June – July, 2012 Issue No.34
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TOP RESTAURANTS
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SomePlace Else
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Aqua e Vino
The Olive
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Ancora
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Aperitif
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Cherubino
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Sushi Square Japanese Szara
Da Pietro
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Szara Kazimierz
Edo Sushi
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Fusion Sushi
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Farina
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Grande Grill
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Italian
International Polish, Continental Italian/Polish Italian Asian Asian
Italian and Polish Steaks and Barbecue
Globe
Top Sports Bar
Mediterranean
Unicus
Polish/International
International International
Wierzynek
Polish traditional
Wesele
Nouvelle Polish
Via Otta Italian
Zen
Asian
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TOP CASUAL & AFTER DINNER
Il Calzone
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Bull Pub
Jarema
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One Club
Kogel Mogel
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La Campana
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Libiamo
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Likus: Copernicus
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Likus: Pod Różą
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International
Guliwer
Café & Restaurant Italian
Polish traditional Polish
Italian
International/Italian Polish traditional International
Likus:Trzy Rybki
Old-English style pub Nightclub
Paparazzi
Club, café, bar
Reflections Bar & Café Bar & Café
Russian Enso
Modern Quality Club
Ul Lala
Cafe and Dining
Wierzynek
Chocolates and Condiments
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TOP ESSENTIALS
Le Scandale
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Boruni
Scandale Royal
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Pasaż 13
Mamma Mia
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Marmolada
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Miód Malina
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Milano
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Polish modern
Luminaa
International
International Restaurant & Bar Fusion & Cocktails Italian
Polish, Italian
Italian / Polish Italian
Pepe Rosso
Mediterranean
Pod Aniołami
Polish traditional
Pimiento
Argentinian
Rubinstein
International
Rynek 44: Karczma Staropolska Traditional, country, polish
Rynek 44: Virtuoso Italian
Samui Thai Fine Thai
Studio Qulinarne International
Amber jewelry 30 of the top world’s brands
Likus Home Concept Interior Decor
L’Occitane en Provence
International brand products
Prasologia
Clothes Pressing
Autodirect
Buy cars via internet
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22. Jewish Culture Festival 17. Summer Jazz Festival Top Culture Historical Interest Culture Interest Important information Euro 2012 City Map *places offering discounts to readers of TOP
Top Restaurants
Aqua e Vino Restaurant Located a few steps from the Main Square, one can almost sense Aqua e Vino’s special-ness as one descends down—here a labyrinthine Krakow cellar becomes a mere backdrop as it gets married to an elegant, modern décor.
Aqua e Vino Ristorante Italiano – Lounge Bar Krakow, Wiślna 5/10 phone: +48 12 421 2567 www.aquaevino.pl
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Aqua e Vino with its Venetian cuisine has been acclaimed for its variety of dishes, fresh ingredients such as its seafood, and its wines selelected solely from leading Italian vineyards. We must make special mention of the faultless service staff and a management that pays a sincere attention to the minutest of details. Owned by native Italians, Francesco and Roberto, Aqua e Vino is uniquely genuine and is a must visit for great dining, or for a fine cocktail or coffee in its lounge. It now offers a special on lunch for 35 pln until 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday and invites patrons to follow it on Facebook!
Ancora Restaurant Ancora, a culinary landmark in the center of Krakow, conveys the hidden elegance of Polish cuisine by fusing it with distinct Mediterranean, Asian, Pan Europe influences. Here is an originality created by Chef Adam Chrząstowski, who brings his years of international experience including heading fine restaurants in Shanghai. His menu exhilarates— from appetizers, soups, and dishes such as the grilled beef tenderloin with goose liver medallion; the lamb Provencal served with potato gratin and a sage-rosemary sauce; and the King prawn tails in boletus and butter sauce served with tagliolini noodles and zucchini. Desserts such as the chocolate and blue cheese soufflé served with grapes chutney, are proof of the specialness of this place. With a fine selection of over 400 wines, Ancora is a place where one keeps coming back to!
Ancora Restaurant Krakow, Dominikańska 3 phone: +48 12 357 3355 www.ancora-restaurant.com
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Aperitif Restaurant Located steps from the Market Square, Aperitif delivers quality and sophistication in an environment that is uncomplicated yet elegant. Chef Martin Lorek offers Polish and panEuropean fare and updates his menu with the seasons. The spring menu has starters such as the pork tenderloin with fresh strawberries and raspberries in vanilla sauce; the classic Carpaccio with arugula, parmesan, and balsamic marinated mushrooms, and main dishes such as the wild boar with chanterelles in rosemary sauce; and the crispy duck confit with cranberries and potato gratin.
Aperitif Restaurant Krakow, Sienna 9 phone: +48 12 432 3333 restauracja@aperitif.com.pl
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The white chocolate parfait with wild cherry sauce exemplifies dessert, an extensive wine card offers selections from over twenty countries; all making Aperitif a truly wonderful culinary experience! Savings Note: 10% off on Early Bird Menu from 5 pm to 7 pm every day.
