Top Warsaw 72

September - October 2019, Issue No. 72

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CONTENTS TOP FINE DINING 7

Atelier Amaro

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9

Amber Room

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AleGloria

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11 13 15 17 19 23 24 25 26 27 29 31 33 35 37 38 39 41 43 45 46 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63

Modern Polish, Michelin Star Rated Fine Polish

Fine Classic Polish

Belvedere

Creative Polish, International

Fatto a mano Italian

Giovanni Rubino Italian

Trattoria da Antonio Sicilian, Italian

TOP MEDITERRANEAN, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN

Biały Domek

Traditional Polish

Borpince

TOP ITALIAN

Hungarian

72

Le Cedre 61

Fine International

73

Le Cedre 84

European

74

Fine Meats, Steaks & Wine

75

Breakfast, International, Wine

77

Wine and Fine Polish

79

Concept 13

D. Pawelek Brasserie Warszawska D. Pawelek Butchery and Wine D. Pawelek Rozbrat 20

D. Pawelek Kieliszki na Próżnej D. Pawelek Kieliszki na Hożej Wine and Fine Polish

Fine Lebanese

Le Cedre Lounge

Lounge, Mediterranean, Lebanese

Lokanta

Fine Turkish

Maho

Turkish, Mediterranean

Shuk Mezze & Bar

Fine Vegetarian-Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

TOP WORLD & ASIAN

Europejski Grill International

Hoża

Fine Lebanese

Fine Steaks, Meat, and Wine

82

Bombaj Masala Centrum

New Modern Ukrainian

83

Bombaj Masala Mokotów

Kanapa L’Arc

Internatioanal, French, Seafood

La Brasserie Moderne International, French, Polish

Kuchnia Warszawska Polish

85 87 89

Fine Contemporary Indian Fine Contemporary Indian

Pańska 85 Fine Chinese

Silk & Spicy

Japanese and Thai

Wabu

Mokotowska 69

Fine Sushi and Japanese Tapas

Merliniego

TOP CASUAL

International International

Mood

93

Być Może

N°31 by Robert Sowa

95

Polot

Signature

96

Nolita

97

Pam Pam

99

International, Pan-European Modern Polish

Modern Creative Cuisine Fine Dining

European, International

Świętoszek Tartuffe Polish, Fusion

101

Stary Dom Polish

Szóstka

International

U Fukiera Polish

Warszawska

Modern Polish, International

Zoni

Modern Polish, International

Modern Polish

Polka Polish

The Spot Restaurant & Bar International

SEN Brunch

Top Sunday brunch

WUWU

Polish, Vodka Bar

TOP CAFES

Strefa

International

Bakery, Bistro, Cafe & BREAKFAST

105

Cukiernia Stary Dom

107

Monique Bakery & Wine

Pastries, Cakes, Cafe Cafe, Bakery, Wine

TOP EVENINGS

TOP SHOPS & DESIGN

111

Fiesta Latina

149

Find-Design

113

Long Bar

151

Vitkac

115 117 119

Latin Music & Dance Venue International Bar

Panorama Sky Bar Fine Cocktails and Food Outstanding Evenings Club with High City Views

DINING OUT OF WARSAW 123

Art: Krakow

125

Bonerowska Restaurant: Krakow

126 127 128 129

Modern Polish

Steak and Fish

Cargo: Krakow

International, Steaks, Seafood, Deli

Scena54: Krakow

Coctail Bar & Night Club

Sassy: Gdańsk

Music & Venue, Club, Events

Słony Spichlerz: Gdańsk Restaurants Marketplace

TOP STAYS 130

The Bonerowski Boutique Hotel Krakow

132

Dobry Hotel Group

133

H15 Boutique Hotel: Warsaw

134

Hotel Indigo Krakow - Old Town

135

Hotel Indigo Warszawa - Nowy Świat

136

Radisson Collection: Warsaw

137

SixtySix Hotel: Warsaw

139

Hotel Warszawa

140

Donimirski Hotels: Krakow

TOP BEAUTY & HEALTH 142

Ambroziak Clinic Dermatology

143

Ambroziak Clinic

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Skin Clinic

Aesthetic Medicine

Elektoralna Dental Clinic

Villa Nova Dental Clinic

Top-End Shopping Center

TOP SCHOOLS

SEN

The View

Interior Design & Boutique

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British Primary School

155

Warsaw Montessori School

157

International American School

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Monnet International School

TOP FINE DINING

Chef Wojciech Modest Amaro photo by Jacek Poremba

atelier AMARO

photo by Jacek Szymański

Chef Wojciech Modest Amaro has done Poland proud receiving the nation’s first-ever Michelin Star in 2012. This top recognition is applause for his Nature Calendar, a unique approach that meshes acutely with each of the year’s 52 weeks.

These, as Nature’s distinct episodes, are used by him to produce symphonic points of flavors. “Moments” is how he titles it— lunch comprises of 3 or 5 Moments, while more elaborate evenings consist of 6 or 9. “The ambassadorship of Polish cuisine is inscribed in this atelier’s essence” says Amaro, having garnered worldwide praise over the years. Polish liqueurs, vodkas, and mead, and of course a brilliant selection of wines, all meld with perfected service to bestow a magical experience. Designed

by Agnieszka Amaro, the prestigious CovetED Magazine has included atelier Amaro to be amongst the most beautiful restaurants in the world. A destination well worth its own special trip!

photo by Jacek Szymański

atelier AMARO Pl. Trzech Krzyży 10/14, Warsaw phone: +48 792 222 211 www.atelieramaro.pl

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AMBER ROOM

Amber Room, located within the historic Sobański Palace on Ujazdowskie Avenue, is an architectural and culinary gem that spells absolute class. This landmark restaurant known for its sophistication and class serves an exquisite à la carte menu comprising modern European combined with Polish elements. The menu reflects the seasons, replete with grilled vegetarian and meat dishes accompanied by wines recommended by the informed sommelier. As the season changes to fall, the restaurant’s compelling tasting menu takes center-stage; a varied lunch offering available daily makes it ideal for daytime dining. The extensive bar also serves delicious cocktails for those who might be so inclined! Recommended by the Michelin Guide 2019 with four couverts, Amber Room received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2019, and has been selected to be part of the prestigious La Liste!

AMBER ROOM Aleje Ujazdowskie 13, Warsaw phone: +48 600 800 999 www.amberroom.pl

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ALEGLORIA

If one was ever in the need to suffuse romance into life, a visit to AleGloria would be very much in order! The bright interiors are the tasteful amalgamation of cream and strawberry, candle light, polished wood, and gleaming white laced table linen embellished with flowers.

Famous restaurateur Magda Gessler is at the helm having taken traditional Polish cuisine to new dimensions; her insights, her creativity, her culinary design, have all made this place one of a kind. Polish goose is a delicacy and Ms. Gessler specializes in dishes made with this healthy, delicious meat: the confit of goose leg with cherry and horseradish sauce; or goose stuffed with dried apricots and walnuts, are examples. With a vast selection of wine from its cellars, and an extensive selection of drinks, AleGloria is indeed Polish hospitality at its modern-day finest. A class experience in a monumental setting!

ALEGLORIA Plac Trzech KrzyĹźy 3, Warsaw phone: +48 22 584 70 80 www.alegloria.pl

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BELVEDERE

The elegant Restaurant Belvedere is considered to be a remarkable culinary spot in Warsaw. Its 150 year old architecture combines wondrously with interiors designed by Boris Kudlicka.

Comprising the orangery of the Royal Lazienki Park, Belvedere’s gastronomic credentials are underscored by awardwinning Chef Sebastian Olma who brings his experience with Gordon Ramsey and Tom Aikens in the UK. His interpretations combine the best of traditional Polish with modern culinary art, and emphasize sophisticated presentation. Wine pairings by sommeliers Piotr Zieliński and Tomasz Marczak include selections from top Polish vineyards. Valued by those who know Belvedere for the culinary summit that it is, it is no surprise that Michelin has designated it as a 3 Fork & Spoon over the last many years. Corporate events for up to 300 guests can be organized here as well. A class act on all fronts!

Chef Sebastian Olma

BELVEDERE Agrykoli 1, Warsaw phone: +48 22 55 86 701 +48 606 102 002 rezerwacja@belvedere.com.pl www.belvedere.com.pl

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BIALY DOMEK NAZWA 99 NAZWA RESTAURANT BEEF RESTAURACJI RESTAURACJI N’ PEPPER & BAR

When Biały Domek, or The White Manor, opened over a decade ago in the heart of Warsaw’s Old Mokotów, the motivating idea of its founders was to provide an unforgettable dining experience that is increasingly being lost to history. Located within a historic country manor with its beautiful interiors and a serene garden, dining here indeed imparts the feel of traditions that once were typical in a multigenerational Polish family home. With an inspiring menu that encompasses just the right breadth of Polish dishes, the sense of being immersed in an authentic setting is fully realized. A cozy interior, along with garden tables in the summer, makes the place an idyllic venue for a relaxed luncheon or a sumptuous dinner with friends and family, or of course for impressing visiting corporate colleagues.

This is indeed a must-have experience in Warsaw!

BIAŁY DOMEK A. Boboli 11, Warsaw phone: +48 22 646 02 10 www. restauracjabialydomek.pl

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American Chamber of Commerce in Poland SINCE 1990

� PIONEERS OF INVESTMENT IN POLAND � CREATING JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH � LEADERS OF INNOVATION � SETTING BUSINESS STANDARDS � BRIDGING USA TO POLAND

American Chamber of Commerce in Poland ul. Twarda 18, Warszawa Tel: +48 22 520 5999, office@amcham.pl

www.amcham.pl

NAZWA 99 NAZWA RESTAURANT BEEF RESTAURACJI RESTAURACJI N’BORPINCE PEPPER & BAR

Borpince, a Hungarian-inspired restaurant and wine cellar, is located in the heart of Warsaw. Owner and manager Beata TrónNowak’s Hungarian background makes this place an enclave of authenticity. This is evident as one descends the stairs into the bricks-and-arches basement, home to a selection of over a hundred stellar wines from top Hungarian wine producers. The menu is dynamic and seasonal, made with traditional recipes with many of the ingredients imported directly; the result is original flavors served with a modern bent. The goulash soup; the halaszle, a spicy river fish soup; the traditional pörkölt, a stew with boneless meat and vegetables; and pork mangalica with chestnut puree, are all outstanding. For dessert the Gundel pancake, made with ground walnuts, and served flambéed in a dark chocolate sauce, is an apt high-point to perfect dining!

