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TOP WARSAW CONTENTS 7 TOP RESTAURANTS 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 20 22 24 25 26 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44

Amber Room

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Rozbrat 20 Bakery & Wine Corner

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Słodki...Słony

Fine Polish

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European

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Steaks and Fine Wine

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Steakhouse

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Southwest and Tex-Mex

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Fine International

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Polish Traditional

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Brasserie Warszawska Butchery and Wine Beef and Pepper Blue Cactus Concept 13

Czerwony Wieprz Elixir by Dom Wódki Polish, Paired with Vodka

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Focaccia Fine Italian

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Folk Gospoda Polish Traditional

Fusion

Breakfast, International, Wine Dessert and Polish

Signature

Modern creative cuisine

Silk & Spicy

Japanese and Thai

SomePlace Else Top Sports Bar

Stary Dom Polish

Trattoria Murano Italian

Trattoria da Antonio Sicilian, Italian

u Barssa

Classic Polish

Wino & Friends

Internationa, and Wine

Zielnik

Polish with Mediterranean

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Asian/European Fusion

Giovanni Rubino Italian

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Klinika Ambroziak

Polish

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Vitkac

Fine Steaks, Meat, and Wine

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Italian

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Wine and Fine Polish

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Hungarian and Wine

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Grand Kredens Hoża

Incanto

Kieliszki na Próżnej La’Bor

Aesthetic Medicine

Top-end Shopping Center

Lewanowicz Store Artistic Jewelry

Kanonicza 22

Luxury Stay Apartments in Krakow

Leach and Lang Property Consultants

La Fromagerie

Fine Cheese, Food and Wines

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Miodowa Cafe

Cafe, Desserts, Confectionery

Le Cedre 61

La Casa Del Habano Cigars and Top Liquors

Autodirect

Buy Cars Via Internet

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Fine Lebanese

Le Cedre 84 Fine Lebanese

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American School of Warsaw

International, French, Polish

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Warsaw Montessori School

Interanational

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International American School

La Brasserie Moderne L’enfant terrible Merliniego 5 International

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Nolita

Fine Dinning

Monique Bakery & Wine

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Cultural Interest

Nowa Próżna

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Important Information

Papu

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City Map

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Partner Logos

Lebanese

European, Polish

Polish with Mediterranean

Osteria

Fine seafood

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RESTAURANT 99NAZWA RESTAURANT NAZWA AMBER RESTAURACJI RESTAURACJI ROOM & BAR

Amber Room is located within Sobański Palace, an architectural gem located on inspiring Ujazdowskie Avenue. A spacious setting spells class; the menu here is modern Polish created by Chef Robert Skubisz, whose distinguished experience and creativity have been honored with a range of prestigious awards. The á la carte menu is enhanced by seasonally inspired items, all prepared using the highest ingredients sourced as much locally as possible. Items such as the Tuna tartare with avocado, ginger and lime; Veal truffle potatoes with salsify, summer truffle and rhubarb; New York style cheesecake with peanut butter and salted caramel are - all outstanding. The place now has a special private room called the Krug Room, which can be reserved with the only condition being that one has to order Krug Champagne! Recommended by the Michelin Guide is the only one restaurant in Poland to have received (each year) Michelin’s 4 Forks and Spoons categorizing it as a luxurious restaurant!

Amber Room Restaurant Aleje Ujazdowskie 13, Warsaw 00-567 phone: +48 22 523 66 64 www.amberroom.pl

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BRASSERIE WARSZAWSKA RESTAURANT

Brasserie Warszawska Górnośląska 24, Warsaw 00-484 phone: +48 22 628 94 23 rezerwacje@brasseriewarszawska.pl www.facebook.com/brasseriewarszawska www.brasseriewarszawska.pl

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The word brasserie implies a relaxed, upscale setting, professional service, white linen, a simple yet comprehensive menu. Brasserie Warszawska is of course more than that, and is reflective of the combined traditions of Warsaw and Paris, suffused perhaps with elements of the new European modernity. The dishes on the menu, such as the beef fillet with dauphine potatoes and spinach, emphasize simplicity; yet simultaneously reinforce the focus on quality of ingredients, methods of preparation, elegance of appearance, and heavenly flavors. The staff here is passionate about what they do; there is an implied guarantee of service and genuine hospitality. The restaurant has an outstanding bar with original-design stools, champagne and fine cocktails; there is a private room ideal for groups of 12 to 24 guests as well. Brasserie Warszawska is surely an uptick on Warsaw’s culinary map!

RESTAURANT BUTCHERY & WINE

Butchery & Wine has become the only restaurant in Poland to be awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, which implies good value for money and which represents a favorite of the Michelin Guides.

Speaking to owner Daniel Pawelek it is abundantly clear that his objective is for Butchery & Wine to be known as a place in Warsaw’s center where guests can enjoy outstanding food from a thankfully short menu—this aspect is extremely uncommon and intelligent. Appetizers and dishes such as the roast bone marrow, a classic; seared scallops with boudin noir; Bavette steak with shallots; and cote de boeuf, are all outstanding, perhaps to be followed by dessert such as the spiced pear and apple crumble with vanilla icecream. A comprehensive wine list, and friendly service make Butchery & Wine a top selection!

Butchery & Wine Restaurant Żurawia 22, Warsaw 00-515 phone: +48 22 502 31 18 www.butcheryandwine.pl

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BEEF AND PEPPER REASTAURANT

Beef and Pepper Restaurant Nowogrodzka 47A, Warsaw 00-695 (near ROMA Music Theater) mobile: +48 785 025 025L www.beefandpepper.pl

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Located in the center of town, Beef and Pepper has quickly established itself as leading steakhouse in Warsaw’s culinary landscape with a menu that is direct and to the point. Mostly used here is the finestquality Polish beef, matured and aged for 28 days which makes the meat juicy, crisp and immensely flavorful. Items such as the T-bone, Black Angus, top sirloin, and rib- eye are exhilarating indeed, each bite conveying to the palate that this is truly outstanding! Further completing the equation here menu-wise are items such as the salad with octopus and cognac, and soups such as the cream of horse radish.

The excellent dining experience at Beef and Pepper is significantly enhanced by the place’s well-equipped bar, affording guests a rich array of interesting whiskeys, bourbons, wines and cocktails that combine exceedingly well with the menu.

A top-grade place indeed!