Cherubino Restaurant Cherubino is what you may best describe as a restaurant with its own distinct mood, one which conveys a strong sense of Krakow! This is a great location—peaceful, quiet, and hidden—just a few steps away from the Main Square. This is where the true Cracovian drops by for lunch, or dinner, knowing that the high quality Polish-Italian menu will hold seasonal surprises at different times of the year. Here one can dine seated inside a horse carriage and admire other elements of the décor which include a fisherman’s boat and a highlander’s sleigh! Excellent for unique Polish and Italian dishes, the grilled meats are outstanding and the tiramisu, a standard here for dessert, impresses even the Italians! Lunchtimes are always special where homemade specialties are served at special prices. Note: For TOP readers, FREE glass of wine with each item ordered from the menu!
Cherubino Krakow, Św. Tomasza 15 phone: +48 12 429 4007 open from midday to midnight www.cherubino.pl
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Da Pietro Restaurant All of Krakow wishes Ristorante Da Pietro which opened its doors in 1992 a very happy 20th anniversary! Longevity, especially amongst restaurants, is unique proof of glorious success, and this place retains the honor of being the town’s first purveyor of fine true Italian. At its helm is owner Elizabeth Nowosad, who with her stunning personality and eye for genuine detail, has rightfully earned the unquestioned loyalty of locals and visitors from all over the globe. Da Pietro continues to impart complete culinary satisfaction within its cellared home on the Main Square. Its well lit entrance at the street level leads down into three hall-like rooms with high bricked ceilings adorned with softly-illumined chandeliers. Its compelling wine list, under the oversight of Miroslaw Jax Kwiatkowski,
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carries over 200 selections including wines from all 20 regions of Italy. And it is now the first to begin creating wines from its own vineyard in Poland! The menu, a careful blend of its “by popular- demand” old standards as well as light seasonal innovations yields something for all palates such as the marinated salmon with green asparagus, with yoghurt and dill sauce; salad with sirloin marinated in herbs with fresh strawberries; strigoli with ricotta cheese and homemade pesto. Desserts such as strawberries marinated in sweet wine with Chantilly cream, and the crème brûlée are difficult to say no to. With outside terrace seating for the these wonderful days of summer, Da Pietro is indeed a lovely place for a perfect lunch or dinner!
Da Pietro Restaurant Krakow, Rynek Główny 17 phone: +48 12 422 3279 www.dapietro.pl
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Edo Sushi Restaurant
Edo Sushi Restaurant Krakow, Bożego Ciała 3 phone: + 48 12 422 2424 Zakopane, Droga na Bystre phone: +48 72 471 0724 www.edosushi.pl
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Edo Sushi, the oldest existing sushi place in Krakow is located in historic Kazimierz. This is an inspired effort by owner Piotr Zajczkowski with typical Japanese rooms and a menu designed by the finest sushi masters working in Poland. Examples include nigiri, fish toppings on rice; futomaki and hosomaki, large and small rolls in nori or the flat seaweed; uramaki, with the rice outside; and various sashimi and sushi. Of course, these may be washed down perhaps with sake chosen from an impressive list, or the very sweet Choya plum wine, or just Japanese beer, or tea. With a Japanese attired friendly staff, the experience at Edo Sushi promises to be marvelous indeed! If visiting Zakopane, there is an Edo Sushi here as well under the supervision of sushi master Katsuhiro Kudo who hails from the island of Hokkaido – the winter capital of Japan.
Edo Fusion Restaurant Edo Fusion, the sister restaurant of pure Japanese Edo Sushi, is as the name suggests an excellent locale for much sought after Asian fusion, where dishes created with a wide canvas of flavors especiallyfrom the recognized cuisines of Japan and Thailand are juxtaposed with flavors and techniques from the Mediterranean, Italy, and even Mexico; this is creativity in the kitchen at its very best. A stunning interior implements the idea of modern-fusion firmly in the mind, preparing one to appreciate and savor delicacies such as the black tiger shrimp batter fried with cilantro and shitake mushroom; cod marinated in sweet miso paste; halibut in sake served on cucumber Carpaccio; and the fried wheat noodles with chicken in curry sauce. An outstanding journey of flavors is what one experiences here at Edo Fusion!
Edo Fusion Restaurant Krakow, Boşego Ciała 3 phone: + 48 12 422 2424 www.edosushi.pl
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Farina Restaurant
Farina Restaurant Krakow, Św. Marka 16 phone: +48 12 422 1680 www.farina.krakow.pl
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The creative brilliance of Monika Turasiewicz, the brainchild behind Farina, has placed this restaurant within the top echelon of Krakow’s restaurant scene. To be found at the quiet corner of St. Marka and St. Jana, a splendid location in the Old Town, Farina’s reputation has grown due to its marvelous sea food, impeccably executed Italian dishes, and innovative yet traditional Polish standards. This is indeed the season for mussels, with sea food and fresh fish flown in directly from Italy and French Brittany. Those with Polish inclinations should taste the duck with apples glazed in honey, the herring in truffle oil, the fragrant forest mushroom soup, or the cheese and potato filled pierogi ruskie. With spacious candle-lit rooms, and service par excellence Farina stands firm as one of the Krakow greats. Complimentary aperitif welcomes guests carrying TOP.