BORPINCE Zgoda 1, Warsaw phone: +48 22 828 22 44 www.borpince.pl info@borpince.pl

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NAZWA RESTAURACJI

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CONCEPT 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 preparations such as the teppanyaki— a great form of Kitchen Theater, and an outstanding selection of other inspiring dishes. All this may be accompanied by a selection from an extensive wine list.

Concept13 is indeed that special culinary idea which was once only imagined, and now has actually come to be!

CONCEPT 13 Bracka 9, Warsaw phone: +48 22 310 73 73 www.vitkac.com

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DANIEL PAWELEK RESTAURANTS

Top restaurateur Daniel Pawełek is the creator of five highly successful restaurants in Warsaw— Brasserie Warszawska, Butchery & Wine, Rozbrat 20, Kieliszki na Próżnej and Kieliszki na Hożej.

RESTAURANTS DANIEL PAWELEK Iwan Skolyk Brasserie Warszawska

Bartłomiej Trojanowski Kieliszki na Próżnej

Marek Burakowski Butchery & Wine

Bartek Szymczak Rozbrat 20

Grzegorz Zięba Kieliszki na Hożej

D. PAWELEK BRASSERIE WARSZAWSKA

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!

BRASSERIE WARSZAWSKA Górnośląska 24, Warsaw phone: +48 22 628 94 23 rezerwacje@brasseriewarszawska.pl www.facebook.com/brasseriewarszawska www.brasseriewarszawska.pl

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BUTCHERY & WINE D. PAWELEK

BUTCHERY & WINE Żurawia 22, Warsaw phone: +48 22 502 31 18 www.butcheryandwine.pl

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Butchery & Wine, considered one of Warsaw’s top restaurants, owes its success to a strict philosophy that emphasizes where its ingredients— mostly beef, seafood, and wine-are sourced from. Its eminence is highlighted by the fact that over the last 7 years it has continuously been awarded with Michelin’s Bib Gourmand, which implies both stellar quality and good value. Owner Daniel Pawelek remains clear with his vision, that this be known as a place where guests can enjoy outstanding dining from a tothe-point menu without distractions that take away from the full experience. Items such as the roast bone marrow; seared scallops with ”boudin noir”; Bavette steak with shallots, are all outstanding, perhaps to be followed by the spiced pear and apple crumble with vanilla ice-cream for dessert. A comprehensive wine list and an informed service staff make Butchery & Wine a top selection!

D. PAWELEK ROZBRAT 20

Adrian Górniak

Rozbrat 20, with its modern Polish cuisine, is now widely considered to be a pillar of the contemporary fine dining trend. Its impressive culinary trajectory is the consequence of the energy and insights of two gastronomic visionaries owner Daniel Pawełek and Chef Bartosz Szymczak. Both of these individuals are driven professionals, inspiring each other to achieve the culinary heights so important for the both of them. Chef Bartosz’s emphasis is on being local, being seasonal, and above all being creative. The majority of the ingredients he uses are in fact sourced by him from local farmers within a radius of 50 km. around Warsaw and from personally known, reliable vendors. Rozbrat 20 is impressive indeed, serving within its relaxing and less formal atmosphere a modern Polish menu where the dishes are light, elegant, and full of flavor. A must-have dining experience in Warsaw!

Ewelina Brdak

Chef Bartosz Szymczak

ROZBRAT 20 Rozbrat 20, Warsaw phone: +48 22 416 62 66 www.rozbrat20.com.pl biuro@rozbrat20.com.pl

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KIELISZKI NA PROZNEJ D. PAWELEK

KIELISZKI NA PRÓŻNEJ Próżna 12, Warsaw phone: +48 501 764 674 www.kieliszkinaproznej.pl

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Daniel Pawelek, the talent behind stellar restaurants Butchery & Wine, Brasserie Warsaw, and Rozbrat 20, teamed up with Paul Demianiuk, one of the country’s finest sommeliers, to create Kieliszki na Próżnej. Located on Próżna, once the center of the Warsaw Ghetto, and now ironically 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 a “tapas attitude.” The creative fervor leads with an impressive wine portfolio from known producers, and whilst mainly from Europe the dominant source is the various wine regions in Italy.

The main wall 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 should converse with food. A remarkably refreshing place indeed!

D. PAWELEK KIELISZKI NA HOZEJ

Kieliszki na Hożej is a continuation of Daniel Pawelek’s collaborative effort with star Polish sommelier Paweł Demianiuk.

Chef Grzegorz Zięba heads the kitchen with a classic approach that is artisanal in its ethos. He pays strong attention to the seasons and on local products, extracts as much flavor as possible so that the dishes “simply allow nature to flow through.”

Grzegorz rediscovers forgotten culinary methods, flavors, and traditions, updating these with modern, sophisticated, and practical forms. His culinary inspirations include potato with mackerel stock, yolk and spring onion; Polish lamb with broad beans, chanterelles, young cabbage and gooseberry; and Sękacz, or the traditional spit cake with blueberries and pudding for dessert. There are over 250 wines by the glass; the Sommelier’s deep knowledge of what goes best with what transforms this into a memorable dining experience!

KIELISZKI NA HOŻEJ Hoża 41, Warsaw phone: +48 22 404 21 09 www.kieliszkinahozej.pl

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Head Chef Witek Iwański

Executive Chef Beñat Alonso

EUROPEJSKI GRILL

Culinary miracles unfold at the Europejski Grill with the union of so much talent, history, and intention! Designed by Lazaro Rosa Violan, his philosophy “that the experience should be greater than the space” is showcased perfectly with this jewel that overlooks Pilsudski Square, the epicenter of Warsaw’s enormous history. Beñat Alonso is the Executive Chef; he hails from Spain’s culinaryrich Basque and brings his 20 year+ experience from Michelin star restaurants such as Arzak and Berasategui. Head Chef Witek Iwański brings his multiple awards and training from the Paul Bocuse Institute, ensuring a culinary experience that is beyond stellar! Here, the quality of ingredients and respect for nature are the inspiring menu’s mantra. A creative blend with Polish influences mesmerizes with a thrilling twist of flavors. A class act, to be known only when experienced!

EUROPEJSKI GRILL Raffles Europejski Warsaw Krakowskie Przedmieście 13, Warsaw phone: +48 22 255 95 95 raffles.com/warsaw europejskigrill@raffles.com

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

HOZA

HOZA opened in 2013, remains as one of the city’s top Argentinean steakhouses.

Chefs Mateusz Regulski and Przemek Grzywacz are at the culinary helm here ensuring that the steaks and seafood dishes are truly special. Located in the city’s heart in a building from 1900 which miraculously survived the War, the ambience here is lifted by exposed brick walls, industrial period lamps, and matching artwork. The historical aspects of the city thus combine here with meaningful dining, the Argentinean thrust amplified with the sound of Latin jazz! The kitchen’s output is complemented by a collection of over 150 wine labels stocked in its cellar, and a collection of over 40 whiskeys. HOZA has a club room, a delightful private room for up to 10 guests, and a terrace in the inner courtyard. This is an outstanding venue where positive energy and professional service makes it all so delightful!

HOŻA Hoża 25 A, Warsaw phone: +48 515 037 001 www.hoza.warszawa.pl www.facebook.com/hoza25

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KANAPA

Kanapa, ensconced majestically in a grand, pre-war villa in Mokotów, has furthered immensely the image of contemporary Ukraine. This here is European dining at its finest, brought to life by an exhilirating menu and an inspired staff, mostly Ukrainian of course, that is so enthusiastic to share the best from their culture. Dmytro Borisov, Kiev’s ace restaurateur, has brought Kanapa to Warsaw to showcase his ‘New Ukrainian Cuisine’, wherein the best seasonal products are combined with innovative techniques to produce flavor-packed dishes that are a visual thrill to behold as well. Items such as the black dumplings; guinea fowl liver paté; mussels on the rocks; and oyster cream mousse, are simply outstanding; and each dish can be paired with the appropriate wine to enhance the experience. The candle on one’s table, made of fresh butter, lights a positive emotion within, another sure sign that Kanapa is the new star in Warsaw’s culinary firmament!

KANAPA Narbutta 10, Warsaw phone: +48 668 779 400 FB:kanapa/restauracja

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• L’Arc imports its own seafood ensuring freshness and quality; • 3 tanks with lobster, crabs, and 6 types of oysters-the widest selection in Poland; • Champagne sold by the glass!

L’ARC

L’Arc, located conveniently close to the center of Warsaw, has achieved a reputation that solidifies its raisons d’être: these comprise transporting a piece of culinary France to Warsaw, to serve a creative menu with the finest seafood, to purvey great wine, and generally to make its guests very happy! Oysters and lobsters are kept in special tanks, awaiting to be served as fresh as they come on one’s order. Combining traditional French techniques with innovative ideas is indeed Chef Marcin Legat’s true passion; he has honed his skills over twenty years working in the finest restaurants. He secured a top position for L’Arc in the prestigious Wine & Food Noble Night competition, and subsequently a distinction by Gault & Millau. L’Arc’s elegant and cosy interior, fine service, and a wide array of wines and Champagne from the world’s best producers, ensures complete culinary joy!

L’ARC Puławska 16, Warsaw phone: +48 519 000 050 www.larc.pl

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Business Lunch Enjoy a 3-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Maciej Majewski.

Discover his culinary creations 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday.