RESTAURANT NAZWA BLUE RESTAURACJI CACTUS

Blue Cactus has garnered an almost institutional-like presence in the dining landscape of the city, largely on account its 20 year history and a culinary focus on the American Southwest and true Tex-Mex. The authenticity of a large colorful setting adds to the flavors of items painstakingly made with original methods of preparation. The focus is on the highest quality of ingredients making the dishes even more compelling, items such as the tomato cream soup spiced with a hint of tequila and served with crispy tortilla flakes; grilled shrimp marinated with garlic and fresh herbs served with creamy chipotle sauce; the carnitas enchilada filled with slow-cooked pork, black beans, corn and cheese and served with mole sauce; and outstanding steak from Angus raised on select Polish farms. A perfect place for relaxed dining or cocktails with colleagues or friends and family, Blue Cactus thrills on all levels!

Blue Cactus Restaurant ZajÄ…czkowska 11, Warsaw 00-785 phone: +48 22 851 23 23 www.bluecactus.pl

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RESTAURANT NAZWA CONCEPT RESTAURACJI 13

Concept 13, located within VITKAC, the splendidly designed new shopping complex in Warsaw’s center is doing as much for culinary contentment as the entire premises is contributing to the world of fashion and style. The interior with dark gloss combined with rawness of wood defines its cutting-edge modern intention, and reflects on the culinary direction of the place—a modern international menu suffused with elements of tradition that makes the gastronomic idea well rounded and complete. With an open kitchen at its core, Concept 13 inspires with preparation such as the teppanyaki— a great form of Kitchen Theater, and an outstanding selection of grilled steaks and salads. All this may be accompanied by a selection from an extensive wine list. Concept13 is indeed that special idea which was once sought and now has finally come to be!

Concept 13 Restaurant Bracka 9, Warsaw 00-501 phone: +48 22 310 73 73 www.vitkac.com

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RESTAURANT CZERWONY NAZWA RESTAURACJI WIEPRZ

The last secrets of communist cuisine

Czerwony Wieprz, or the Red Hog was in its historical past a restaurant for the communist party elite, where surrounded by chandeliers, portraits, and flags, once feasted the likes of Lenin, Breżnev, Fidel Castro, and Mao Tse Tung! The walls are replete with portraits of old communists, and the dishes have names such as Delicacies of the Polish People’s Republic, a selection of pate, luncheon meat, blood sausage, and kielbasa; varied pierogi “made from rationed flour”; and Baltic herring and game pate for the “Dignitaries and Bourgeoisie”. This is Polish cuisine in fact at its very best, with main dishes that are outstanding--examples include the oven roasted duck, served with cherry sauce, roasted apple, and beetroot. The restaurant’s fame continually attracts celebrity guests; important government leaders, various sports personalities, and you!

Czerwony Wieprz Restaurant Żelazna 68, Warsaw 00-866 phone: +48 22 850 31 44 www.czerwonywieprz.pl

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NAZWA RESTAURACJI ELIXIR by Dom Wódki RESTAURANT

Elixir by Dom Wódki Restaurant Wierzbowa 9/11, Warsaw 00-094 phone: +48 22 828 22 11 www.domwodki.pl

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Elixir by Dom Wódki is unique, being the first Polish restaurant to deliver firmly on the idea of pairing specific vodkas to complement the ingredients and flavors of each dish. Poland’s rich culinary heritage includes centuries of artisan distilling, and vodka is recognized the world over as one its most iconic products. The selection of over 360 vodkas, honey mead and liqueurs, is well complimented by the Chef’s modern interpretations of Polish cuisine; classic recipes made with regional products and prepared with novel techniques. The approach here --combining dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of different regions of the country, with alcohol--vodkas instead of wine—is culturally natural to the Polish.

Items such as the spelt dumplings with spinach and goat cheese filling, paired with Orkisz vodka will indeed allow guests to discover Polish dining in a surprisingly refreshing form!

RISTORANTE NAZWA RESTAURACJI FOCACCIA

Located within the five stars Hotel Bellotto at the intersection of Senatorska and Miodowa streets is Focaccia Ristorante offering a fine Italian menu with a modern twist. Lukasz Toczek, counted amongst star chefs in Poland, has created a menu based upon authentic ingredients of the highest quality. Guests are served focaccia with fine olive oil as they choose from a menu which includes besides hand-made pasta and Mediterranean side dishes, an array of meats and seafood, pizza -made with a special technique so that the dough comes out thin and crunchy -and of course fine Italian desserts. The Chef’s tasting menu is unique each day, and includes from between 5 to 7 main items from the menu, served in smaller portions. This is a place for lunch, coffee and desserts, and a spectacular wine and alcohol list as well. This is fine, elegant dining! Note: Parking is free for guests.

Focaccia Ristorante Senatorska 13/15, Warsaw 00-075 phone: +48 22 829 69 69 www.focaccia.pl Fb.com/restauracjafocaccia

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RESTAURANT FOLK GOSPODA

Traditional Polish cuisine in the heart of city

The word Gospoda means “inn” and Folk Gospoda is one of the oldest and more treasured restaurants in Warsaw with a history going back to the 18th century.

Having won numerous awards for its traditional Polish cuisine, within its warmly illumined, rustic interiors the mind is most definitely transported to a rural Polish setting. The menu of course is replete with country wholesomeness with the use of fresh and local produce, confectionery, and even home-baked bread. Appetizers such as highlanders’ style oscypek, or smoked sheep’s cheese from the Polish mountains, served with cranberry; pierogi with various fillings; dishes made with wild game; the roasted pork with garlic and plums, are all true to their flavorful traditions. Guests from all walks of life and parts of the globe are often here, to a place which delivers tradition, wonderful food, and great fun!

Folk Gospoda Restaurant Waliców 13, Warsaw 00-865 phone: +48 22 890 16 05 www.folkgospoda.pl

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RESTAURANT FUSION

Fusion restaurant, located at the Westin Warsaw offers an “east meets west” culinary journey through the prism of Chef Janusz Korzyński’s cutting edge and trendy interpretations. His effort is very visible quite literally--the open kitchen allows one to observe as a variety of culinary traditions are fused together and culminate in one creative dish moments before it appears. Healthy SuperFoods dishes based on the quality of ingredients, fresh vegetables herbs and spices, quality seafood and meats, all contribute meaningfully to an extensive menu full of delicacies from combining the exotic cuisines of the Far East with the elaborate preparations of the European world. This is indeed an unforgettable bouquet of flavors and aromas. With a vast collection of wines and champagnes, an experienced service staff, this is fine, upscale dining, as well as one of the best brunch options in the city. Splendid!

Fusion Restaurant The Westin Warsaw Al. Jana Pawla II 21, Warsaw 00-854 phone: +48 22 450 8631 www.restauracjafusion.pl

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GIOVANNI RUBINO RESTAURANT NAZWA RESTAURACJI

Giovanni Rubino Restaurant Krakowskie Przedmieście 37 Warsaw 00-071 phone: +48 22 826 27 88 mobile: + 48 602 831 811 www.giovanni.pl

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Located diagonally across from the Presidential Palace Giovanni Rubino has become an Italian institution in its own right. Celebrating its 20th birthday in 2011, this outstanding place is where modern Mediterranean fare rooted in traditional Italian has been created by Chef Piotr Rybicki who has been at the helm of culinary affairs since it opened in 1991.

