ENGUWalusia

KARCZMA U WALUSIA

A REGIONAL RESTAURANT KRYNICA-ZDRÓJ

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.

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.

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

Proofreading: Maria Kościelniak

Design: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Typesetting: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl

Apart from: Str. 2 i 3, © Łukasz Świętach

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, only thanks to its mineral waters it quickly developed into an attractive resort. Great artists and famous personalities visited it for many years. Krynica lies at the foot of Jaworzyna Krynicka (1,114m) 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 various panoramic hiking and cycling trails. You may also go for a walk along a path in the 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 as 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.

Regional cuisine

Sądecki Land is a cultural melting pot and Krynica itself lies on the border between the Beskid Sądecki and the Low Beskids. The land had been inhabited by Wallachian people for ages who later on started to be called Lemkos. Their simple and filling cuisine became the base of today’s regional flavours. Lemko people were shepherds and their dishes included a lot of sheep cheeses and mutton. Cultivating mountainous areas has always been harsh, that is why people used to grow vegetables which were easy to store such as potatoes, cabbage or swedes.

The cuisine uses healthy pickles, aromatic herbs and treasures of Beskid forests – raspberries, cowberries or mushrooms.

For many years the land was home to various nationalities and ethnic groups. Lemkos lived next door to the Polish, the German, the Jewish and even the Hungarian who had travelled with their wine and other goods along the trade route towards Cracow. In this way, an exceptional cuisine of Krynica was created.

‘U Walusia’ Regional Restaurant

Local cuisine inspired the menu in ‘U Walusia’ Regional Restaurant. This family company, which has existed since 1995, cultivates traditions of the region. It is situated in Piłsudski Street, right by the monument of Jan Kiepura, a few hundred metres from Deptak. It is located in a beautiful, wooden building which reminds us of the past and the best feasts. Inside, the regional style full of folk elements and flowers prevail.

A Highlander menu

The menu of the restaurant draws from the local traditions but modern touches and elements of European cuisine are visible as well. Delicious dishes make us go back to Krynica from the old times. All the dishes are made fresh from local, healthy ingredients from local suppliers.

Oscypek dominates in the section of starters – there is one roasted and served with cranberry or bacon. Homemade lard and Highlander bread are a must. Soups make the best first course – traditional broth, regional barberry with a smoked rib or żurek in the Krynica style with an egg and white sausage. The variety of main courses may make our heads spin. We can order a hamburger, trout, a pork chop or dumplings. There is also a loin of pork roasted on fried cabbage served with potatoes and buttermilk and bryndza sauce or beef cheeks in horseradish sauce. Real connoisseurs should try honey-beer braised ribs, tenderloin served with chanterelle sauce or local mutton roasted with potatoes. Incredible tastes and aromas. Classic apple pie or Pavlova will be a great dessert.

Pizza

Pizza is an interesting proposition on the menu. It is a combination of an Italian delicacy with regional flavours of the Beskid Sądecki. Obviously, there are classics like Margherita, Prosciutto or Capricciosa but we will be able to taste some pizzas with local ingredients. Krynicka Pizza is a kind of cheese pizza in which oscypek plays the main part. Zbójnicka Pizza (Brigand Pizza) has oscypek, garlic and sausage. Both of them are served with delicious buttermilk and bryndza sauce. It is possible to create your own pizza out of available ingredients.

Special events and celebrations

Right by the restaurant, in the basement of ‘Pod Krukiem’ Villa there is a venue where various events and celebrations can be organised, of course, taking advantage of catering services of ‘U Walusia’ Restaurant. You may use just one room or the whole facility. The organiser prepares the place and menu. Every event is treated individually so that it is unique. Guests can count on great waiting services. The place is air-conditioned and has an exceptional atmosphere.