Price per person: PLN 49

LA BRASSERIE MODERNE

Located in the center of Warsaw, La Brasserie Moderne is well considered 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. His culinary spectrum allows one to savor a refined palette of flavors, a resultant of the freshness of ingredients and creativity, served up in tempting, aromatic, delightful compositions. While the idea of this place may be based upon that a brasserie, the kitchen and its innovations are more in line with authored culinary creativity. 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.

Chef Maciej Majewski LA BRASSERIE MODERNE KrĂłlewska 11, Warsaw phone: +48 22 657 83 82 brasserie.moderne@sofitel.com www.facebook.com/brasserie.moderne http://instagram.com/brasseriemoderne

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KUCHNIA WARSZAWSKA

KUCHNIA WARSZAWSKA Rynek Starego Miasta 21, Warsaw phone: +48 22 831 02 02 restauracja@kuchniawarszawska.com.pl www.kuchniawarszawska.com.pl

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Kuchnia Warszawska, offers the finest Polish culinary traditions in an atmosphere enhanced by its location in the Old Town Market Square. Here rediscovered traditional recipes blend with modern interpretation at the hands of a passionate and experienced kitchen team. “Varsovian” cuisine is influenced by various cultures and incorporates several culinary traditions -- from the tables of Polish aristocracy, from faraway lands, from Jewish merchants, and from the culinary ingenuity of poorer workers as well. This extraordinary range is apparent in dishes such as the trout marinated in vinegar; Żurek, or the rye soup with boiled egg and white sausage; the Bryzol or the fried beef served with baked potatoes and candied beetroot; and the simply delicious cheesecake with chocolate sauce for dessert. Kuchnia Warszawska, is indeed a truly wonderful dining experience!

MOKOTOWSKA 69

Mokotowska 69 offers a stellar dining experience in Warsaw’s center, founded by owners who derive their expertise from their experience working in New York’s finest steakhouses. Their effort here has created a venue with impeccable service, and food of the highest caliber.

Recommended by Michelin since 2018, Mokotowska 69 uses only the finest quality meats such as American Angus with USDA prime beef certification, Scottish Angus from Aberdeen, top-rated “Kobe style” Japanese full blood black cattle (Hidagyu Wagyu from Gifu Prefecture), and the freshest fish and seafood. The chef here is Kamil Kosnowski; besides seafood and steaks his menu also offers seasonal, traditional Polish dishes made with a modern twist. An excellent wine selection from around the world, including from specialist producers from Chile, Argentina, and Australia, make Mokotowska 69 a must-have experience!

MOKOTOWSKA 69 Mokotowska 69, Warsaw phone: +48 22 628 73 84 www.mokotowska69.pl

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MERLINIEGO

Merliniego, an iconic venue for food and wine aficionados, is simply named after its address on 5 Merlinego Street! It offers a unique experience, a reflection of Chef Bartłomiej Czerwiński’s vision. A graduate of the Paul Bocuse Institute, his emphasis on the quality of ingredients, preferably sourced locally, lifts his menu notches above the rest. Alongside steaks and seafood, seasonal and traditional dishes delivered from Polish cuisine, complete the culinary equation. Items such as the beef tenderloin, grilled octopus, and the rack of lamb are all superb! The staff, having worked here continuously over the years, is trained and faithful towards the art of top-notch service. Since 2013 Merliniego has been featured in the Michelin Guide, in TOP Warsaw, and is also recommended by Business Meetings Place-- indeed groups as large as 50 are welcome with corporate get-togethers organized here often.

MERLINIEGO Dominika Merliniego 5, Warsaw phone: +48 696 169 090 FB:Merliniego

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MOOD

The name, Mood, aptly conveys the vision of this restaurant’s creators-- to transport every guest that dines here into a joyous state of mind! Nowy Świat, which is where Mood is located, was once Warsaw’s old Royal Route, and considered today to be the city’s principal street. Restaurants and cafes abound, most are tourist traps and none excel from a culinary standpoint.

Yet, Mood stands heads apart, towering above most with a serious approach to modern cuisine. Recommended by Gault Millau, Chef Marcin Przytuła’s inspired menu is based on high-quality, Slow Food products and is replete with unique flavors and original creations.

Enriching the overall dining experience are careful drink pairings advised on by the sommelier. Mood’s bar makes it a perfect pre- or post-dinner meeting place as well. An outstanding choice, especially if a visit to Nowy Świat is on the agenda!

MOOD Nowy Świat 66, Warsaw phone: +48 22 418 57 55 mood@mood-restaurant.com www. mood-restaurant.com

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Renowned Master Chef Robert Sowa, the creative force behind N°31

N°31 by ROBERT SOWA

by Robert Sowa

Celebrity Chef Robert Sowa, winner of several awards over his long, illustrious career has furthered his top credentials with the opening of N°31 Restaurant & Bar, his new grand venue in the heart of Warsaw’s center. A place which is indeed the material condensation of his imagination, the menu is Polishbased with international influences at their very best, prepared with the finest products and techniques which even preserve the food’s nutritive elements.

An open kitchen format emphasizes a personal touch for the guest, the passion evident in creations such as the foie gras with caramelized pear in a honey reduction with brioche and orange jam with anise; or the beef cheek with wild morel sauce, caramelized beetroot, and truffle puree.

Besides culinary genius, the restaurant’s stellar wine selection, its elegantly stunning interiors, all make Robert Sowa’s N°31 a true culinary standout!

N°31 BY ROBERT SOWA Nowogrodzka 31, Warsaw phone: +48 600 861 961 www.n31restaurant.pl kontakt@n31restaurant.pl

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SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE Poznańska 15, Warsaw phone: +48 22 553 87 55 www. signaturerestaurant.pl info@signaturerestaurant.pl

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Signature Restaurant, located within the landmark H15 Boutique hotel, has secured its position in Warsaw’s culinary landscape with the two “spoon and fork” Michelin rating. Prize-winning Executive Chef Wojciech Kilian’s modern compositions emphasize natural, seasonal ingredients.

Culinary events held in conjunction with celebrities-- Borys Szyc, Anita Lipnicka, and Mark Gray to name a few-- result in “autographed” signature dishes.

Outstanding items include the minced beef tenderloin casserole with linseed celery; European bison tartare with fermented garlic and crayfish; and the duck with balsamic sauce. And this happens to be the only restaurant in Poland which pairs desserts with specially prepared Nespresso coffee! The interiors highlight restored 1950’s Oswald chairs, genuine Serge lighting, and original Milton Green photographs of Marilyn Monroe. Indeed one of Warsaw’s top culinary venues!

NOLITA

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!

Star Chef Jacek Grochowina

NOLITA Wilcza 46, Warsaw phone: +48 22 292 04 24 www.nolita.pl rezerwacja@nolita.pl

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PAM PAM

Owner Paulina Piliszek with Chef Pawel Rumowski

Located in the center of Warsaw, recently opened PamPam brings the culinary genius of Chef Pawel Rumowski together with the experience of a committed restaurant team as a winning recipe for success. Pawel has won several culinary awards and his belief that “cooking must be approached with love or not be approached at all” conveys this focus on excellence.

His authored menus offer sophisticated culinary creativity with an underlying panEuropean definition. His dishes emphasize simplicity, freshness, and seasonality-dishes such as the veal dumplings with spinach and confit onions; or the duck breast with yellow beet, pumpkin puree, and buckwheat groats bear testimony to his superb talents. PamPam’s culinary credentials, its quiet elegance, and a staff that is well informed and eager to please will ensure that this place climbs to the top rungs of fine dining in the city!

PAM PAM Emilii Plater 9/11, Warsaw phone: +48 22 629 29 29 www.pampam.com.pl

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SWIETOSZEK TARTUFFE

Newly re-opened Restaurant Świętoszek Tartuffe enjoys a historical connection to the Polish cultural scene; established in 1986 by the Theater Guild as a place where Polish performers once mingled.

Today with Chef Stanisław Nowogródzki at the helm, it once again sits atop Warsaw’s culinary map. He brings his 30 year experience notably from the Marriott, a recipient of several awards and a judge of culinary contests; he blends his zeal for Polish cuisine with his own fusion of sublime flavors and aesthetics that are a joy to behold. The pork chop with boletus mushroom and thyme sauce, and the restaurant’s original-recipe Kajmak cake, comprises a memorable dining example.

The connection to theater continues— renowned Polish stage designers Marcin and Mateusz Stajewski have indeed matched the interior here to the fine dining.

A truly mesmerizing culinary experience!

Chef Stanisław Nowogródzki

ŚWIĘTOSZEK TARTUFFE Jezuicka 6/8, Warsaw phone: +48 730 013 312 www.swietoszek.pl

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STARY DOM

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!

STARY DOM Puławska 104/106, Warsaw phone: +48 22 646 4208 info@starydom.info www.restauracjastarydom.pl

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STREFA

Restaurant Strefa, located on Prozna Street, has achieved star status within the culinary landscape of Warsaw. Chef Arkadiusz Płoński brings his experience from working at significant restaurants such as Jacob & Gabriel restaurant in Norway, as well as in Warsaw; he has received a Chef Hat from Gault & Millau.

Furthermore, his team in the kitchen consists of other winners of prestigious culinary competitions, underscoring Strefa’s depth of talent. The menu here is inspired by traditional recipes melded with modernity and a Scandinavian approach; the focus is on the origin and quality of ingredients, and on the harmony of presentation. With varieties of fresh fish on the menu, dishes such as gravlax with shallots, chives, creme fraiche, and horseradish; or the sirloin steak with mashed potatoes, chestnuts, and seabuckthorn sauce, are evident of Strefa’s exceptional culinary excellence.

STREFA Próżna 9, Warsaw phone: +48 22 255 08 50 www. restauracjastrefa.pl

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SZÓSTKA

Szóstka, the latest culinary venue to grace the city’s landscape, has recently opened its doors on the 6th floor of the landmark Hotel Warszawa. With an urban panorama unfolding below, this new space elevates culinary creativity, both literally as well as qualitatively, to new heights. Executive Chef Dariusz Barański’s team has given the large open kitchen a theatrical feel; the performance begins with dishes being prepared in front of guests, and ends surely on a high note with relish and appreciation!