This long unfaltering collaboration over the years between owner and chef has resulted in interesting variations such as Pizza Pizzaiolo with Parma ham and arugula, spaghetti with mussels, and the much-in-demand pork fillet with mushroom sauce. With a well-appointed bar which leads to a chic, semi-private chamber, great home-made desserts, a committed and friendly staff, and an endearing value-for-money ethos, Giovanni is where everyone wants to come back to!

Jan Smereczyński invites!

RESTAURANT GRAND KREDENS

This time tested venue which serves exceptional Polish cuisine alongside high Continental fare is a longtime favorite of the many who seek high quality dining.

The early 20th century Polish dĂŠcor is in itself a visual of the encompassing menu designed by Chef Krzysztof Drzewicki.

There is the traditional tartar, alongside the exquisite carpaccio with parmesan; dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms; shrimp in butter with garlic; pike perch with leek sauce; tuna steak served with rice and blanched vegetables. Desserts such as meringue served with velvety mascarpone and strawberries serve as an exclamation point to an outstanding dining experience.

With its own unique cozy ambience, enhanced on occasion with live music— it is no surprise that Grand Kredens has continued to dutifully bestow upon all patrons a sense of gastronomic fulfillment.

Grand Kredens Restaurant Al. Jerozolimskie 111, Warsaw 00-515 phone: +48 22 629 80 08 mobile: +48 697 900 000 www.kredens.com.pl kredens@kredens.com.pl

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Resto & Winobar Private Room & Parking Cafe & Whisky bar Enoteka

RESTO & WINOBAR HOŻA

Warsaw’s culinary trajectory has definitely lifted with the opening in 2013 of HOZA, the city’s first real Argentine Steakhouse with famous chef Michal Mizak at its helm.

Located in the city’s heart in a building built in 1900 and which miraculously survived the war, the ambiance here is encouraged by exposed brick walls, industrial period lamps, and befitting artwork. The historical bearings of the city thus combine with young, casual trends, and the sound of Latin jazz! Of course what’s truly special are the Argentinestyle steaks and super-fresh seafood complemented by a collection of over 150 wine labels stocked in its cellar. Spread over four rooms, the bar here has over 40 whiskeys, a club room, and a delightful private room for up to 10 guests; the place also has its own garden and parking in the inner courtyard. This is an outstanding venue where positive energy and friendly service makes it all so delightful!

Hoża Restaurant Hoża 25 A, Warsaw 00-521 mobile: +48 515 037 001 www.hoza.warszawa.pl www.facebook.com/hoza25

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INCANTO RESTAURANT NAZWA RESTAURACJI

Incanto Restaurant Kobielska 6, Warsaw 04-359 phone: +48 22 610 82 82 www.Incantorestauracja.pl

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Restaurant and Pizzeria Incanto, in Warsaw’s Grochów area is a consequence of owner Grzegorz Tomczyk’s passion for Italy’s cooking traditions. This is a true Italian culinary enclave that attracts guests from all over the city; the menu offers noteworthy items such as the Sicilian style bream; Giorgio Paccheri with zucchini and shrimp; fish soup bouillabaisse; and Pizza Jacobo with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil. Other specialties include home-made mushroom tagliatelle served in a creamy sauce and Incanto’s signature ravioli served with veal and sage butter. For dessert you must try their divine plum cake served with vanilla cream.

Chef Piotr Piotrowski’s artful cooking, an authentic atmosphere with outstanding Frescobaldi wines, flowers, herbs, and evening concerts of Italian music give Incanto a wonderful Italian flare not to be missed! Vediamo presto!

RESTAURANT KIELISZKI NAZWANA RESTAURACJI PRÓŻNEJ

The team behind stellar restaurants Butchery & Wine and Brasserie Warsaw has teamed up with Paul Demianiuk, one of the country’s finest sommeliers, to bring Kieliszki na Próżnej. Located on Próżna, the center point once of the Warsaw Ghetto, and now ironically at Warsaw’s culinary cutting edge, Kieliszki is where wine plays first fiddle to what’s on one’s plate. The creative Polish menu here is traditional yet modernized and served with “tapas attitude.” The creative fervor leads with an impressive wine portfolio, from known small and medium-sized producers from their regions, and whilst mainly from Europe the dominant source of wine here is Italy. The main wall of the restaurant is adorned with a mural by Mariusz Tarkawian and is titled “Lexicon of 2015”---quite clearly a reflection of the fact that the vocabulary here is one of wine, and how it converses with a creative menu at this remarkably refreshing place indeed!

Kieliszki na Próżnej Restaurant Próżna 12, Warsaw 00-107 mobile: +48 501 764 674 www.kieliszkinaproznej.pl

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RESTAURANT NAZWA RESTAURACJI LA’BOR

Located in the absolute heart of the city, La’Bor combines the idea of a restaurant with a wine club-- Hungarian in its culinary identity, it carries a selections of over a hundred Hungarian wines. La’Bor’s kitchen delivers on the idea of “madziarfusion”-which is traditional Hungarian combined with modern culinary ideas to result in a unique fusion. Traditional items such as for example the Lángos, the deep fried flat bread, comes with several modern accompaniments ranging from a rub of garlic, to various cheeses, to Hungarian goulash. And since wine is an equal theme to food, there are appetizers uniquely suited to wines. The main dishes are new on the blackboard menu daily, and provide a sense of freshness and spontaneity. Open for breakfast, La’Bor is a much loved place for lunch, dinner, or for many rounds of great wine with colleagues, friends, and family!

La’Bor Restaurant Zgoda 1, Warsaw 00-018 phone: +48 22 827 30 37 www.la-bor.com.pl

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LA FROMAGERIE

La Fromagerie Burakowska 5/7, Warsaw 01-066 phone: +48 22 465 23 24 www.la-fromagerie.pl

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The sweet-to-the-ear term “cheese monger� seems a little quaint, but how wonderful indeed for Warsaw to have one!

Welcome to La Fromagerie--a cheese, and fine foods and wine retailer located in a must-visit location at Burakowska Street, once the site of an old lace factory.

Offering top quality cheese produced by small, artisanal producers in England, France, and from other countries, one finds adorning the shelves here items such as Italian Parma Ham, Spanish Chorizo, French sausages and other gourmet specialties. With a seating area guests can savor both the products, aromas, and the ambience here. This is indeed an original idea for a casual meeting; a working breakfast here, for example, would be ideal. With its own gourmet coffee blends and a selection of freshly baked baguettes and croissants directly from the oven, La Fromagerie delights on several levels!

