Poznan
October 15 - December 15, 2013 Issue No. 05
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Casa De Vinos Wine Bar and Shop
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Bagels & Friends Healthy, Fusion, Casual
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Mini Cars
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Cuba Libre Latin Dance Club Latin inspired bar
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Weranda Family Restaurants Innovative International
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Weranda Deli & Gifts Food shop
Wytw贸rnia Smaq
Restaurant and Catering
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Clae
Footwear
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VOYAGER WineClub Wine Bar and Shop
Scarpabella
Exclusive Footwear
Biogenica Beauty Clinic
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Bernardino Ristorante
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Blueberry Bar
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Italian
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Hotel Kolegiacki Boutique Hotel
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Don Prestige Residence
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Autodirect
Hotel and restaurant
Online Car Purchasing
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Tricky Concert
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White Lies Concert
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Cultural Interest Malta, Teatr Wielki, Stary Rynek
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City Map with Above Locations
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Triwa
Watches, Shades
Top Spots
CASA DE VINOS
Casa de Vinos Krysiewicza 5, Poznan phone: +48 61 815 28 26 www.casadevinos.pl
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Casa de Vinos offers selections from the wine producing centers of the world, all revealing their hidden bouquets, with each sip conveying the wine’s history and perhaps about its origins. Discovering wine is an art, yet its appreciation is an individual experience; not surprisingly the place has a selection of over 250 labels hailing from multiple continents! Casa de Vino’s experienced sommeliers will help one choose from the shelves here where exotic and exclusive brands are neighbors to the more common ones. This spectrum of choice and advice even for the most demanding, quality-oriented connoisseurs is surely valuable. For those interested in gaining “wine knowledge” there are wine tastings as well as professional training programs organized here! With Italian specialties, gift packs, wine accessories, and an online store, Casa de Vinos is indeed a complete wine resource!
BAGELS & FRIENDS
Opened in 2010 in City Park in Poznan, Bagels & Friends is a culmination of the interest and passion for healthy and nutritious food buy its owner Justyna van Berkel. Serving breakfast and lunches in an elegant, stylish and cozy interior, this is indeed a place to meet up with friends, family, or business colleagues. The emphasis here is on freshness as well as combining the heritage of Polish cuisine with international cooking. The soups and salads made are from natural ingredients without any preservatives; the beetroot Carpaccio for example is truly delightful— this is thinly sliced Polish organic beetroot, topped with Manouri sheep cheese, balsamic cream , a touch of olive oil and roasted walnuts! Each dish is served with a bagel of your choice by a friendly and eager to please staff, and with an array of interesting drinks and desserts, this is an outstanding venue indeed.
Bagels & Friends Wyspiańskiego 26, Poznan phone: + 48 61 222 39 40 www.bagelsandfriends.pl
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CUBA LIBRE LATIN DANCE CLUB
Cuba Libre, or “Free Cuba”, is the Latin corner in Poznan where one is freed from one’s own inhibitions to be immersed in a unique, fun-filled atmosphere. This is indeed a fine definition of what a Latininspired club should be, where all seven days of the week one can gyrate to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, bachata, samba, and more. The club hidden in a backyard overwhelms with its extraordinary expansive interiors where guests can comfortably set themselves on leather couches, enveloped in intimate lighting, and order from a large selection of wines. Cuba Libre is indeed a place where everyone, regardless of age, background or musical preferences simply has a splendid time and an unforgettable experience, helped by DJs, dance instructors, and its rather special, exotic cocktails. This then is the Latin Fiesta that Poznan had been waiting for, and is now finally here!
Cuba Libre Latin Dance Club Wrocławska 21, Poznan phone: +48 618552344 www.cuba-libre.pl
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WERANDA FAMILY RESTAURANTS
Zielona Weranda, Paderewskiego 7 +48618513290 Weranda Cafe, Świętosławska 10 +48618532587 Weranda lunch & wine, Półwiejska 32 ( Old Bowary ) +48618596969
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Weranda Family Restaurants are the result of an immensely successful effort over two generations of a local family having put it’s heart and soul into creating something that is fundamentally different, starting out as “Weranda Cafe”, and now completing the concept with “Weranda Lunch and Wine”. This is based in the idea that to enjoy one’s food outing one need never always be in a place backed by some big-name chef, but instead where the focus is on true deliverables. This here is an innovative menu composed with the best sourced ingredients, faithfully delivering on the promise of outstanding fusion dishes --appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and grilled meats. Offering a warm décor and service that is both friendly and informed, this top culinary standout is located in Stary Browar the award winner for being the most beautiful shopping centre in the world, as an additional bonus!