The menu emphasizes quality beef, and seasonal vegetables, prepared in ways that allow for the naturalness of all the ingredients to flow through. This is modern cooking at its finest, with an interpretation that casts the food beautifully with the soothing of sophisticated interiors. With a superlative wine collection, and a friendly and informed staff, this culinary venue is truly outstanding!

SZÓSTKA ­Plac Powstańców 9, Warsaw phone: +48 22 470 03 51 szostka@hotel.com.pl

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U FUKIERA STREFA

U Fukiera, a townhouse restaurant in the Old Town’s Main Square has as its creator Magda Gessler, Poland’s top culinary celebrity and chef par excellence. Her signature is everywhere—in the flowerdecked interiors, in the rich blend of traditional furniture and colorful tapestry, and of course in the execution of the finest in Polish cuisine served with refined style and sophistication. Ms. Gessler’s vision, now over 28 years ago, was to create a special place to present to visitors from all over what Poland had to offer in terms of its remarkable culinary traditions. So much of what appears from the kitchen here is what Ms. Gessler learned from her grandmother, who was a treasure trove of authentic recipes! What adds immeasurably is the focus on quality of ingredients which are brought in fresh daily from the local markets. U Fukiera has indeed brought so much dining joy over the years to countless visiting dignitaries, celebrities, and guests, making it into an actual culinary institution!

U FUKIERA Rynek Starego Miasta 27, Warsaw phone: 22 831 & 10Bar 13 Strefa+48 Restaurant +48 600 999 933 Próżna 9, Warsaw www.ufukiera.pl phone: +48 22 255 08 50 fukier@ufukiera.pl www. restauracjastrefa.pl

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WARSZAWSKA STREFA

Restaurant Warszawska located within the Hotel Warszawa is designed to be a relaxing spot to meet with friends, colleagues, or clients. A large glass kitchen, as well as its expansive spaces are characteristics that make one recognize the “special-ness” of this place. Chef Dariusz Barański’s menu is based on Polish cuisine, and on local and seasonal products from trusted suppliers who provide high quality, healthful organic products, and guarantee freshness.

Mangalica pork, bred specifically for the restaurant, is used for the meat dishes; the restaurant also matures its own cold cuts, and has a smokehouse and woodburning grill. Even the bread baked here is from organic grains--spelt, rye, or wheat-and the cheese varieties are made with traditional methods. Ice cream is made from milk with fat content over 4.5%, and fresh fruit and vegetable juices are always served during breakfast.

Strefa ­W Restaurant ARSZAWSKA & Bar Plac Powstańców Próżna 9, Warsaw phone: phone: +48 +48 22 22 255 470 08 03 50 42 warszawska@hotel.com.pl www. restauracjastrefa.pl

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STREFA ZONI

With the former vodka factory in Warsaw’s Praga now transformed into a trendy Plac Konesera, Restaurant ZONI has indeed become the showcase of this metamorphosis. This expansive restaurant, designed by world-renowned architect Mirosław Nizio, encompasses the actual distillery reflecting the fact that ZONI is indeed the heart of this development.

Expertly managed by Arkadiusz Zochowski, the kitchen is led by multiple award-winner, Chef Michal Gniadek. Hailed as a “Young Talent” by Gault & Millau, his authored cuisine blends modern culinary expertise with a passion for the highest quality ingredients. International and Polish influences combine with a sense of simplicity; stunning amalgamations make use of opposing flavors within the harmony of superb creations. All dishes are paired with the right vodka or wine, making dining here a memorable experience in a breathtaking environment!

Chef Michał Gniadek

Strefa Restaurant & ZONI Bar Plac Konesera Próżna 9, 1, Warsaw Warsaw phone: phone: +48 +48 22 22 255 355 08 30 50 01 www. restauracjastrefa.pl www.zoni.today

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FATTO A MANO

Located in Warsaw’s Żoliborz, Fatto a Mano has created an aura that is a true reflection of its excellence. This enclave of authentic Italian takes pride in each aspect of its menu being “made by hand” which is also what its name translates to!

Chef Filip Kosinia’s no-shortcuts menu emphasizes the seasons as well as the natural availability of ingredients. Beyond the outstanding homemade pasta and pizza, special mention must be made for the seafood and succulent meats, each dish matched with the fine selection of Italian wine brought in directly from familyowned vineyards. One may have a couple of glasses, store the rest of the bottle in the cellar for up to two weeks, and enjoy the rest on the next visit! Manager Małgorzata Węglarska and her staff welcome guests, including families with children, with a remarkable sense of hospitality that further sweetens the overall experience!

FATTO A MANO Ludwika Rydygiera 9, Warsaw phone: +48 739 22 01 82 www.restauracjafattoamano.pl kontakt@restauracjafattoamano.pl

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GIOVANNI RUBINO

Owner Jan Smereczyński with Chef Piotr Rybicki

GIOVANNI RUBINO Krakowskie Przedmieście 37, Warsaw phone: +48 22 826 27 88 + 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. Having celebrated its 25th birthday in 2016, 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-indemand pork fillet with mushroom sauce.

With a well-appointed bar which leads to a chic, semi-private chamber, great homemade desserts, a committed and friendly staff, and an endearing value-for-money ethos, Giovanni is where everyone wants to come back to over and over again!

Jan Smereczyński invites!

TRATTORIA DA ANTONIO

Trattoria da Antonio has indeed been fondly labeled as “Little Sicily in the heart of Warsaw.” Besides its original location on Żurawia Street, it has now opened doors in a second location on Al. Jerozolimskie. The founder, Chef Antonio ardently maintains that “family is the most important!” Thus guests here become the family, cared for with outstandingly warm service and culinary masterpieces that simply delight.

Authenticity is of supreme importance; many of the ingredients are actually flown in from different parts of Italy, as are the wines which are sourced from vineyards with centuries-old traditions. Trattoria da Antonio is a sensory delight—full of aromas, decor, homemade breads, fresh herbs, and wine! There is even a spot with toys and books for the youngest members of the family. Trattoria da Antonio indeed celebrates the joys of life, Sicilian style!

TRATTORIA DA ANTONIO Żurawia 18, Warsaw phone: +48 22 625 54 17 www.trattoriadaantonio.pl biuro@trattoriadaantonio.pl TRATTORIA DA ANTONIO DUE Aleje Jerozolimskie 119, Warsaw phone: +48 22 629 39 69 biuro@antoniojerozolimskie.pl TRATTORIA DA ANTONIO TRE Włodarzewska 79, Warsaw phone: + 48 725 755 755 biuro@antoniowlodarzewska.pl

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MEDITERRANEAN VEGETARIAN, VEGAN

LE CEDRE 61

LE CEDRE 61 Aleje Solidarności 61, Warsaw 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 an emphasis on preparation and on fresh ingredients. With a 20 year history, Le Cedre 61 is the only Lebanese restaurant of high repute in Warsaw. It offers a diversity of flavors--cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and mint—through these one can actually get a sense of Lebanon’s fine culinary traditions. Indeed with its large collection of Lebanese wines, original interior design, a friendly service staff that imparts a sense of deep welcome and attention, and Arabic music in the background, Le Cedre offers a virtual excursion to the resort country of Lebanon!

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.

LE CEDRE 84

Le Cedre 84 is the newer branch of its sister location, Le Cedre 61 which has been in operation since 20 years. Mediterranean cuisine delights and refreshes with its healthful ingredients, the menu here as well is replete with Lebanese classics such as the outstanding Kastaleta Ghanam, or the tender lamb chops grilled on charcoal; and an array of cold and warm appetizers or mezze. This fine dining venue is a favorite place for the city’s corporate bigwigs discussing business over lunch, or for dinner and partying together with family and friends! Lebanese cuisine is indeed a symbol of its people’s hospitality, a belief that nothing strengthens the human bond more than eating together. With Lebanese wines on the menu, ingredients flown in from Lebanon, Le Cedre 84 is a class act through and through. And a special mention must be made of the friendly service staff that imparts a sense of deep welcome to every guest!

LE CEDRE 84 Aleje Solidarności 84, Warsaw phone: +48 22 618 89 99 www.lecedre.pl

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LE CEDRE LOUNGE

LE CEDRE LOUNGE Grzybowska 5 A, Warsaw phone: +48 22 299 72 99 www.lecedre.pl

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Le Cedre’s fine reputation has now been expanded forth with a trendy lounge setting on Grzybowska Street in Warsaw’s center. This is a perfect venue for a relaxing time with friends or with that “special someone” around wonderful Lebanese cuisine and Mediterranean music! At Le Cedre Lounge, the bar menu is truly outstanding with refreshing cocktails and drinks that may accompany exquisite Lebanese mezzah or starters, also called mezze in Greece, or tapas in Spain. A great spot with authentically ornate décor, its spaciousness goes a long way in delivering a feeling of innate relaxation. Secial mention must be made of the friendly service staff that imparts a sense of deep welcome to every guest.

This is a comprehensive eatery as well for meat and fish lovers, as well as for those who are vegetarian, or vegan, with something here for every palate!

LOKANTA

Lokanta Grill & Restaurant located in the center of Warsaw offers a serious approach to Turkish cuisine. It redefines what this wondrous cuisine is all about; much needed as an antidote to the corrupted view spread by the plethora of cheap kebab shops! The fragrance of fresh mint, oven baked breads, and the aromas wafting from the grill, are all pervasive in this warm and welcoming restaurant. A wide array of appetizers, meat and fish dishes, and crisp salads are served here; the Adana kebab made from finely minced lamb, delicately seasoned, then grilled on the skewer, is testimony to Lokanta’s emphasis on perfection. Excellent Turkish teas and classic desserts rich in pistachios and sesame are indeed attractions throughout the day. Perfect for dining with friends and colleagues, Lokanta is also a place where families with children are welcomed by a warm and friendly staff!