NAZWA CAFE RESTAURACJI MIODOWA

Located within the five star Hotel Bellotto at the intersection of Senatorska and Miodowa streets is Cukiernia Miodowa, the latest addition to Warsaw’s landscape of high-end dessert and pastry shops.

The venue itself is where history combines with the present; in the eighteenth century it was a famous pastry shop and ice cream parlor then considered the best in Warsaw. Cukiernia Miodowa is thus the new reincarnation and has a lot to deliver on in terms of history. This promise is delivered well by Freus Adam, a young and talented force in confectionery who heads the creative team. American inspired marshmallows, truffles, tarts, pralines, and Warsaw’s first cronut - a combination of croissant and donut delights thoroughly!

A novelty here is the dessert bar, serving mini-desserts in tasting portions made with select honey varieties from Italy and Poland. Outstandingly sweet indeed!

Miodowa Cafe Senatorska 13/15, Warsaw 00-075 phone: +48 22 829 64 64 www.miodowa-cafe.pl Fb.com/miodowacafe

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LE CEDRE 61 RESTAURANT

Le Cedre 61 Aleje Solidarności 61, Warsaw 03-402 phone: +48 22 670 11 66 www.lecedre.pl

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The salient fact about Lebanese cuisine is that it is truly Mediterranean, with healthful ingredients and preparations that emphasize the use of fresh ingredients.

With a 20 year history, Le Cedre is the only Lebanese restaurant of its class.

Offering a diversity of flavors--cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and mint--one can actually get a fine sense of Lebanon’s culinary traditions here. Le Cedre is not only a place for a delicious cuisine but also which offers a virtual excursion to a resort country--a large collection of Lebanese wines, original interior design, and Arabic music in the background, all contribute immensely to the feeling! What matters here ultimately is that the food is absolutely top in its composition, immensely healthful and refreshing, and served in a traditional setting which completes this Lebanese experience.

RESTAURANT NAZWALE RESTAURACJI CEDRE 84

Le Cedre, the top Lebanese venue in town, now has a newer branch at Aleja Solidarności 84, which is located closer to the city center. With a 20 year history at the older venue, the name “Le Cedre” in Warsaw already enjoys an outstanding reputation. No surprise therefore that this newer venue is a favorite place for discussing business over lunch for the city’s corporate bigwigs, dinner with family, or simply partying with friends! Lebanese cuisine is indeed a symbol of its people’s hospitality, where nothing strengthens the human bond more than eating together.

This refined Mediterranean cuisine delights and refreshes with its healthful ingredients, the menu here replete with Lebanese classics such as an array of cold and warm mezze. With Lebanese wines on the menu, ingredients flown in from Lebanon, Le Cedre 84 is a class act through and through!

Le Cedre 84 Aleje Solidarności 84, Warsaw 01-003 phone: +48 22 618 89 99 www.lecedre.pl

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LA BRASSERIE MODERNE

La Brasserie Moderne KrĂłlewska 11, Warsaw 00-065 phone: +48 22 657 83 82 brasserie.moderne@sofitel.com www.facebook.com/brasserie.moderne http://instagram.com/brasseriemoderne

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Located in the center of Warsaw, La Brasserie Moderne is well considered as a culinary landmark. It is indeed a contemporary interpretation of a classic French brasserie, offering an enticingly rich menu based on the finest seasonal products. Chef Maciej Majewski’s culinary passion flows through in a menu which in essence is French with both a modern and a Polish twist. This summer one may savor a refined palette of flavors, a resultant of the freshness of ingredients and creativity, served up in tempting, aromatic, delightful compositions such as the homemade smoked trout with cucumber, yoghurt sauce, and avocado; the trout rillettes; veal sweetbread on lemon grass with celeriac mousse; or the veal jus with morels mushrooms. With a wide selection of wines priced reasonably, and an interior designed by world-class architect Didier Gomez, this place is indeed a culinary standout in the city.

RESTAURANT “L’ENFANT NAZWA RESTAURACJI TERRIBLE”

L’enfant terrible – opened in june 2014, founded by Michal Brys – Chef and co-owner, famous for his own method and rebellious attitude against all of the traditional ways!

His experience, derived in two and three star rated Michelin restaurants, forms the core foundation here. Previously he was working as a director and producer of music videos, television shows and concerts, and this brings a true amalgamation of creative art to the kitchen. Recently the restaurant was awarded three toques and Michal Brys was awarded title of „Chef of the Future” by prestigious Gault&Millau guide. The menu changes often with dishes appearing in innovative and surprising compositions such as apple pig belly with donut, rose petal jam and shallots; and the beetroot with vanilla, goat chees and mackerel ice cream. With warm interiors, friendly yet informed service, this place indeed offers a unique atmosphere; this is pleasure dining and it’s all about rock&roll on a plate here!

“L’enfant terrible” Restaurant Sandomierska 13, Warsaw 02-567 phone: + 48 22 119 57 05 www.eterrible.pl

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MERLINIEGO 5 RESTAURANT

Merliniego 5 Restaurant Merliniego 5, Warsaw 02-511 phone: +48 22 646 08 10

+48 22 646 08 49 www.merliniego5.pl

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The restaurant and wine store Merliniego 5, is located opposite the main entrance to the Warsaw Aquapark. A perfect venue for those seeking a fine dining experience, it specializes in seafood and steaks. Prime USDA certified Black Angus beef is primarily used, selected by New York’s Ottomanelli & Sons, besides also Aberdeen Angus and top quality Japanese “Kobe style” beef from Tajima cattle. Seasonal and traditional dishes derived from Polish cuisine complete the culinary equation. The bar is perfect for a relaxed drink or a bite, while the main dining areas allow for groups as large as 50—corporate get-togethers here are common! The wine list includes selections from producers such as Torres, Rothschild and Frescobaldi. In 2011 the leading daily Gazeta Stołeczna conferred upon the place its “Eating Establishment of the Year 2011” award, with Michelin Guide adding Merliniego to its recommended list as well!

NOLITA NAZWA RESTAURACJI RESTAURANT

Star Chef Jacek Grochowina has named his new culinary venture Nolita based on Manhattan’s inspiring neighborhood where traditions and modernity have come together to make it the new epicenter of culinary landmarks. So is it with Warsaw’s Nolita, a culinary juggernaut in the making with Grochowina commanding the kitchen’s course. Having worked at the Ritz in London, this internationally awarded chef has, in the opening of this Warsaw culinary hotspot, decided to carve out his own amazing niche. What one finds in this new, modern setting, is a menu that surpasses with creativity, which makes fine dining, much higher than merely fine! The aged beef fillet, braised aubergine, teriyaki jus; John Dory, leek confit, Jerusalem artichoke; foie gras bon bon; Octopus pastrami, saffron aioli, homemade pumpkin mustard, are just a few examples of culinary genius one is apt to find here!