Grande Grill Steakhouse & Bar Grande Grill has quickly achieved the reputation of the best true steakhouse in Krakow, located in a verdant courtyard setting in the Main Square. An ideal place for a barbecue outing with friends and family, this is the place for succulent grilled meats and seafood to be washed down with an outstanding selection of drinks and cocktails that are offered here. This roofed summer garden in the very centre of Krakow is made all the more special with top quality service that helps water away the mental pressures with positive energy, relaxation, and an awayfrom –the-bustle feeling right in the center of this sometimes noisy town! Recommendations include the house specialty which is the T-bone steak to be accompanied with any of the several crisply fresh salads, allowing one to make a truly healthful combination of an outstanding dining experience!
Grande Grill Steakhouse & Bar Krakow, Rynek Główny 16 phone: +48 12 424 9600 restauracja@grandegrill.pl www.grandegrill.pl
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Globe Restaurant, Bar & Cafe
Globe Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Krakow, Konopnickiej 33 phone: +48 12 399 9127 www.globe.krakow.pl
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The Globe located in the Hilton Garden Inn offers a panoramic view of the Wawel, and is the place in town which does not want to make one feel at home, but rather launch one out of it on a journey of food and drink from across the globe! Emphasizing the notion that cuisine is at the heart of travel, the menu in the Globe is best described as a world atlas of flavors. One can even ask for something out of the main menu and voila! it will appear on the table. It is the same ideology at the bar, the only one in Poland accredited by the International Bartenders Association. There are whiskies and wines from Japan, rums from Guyana and Colombia, high quality cocktails, and of course unmatched Polish specials such as diamond-filtered vodka. With multiple TV screens, one can only imagine the fun during special sports events, moments to be enjoyed with friends, family, and guests!
Guliwer Café & Restaurant Guliwer Café & Restaurant located a few steps from the Main Square is the place for a quintessential Krakow experience. An outstanding place for coffee, great wine, breakfast, a light lunch or dinner, Guliwer is indeed the place for a great time with friends, family, and even casual business meetings. The hot chocolate here is about the thickest and creamiest, and homemade desserts such as the cheesecake, the apple or lemon meringue pie, reflect on what is truly important—the sweet things in life! The extensive wine list with imports from the various wine producing geographies of the world, reflect Guliwer’s seriousness but at prices which are affordable. The menu is comprehensive too with salads, panini, appetizers and soups, and vegetarian and fish selections, ensuring that Guliwer offers a complete experience indeed!
Guliwer Café & Restaurant Krakow, Bracka 6 phone: +48 12 430 2466 +48 504 081 451
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Il Calzone Restaurant Located minutes away from the Main Square, Il Calzone is somewhat hidden away behind the Pugetow Palace on Starowioelna Street. Once you discover it in its hidden enclave, you could very well become part of its regular patronage that faithfully converges here for fine Italian flavors, great wine, and its wonderful ambiance. A slightly rustic décor, with soft mood music noticeably lays claim to the idea that atmosphere is perhaps just an important ingredient as all else. Evenings and weekends is when you’ll find Il Calzone’s congenial atmosphere in full bloom with its regular clientele that includes long-time residents as well as new visitors to Krakow. For its owner and proprietor Marcin Pierożyński, Il Calzone is the embodiment of a long-term fascination with Italy—the country, the people, and its cuisine. His desire was to recreate in Krakow a „little part of what [he] misses every day”, a restaurant where good wine isn’t necessarily synonymous with large expenditures, and where competent service doesn’t have to be accompanied by stilted gestures and mannerisms. Each successive trip to his beloved Italy sees him returning to share new ideas and experiences with his guests—delivered through innovative recipes and well suited wines selected and imported directly from Italy, without the expense of middlemen which allows the prices to be reasonable in the restaurant. Marcin is proudly and enthusiastically aided by Il Calzone’s personnel who for years have added to this lo22
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cale’s refreshing uniqueness—from the Chef Grzegorz Graboś to the steady crew of friendly bartenders and wait staff. Il Calzone is one of those places that quickly becomes part of one’s select stable of restaurants—if you live in Krakow you will find yourself periodically here for a casual lunch or dinner indulging in its Mediterranean fare. Excellent for pizza—try the outstanding pizza bianca—and calzone at reasonable prices, you will marvel too at their grilled sirloin and beef steaks, lamb in herbs, or dishes such as chicken liver in orange and balsamic sauce. Its wine selection,
well supported by a foundation of Piedmont, Tuscany and Sicilian varieties, carries names from elsewhere around the world as well. Everyone finds something to suit their tastes here, and we are sure so will you!