LOKANTA GRILL & RESTAURANT Nowogrodzka 47 A, Warsaw phone: +48 22 585 10 04 www.lokanta.pl TURKISH, MEDITERRANEAN

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MAHO

Maho is undoubtedly the one place in Warsaw where Turkish food is available in its higher, culinary form. This is a family restaurant, with its own fresh meat shop emphasizing its access and use of the finest quality meats and ingredients. Through its open kitchen, guests can observe the team’s dedication in preparing dishes true to Turkish cooking traditions; salads and appetizers, meats dishes from the grill or the oven, and special dishes for those with a vegetarian preference. Items such as the karnıyarık, or the fried eggplant with minced meat, onion, parsley, garlic and tomato; the kasarli köfte, grilled ground meat with kashar cheese; lahmacun, a type of Turkish “pizza”; and Turlu, the mixed vegetable stew, are all intensely flavorful. With spacious interiors, friendly service, a play zone for kids, abundant parking, Maho indeed offers wonderful hospitality!

MAHO Aleja Krakowska 240/242, Warsaw phone: +48 22 609 15 48 www.maho.com.pl TURKISH, MEDITERRANEAN

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SHUK

The founders of Shuk have quite literally transported the feel of Jerusalem’s Shuk –the iconic Mahane Yehuda Market—to Warsaw. The bustle, the culinary richness of the East Mediterranean is evident in this expansive space, the ornateness of the condiments on the shelves, colorful vegetables on the counter, and the wellstocked bar adding to the visual backdrop to a stunning vegetarian and vegan menu.

Dishes here encompass influences from Tunisia, Greece, and Turkey to Lebanon and Israel; here hummus is married to beetroot, and the baba ghanoush reflects a subtle perfection not found elsewhere.

The vast array of appetizing mezze, or main dishes such as the moussaka and the varied shaksuka are all intensely flavorful and rejuvenating. During the evening hours the bar takes on a quiet dominance, with an intelligent crowd that knows the uniqueness of this place. Truly a class apart!

SHUK MEZZE & BAR Grójecka 107, Warsaw phone: +48 22 415 25 45 VEGETARIAN, VEGAN TOP CASUAL

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BOMBAJ MASALA CENTRUM

BOMBAJ MASALA CENTRUM Al.Jana Pawła II 23, Warsaw phone: +48 606 688 777 +48 22 653 96 00 www.bombajmasala.pl/centrum/ restauracja@bombajmasala.pl

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Bombaj Masala, located in the center on Jana Pawla has proudly lifted the stature of Warsaw’s Indian dining for locals as well as for those who have converged from all parts; their love for Indian food being a common thread that is tied here at a world-class level. With a spacious, elegant interior, its decor is closer to western sensibilities, reflective of cosmopolitan dining trends in Indian cities today. Besides the stunning physicality, the emotional high-points are achieved with what emanates from the kitchen. A team of Indian chefs, born and raised in various parts of India, pour their skills into each of the creations, all of which delight tremendously. The varied flavors of India combined with perfect service make this a befitting place for business meetings, family events, and of course special, romantic evenings! A class act indeed!

MOKOTOW BOMBAJ MASALA

Bombaj Masala Mokotow, is the expansion of the success achieved in Warsaw’s center, described on the opposite page.

This venue is a consequence of a passion to make accessible the wonders of fine Indian cuisine. The interior here comprises modern architectural elements fused with traditional Indian ideas, supplemented with an open kitchen—dining here means becoming a witness to what’s being prepared for you! The chef here is Virendra Singh from India’s northern reaches in the Himalayas, and his interpretations appear as wondrous delights, fully conveying the cuisine’s power to gastronomically impress. The professionally trained and informed team here is ever happy and willing to guide one’s order as well as to advise on drinks and wine selections that would go well. Open for breakfast as well, business and social dining is always elevated here to a top experience!

BOMBAJ MASALA MOKOTÓW Marynarska 21, Warsaw phone: +48 518 916 474 www.bombajmasala.pl/mokotow/ restauracja@bombajmasala.pl

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Panska 85 offers a multimedia conference room, a year-round patio, a summer garden with cinema, and a separate reserved room for business meetings. There is also the option of fine dining and meetings accompanied by live piano music.

PANSKA 85

The creative force behind Panska 85, Yajia Lin’s dream was always to share with this part of the world what was the best from hers. Panska 85 is the realization of this, with traditional Chinese cuisine combining an exciting, modern twist. The kitchen under chefs trained at top restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai, emphasizes an unbending focus on quality, methods, recipes, and on the sublimity of presentation. Each dish is endowed with nature’s colors, conveying a spectrum of incredible flavors; from the classic Peking Duck to the king prawns of the Yellow Sea, and to the fragrant cuisine of Sichuan and the traditional dishes of Xi’an. The new seasonal menu offers oyster mushrooms with herring, and pumpkin soup with duck.

Indeed Panska 85 is the defining summit in Warsaw for haute-Chinese cuisine, a unique adventure of flavors that satisfies with an elevated culinary experience!

PAŃSKA 85 Pańska 85, Warsaw phone: +48 512 671 756 panska85.com.pl

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SILK & SPICY

Silk & Spicy, located in two locations in the city, on trendy Żurawia Street in the center and on Francuska Street in Saska Kępa, is a class culinary act taking its patrons on a flavorful journey of Japan and Thailand.

These unique venues bring these two very popular Asian cuisines under one roof and under the oversight of experienced Sushi Master Thomas Godlewski and Thai Chef Anh Dung Nguyen. 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 these two places the high reputation that they enjoy 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 these the perfect venues for meetings with friends and business colleagues. A journey indeed towards the finest flavors of the Orient!

SILK & SPICY Żurawia 16/20, Warsaw phone: +48 22 629 70 12 www.silkandspicy.pl biuro@silkandspicy.pl Francuska 49, Warsaw phone: +48 660 447 941 francuska@silkandspicy.pl

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WABU

Located at Place Europejski, Wabu mesmerizes with its breath-taking modern interior designed by world-renowned designer Robert Majkut.

Owners Aleksandra and Mark Tymiński’s driving thought --“to create sushi is philosophy, to eat it is meditation” -- is an indication of the place’s ideal. Its modernized Japanese form, patterned as an izakaya, is where traditional dishes are served in tapas form to be typically shared. Fresh ingredients constitute the kitchen’s basis, with exquisite fish and rare seafood brought in to deliver uniqueness to the menu, enhanced further by customized preparations on request.

Attention to perfection is evidenced by Gault Millau’s two toques rating, the only restaurant in Poland to have so! Select wines and champagne are advised on to perfectly complement what’s ordered.

This is a wonderful setting for corporate or private events, with an unforgettable experience always guaranteed here at Wabu!

WABU Warsaw Spire, Ground Floor Pl. Europejski 2 mobile: +48 668 925 959 www.wabu.pl, www.facebook/wabusushi

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Taste our steaks!

Warszawa Plac Bankowy

Plac Bankowy 2 tel. 725 100 351 email: 192.warszawa@sphinx.pl

Warszawa Hotel Marriott

Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 tel. 725 100 048 email: 132.warszawa@sphinx.pl

Warszawa Wilanรณw

St. K. Potockiego 24E i 24F tel. 725 100 209 email: 201.warszawa@sphinx.pl

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BYC MOZE

Być może which translates to “perhaps” or “maybe” is indeed a bit of everything that’s good -- and perhaps, maybe that’s all that really matters! This culinary space located at Union Square Lubelska offers within its spacious interiors the combination of a bakery, a café, and a bistro. Bread is a passion here, baked on premises with rye, wheat, and whole meal, as well as gluten-free for those who need it. Outstanding breakfasts with scrambled eggs or omelets have become a mainstay for many regulars to commence their day, while lunch and dinner are replete with herb-filled, flavorful French and Italian dishes, always healthful and nutritious, accompanied perhaps with select wines and cocktails. And of course right through the day are fine breads, croissants, incredible desserts, stellar coffees and tea. Indeed a versatile place offering a lovely escape from the daily routine!

BYĆ MOŻE Bagatela 14, Warsaw phone: +48 519 000 014 FB:bycmozewarszawa

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POLOT

Located in Warsaw’s leafy neighborhood of Żoliborz, POLOT redefines the typical, staid Polish restaurant with its own colorful broad-brush of youthful energy and modernity. This venue, transformed from of an old car-wash into an inspirational culinary venue, is reflective of its name. The Polish word “polot” implies a wellspring of gusto, and this is what this restaurant possesses much of. This is evident in the modern interpretations within Chef Filip Kosin’s menu, where he amalgamates traditions with new twists to produce his dynamic arrangements.

And the restaurant’s interior -- its palette of colors, blends of different furniture, old photographs juxtaposed within new frames-- makes this an apt setting for these new, updated flavors of modern Polish cuisine. With welcoming service, delicious coffee and desserts, fine liqueurs and cocktails, POLOT always bestows a lovely experience!

Chef Filip Kosiń

POLOT Ludwika Rydygiera 9, Warsaw phone: +48 576 22 47 www.restauracjapolot.pl

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POLKA

POLKA Świętojańska 2, Warsaw phone: +48 22 635 35 35 www.warszawa.restauracjapolka.pl

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Famous cuisinière Magda Gessler has brought her interpretation of informal, yet high quality Polish dining in the form of Restaurant Polka. Located in the Old Town it provides an exemplary introduction to what the food of this land should be about. Served in true traditional style, with simply yet elegant cheer, it illustrates this cuisine’s true nature, that in actuality it is a sophisticated intermingling of various European influences. Polka’s emphasis on the use of local, authentic ingredients ensures intense flavors-- items such as the goose liver marinated in mustard, served with buttered apples and onions; the traditional Polish stew ‘bigos’ served in a bread bowl; the pork tenderloin with plum stuffing, drenched with rosemary flavored gravy; and pancakes with cream cheese for dessert, are all outstanding. This is true Polish hospitality indeed at its very best!