Nolita Restaurant Wilcza 46, Warsaw 00-679 phone: +48 22 292 04 24 www.nolita.pl rezerwacja@nolita.pl

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NAZWA RESTAURACJI MONIQUE BAKERY & WINE

Monique Bakery & Wine Krucza 41/43, Warsaw 00-525 phone: +48 22 629 39 74 monique2bakery@gmail.com www.moniquebakery.pl

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Monique Bakery & Wine is an ode to the French boulangerie, guaranteed to enthrall as soon as one enters this place.

Not only offering quality breads, pastries and cakes, the more encompassing menu here offers breakfast with scrumptious scrambled eggs, fried eggs and soft or omelets and pates, and casual lunches and dinners. There are salads and granola, and original sandwiches. Elegance and simplicity, combined with the focus of delivering complete satisfaction to its guests makes Monique truly different from the crowd--here quality matters more than the quantity of sales! The place makes any meal of the day a culinary outing—the outstanding list of wines makes even the simple meal all the more enjoyable. When simplicity, authenticity, and French flavors, and top quality come together, there are just few words that describe this special combination —heaven is one of them!

RESTAURANT NAZWA NOWA RESTAURACJI PRÓŻNA

Culinary heights are being achieved like never before in Warsaw, and proof of this lies in places such as Nowa Próżna, located on namesake Próżna Street.

This was the historic pre-war center of Warsaw and has emerged now with the trendiest restaurant scene in the city. This new venue is a modern yet classicallyfocused bistro which is reflected well through its blended interiors; it features a refined European menu strongly influenced by traditional Polish cuisine.

It is indeed truly refreshing to see how elements on the menu are combined in ways which reflect on the Chef’s masterful creativity. The wine selection celebrates the greatest wine-growing regions of the world, and innovative cocktails excite with their flavorful elegance. This is indeed a versatile place, elegant for business meetings yet comfortable for family gettogethers, or simply drinks with friends.

Truly outstanding indeed!

Nowa Próżna Restaurant Próżna 10, Warsaw 00-107 phone: +48 22 404 54 24 www.nowaprozna.pl facebook.com/nowaprozna

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NAZWA RESTAURANT RESTAURACJI PAPU

Papu transports its guests into a world of excellent Polish cuisine, where Chef Bartosz Kędra emphasizes the use of local produce in a unique menu where family recipes meet modern culinary techniques. Traditional flavors present in everyday Polish homes have been given a combined touch of simplicity and elegance here, emerging in dishes such as the dumplings stuffed with pheasant or venison; the roast duck with plum sauce and apricot; salmon tartar with green apple and fresh cucumber; cabbage with lamb stuffing; and the “hot lava stone” cooked-at-the-table prawns, tuna, or filet mignon. A selection of wines advised by a star Sommelier, a selection of Polish vodkas and infusions, and desserts such as the Meringue cake Dacquoise, and the praline nut soufflé, all make the experience here outstanding. This is indeed become a top-gem in the city’s culinary fabric!

Papu Restaurant Aleje Niepodległości 132/136, Warsaw 02-554 phone: +48 22 856 7788 www.restauracjapapu.pl

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OSTERIA RESTAURANT

Osteria Restaurant Koszykowa 54, Warsaw 00-675 Entrance from Poznanska street mobile: +48 601 243 466 www.osteria.pl

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Osteria, located in the city center remains a top choice for seafood with a selection that includes a wide array of fish and seafood cast in items such as the marinated octopus carpaccio with wakame seaweed; Black Sea mussels served with ribbed celery, pepper and pine nuts; the Croatian sea bream baked in sea salt; and of course mussels and live lobster. The focus here is on freshness and Osteria imports only certified fish and seafood derived from the purest waters of the world. The menu can change due to the availability of fish and seafood, and the waiters take extreme care to inform what’s fresh for the day. Fine dining demands fine wine, and the wine list here is well equipped to match the subtle flavors of seafood. Desserts such as the lime meringue with mascarpone mousse and blueberry sauce become the culmination of a memorable experience!

ROZBRAT 20 BAKERY & WINE CORNER

When Daniel Pawełek, one of the best regarded restaurateurs in town, gets behind an idea it is sure to win acclaim; an appreciation that is for the long haul. This track of success is what Rozbrat 20 Bakery and Wine Corner is on, enhancing further the quality of life in the trend-defining area of Powiśle. Here breakfast has been given top priority, with equal notching to lunch and dinner. And as the name suggests— an array of wines, fresh-baked breads and pastries are highlighted in an interior that is elegantly simple. The main thrust is focus on quality and an emphasis on innovative creations —from eggs with avocado paste, to steaks and salads with ingredients sourced from local suppliers who are equally faithful to the idea of organic, local, and fresh. With a dynamic menu that changes daily, the added pleasures include options to purchase wine to take away or to sip on the spot!

Rozbrat 20 Bakery & Wine Corner Rozbrat 20, Warsaw 00-447 phone: +48 22 416 62 66 www.rozbrat20.com.pl biuro@rozbrat20.com.pl

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RESTAURANT SŁODKI...SŁONY

Located on swanky Mokotowska Street, Słodki... Słony, pronounced “swodkey, swoneh” (and which translates to Sweet, Salty), is Poland’s top restaurateur and culinary genius Magda Gessler’s immense imagination coming together to produce gastronomic art of high order.

Passion is clearly evident here with over 60 kinds of desserts, cakes, and pastries on the menu; what is different here is that recipes are 100% natural and date back over a century. Not surprisingly sweets were even sent to Pope John Paul II at the Vatican! Just as “Słodki” caters to the sweeter aspects of life, “Słony” caters to the salted, with items such as the caviar served on toast with egg and lemon, salmon in a marinade of green lemon and dill, alongside good old Polish bigos as well. A marriage of immense flavors, traditions, and an enrapturing ambience makes this place a sweet Warsaw experience indeed!