Il Calzone Krakow, Starowiślna 15a phone: + 48 12 429 5141 www.ilcalzone.pl
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Jarema Restaurant Plac Matejki, where Jarema is located, is named after 19th century painter Jan Matejko who enshrined many of the glorious traditions of Polish kings and their victorious armies. Jarema enshrines yet another Polish tradition—kresowa, the cuisine in focus here. Originating from the eastern borders of historical Poland, an area known as Kresy, Polish and Jewish dishes combined under further eastern influences to constitute what is served here in forms such as exceptional lamb cutlets, quail stuffed with figs, pierogi with liver and grits, and standard favorites such as the bigos served under the inspiring title of Great Master of the Royal Hunt Bigos! The feeling of a traditional Polish manor is immediate at the entrance, where one is greeted by Polish nobility captured in paintings that adorn the walls, alongside what seem to be their hunting trophies and accessories. A three-roomed interior provides a cozily matched setting to the various gastronomic delights of the kitchen, with friendly, polite staff enhancing the flavor with period attire. The menu varies with the seasons and marks the traditions that are tied to them. With Michelin’s two forks and spoons rating, summer garden seating, Jarema is an excellent experience, especially with a cuisine that succeeds with its special uniqueness!
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Krakow, Plac Matejki 5 phone: +48 12 429 3669 www.jarema.pl
Kogel Mogel Restaurant A few short steps from the Main Square, Kogel Mogel a new Polish restaurant has transformed Poland’s somber communist history era by using it as an interesting backdrop for a culinary experience like no other. The interiors are colorfully elegant and are replete with photographs and reminders of communist times. The place of course is a place for Polish cuisine at its very best, prepared at a much higher level than one can ordinarily find with appetizers such as the salmon rose and beef tartar. Main dishes are outstanding—examples include the beef stroganoff with mushrooms in cream; the Duck Cracow; succulent pork chops; and fresh trout served with sautéed spinach. With excellent desserts, coffee, and drinks combined with a wonderful open air section for summer, Kogel Mogel is an interesting addition to Krakow’s restaurant scene!
Kogel Mogel Restaurant Krakow, Sienna 12 phone: +48 12 426 4968 www.kogel-mogel.pl
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La Campana Trattoria
Trattoria la Campana Krakow, Kanonicza 7 phone: +48 12 430 2232 www.lacampana.pl
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Michelin Guide recommended Italian restaurant La Campana is located on Kanonicza, the oldest street in Krakow. Refreshing to the senses, its dĂŠcor is best described as warm and immensely elegant, in complete union with an impressive back garden viewed through its windows. A comprehensive menu ensures that there is something for palate. Special mention must be made of the careful selection of the finest prosciutto, from San Daniele for example, to be had with fresh figs, melon, or fresh mozzarella. An impressive array of pasta, such as the rigatoni with tenderloin, garlic and tomatoes are great precursors to main courses such as the tender lamb chops in sage and pine nuts; or the zander fillet served with vegetable ratatouille in orange and saffron sauce. As expected, the wine list, desserts, and coffee are all outstanding. Fine indeed!
Libiamo Ristorante & Pizzeria Ristorante Libiamo has recently opened in a historic setting in the Main Square, bringing a serious, if not higher, definition to fine Italian cuisine. While the history-laden interiors and the aromas all lend themselves to transport the wandering mind to the pleasures of Tuscany, attention is brought back to the here and now with an array of fine culinary output from the kitchen. The wood-fired oven makes the pizza here, some with standard and some more esoteric toppings, a must-order. Pasta, a mainstay in Italian cuisine, is prepared here with an emphasis on the right recipes, quality of ingredients such as sun-ripened tomatoes, mature cheese and fresh herbs, to produce flavors that are indeed special. With a fine wine selection that always helps, Libiamo inspires and strikes a culinary high note! TOP
Libiamo Ristorante & Pizzeria Krakow, Rynek Główny 15 phone: +48 12 424 96 00 rezerwacje@wierzynek.com.pl www.wierzynek.pl
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Likus Hotels & Restaurants
Copernicus
Copernicus Restaurant Krakow, Kanonicza 16 phone: +48 12 424 3400 +48 12 424 3421 open from midday to 11pm www.hotel.com.pl
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The restaurant at the exclusive Hotel Copernicus located at the foot of Wawel Castle on ancient, picturesque Kanonicza Street, melds subtle modernity with elements of the Renaissance period. A direct reflection of how the menu has been fashioned where traditions of nobility-inspired cuisine have been infused with a nouvelle touch. Proof for the most discriminating palates lies in its superb dishes with a menu that changes with the rhythms of the season, purveying its delights in the form of succulent meats, pates, mushroom dishes, lobster, fresh-water fish, and foie gras. A wine list of over 200 ensures that one’s menu selections will be well matched with what one chooses to sip. Desserts range from ethereal sorbets to chocolate soufflÊ served with peppermint ice cream, or simply the choicest chocolate truffles. A culinary masterpiece indeed!