THE SPOT RESTAURANT & BAR

THE SPOT, located within the Radisson Collection Hotel, says it all by the simple power of its name—it is indeed “the spot” in the heart of Warsaw offering an exceptional culinary experience. This casual-dining venue offers a dynamic, seasonal menu that pulls the best from Polish and international cuisines, and combines these with the interpretations of the Chef and his team. This mix has yielded something special, very much its own; ideal for business-folks and guests that converge here from all over the globe.

The stylish feel of its open space melds perfectly with the sophisticated lounge bar; besides an array of A-list cocktails, there is a wide choice of alcohols, whiskeys, and warm and cold beverages including an outstanding selection of coffees and teas. During the warmer months there is a welcoming outdoor terrace where one can happily prolong evenings late into the night. A true, top spot!

THE SPOT RESTAURANT & BAR Grzybowska 24, Warsaw phone: +48 22 321 88 88 www.radissonhotels.com

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SEN BRUNCH

SEN has come to be recognized as a spot where the good things in life are perfectly celebrated (also see page 117). On much demand, SEN’s legendary, music-filled Friday and Saturday evenings have been extrapolated to Sunday brunch for the benefit of families, friends, parents, and kids of course! The SEN BRUNCH has quickly asumed a stature of its own; each Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. a unique bonhomie pervades within its indoor space and outdoor terrace, with the sweeping views of the Vistula and the National Stadium as a stunning backdrop.

Guests may partake of a sumptuous buffet, and avail from a wide offering of drinks from the bar; live cooking stations further allow guests to create dishes and manouver ingredients and flavors to their will. Art workshops for kids help develop their creative imaginations, while freeing up parents to sip their Mimosas in splendid peace! A class act indeed!

SEN BRUNCH Wioślarska 6, Warsaw reservations: phone: +48 883 025 025 reservations@senwarsaw.pl Facebook: facebook.com/SENwarsaw/ Instagram: @sen_warsaw

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STREFA WUWU

WuWu is located in Plac Konesera, Warsaw’s trendy new development in Praga at the site of an old vodka factory.

Being dedicated to vodka and being also right next to the Museum of Polish Vodka says much about its veracity on this drinkable topic! WuWu is now considered the venue with the largest collection of this spirit served in myriad ways. Selections are paired well with an outstanding Polish menu emanating from the hands of the young and passionate Head Chef Adrianna Marczewska, a Top Chef participant; the place also symbolic of giving women top culinary positions. Her compact yet innovative menu includes soups, main dishes, and desserts. Managed by Arkadiusz Zochowski, WuWu opens daily from 12 noon until 2 a.m. and entices with an appealing environment, creativity and variety from the bar, great food, live DJ, and of course an attractive crowd that one wants to be in the company of!

Chef Adrianna Marczewska

Strefa Restaurant WUWU & Bar Plac Konesera Próżna 9, 1, Warsaw phone: +48 22 355 255 08 30 50 02 www. restauracjastrefa.pl www.wuwu.bar

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CUKIERNIA STARY DOM LA MAISON PATISSERIE & CHOCOLATERIE

Stary Dom Patisserie, founded in 2012, derives its reputation from its dedicated team of confectioners whose vision is based on an unbending focus on the use of fresh, seasonal products from reliable suppliers. The combining of tradition with the latest in culinary expertise is Pastry Chef Mariusz Palarczyk’s forte; his goal is to bring to guests, foreign visitors and locals alike, the traditional flavors of homemade Polish pastries, made with real butter, fresh cheese, and homemade preserves.. Each product is kneaded, molded and affectionately decorated by hand, treated as a real work of art, decorated with seasonal fruits and edible flower petals. With soups, sandwiches, salads, and fruit cocktails, the menu is as well comprehensive for casual cafe-style dining. What inspires is the friendly, informed service staff that makes the welcome all the more sweeter!

CUKIERNIA STARY DOM Puławska 104, Warsaw phone: +48 22 844 44 43 www.cukierniastarydom.pl

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POLISH-SPANISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

100 member companies 18 years of presence in Poland and Spain 45 events per year

www.phig.pl

MONIQUE BAKERY & WINE LA MAISON PATISSERIE & CHOCOLATERIE

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!

MONIQUE BAKERY & WINE Krucza 41/43, Warsaw (corner of Żurawia and Krucza Street) phone: +48 22 629 39 74 monique2bakery@gmail.com www.moniquebakery.pl

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FIESTA LATINA

Fiesta Latina a new fun-filled venue in the center of Warsaw brings Latin rhythms, music, song and dance, to those who love this genre. This is a celebration of freedom, of movements that flow from the streets, an expression of joy and emotion.

The intensity here transports one to the cultures of Latin America, where almost everyone regardless of age or skill enjoys the idea of dance. Fiesta Latina not only recreates the openness, feel, and energy of a street parade, but also provides small intimate settings. The rhythms of Latino dance --salsa, bachata, and merenque --pervade the venue; energetic Latinopop served-up by popular DJs, and livemusic and dancers most definitely raise temperatures! Stylish bartenders, exotic drinks and cocktails especially made with fine rum, inspired by the Caribbean, convey a special holiday mood. There is real pleasure to be had here at Fiesta Latina!

FIESTA LATINA Nowogrodzka 31, Warsaw phone: +48 666 842 868 FB:FiestaLatinaClub

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LONG BAR

The Long Bar, a signature of the Raffles brand since its inception at the Raffles Singapore over a century ago, is now open here in Warsaw. This historical lineage now combines marvelously with a contemporary Polish feel represented through the tiled murals of Jarosław Fliciński. The long, sleek bar counter is crafted of white Carrera marble, echoed in a white, circular marble fireplace across the lounge. The menu offering focuses on Asia with dishes influenced by the excellent varieties of street food.

A list of sophisticated, elegant cocktails includes Raffles classics such as the famous Singapore Sling. Warsaw’s own addition, besides bespoke Europejski Chopin vodka, is a gin based concoction which draws on local flavors including quince, gingerbread, and nalewka, a Polish liqueur. This is the new go-to bar in Warsaw, a wonderful place indeed for a memorable evening!

LONG BAR Raffles Europejski Warsaw Krakowskie Przedmieście 13, Warsaw phone: +48 22 255 95 95 longbar.warsaw@raffles.com raffles.com/warsaw

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PANORAMA SKY BAR

The iconic Panorama Sky Bar elevates one to different heights up on the 40th floor of the landmark Marriott Hotel offering its myriad delights—sweeping views of the city, and an escape from the gravity of the world below. This has been the place of choice for meeting with friends, for special romantic evenings, or for conducting big business conversations over heady cocktails which help to “seal the deal”! Well-crafted, infusion based beverages prepared with herbs guarantee uniqueness; cocktails such as ‘Beautiful to See’ is made with citrus Polish vodka, aperitifs Suze Gentiane and Lillet Blanc, raspberries, lemon, egg white, and orange blossom fragrance!

Hors d’oeuvres designed to please the most exacting of palates are each prepared so as to maximize the natural flavors of every ingredient; the scallops ceviche, fire treated tuna, or the duck confit are all sublime. Indeed a must visit!

PANORAMA SKY BAR AT MARRIOTT HOTEL Aleje Jerozolimskie 65/79, Warsaw phone: +48 22 630 74 35 www.panoramaskybar.pl

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SEN

SEN has come to be recognized as that place in Warsaw where the ideas of salvation, of inner freedom, of human subliminity, assume a physical realization in a befitting space created by those who have had a higher calling to do so. In a definitional sense, yes, SEN is an excellent evening spot, but in fact it is truly someting more in spirit. Its vast ‘heart-made’ interior, with sprawling, high-floor views of the Vistula and of the National Stadium in the distance, invoke a dream-like feel where ‘love’ is the main operative—love for life, for shared experiences with friends, for music, and above all for that deep sense of a ‘no-chains’ freedom. At SEN, gastronomic delights, signature cocktails, and inspiring music become silent pillars to the fabric of heartfelt conversations between like-minded guests that converge here from all over the globe. This is indeed a marvellous venue that has added so much to Warsaw’s social stage!

SEN FOOD • DRINKS • NIGHTLIFE Wioślarska 6, Warsaw Fridays & Saturdays reservations: phone: +48 883 025 025 reservations@senwarsaw.pl Facebook: facebook.com/SENwarsaw/ Instagram: @sen_warsaw

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THE VIEW

When the New York Times lists a place as one of the best to visit, then that is a recommendation to be taken seriously.

The View deserves this international kudos completely; the club is located on the 28th and 32nd floors of the Spectrum Tower, one of the most modern office buildings in the heart of Warsaw on Twarda Street. This 1000 sqm club has two levels designed to invoke the feel of New York City, felt immediately even with the ride up in its panoramic elevators.

The Rooftop on the 32nd floor offers 360 degree views of the city’s skyline; it really is the highest observation deck in Poland and can accommodate as many as 500 guests.

The 28th floor’s centerpiece is its illuminated onyx bar, an inviting dance floor, and its own two terraces. With a lovely VIP Zone, it is no wonder that The View is highly regarded by business people, and celebrities from the world of media, fashion, and showbiz!

THE VIEW Twarda 18, Warsaw phone: +48 663 971 942 www.theview.pl

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DINING OUT OF WARSAW

IN KRAKOW ART

On Krakow’s historical Kanonicza Street is the newly opened Art Restauracja, an inspired name which is a reflection of the well-intentioned philosophy of its owners--”...because cooking is an art and we love this art!” Here is a modern reinvention of Polish, a sophiticated menu created by our Chefs Michal Cienki & Wiktor Kowalski, based on the finest quality of products sourced from local producers, thus remaining true to the changing seasons as well. Creative and innovative culinary techniques, combine with newer methods of preparation to inspire guests who will discover the immense magic that Polish cuisine is capable of. The wine cellar boasts a collection from almost all of the wineproducing world, carefully selected by Art’s sommeliers who take pride in the fact that some of the titles are available just here! Informed and friendly service all add to this impressive addition to Krakow’s culinary scene!

ART RESTAURANT Kanonicza 15, Krakow phone: +48 537 872 193 www.artrestauracja.com

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IN KRAKOW BONEROWSKA RESTAURANT

Bonerowska Gourmet Steak & Fish brings to mind many things; foremost among them is redefining the idea of an enjoyable eating experience. This is a restaurant pulsating with a rare vitality.