WERANDA DELI & GIFTS
Weranda Family Restaurants known for their outstanding dishes, warm décor and friendly service are now taking what they have to offer to yet another level through Weranda Deli & Gifts. The idea here is to take all that Weranda offers --the warmth, the flavors and attention to detail –to carry home in a jar! The vinegar-based sauce for example is extremely popular in Poznań, as well as the jams, mousses, oils and honeys, quite literally the finest handmade products that one can use in one’s own kitchen. This is the first shop of its kind by the Weranda Family, and its quickly gaining popularity ensures that more branches are soon to open up. This is practical and wholesome kitchen stuff that one is very likely to use on one’s “cooking journeys” taken from one’s own kitchen. Indeed a great place to visit and to surprise family and friends with a gift from!
Weranda deli & gifts ul. Paderewskiego 7 +48618513290 www.werandadeli.com
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WYTWÓRNIA SMAQ RESTAURANT / CATERING
Wytwórnia Smaq, translates to Flavor Factory, and indeed this is exactly what this is—a place which imparts fine favors in all of the foods and dishes it creates. It is a restaurant as well as a catering company whose thrust of providing an elegantly, delicious menu is indeed a breath of fresh air on the culinary map of Poznan. Items such as impeccable mini burgers; tuna tartar and chopped spinach; mini cream puffs with cheese mousse; salad with chicken in a filo pastry basket; and crostini with roasted tomatoes are all outstanding. It offers catering to working individuals in offices, for special events, as well as the light, diet-conscious option which is a set of five meals, each with total energy value not exceeding 1200 calories, individually prepared under the guidance of Wytwórnia Smaq’s in-house dietary specialist. A class act indeed!
Mosaiq Wytwórnia Restaurant Smaq Wieniawskiego Wroclaw, Świętego 17/19, Mikołaja Poznan 12 phone: phone: +48 +48 508 71 556 798 3511 085 event@smaq.eu www.mosaiq.pl
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VOYAGER WINECLUB
If an Intimate wine-bar and wine shop is what one is seeking, then the VOYAGER Wine Club is one clear-cut choice. Here the classical wine shop amalgamates with a trendy wine bar, one of the few places in Poznan that is truly one of its kind. For the last few years the place has specialized in importing directly from carefully selected wineries from around the world with over 200 names of wines and spirits which are not available elsewhere in Poland! Any wine tried and loved here can be purchased at the shop, or ordered over the website. The place serves a good array of snacks as well making sitting with a good bottle of wine even more complete! For those seeking privacy there is an elegant VIP room making this indeed a lovely place, great for a quick drink or snack with business colleagues, friends, and family.
VOYAGER WineClub Al. Karola Marcinkowskiego 16/5, Poznań Mosaiq Restaurant phone: +48 612 225 999 Wroclaw, Świętego Mikołaja 12 winebar@axpol.com.pl phone: +48 71 798 3511 www.voyagerwineclub.pl www.mosaiq.pl
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BIOGENICA BEAUTY CLINIC
This modern clinic, established in 2009, led by the imminent Krzysztof Šuksza, M.D follows the highest standards in esthetic medicine prevalent today. Biogenica’s clients undergo detailed diagnosis and treatments where not only is their complete satisfaction kept in mind but rather the ensuring that the treatments imparted are medically in tune as well. Modern equipment and high end cosmetics allow the clinic to achieve better results of course. Some the many procedures offered here include botox; wrinkle filling with hyaluronic acid; hyaluronic threads; laser lipolysis with liposuction; and antiaging therapy. The clinic also treats postacne; scalding and accidental scars; stretch marks; cellulitis and fat tissue cumulation; and gynecomastia. There are luxuries as well, such as heated armchairs with inbuilt massage regimens which allow for a deep rooted relaxation. NOTE: 10% off with TOP on all treatments, (but not on already existing promotions).
Biogenica Beauty Clinic Grunwaldzka 519C/2, Plewiska phone: +48 61 661 77 77 www. botokspoznan.pl
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KOLEGIACKI HOTEL
H O T E L KOLEGIACKI PANTONE 1955 C czcionka CONSTANTIA
Kolegiacki Hotel located at No. 5 Kolegiacki Square in the vicinity of the Old Market Square is a boutique 4-star hotel housed in two architectural heritage buildings, one of them dating back to the end of the 18th century, and the other to the beginning of the 19th. The restoration initiated by the present owners salvaged a number of architectural elements such as the 200 year-old staircase which leads to the attic, the baroque windows overlooking the inner courtyard, as well as a stunning cellar now used to stage various cultural events, meetings, concerts and exhibitions. With a Biedermeier-period inspired cafĂŠ serving excellent coffee and desserts, and the Mediterranean patio where a delicious menu prepared by the Head Chef is served, the hotel indeed offers a complete experience. For those with business inclinations, full conference facilities including all the necessary catering are offered.