Likus Hotels & Restaurants
Pod Różą
Pod Różą, which means ‘under the rose’ is located within the same named hotel; Krakow’s first established at the end of the 17thcentury! Primarily Italian in its inclinations, the restaurant offers a separate Polish menu as well. The menu changes here with the seasons, where absolutely nothing is left to chance in ensuring one’s complete satisfaction. The impressive glass canopy, the impeccable service, the atmosphere, and of course the offerings of fresh fish, venison, and pheasant. These are served up in main courses such as the filet mignon in truffle auce with spinach, or the salmon with scallops served with red caviar. The prestigious 2011Wine Spectator award for its vast collection of wines has given credence to the claims of many that the wine list here is a true standout. Clearly, this is one of Krakow’s top culinary experiences!
Pod Różą Restaurant Krakow, Floriańska 14 phone: +48 12 424 3300 +48 12 424 3381 open from midday to 11pm www.hotel.com.pl
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Trzy Rybki
Trzy Rybki Krakow, Szczepańska 5 (Stary Hotel) phone: +48 12 384 0808 +48 12 384 0801 open from midday to 11pm www.hotel.com.pl
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Traces of the past merge subtly with the contemporary at thefive-star Stary Hotel, located in the very heart of Kraków. The hotel’s elegant restaurant Trzy Rybki is located on the ground floor beneath an expansive glass roof. Its superb menu brings forth the finest traditions nouvelle Polish cuisine. The menu, here too, is matched with the season’s bounties with compositions that include venison, forest mushrooms, truffles, fish, sea-food, and homemade pasta. An abundant wine list is well complemented by an equally lavish selection of Italian cheese. For a unique night-time experience one can go up to the rooftop grill and barfor lunch, dinner or a glass of wine and enjoy an exhilarating panorama of the town capturing the atmosphere of the Main Market Square.
Luminaa Restaurant Located in a town house from the 1930s in historic Kazimierz, Luminaa is indeed redefining the idea of goingout in Krakow. A setting uniquely modern and intriguingly refreshing, this restaurant-bar impresses with its modern decor and emphasis on the play of light, with each room taking on a special atmosphere with unique furniture, tableware, and fittings. A specially designed bar is a place that thrills with an array of exquisite cocktails prepared by skilled bartenders. The menu is outstanding as well with the Chef focusing his efforts on creating dishes unavailable elsewhere in the city, fusing flavors from the culinary hotspots of the globe. If one is seeking a truly intimate open-air terrace, the place offers this too with its lovely outdoor located in the back. A great addition to Krakow, Luminaa is indeed the light at the end of the tunnel! Complementary aperitif welcomes guests carrying or mentioning TOP.
Luminaa Krakow, Kupa 24/2 phone: +48 12 421 10 15 info@luminaa.pl www.luminaa.pl
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Le Scandale
Le Scandale Krakow, Plac Nowy 9 phone: +48 12 430 6855 www.scandale.pl
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The dilemma to visit a top restaurant or a top notch bar has been solved by Le Scandale. This place defines versatility with its excellent restaurant, lounge bar, and a terrace garden. Frequented heavily by the whose-who of town, it opens its doors at 8 a.m. each day for breakfast, serving dinner all the way well past midnight. Its broad, international a la carte menu served all-day, the breakfast buffet from 8 am-12 pm with its wide selection priced at just 19.50 PLN, as well as its Tapas Bar, show Le Scandale’s ability to provide what guests truly value and relish. Live concerts on Friday, and a DJ on Saturday reflect the „specialness” of weekends. The wine card with nearly 60 selection and over a 100 cocktails makes the ordering of drinks a unique experience. The perennial terrace deserves special attention with its outstanding atmosphere, making all of Le Scandale definitely something to write home about!
Scandale Royal Scandale Royal located at Plac Szczepański is becoming increasingly popular due to its remarkable versatility combined with a natural elegance— the place is great equally for a sophisticated dinner as it is simply for some cocktails with friends. The menu is primarily French nouvelle along with Asian accents, and on weekends takes on more of an international view. Whatever the dishes and appetizer ordered, the driving mantra in the kitchen is an emphasis on quality and freshness of ingredients, may it be the seafood, the fine cuts of beef, or farm-fresh poultry. Polish classics like pierogi add to the spectrum of flavors. Guests converge here also for cocktails from its rather well-appointed and well-tended bar. A rich décor with romantic reds and purples of-
fers an ambience that is spread over two floors, with the upper level akin to a grand balcony offering a view of the action down on the main floor. With patio seating in a summer and an exciting dance floor ready in the basement, Scandale Royal is a place for all seasons. The place prides itself as a leading venue for private parties, ranging from smaller birthdays to larger corporate events. With the kitchen open until midnight during weekdays and until 2 a.m. on weekends, this is indeed a wonderful place, offering great quality and wonderful times at a easonable price!
Scandale Royal Restaurant Krakow, Plac Szczepański 2 phone: +48 12 422 1333 www.scandale.pl
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Mamma Mia Trattoria Minutes from the Main Square, Mamma Mia offers authentic Italian in a dolce vita setting with its wood burning stove, warm colors, and photographs from the home country. Credit goes in large part to its chef Robert Koczwara, whose allegiance to Italian culinary traditions is the reason for its enormous success. Here a wide variety of pizza is always a winning choice, and soups such as the cream of broccoli with salmon bits; the gnocchi with parmesan in mushroom sauce; mussels in tomato sauce; the veal cutlets stewed in white wine sauce; and desserts such as the semifreddo— partially frozen, made with whipped cream and amaretto, are all excellent. An extensive wine list from Spain, France, Italy, Chile, Argentina, ensures a wonderful balance with what is ordered. Mamma Mia—a great choice always for a splendid time!