Located on the corner in the Main Square, its warm earth interiors and crisp whitelinen draped tables all come together in highlighting the menu which is illustrative of the tremendous thought and effort that has been put in by the Chef whose underlying mantra, first and foremost, is a focus on fresh ingredients. There is grilled or steamed fish, variety of seafood, and steaks with meat imported from the US, Argentina, Netherlands, and New Zealand. Alongside this, select of traditional Polish and Italian dishes are all incredibly outstanding. Completing the equation is an elaborate wine list, and desserts such as the home-made chocolate soufflé, or the Bonerowska tiramisu. Truly outstanding!

BONEROWSKA GOURMET STEAK & FISH Rynek Główny 42, Krakow phone: +48 12 374 13 07 www.palacbonerowski.pl

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CARGO GRILL & DELI IN KRAKOW

CARGO GRILL & DELI Dolnych Młynów 10, Krakow phone: +48 12 686 55 22 www.cargokrakow.pl facebook.com/CargoKrakow/

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Located in the center of Krakow, Cargo is a reflection of how wonderful older industrial settings blend with fine culinary. Known for its dry-aged steaks, fresh fish and seafood, Cargo’s wine selection has been recognized as well with the prestigious Wine Spectator award in 2018. The finest cuts of Polish beef are seasoned for at least 21 days to achieve their unique juiciness; while succulent fish and seafood sit fresh on ice and await one’s order! The onsite Deli offers produce from all over the world such as cured meats, cheese, infused olive oils, relishes, and much more; one is indeed tempted to carry these flavors of Cargo home to loved ones or to friends as gifts! And finally, to take the party forward after dining here there is Scena54 (opposite page), the most talked about cocktail-bar in town located conveniently right across the door-such a pleasurable experience indeed!

IN KRAKOW SCENA54

Scena54, a cocktail bar during the week and a club on the weekends, has quickly elevated itself to the very top in a town that boasts its many bars and so much night life. Conveniently located right next-door to Cargo (opposite page), Scena54 is where the party shifts and continues after perhaps an outstanding dinner at Cargo.

One’s experience here is just what one wants it to be-- it could range from a lowkey meeting with a friend over a drink, to a casual business meeting, all the all way to full-blown, fun-filled frenzy on the dance floor with other committed party goers!

The key which differentiates Scena54 is its aura of silent sophistication that draws in a A+ crowd. With its tremendous spectrum of drinks, cocktails, wines, and scrumptious appetizers. Scena54 always provides for an indelible and memorable outing!

SCENA54 Dolnych Młynów 10, Krakow phone: +48 12 378 37 78 www.scena54.pl facebook.com/Scena54/

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SASSY IN GDANSK

SASSY Chmielna 10, Gdańsk phone: +48 732 340 600 www.besassy.pl FB/sassygdansk

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SASSY Music & Venue defines the idea that every once in a while a place comes along that captivates, that enraptures, and even mystifies with the emotions it creates.

Located on the 6th and 7th floors in a new development in Deo Plaza on Wyspa Spichrzów, SASSY is a unique celebration point in the heart of cosmopolitan Gdansk, drawing energy and inspiration from the arts. It stuns with its exceptionally luxurious interiors enhanced with art and design, its mesmerizing views of the Old Town, and its careful selection of music, visual sensations, and experiences.

One’s experience here may perhaps be best defined as being multidimensional; a point of convergence where business, culture and entertainment mix as if they were naturally intended for each other. On weekends, SASSY’s energetic music events performed by artists from around the world are not to be missed. Simply gorgeous!

IN GDANSK SLONY SPICHLERZ

If a place qualifies as the culinary heart of the Tri-City area of Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, it must surely be Slony Spichlerz!

Located on the landmark Granary Island in Gdansk, it offers within its unique interiors a choice of 9 gastronomic venues in one place. This restaurant marketplace is where fine purveyors of excellence showcase their culinary craft. Open early for breakfast until late especially on weekends, the possible journey of flavors here encompasses Mediterranean, Asian, Meats, Polish, Vegetarian/Vegan, as well as other modern, creative food ideas. Restaurants here are BANGKUK

by ThaiThai, BŁOGO Cakes & Sweets, CHWILA MOMENT, CZERWONY PIEC, DELIFISH, GWAR Bistro, RAMEN & SUSHI by Mitsuro, SEXY BULL, VEGEMADRE and SALTY BAR. Indeed a popular meeting place, joyous in its feel, to which everyone happily returns to each time with a sense of rediscovery!

SŁONY SPICHLERZ Chmielna 10, Gdańsk phone: +48 732 340 603 www.slonyspichlerz.pl FB/slonyspichlerz

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DOBRY HOTEL GROUP

Mikołajki Hotel, Mikołajki

Aquarion Hotel, Zakopane

DOBRY HOTEL GROUP www.dobryhotel.com HOTEL BONUM, GDANSK BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL ARKON PARK, GDANSK HOTEL RÓŻANY GAJ, GDYNIA HOTEL UNICUS, KRAKÓW HOTEL UNICUS PALACE, KRAKÓW HOTEL MIKOŁAJKI, MIKOŁAJKI HOTEL ALTUS POZNAŃ OLD TOWN, POZNAN HOTEL SEDAN, SOPOT HOTEL AQUA SOPOT, SOPOT BW PREMIER HOTEL CITY CENTER, WROCLAW HOTEL AQUARION, ZAKOPANE

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Różany Gaj Hotel, Gdynia

The Dobry Hotel Group celebrates its 15th anniversary this year! The group’s portfolio now includes 11 hotels with 500 employees, 728 rooms and over one million guests served. The brand is synonymous with great experience, modernity, and dynamism. Its properties are in cities such as Gdynia, Sopot, Gdańsk, Mikolajki, Poznań, Kraków, Zakopane, and Wroclaw; further hotel and gastronomic projects will be unfolding over the future. It defines the idea of “a wonderful time” with each stay memorable and guests desirous of coming back. Its DNA emphasizes the utmost respect for its guests as well as towards its employees. Indeed, it is this approach that has propelled Dobry Hotel’s stellar growth over the years. The words of the great Hans Christian Andersen resonate well for the group as a guiding mantra--”to travel is to live!” Please visit www.dobryhotel.com for details!

IN WARSAW H15 BOUTIQUE HOTEL

The 5-star H15 Boutique Hotel, stands within an impressive, historic building in the center of Warsaw; in pre-war times this was the Soviet embassy! Acclaimed by both Michelin as well as Forbes, H15 was named by Trivago as “The Best 5-star Hotel in Poland-2017”. It offers 47 magnificent rooms and apartments, 24-hour room service, gym and spa, conference facilities, limousine service, and bicycle rentals. The hotel’s art gallery, Rabbithole Art Room, exhibits works by artists such as Sam Havadtoy , Richard Horowitz, and Jan Saudek. And the inhouse, Michelin 2019 recommended Signature Restaurant, offers an inspiring international cuisine where one can even try dishes prepared by Polish movie stars, while drinks can be enjoyed in the bar.

Cafes, restaurants, and bars abound in the neighborhood, while both the Metro and Central Train Station are just a few minutes away!

H15 BOUTIQUE HOTEL Poznanska 15, Warsaw phone: +48 22 553 87 00 www.h15ab.com

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HOTEL INDIGO KRAKOW OLD TOWN

HOTEL INDIGO KRAKOW-OLD TOWN Ĺšw. Filipa 18, Krakow phone: +48 12 300 30 30 www.ihg.com

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The historical Arts Palace, built in 1836 in the center of Krakow, has been resurrected as the new Hotel Indigo Krakow-Old Town. Here over nearly two centuries legendary Polish artists created their works of art, now seemingly infused in the 56 individually designed rooms with decor inspired by their spirit, harmoniously connected with modern elements, together creating a remarkable ambience.

With double rooms and suites furnished in the highest standards, Hotel Indigo Krakow-Old Town offers conference rooms, a lobby bar, and a fine international restaurant, Filipa 18. Located centrally, it is a 5 minute walk to the Main Square, and to the train station; the train puts the airport within 15 minutes reach! Quick access to the best restaurants, theatres, museums, universities, and businesses, as well as the largest shopping center, Galeria Krakowska, makes Hotel Indigo Krakow-Old Town a great place to stay!

HOTEL INDIGO WARSAW NOWY SWIAT

The impressive Hotel Indigo Warsaw is located within a historic residence built in 1903! The address, Smolna 40, has always fascinated with its beauty in the past and now offers stunning interiors that combine history with modernity. It is indeed a relaxing treat for the senses to sit in the lobby and admire its uniqueness.

The fashionable street, Nowy Świat almost emanates from here and the sense of this “happening” neighborhood is enhanced multiple-folds when one chooses to reside at the Hotel. Each of its individually furnished accommodations, which range from standard rooms to suites, have signature walls that tell the neighborhood’s story. This is an ideal venue for business meetings as well; the hotel’s fully equipped state-of-the-art conference facilities offer comprehensive settings for both corporate and creative events. A perfect home away from home in Warsaw!

HOTEL INDIGO WARSAW NOWY ŚWIAT Smolna 40, Warsaw phone: +48 22 418 89 00 wwwindigowarsaw.com.pl

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RADISSON COLLECTION HOTEL IN WARSAW

RADISSON COLLECTION HOTEL Grzybowska 24, Warsaw phone: +48 22 321 88 88 www.radissonhotels.com

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The stylish Radisson Collection Hotel has a versatile location, being both in the midst of Warsaw’s business district, as well as steps away from the Old Town and its cultural attractions. The hotel differentiates itself with personalized, warmth-filled hospitality; with over 300 rooms and suites geared perfectly to business-folks and families with their impeccable design, comfort, and amenities. For business, there are 8 large, elegant conference facilities which can be combined to accommodate up to 400 attendees, and smaller spaces as well, ideal for more intimate meetings. A dedicated Meetings & Events staff ensures a unique experience-- for corporate gatherings, intimate social events, or even for unforgettable weddings. A delightful restaurant which celebrates local culinary traditions, and a vibrant lobby bar, complete the Radisson Collection Hotel as the perfect vantage point!