Hotel Kolegiacki Plac Kolegiacki 5, Poznan phone: +48 61 855 05 05 www.hotelkolegiacki.pl
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DON PRESTIGE RESIDENCE
Don Prestige Residence located in the center of Poznań is a place designed to meet the needs of the business or leisure traveler seeking peace, luxurious comfort, warm hospitality, and personal service with attention to every detail. It is a two minute walk to the Old Market Square, and offers 64 rooms and apartments. All lodgings are fully air-conditioned, equipped with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, minibar, and lock-box. The hotel further offers the conveniences of a conference room designed for 20 -100 guests, a fitness room, and parking. It`s newly opened restaurant and bar “Shades” – allows one to experience a creative fusion menu combining flavors with those of the Orient as well as a tempting array of drinks and cocktails. Shades is indeed a perfect place in an ideal setting for a relaxing time and outstanding food with family, friends, and business colleagues.
Don Prestige Residence Święty Marcin 2, Poznan phone: +48 61 859 05 90 www.donprestige.com
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AUTODIRECT CAR PURCHASE Buy Cars The New, Efficient Way Finally, the cutting edge way to purchase cars, both brand new and pre-owned, has finally arrived in Poland with the recent launch of Autodirect’s new web portal, www.autosalon24.pl. Prospective car buyers in the country now virtually have the best of the entire Polish car market on their desktop. Says CEO, Mr. Grzegorz Kwiatkowski “This business model has been successfully implemented in Western Europe. In countries such as Spain or France almost 15% of cars are purchased in this way.” Buy
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Finally, the cutting edge way to purchase cars, both brand new and pre-owned, has finally arrived in Poland with the recent launch of Autodirect’s new web portal, www.autosalon24.pl. Prospective car buyers in the country now virtually have the best of the entire Polish car market on their desktop. Says CEO, Mr. Łukasz Gębski “This business model has been successfully implemented in Western Europe. In countries such as Spain or France almost 15% of cars are purchased in this way.”
Autodirect SA Al. Jerozolimskie 133, 16th floor Warsaw 02-304 www.autosalon24.pl
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Autosalon24.pl offers tremendous advantages over conventional ways of buying cars, which include: • Significantly better price with dealerships competing to provide the highest discount in order to make the sale; • Clean, transparent, and secure business practices—cars are provided by official authorized car dealerships only with bank payments made directly to the dealer’s bank account; • The widest possible choice between virtually all brands of cars and motorbikes; • One stop shopping for financing, (credit, leasing) and insurance, and professional advice by autosalon24.pl consultants in identifying what’s most suitable; • Customized requirements delivered to the doorstep such as winter tires, baby seats, individual leather interior, and auto spa treatments such as scratch-proofing; • And finally lots of time saved which is perhaps the most important factor today. On occasion an identified vehicle with the best deal may in fact be available at a dealership in a distant town. In these cases autosalon24.pl would be delighted in making travel arrangements to get one there to take delivery of one’s new car, always a thrilling experience made better perhaps with a sightseeing holiday in a different city! With almost every car and model, along with a good choice of motorbikes autosalon24.pl is indeed the place to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle. The best possible price and service is indeed just a few computer clicks with no running around and wasting time. Thank you autosalon24.pl!
RESTAURANTS BARS HEALTH galleries beauty fashion SHOPPING SPA CULTURE LOOK FOR US IN KRAKOW HOTELS
TRICKY CONCERT
Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, known as Tricky, is an English musician and actor. As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound and a whispering lyrical style. Culturally, Tricky blends different styles, particularly in a musical fusion of rock and hip hop, high art and pop culture. His debut album Maxinquaye was nominated for the Mercury Prize and voted Album of the Year 1995 by NME Magazine. Throughout his work, Tricky blurs the normally clear sexual definitions found within hip hop, and despite the heavy influence he drew from this American genre especially in his debut album he fights against typical sexual representations. His 10th album is already released titled ‘False Idols’ and is gracing Poland this November performing in 3 polish cities, Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan.
November 20, 2013
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CULTURAL INTEREST Malta
Malta
The area around Lake Malta, due to a very favorable, picturesque location, has been very well developed with an infrastructure which makes it the ideal place to spend leisure time in and host a variety of events. The spectrum of activities here range from picnics, social events, to all manners of recreation and sports. Varied cultural events are organized in this remarkable setting throughout the year as well, significantly enriching the cultural fabric of Poznan. Malta Wiankowa 3, Poznan
Teatr Wielki
Teatr Wielki
Poznan’s Teatr Wielki, or The Great Theater, is a neoclassical building designed by famous German architect Max Littmann (1862-1931). Flanked by six massive columns, its facade is headed by a triangular jerkin-head topped with a sculpture of Pegasus. The theater offers seating for 900. The opera house was first opened in 1910 for a premiere performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Today, this is one of Poland’s most famous and revered opera venues with a rich tradition and history.
Stary Rynek
Stary Rynek
Poznan’s Old Market Square has as its dominant building the Renaissance Town Hall, with tenement houses lining the square constructed in Baroque and Renaissance styles. Next to the Town Hall are the so called Vendor Houses featuring characteristic arcades. Other features include the Proserpine Fountain, the fountains of Apollo, Neptune and Mars, a Baroque figure of St. John of Pomuc, and many other elements of cultural interest.
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