Mamma Mia Trattoria Krakow, Karmelicka 14 phone: +48 12 430 0492 phone/fax: +48 12 422 2868 www.mammamia.net.pl
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Marmolada Restaurant
Marmolada Restaurant Krakow, Grodzka 5 phone: +48 12 396 4946 www.marmoladarestauracja.pl
Marmolada located in the Main Square is designed to evoke childhood memories of visits to grandma, family dinners, and tasty pancakes gobbled down with marmalade. The combination of flavors and nostalgia is an alluring platform where a PolishItalian menu filled with the rich aromas of spices and a fruits has come alive to delight in many ways. The encompassing menu offers items such as the golden spareribs marinated with plum vodka, topped with fruit ratatouille; beef tenderloin with pears fried in red wine and honey; Zander fried in butter and olive oil, with leek and mushrooms; cannelloni with spinach and creamy ricotta, served with a velvety tomato sauce; and an array of crispy pizza from a wood-fired oven. Intensely flavorful desserts such as the traditional Krakow cheese cake served with bitter chocolate complete this marmalade of flavors and a happy time!
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Miód Malina Restaurant Miód Malina—“Honey Raspberry” is a term used in colloquial Polish to express delight! This Michelin Guide recommended Polish restaurant excites at all levels. Spread over two hall-like rooms, its warm rustic interior is made cozier by a large wood-burning oven, and fresh flowers illumined in an abundance of candlelight. Menu highlights include the special oscypek cheese with cranberry jelly; the savory duck with mushrooms and plum sauce; succulent tenderloin; delicate lamb chops served with blueberry sauce and roasted garlic; and desserts such as the racuchy, which is a homemade apple pancake served warm with a tempting vanilla and caramel sauce—all wonderfully outstanding. With a carefully chosen wine list, a wide selection of liquors, and a friendly staff, Miód Malina offers true delight indeed!
Miód Malina Restaurant open: Mon–Fri from midday to midnight; Sat, Sun from 11am to midnight Krakow, Grodzka 40 phone: +48 12 430 0411 www.miodmalina.pl
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Milano Restaurant
Milano Ristorante Krakow, św. Jana 1 phone: +48 12 374 1300 mobile: +48 694 44 01 99 www.milanokrakow.pl
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Milano Restaurant brings to mind many things; foremost amongst them is redefining the idea of a fine dining experience. This is an Italian restaurant pulsating with a rare vitality. Located on a corner in the Main Square, its warm earth interiors, crisp white-linen draped tables adorned with the soft glow of candlelight all come together in highlighting a menu which is illustrative of the tremendous thought and effort that has been put into it by Chef Grzegorz Fic. Items such as the tuna carpaccio; Tuscan fish soup; the pizza with Napolitano ham and arugula; the saddle of deer with foie gras sauce; and the Ossobuco alla milanese, are all incredibly outstanding. Desserts such as the crème brûlée and chocolate soufflé become sweet exclamation points to a wonderful meal. With an extensive wine list and a warm, attentive staff, Milano tops on all levels!
Pepe Rosso Restaurant Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter of Krakow is on its ascendancy: its track from bohemian to trendy is well on its way here with the opening of new, refreshing places such as Italian restaurant Pepe Rosso. With the advantage of considerable visitors to this part of Krakow, its excellence has already begun to garner rave reviews. Modern and yet rooted-in-tradition, this restaurant is the culmination of spirited efforts and vision of owners Marcin Seweryn and Šukasz Przybylski. Mr. Przybylski, the creative force in the kitchen, owes his success in pleasing our palates to his generous vigor in applying many an individual twists to otherwise traditional fare. No wonder the King prawns served here with garlic, olive oil, and courgette are unrivaled (courgette is French for zucchini). It is worth noting that fresh shipments of Mediterranean seafood arrive each Wednesday, illustrative of the focus here on quality. Dishes such as the ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta, or the grilled beef seasoned with rosemary and served with wild mushrooms and cherry tomatoes are delightful. For dessert if your Italian restaurant reflexes kick in and you begin to ask for the tiramisu, do pause and venture towards the Sardinian pardulas which combine the delicate flavor of pastry with the taste of fresh, sweet ricotta. Excellent food, great atmosphere in a light and elegant setting, and all this embedded in extraordinary Kazimierz— what more than Pepe Rosso can one ask for!