Słodki... Słony Restaurant & Café Mokotowska 45, Warsaw 00-551 phone: +48 22 622 49 34 www.slodki-slony.pl

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NAZWA RESTAURACJI SIGNATURE RESTAURANT

Signature Restaurant Poznańska 15, Warszawa 00-680 phone: +48 22 553 87 55 www. signaturerestaurant.pl info@signaturerestaurant.pl

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Signature, located within the H15 Boutique hotel, has been awarded a two “spoon and fork” rating by Michelin, substantiating its strong position in Warsaw’s culinary landscape. Executive Chef Wojciech Kilian, has won two awards in the most prestigious culinary competition in Poland, The Wine and Food Noble Night 2014. The phenomenal compositions of modern cuisine include the a salad with smoked Polar cod, fennel and apples with cucumber mousse and horseradish ice-cream; the seasoned sous-vide beef entrecote; the Atlantic cod fillet ravioli with pumpkin and Parmesan cheese; and the delicious praline tart with fruits and strawberries ice cream. With a “flaming bar”, renovated Oswald chairs from the 1950’s, genuine Serge lighting, and original photos of Marilyn Monroe

by Milton Green, Signature is indeed a culinary venue that scales great heights!

RESTAURANT NAZWASILK RESTAURACJI & SPICY

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Silk & Spicy, located on trendy Żurawia Street in the center of the city, is a class culinary act taking its patrons on a flavorful journey of the Orient—Japan and Thailand to be precise. This unique venue brings these two very popular Asian cuisines under one roof and under the oversight of experienced Sushi Master Thomas Godlewski and Thai Chef Nguyen Anh Dung. The extraordinary richness of flavors and aromas, the aesthetic presentations of the dishes and above all the use of the freshest and most authentic ingredients gives this place the high reputation that it has. Traditional Japanese sushi, in its many forms, can be ordered for the same table as delicious Thai curries! The elegant, cozy interiors, and friendly service, make this the perfect place for meetings with friends and business colleagues. A journey indeed towards the finest flavors of the Orient!

Silk & Spicy Żurawia 16/20, Warsaw 00-515 phone: +48 22 629 70 12 www.silkandspicy.pl biuro@silkandspicy.pl

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RESTAURANT SOMEPLACE ELSE

SomePlace Else, located in the very heart of the city on PlacTrzech KrzyĹźy, or the Three Crosses Square. The restaurant is a must visit for a guaranteed great time especially if live music, an exciting bar, and modern tex-mex cuisine is what one is seeking. With inviting interiors, a warm and friendly atmosphere, this is a perfect place to watch sports on big LCD screens while enjoying food and outstanding drinks and cocktails in the company of family, friends, and colleagues. From Monday thru Friday, between noon to 4 pm, a special-priced lunch with a seasonally varied menu is served. This is indeed a venue where themed parties, cocktails and wines from around the world, and outstanding food (available in diet versions as well), enable a wonderful time. During most evenings there is live music to further add to the bonhomie of the place, and news about artists and promotions can be found on facebook.com/someplaceelsewarszawa.

SomePlace Else Restaurant & Bar Prusa 2, Warsaw 00-493 (Three Crosses Square) phone: +48 22 450 6710 warszawa@someplace-else.pl www.warszawa.someplace-else.pl

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NAZWA DOM STARY RESTAURACJI RESTAURANT

Stary Dom Restaurant Puławska 104/106, Warsaw 02-620 phone: +48 22 646 4208 info@starydom.info www.restauracjastarydom.pl

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Stary Dom, or the Old House is located in a premises which has been serving food for over 75 years. it harkens back to the finest traditions of Polish cuisine and this culture’s welcoming ways. Within its vast space, guests are waited upon by a well mannered staff with the friendliness and sophistication of old Europe. The interiors are a feast to the eyes with high ceilings, real wood paneling and furniture that straddles the rustic with the elegant.

Many of the popular dishes are prepared in front of guests on movable trolleys such as the tartar meticulously chopped by the chef, and the flambéed Stroganoff. Other outstanding items include special pies with goose or duck; the herring with grated apple, chopped onion and pickles; and the honey glazed “golonka” or pork knuckle.

Definitely a place to be to savor the best of traditional Polish cuisine!

TRATTORIA MURANO

Trattoria Murano, in the heart of Warsaw’s Muranów, has quickly established itself as one of the leading purveyors of Italian in the city. Once the location of a palace designed

by Simone Giuseppe Belotti the very soul here is Italian! Indeed, Mediterranean freshness and flavors are delivered well by the philosophy here which emphasizes authenticity-- both in terms of ingredients as well as culinary technique. The interior, comprising dark wood, Italian bricks, and soft lighting from lamps from Murano, imbues an ideal backdrop to emanations from the kitchen-- excellent items such as the risotto with porcini and saffron; or the beef tenderloin, with pepper sauce, potato gratin and vegetables. With an open kitchen, well thought out wine list, summer terrace seating, this place is ideal for time spent with business or work colleagues, and of course family and friends.

Trattoria Murano Pokorna 2/U26, Warsaw 00-199 mobile: +48 516 754 300 restauracja@trattoriamurano.pl www.trattoriamurano.pl

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NAZWA RESTAURACJI TRATTORIA DA ANTONIO

DALL’ ANNO 1997

Trattoria da Antonio Żurawia 18, Warsaw 00-515 phone: +48 22 625 54 17 www.trattoriadaantonio.pl biuro@trattoriadaantonio.pl

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Trattoria da Antonio has indeed been fondly labeled as “Little Sicily in the heart of Warsaw”. The love and passion for life and food has been transported here in full! The founder and heart of this place is Chef Antonio who ardently maintains a philosophy that “family is the most important!” The guests here are the family, made to feel special with outstandingly warm service and culinary masterpieces that simply delight. Authenticity is of prime importance; hence many of the ingredients are flown in from different parts of the Italy, as are the wines from vineyards with centuries-old traditions. Spread over three rooms, the place is a sensory delight—full of aromas, splendid decor, homemade breads, fresh herbs, and wine! There is even a room is for the youngest members of the family with toys and books. Trattoria da Antonio indeed celebrates the joys of life, Sicilian style!

RESTAURANT NAZWA RESTAURACJI “U BARSSA“

Located in the Old Town Main Square, Restaurant “U Barssa” is one of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Warsaw.

Its hospitality traditions date back to the nineteenth century and the place indeed transports one to a time that once was, serving a traditional Polish menu which has its roots in the kitchens of past aristocracy.

Within its stylish chambers there is a world of privilege that unfolds from the time one is seated to when the food arrives always with a sense of ceremony. The place’s signature duck with baked potatoes and beet confiture is an example of what one can avail here from within a vast menu with traditional items such as soups, pierogi, meats and desserts. There is an impressive wine, beer, and alcohol list which makes dining here even more compelling. And outstanding service with an eye towards every detail makes this place truly special!