IN WARSAW SIXTYSIX HOTEL

Enjoy The Unexpected! SixtySix Hotel’s motto is indeed a fair aspiration of this Warsaw boutique which offers many a myriad delights. Located on Nowy Świat, once Warsaw’s old Royal Route, and considered today to be the city’s principal street, this was once a tenement house built over a century ago. Today within its restored reincarnation the hotel offers 18 max-comfort rooms; the subtle, artful sophistication delights guests with the combined charm of traditional architecture and modern decor. An outstanding location in the absolute epicenter of Warsaw makes it ideal for those who value art, culture, and history, or for those who simply desire to be in the midst of Nowy Świat’s bustling night-life. With a private room for small corporate or family events, fine dining and excellent drinks at the on-premises Mood Restaurant, or just meeting new friends, SixtySix truly has it all!

SIXTYSIX HOTEL Nowy Świat 66, Warsaw phone: +48 22 826 61 11 hotel@hotelsixtysix.com www.hotelsixtysix.com

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IN WARSAW HOTEL WARSZAWA

When history and an inspiring vision for the future converge, great things emerge and are born. This can surely be said about the newly opened Hotel Warszawa, once the tallest building in the land when it came to be in 1934, known then as The Prudential. A symbol of the Warsaw Uprising, it withstood the onslaught of the Nazis in 1944, yet stands transformed today. Its rebirth borders on the spiritual, the reincarnation of a monument’s soul into a higher form, now as a superluxurious hotel for the world to admire.

Vision and labor has melded marble, with bright chromes and warm wood, with original concrete ceilings in harmony with the new, all coming together to create a sense of unique elegance. The emphasis here is on relaxation and renewal; topnotch restaurants, a spa with treatments, a fitness centre, and a pool all make Hotel Warszawa stand taller than the rest!

HOTEL WARSZAWA Plac Powstańców Warszawy 9, Warsaw phone: +48 22 470 03 00 warszawa.hotel.com.pl/hotel-warszawa

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AMBROZIAK CLINIC DERMATOLOGY

AMBROZIAK CLINIC DERMATOLOGY (NEW LOCATION)

AMBROZIAK CLINIC DERMATOLOGY Kosiarzy 9A, Warsaw phone: + 48 22 111 50 05 phone: + 48 726 101 000 www.klinikaambroziak.pl recepcja@klinikaambroziak.pl

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This is the 3rd clinic of Joanna Ambroziak and Dr. Marcin Ambroziak. The world – renowned team will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary. After the success of the Ambroziak Clinic in Warsaw and the Ambroziak Hospital in Piaseczno, it is indeed time for yet another challenge - the Ambroziak’s third facility will open this year in July in Warsaw’s Wilanów. The clinic will specialize only in the treatment of skin diseases - clinical dermatology and clinical research in dermatology and radiotherapy. This important step in the increasingly well - rounded portfolio of offerings has only been possible due to the dedication and commitment of the entire Ambroziak team. The philosophy here has always emphasized the utmost care for patients, reliability and effectiveness of treatments, accountability of the team’s actions, and of course treatment offerings that are second to none!

AMBROZIAK CLINIC

“Beauty all year round� is the motto of Ambroziak Clinic and Hospital created by Joanna and Dr. Marcin Ambroziak. This is a setting where top experience comes together with a range of procedures including aesthetic dermatology, plastic surgery, phlebology, vascular surgery, gynecology, urology, andrology, laryngology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, nutrition and cosmetology.

Non-invasive hair transplants for women and men. Technology is appropriately used; 3D imagery, for example, foresees the results prior to surgery! Laser procedures especially ULTRAFORMER III, PELLEVE, ICOONE are used in lieu of surgery to get amazing long-term results. The entire team constantly improves its 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.

AMBROZIAK CLINIC al. Gen. W. Sikorskiego 13, Warsaw phone: + 48 22 111 50 05 phone: + 48 726 101 000 www.klinikaambroziak.pl recepcja@klinikaambroziak.pl

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ELEKTORALNA DENTAL CLINIC

ELEKTORALNA DENTAL CLINIC Elektoralna 28, Warsaw phone: +48 22 620 21 40 phone: +48 600 239 539 recepcja@elektoralna.pl www.elektoralna.pl

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Elektoralna Dental Clinic, founded by Dr. DĹźuliette Kiworkowa a leader in dentistry over many years, provides a wide range of dental services with an ably qualified team assisted by state-of-the-art technology.

Comprehensive treatments are based on precise diagnoses created on the basis of computer tomography, diagnostic models, and digital photography with expert consultations in the specific fields of dentistry. A holistic approach enables satisfactory and lasting results. A wide variety of treatments and procedures ranging from the ordinary to the very complex, with surgical procedures even requiring anesthesia performed here.

Specially qualified pedodontists make the clinic the top spot for parents who have dental worries about their children! Indeed a warm, stress-free atmosphere, for the most personal of our problems—this is a place that brings forth beautiful smiles!

DENTAL CLINIC VILLA NOVA

Located in Warsaw’s elegant enclave of Wilanów, one of the foremost dental clinics, Villa Nova offers unsurpassed care by its team of experienced specialists. It is in a special category very much its own with its use of top-of-the-line technology, therapeutics, and diagnostics which help remedy the most difficult dental situations. Within a clinic space which could very well be mistaken for a spa, the maxim of conservative dentistry is applied; what comes foremost is the prevention and treatment to preserve what one has to the maximum possible extent. The specialization of Villa Nova of course is aesthetic dentistry, indicated by the fact that many top celebrities are regulars here. Services include dental surgery, implantology, prosthetics, endodontics, orthodontics, children’s dentistry, prevention, periodontics, and radiology. A very special place indeed!

dr n. med. Emma Kiworkowa

VILLA NOVA DENTAL CLINIC Przyczółkowa 219, Warsaw (retail park vis-à-vis “Wilanów”) phone: +48 22 651 66 22 phone: +48 602 507 707 www.villanova.pl

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FIND - DESIGN

Interior designers Magdalena GrosiakCzerkas and Małgorzata Pelszyk inspirational vision encompasses Function, Individuality, Needs, and Dreams. The first letters of these four ideals led them to the name FIND DESIGN. Their BOUTIQUE+STUDIO in Warsaw’s Powisle neighborhood is truly a recognized name in this field. The BOUTIQUE offers varied, stylish furniture, lighting, and interior accessories from brands and manufacturers known for their quality, functionality, and outstanding design. The STUDIO, created in 2008, makes the innermost expressions of clients come true. With exacting focus on a client’s specific ideal, the professional advice and creativity contribute to unique solutions for each customer’s most private environment. The result always is an ergonomic vision that is first transferred into design, and then transposed into the home or office as a new, wonderful reality!

FIND-DESIGN Rozbrat 20, Warsaw phone: +48 22 618 17 37 mobile: +48 504 329 139 +48 502 496 288 BIURO@FIND-DESIGN.PL www.find-design.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 phone: +48 22 310 73 73 www.vitkac.com

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handcrafted diamond jewellery antique fine jewellery few steps from Main Square

concierge: +48 797 657 080 Bracka 8, Krakow |

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ART, SCHOOLSTOP & CULTURE SCHOOLS

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warsaw montessori family

Casa dei Bambini Warsaw Montessori School accepting applications for all our locations and programs: Infant & Toddler: age 15 months-2.5 years, Casa: age 2.5-6 years

Contact tel.692 692 099 office@warsawmontessori.edu.pl ContactKinga: Ela: tel.

099134, 134, office@warsawmontessori.edu.pl

Elementary: age 6-9, 9-12 years Contact Sylvia: tel. 606 276 112, sylvia@warsawmontessori.edu.pl „Erdkinder” Middle School: age 12-15 years Montessori High School: age 15-18 years Contact Małgosia: tel. 604 137 826, malgosia@warsawmontessori.edu.pl Warszawa: Szwoleżerów 4, Badowska 19, Tatrzańska 5a, Pytlasińskiego 13a, Izabelin-Hornówek: Szkolna 16

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MONNET INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - since 2003 IB WORLD Located in Mokotรณw, the Monnet is the first school in Poland and still the only in Warsaw that implements the International Baccalaureate Programme from kindergarten level all the way through to secondary school.

Jean Monnet Private High School No 32 was founded in 1992. In 2003 it obtained the IBO Diploma Programme certificate.

In 2011 Private Middle School No 33, founded in 2000, obtained the IBO Middle Years Programme certificate.

International Paddington Bear Kindergarten was founded in 1986. In 2010 it obtained the IBO Primary Years School Programme certificate and became the first IB kindergarten in Poland.

00-762 Warsaw, ul. Belwederska 6a; 00-739 Warsaw,

www.maturamiedzynarodowa.pl

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Jean Monnet Private Primary School was founded in 2012 and from the beginning has been implementing the Primary Years Programme of the IBO and since 2016 - the Middle Years Programme of the IBO. Monnet International School's fully-qualified teachers are committed to delivering only the highest standards of education. www.maturamiedzynarodowa.pl, 48 22 852 06 08, 48 22 841 29 91, liceum@monnetinternationalschool.pl; sppyp@monnetinternationalschool.pl; spmyp@monnetinternationalschool.pl, przedszkole@monnetinternationalschool.pl.

ul. Stępińska 13;

00-740 Warsaw, ul. Górska 7.

www.maturamiedzynarodowa.pl

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BOMBAJ MASALA, new concept Indian at CENTRUM PRASKIE KONESER

Mumbai street food and Indian Tapas Tandoori specialties and classic curries

Typical Indian breakfast served each day: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Weekend Brunch: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Perfect place for family parties and corporate get-togethers!

Centrum Praskie Koneser, Zabkowska 29, Warsaw phone: +48 515 746 464, +48 22 210 42 03