Pepe Rosso open from midday to 11pm Krakow, Kupa 15 phone: +48 12 431 0875 www.peperosso.pl
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Pod Aniołami Restaurant The name Pod Aniołami translates into “Under the Angels” and is the place where a gastronomic journey into traditional Polish flavors begins. This restaurant, located on what is known as the Royal Route, impeccably delivers the atmosphere of history. In the restored chamber upstairs, which was formerly home to the Burgrave of the Wawel Castle, grand receptions are organized amidst the splendor and backdrop 18th-century paintings! Perhaps it is in just such a fine setting that one is truly able to tune one’s gastronomic senses to appreciate flavors from an old Poland, now long gone. Starters such as the mushroom soup with noodles; the delicious fish soup flavored with saffron and parsley; the herrings served with onion, apple, and sour cream; or the
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pate served with cranberries and pickled pear, are great precursors to spectacular main courses. Mouth watering preparations with meat and fish such as the grilled sirloin with capers and rosemary; the pork served with baked apple, bacon, served with pickled cucumbers and horseradish sauce; or the trout with parsley butter, are all exceptional. A beech-wood fired grill serves a wide array of meats to be had perhaps in the medieval-style courtyard garden that’s open all year round. An outstanding dessert list includes sernik, the Polish cheesecake; and szarlotka, which is the local apple pie. Pod Aniołami is indeed a culinary experience down the memory lane of a time when real nobility paraded along the Royal Route!
Pod Aniołami Krakow, Grodzka 35 phone: +48 12 421 3999 open from 1pm to midnight www.podaniolami.pl
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Pimiento Restaurant A culinary tribute to at least an aspect of Latin America cuisine was much awaited in Krakow. With the arrival of Pimiento in historic Kazimierz, the first ever Argentina grill restaurant, this wait may now be considered over. When one mentions “Argentinean”, what immediately comes to mind are juicy grilled meats, thick and charcoal-brazed, cooked over the unique “asado”—a slow cooking grill, where the natural wood and coal embers are carefully spread to ensure all of the meat’s natural fla-
Pimiento Restaurant Krakow, Józefa 26 phone: +48 12 421 2502 pimiento@pimiento.pl Krakow, Stolarska 13 phone: +48 12 4226672 stolarska@pimiento.pl www.pimiento.pl
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vors are preserved. Moreover, since Argentinean cuisine has heavy influences of Mediterranean cultures, one also expects a wide variety of healthful, robust dishes and flavors. Under the brilliant ownership of Marcin Seweryn, all of this is very much true here; the kitchen staff ensures special care is taken such that each cut of meat, Pampas grass fed and imported from Argentina, is individually seasoned to give customers a truly authentic dining experience. The most popular cuts are the bife de costilla, similar to the T-bone and is the largest cut of beef, and bife de chorizo, a steak cut off the rib and equivalent to rump or sirloin. Various other cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and chorizo are served with special sauces, rice, salads and vegetables. With great desserts, a diverse wine list, and friendly “Latin-inspired” service, Pimiento offers a wonderful detour from Krakow to Gaucho country!
Rubinstein Restaurant Located in a 15th century building in Szeroka Square, the Hotel Rubinstein is brimful with style and elegance. The famous cosmetics mogul, Helena Rubinstein, was actually born on this very square, and the hotel’s name is an inspired note to this famous one-time neighbor. The Restaurant Rubinstein, located within the hotel combines traditional Polish, Jewish, and pan-European cuisine with nouvelle elements to thrill gastronomically. Dishes such as the marinated ostrich carpaccio accompanied by lettuce and boletus mushrooms; the roast duck with currant sauce on spinach served with potato purée; the pork tenderloin with calvados accompanied with potato and apple mushrooms, are all excellent. With desserts such as the chocolate gâteau, and a wonderfully varied wine list, this elegant restaurant is yet another feather in Krakow’s culinary cap.
Rubinstein Restaurant Krakow, Szeroka 12 phone: +48 12 384 0000 recepcja@hotelrubinstein.com www.hotelrubinstein.com
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Rynek 44: Karczma Staropolska
Rynek 44: Karczma Staropolska Krakow, Rynek 44 phone: +48 12 426 4081 www.rynek44.pl
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Staropolska Karczma or the “Old Polish Inn” does a lot for those seeking to have a rustic Polish culinary experience, Typically one has to leave the city, head into the mountains a couple of hours away for this, but Starolpolska achieves this right here in the Main Square! The charming atmosphere of log huts, the added touch delivered by generous wooden tables, live highlander music in the evenings, and of course the raditionally hearty Polish cuisine, all bestow a genuineness to this overall experience. Authentic appetizers such as rye bread with lard and pickles; grilled meats and dishes such as the stuffed roast duck with apples and Żubrówka, are quite outstanding. Besides being a great outing for those visiting Krakow, Starolpolska is also a place where one finds local families and friends having a great time! Note: For TOP readers, FREE glass of wine with each item ordered from the menu!