Restaurant “U Barssa” Rynek Starego Miasta 12/14, Warsaw 00-272 phone: +48 22 635 24 76 E-mail: biuro@ubarssa.pl www.ubarssa.pl www.facebook.com/ubarssa

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WINO & FRIENDS

Located in Warsaw’s Muranow, close to the city center, is “Wino & Friends”. This is where its passionate owner Adam Wojda has melded a creative menu with a stellar wine list, and a modern, spacious open-kitchen interior with always-smiling service. Chef Agata Gawrońska is at the helm here; her innovative style produces intensely flavorful items on the menu such as the lamb marinated in rosemary and thyme, served with asparagus, and pearl barley with goat cheese. Her belief in seasonal products and a short menu that must change often, is responsible for the pervasive sense of freshness. There are more than 40 wines by the glass, a tasting menu, and the knowledge to pair the type of wine with a specific dish. A wine shop within, allows one to take home what one might have been sipping while dining. With summer seating on the terrace, this is a place for business colleagues, friends or family. Simply terrific!

Wino & Friends Pokorna 2/U24, Warsaw 00-199 mobile: +48 600 455 262 kontakt@winoandfriends.pl www.winoandfriends.pl

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RESTAURANT NAZWA RESTAURACJI ZIELNIK

A romantic oasis, Café Zielnik is located in the mansion-dotted Warsaw quarter of Mokotów and offers refreshing warmth and pure class. Here elements of Polish cuisine meld with subtle Mediterranean accents, supported by an emphasis on the liberal use of fresh ingredients, herbs, meats, and produce. Specialties include dishes such as the rabbit in mustard sauce; the roast duck with beets; a variety of homemade pasta which are brimful with wholesome flavor; and the rather special pancakes with spinach. There is a kids menu for the little-ones who visit here as well. Zielnik could very well be the lavender swept country cottage, or the idyllic culinary getaway tucked away in the South of France. This lovely place also allows one a summer stroll in its garden, which is located opposite a park.

Zielnik Restaurant Odyńca 15, Warsaw 02-644 phone: +48 22 844 3500 www.restauracjazielnik.pl info@restauracjazielnik.pl

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Top Essentials

Noninvasive SHAPING The need to reduce excess body fat has already become a mass phenomenon indeed all across the globe. Treatments to shape one’s silhouette are the most frequently performed surgeries in dermatology and plastic surgery.

These have historically included: - Injection lipolysis which is a treatment using phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate. Injections to the adipose tissue are given every 4 weeks. While this is an effective treatment, especially in the case of small fat deposits it might give a very strong reaction in the form of postoperative edema.

- Devices for mechanical stimulation which “compact” the fat and thus reduce the volume of the adipocytes without damaging them. The disadvantage is the necessity of almost continuous use.

- Devices that use ultrasound waves; the full range of ultrasonic cavitation helps eliminate fat cells. But usually treatment must be repeated several times to get a lasting fat reduction.

The most successful compromise is thus non-invasive techniques such as Coolsculpting / Zeltiq using cryolipolysis phenomenon, which selectively damage fat cells by using low temperature. Cryolipolysis stands out for its efficiency, a limited number of treatments--usually just a single one—produces outstanding results while maintaining a high safety profile. Average reduction of the fatty fold is about 2 cm even after 2 to 4 months of the procedure. A very important element in reducing unsatisfactory effects is patient selection—this means that already slim individuals with already small fatty deposits do not treat cryolipolysis as a method of weight reduction. The best results are obtained using the system’s applicators to suck out fat folds using Zeltiq technology. This significantly increases the efficiency of damage to fat cells, and the method is painless, one application usually takes 60 minutes with the most “degreasing” done around the belly, abdomen, inner and outer thighs and knees.

KLINIKA AMBROZIAK

“Beauty all year round” is the motto of Ambroziak Clinic created by Joanna Ambroziak and Dr Marcin Ambroziak. This wondrous clinic is an immense, striking setting in itself where world-class experience comes packaged together with a range of procedures including aesthetic dermatology, plastic surgery, phlebology, vascular surgery and cosmetology. Cutting-edge technology is appropriately used; 3D imagery, for example, foresees the results even prior to surgery! Laser procedures for face & body, especially ULTRAFORMER or PELLEVE, are used in lieu of surgery to get amazing long-term results. Dr. Ambroziak’s entire team constantly improves their skills by participating in training sessions around the world. Affiliated with the Polish Association of Dermatology, the Association of Aesthetic Dermatologists, ESCAD, and the European Society for Dermatological Research, the focus here is total patient satisfaction and safety.

Klinika Ambroziak Al. Gen. W. Sikorskiego 13, Warsaw 02-758 Klinika Ambroziak 2a, Piaseczno AlejeMłynarska Gen. W. Sikorskiego 13 05-500 Warsaw 02-758 phone: + phone: 48 22 111 5022 05111 50 05 + 48 mobile: +mobile: 48 726 +101 48 000 726 101 000 www.klinikaambroziak.pl www.klinikaambroziak.pl recepcja@klinikaambroziak.pl recepcja@klinikaambroziak.pl

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VITKAC

VITKAC, located in the heart of the city is Warsaw’s only luxury department store offering high-end fashion brands, perfumes, a hair and beauty salon, home concepts, decor, as well as top class eateries which include a restaurant, a bar, and delicatessen. The location on Bracka Street is historically significant: during the interwar period this is where the Warsaw elite shopped for luxury goods from designers from all over the world! Many top European luxury brands now available here are otherwise not to be found elsewhere in Poland; names such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, YSL, Céline, Armani, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Brioni, to name a few amongst the many more! The home concept offers products from Missoni Home, Fendi Home, Manooi and Barovier & Toso. The refined food halls and restaurant which complete this department store have surely lifted Warsaw’s luxury profile!

Vitkac Bracka 9, Warsaw 00-501 phone: +48 22 310 73 73 www.vitkac.com

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LEWANOWICZ STORE JEWELRY

Lewanowicz Store Plac Grzybowski 10, Warsaw 00-104 ZĹ‚ote Tarasy, ZĹ‚ota 59, Warsaw 00-120 Mokotowska 48, Warsaw www.lewanowicz.com www.facebook.com/lewanowicz.jewellery

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For more than 20 years Lewanowicz has created jewelry whose beauty surprises and inspires. With Spanish roots, built on a combination of distant cultures and styles, the brand enjoys wide recognition both in Poland as well as internationally The jewelry of Ewa Lewanowicz is a result of her continuous search for unique materials, handcrafted in a time where this is becoming rare. Each collection hides a history of gemstones, and of extraordinary women for whom customized compositions are created, individuality reflected in innovative forms. With rich designs in sterling silver, using natural stones, Lewanowicz has been setting the trends over many years collaborating with artists from all over the world. It has been presented in multiple international shows, including Beijing where it represented Poland at the invitation of the chancellery of the President and of the First Lady!

