of nature, enthusiasts of an active lifestyle, fans of history and historic sites will be content there. Let us not forget about connoisseurs of regional cuisine – Podhale is famous nationwide for their delicious dishes.
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the foothills of the Tatras
The cuisine of people from mountains
The cuisine of Highlanders is simple but filling. Harsh climate conditions, poor soil and a short growing season posed a challenge to hostesses from Podhale as they never had a wide selection of ingredients while making meals for their families. They had to prepare nourishing food which would give strength and warm up. Dairy products including oscypek (traditional sheep cheese), vegetables which did not mind the poor soil, for instance, potatoes or cabbage, constituted the base of their cuisine. They also added some flour, butter or lard with
pork scratchings. Highlander women were really smart cooks – out of these products they always created delicious and substantial meals which are served in local inns and restaurants at present. Today, in Podhale we can relish kwaśnica (barberry), mutton, moskole (potato shortbreads), hałuski (potato noodles) or bambolki (baked yeast cakes). Let us not forget about Highlander tea! Sometimes recipes are modernised and elements of European cuisine are added or they are made in a traditional way.
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The wooden inn
In Czarny Dunajec, at the crossing of two roads Jabłonka – Nowy Targ and Rabka – Zakopane, there is ‘Na Rogu’ Regional Restaurant. It is located in a beautiful, wooden building ideally integrated into the mountain landscape. Looking at it from outside, we can feel the atmosphere of the mountains. Wooden logs, rich ornaments, wood carvings, wooden shutters and windows which give off the warmth which is inside. This is an inn of Podhale, an inn in the true meaning of this word. It looks exceptionally picturesque in winter. What is inside is equally interesting. There are wooden tables and benches. The interiors are cosy and we can have a good time listening to regional music. There are three rooms which can accommodate 180 people – this is an excellent space not only for a meal but also for a bigger event.
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The menu for everybody
The inn serves regional, and Polish cuisine with some European accents. We can order traditional broth with homemade noodles, beetroot soup with cream and more regional żurek (soup made of fermented rye flour). As far as the main courses are concerned, we can choose from a wide selection of meats – regional ones with cranberry or mushrooms on the side and more modern variations. The menu offers dishes for vegetarians and, obviously,
pizza with a variety of ingredients – even with oscypek!
You should definitely try barberry – it is soup based on sauerkraut. It is usually served with potatoes. Very often it is cooked on mutton and served with bread. Oscypek served with cranberries – this is a must of every restaurant.
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Feasts in the Highlander atmosphere
The restaurant is divided into three rooms which can host 180 guests. On the ground floor there is the main room with a bar for 70 people, on the first floor there is a room with a bar and a mezzanine for 60 people. On -1 level there is a room for 50 people which can serve as a dance floor when you remove all the tables and chairs. There is also a stand for a band.
It is a great space for any type of event. Cooks will make sure that all served dishes, chosen by you obviously, are delicious . Regional decor will add colour to any meeting and regional music will be an additional advantage – especially the live one.
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