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KANONICZA 22 APARTMENTS IN KRAKOW

Kanonicza 22 Kanonicza 22, Krakow 31-002 phone: +48 12 376 00 14 mobile: +48 603 951 377 www.kanonicza22.com

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Kanonicza 22 is indeed the city’s premier address, here available to the guests from around the world in 3 individual apartments, in a historical building, in the city’s oldest and most prestigious street, the namesake Kanonicza . The Royal Suite, The Prince’s Apartment, and the Imperial Suite are each a different storey of the building, with access controlled by doorman and private elevator. Designed and each equipped differently, there is a range of furnishings, from genuine antiques to the modern, from classic to contemporary, from lighter to dark, creating a different mood and providing guests with a completely different experience. The essence here of course is maximum luxury and comfort in an environment that is super-exclusive and private. Quite literally this may be best defined as the “Palace away from home”!

PROPERTY CONSULTANTS LEACH & LANG

Leach & Lang, founded in 2004, is a privately owned and managed real estate firm. It has gained significant prominence as a trusted advisor to real estate investors from both Poland, as well as internationally. Practical and well-researched market knowledge and depth of experience enables top-notch advisories on residential, office, retail, hotel and mixed-use projects. The firm services the needs of both owners and tenants offering transactional advice, property management, fit-out services, consultancy and asset management expertise - it currently has over 400 commercial and residential units under management. Headquartered in Krakow and Warsaw, Leach & Lang has business offices in other cities across Poland, specifically in Wroclaw, Poznan, Lodz, Katowice, Rzeszow, Szczecin, Gliwice, Bochnia and Swinoujscie.

Leach & Lang Property Consultants Marszałkowska 111, Warsaw 00-102 phone: +48 22 244 12 14 mobile: +48 539 929 674 waw@leachandlang.com www.leachandlang.com

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CIGARS & LIQUORS LA CASA DEL HABANO

If there is one place In Warsaw that has come to define uniqueness, it is La Casa del Habano. The only home of Cuban cigars in Poland, here top brands of cigars and fine liquors are served in a setting over 200 square meters, the largest in Europe! Spread over 3 rooms, 2 bars, a special VIP room with a fireplace, and a summer terrace, being here exemplifies personal achievement and success! With a selection of over 80 single malt whiskeys, and over 25 rums, a good time with friends and business associates is guaranteed.

Furnished with the comfort of padded leather sofas, relaxation is complete with accompaniments such as board ripened cheese, and Italian and Spanish ham.

A great venue for corporate events, this is indeed the largest collection of Cuban cigars within Poland at prices that are as tempting as all of the fine things that La Casa del Habano offers!

La Casa del Habano Nowy Ĺšwiat 7, Warsaw 00-496 phone: +48 22 465 12 75 mobile: +48 790 300 599 www.lcdh.pl

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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.”

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Autodirect SA Modlińska 61, Warsaw 03-199 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!

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WE FOSTER A PASSION FOR IDEAS, CREATIVITY AND CURIOSITY

Leading international school established in 1953 American-style education for students ages 3 -18 College -preparatory curriculum IB Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12 English Language Learners (ELL) program Experienced, overseas hired faculty, Students from over 50 nations Wide ranging co-curricular athletics and activities program Excellent facilities Door-to-door bus service We look forward to hearing from you!

For more information about ASW, please contact: admissions@aswarsaw.org

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CULTURAL INTEREST Copernicus Science Centre

Copernicus Science Centre invites you to a planetarium. In Heaven Copernicus anyone can see the full spectrum of stars over Warsaw.

Every day, in the glare of urban nightlife see only a tiny number of them. Seated under the screen not only watch the night sky, but also a variety of films - we can embark on a journey to black holes, the sea voyage with Charles Darwin, or on the moon in the company of Sesame Street characters. For each, there’s something nice.

www.kopernik.org.pl venue: Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 phone: +48 22 596 41 00

Warsaw Rising Museum

The Warsaw Rising Museum, modern, multimedia and interactive, is located in an old power plant. It opened in 2004 on the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the battle for Warsaw and is a fitting tribute to those residents of Warsaw who died for this capital city. The exhibition conveys the atmosphere of those horrific days within an area of over 3000 square meters filled with 1000 items, 1500 photographs, films, and sound recordings. The history of the days preceding the outbreak of the Rising is shown along with its subsequent stages. A must see! www.1944.pl venue: Grzybowska 79 phone: +48 22 539 79 05

Chopin Museum

The mission of the Fryderyk Chopin Museum is to propagate the great composer’s life and work to a wide audience by capturing the social consciousness of Chopin’s identity as a unique European institution. The Museum delivers a high quality artistic experience, with the choice on what to take away depending on the individual viewer.

Innovative forms of exploration are based on interaction with the audience and the immediate responses by the individual. The Museum must not simply be regarded as only a central facility made for the Year of Chopin celebrations held during 2010; it is first and foremost a national institution commemorating Fryderyk Chopin.

Pałac Ostrogskich, Okólnik 1 phone: +48 22 441 62 74

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Tourist Information:

Krakowskie Przedmieście 15/17 Plac Defilad 1 Old Town Market Square 19/21/21a

24-hour pharmacies (apteka):

Apteka, Lubelska 1 Apteka Beata, Aleja Solidarności 149 Apteka Grabowskiego, Aleje Jerozolimskie 54

+48 22 818 6513 +48 22 620 0818 +48 22 825 6986

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Merliniego 5 p. 38

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Amber Room p. 8

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Brasserie Warszawska p. 10

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Butchery & Wine p. 11

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Monique Bakery & Wine p. 40

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Nowa Próżna p. 41

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Papu p. 42

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Osteria p. 44

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Nolita p. 39

Beef and Pepper p. 12 Blue Cactus p. 13 Concept 13 p. 14 Czerwony Wieprzp. 16 p. 16

Rozbrat 20 Bakery & Wine Corner p. 45

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Słodki...Słony p. 46

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Elixir by Dom Wódki p. 18

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Focaccia p. 19

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Folk Gospoda p. 20

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SomePlace Else p. 50

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Stary Dom p. 52

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Fusion p. 22 Giovanni Rubino p. 24

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Grand Kredens p. 25

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Hoża p. 26

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Incanto p. 28

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Kieliszki na Próżnej p. 29 39

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La’Bor p. 31

L’enfant Terrible p. 37

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Silk & Spicy p. 49

Trattoria Murano p. 53

Trattoria da Antonio p. 54 u Barssa p. 55 Wino & Friends p. 57

Zielnik p. 58

Klinika Ambroziak p. 62

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Vitkac p. 64

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Lewanowicz p. 66

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Leach & Lang p. 69

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La Casa Del Habano p. 71

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Autodirect p. 72

Miodowa Cafe p. 33

La Brasserie Moderne p. 36

SILK

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La Fromagerie p. 32

Le Cedre p. 34, 35

Signature p. 48

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