Rynek 44: Virtuoso Ristorante Situated in the Main Square, Virtuoso is an interpretation of fine Italian, from the standpoint of both its ultra-modern dark and red interior, as well as its emphasis on making quality food accessible without the hefty price. One is able to experience true Italian home cooking; the passion of the kitchen staff is visible from the moment a dish arrives at the table, its presentation, its aroma, and the warm enthusiasm of a wait staff eager to please. Specialties include those with fresh seafood, with the Scampi alla Griglia winning the loyalty of many. Fine pasta, a variety of pizza, a selection of wines from all regions of Italy, and live music ensures that all guests have something each to enjoy. And finally there are real Italian desserts made on premises which make the end note of a meal at Virtuoso truly memorable! Note: For TOP readers, FREE glass of wine with each item ordered from the menu!
Rynek 44: Virtuoso Ristorante Krakow, Rynek 44 phone: +48 12 426 4081 www.rynek44.pl
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Samui Thai Restaurant
Samui Thai Restaurant Krakow, Rynek Główny, Wiślna 10 phone: +48 12 430 0265 kontakt@samui.com.pl
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Samui Thai in the center of Krakow has indeed become a valuable addition to the town’s culinary landscape. The finest ingredients that define Thai cuisine—coconut milk, lemongrass, basil, garlic, ginger, and a symphony of original condiments all come together by the culinary genius of Thai Chef Vipada Yimcharoen, a dignified lady with years of experience which even includes cooking for the Thai royal family! Appetizers and dishes such as the shrimp or chicken satay; spicy beef or squid salad; tom yam kung or the spicy shrimp soup with lemongrass and coconut milk; the beef, chicken, duck, fish, and seafood in various curries and forms, are all bouquets intensely packed with rich flavors. With a well-matched wine list, and above all wonderful service, this intimate setting is where one always wants to come back to. Simply outstanding!
Studio Qulinarne Studio Qulinarne reflects luxurious elegance with a scale that impresses. Located in an old bus garage adjacent to the Museum of Municipal Engineering, a façade of windows reveals interiors replete with 19th century furniture. Bookshelves, lamps, and glass doors extend from floor to ceiling, and the menu here reads like culinary poetry reflecting changes for the products of the seasons; current items include the Carpaccio of duck; pappardelle with roasted duck and pecorino; spare ribs in sauce with molasses and coffee; zander on pear puree with Dijon mustard; and the crème brûlée semifreddo with passion fruit for dessert—all outstanding. Romantic evenings are encouraged with its beautiful, green, intimate garden; live piano music; a wide bar selection, wines from all corners of the world, and an outstanding array of mixed drinks! This is indeed a top addition to Krakow’s culinary landscape!
Studio Qulinarne Krakow, Gazowa 4 phone: +48 12 430 6914 www.studioqulinarne.pl
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SomePlace Else Restaurant Every once in a while, one has a carving to just let loose in an ultra casual setting, and perhaps a sports bar comes to mind; SomePlace Else is just that place!
SomePlace Else Restaurant Krakow, Powiśle 7 phone: +48 12 662 1670 Open: monday midday to 11 pm tuesday - thursday midday to midnight friday - saturday midday to 1 am sunday midday to 11 pm Happy Hour - everyday 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
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The executive chef has focused on an outstanding tex-mex menu—the Chicken Wrap with grilled strips of chicken; the Slim Figure Salad with an assortment of greens, tomatoes, mozzarella, and grilled chicken breast; the Big T-bone steak served with garlic and herb butter are all enjoyable! Along with delicious drinks and cocktails this has become the ultimate place to relax with family, friends, and colleagues, and sports fans have 9 plasma screens to enjoy exciting events. A wonderfully large summer garden, and a professional staff makes the fun all the more cheery!
The Olive Restaurant Krakow’s Sheraton Hotel, situated perfectly on the banks of the Vistula offers a stunning panorama of Wawel Castle, is a 10-minute walk from the Main Square, and is not much further away from the old Jewish district of Kazimierz. But if you are a lucky resident here, there is no walking necessary and no time needed whatsoever to reach The Olive, Sheraton’s spectacular atrium restaurant. Dominating the interior of the 1200 sq. meter glass roofed lobby, The Olive serves Mediterranean fare and welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner in this year-round “courtyard.”
The 12-metre-high olive tree at its centre helps anchor us down in an otherwise “float-away”, uplifting atmosphere brought about by its huge space and its overall brightness. For dinner with a larger group of friends, family, or business associates, consider making a reservation in the Wine Cellar.
The Olive Restaurant Sheraton Krakow Hotel, Powiśle 7 phone: +48 12 662 1000 open: 6.30am–10.30am; midday–4.00pm; 6.00pm–10.30pm www.sheraton.com/krakow
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Unicus Restaurant
Unicus Restaurant Krakow Floriańska 35 / Św. Marka 20 phone: +48 12 433 7111 restauracja@hotelunicus.pl
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Restaurant Unicus’ Chef Rafal Targosz is the winner of several culinary competitions, an elite member of the association of leading chefs. His innovative menu offers a combination of traditional Polish and international selections derived from his own experiences. The place redefines Krakow’s medieval cellars, converted here with breathtaking sense for social get-togethers as well as business and corporate events. Items on the menu include fillet of sea bream in warm eggplant-potato saffron aioli with grilled squid; confit of leg of duck with spinach leaves, mini potato dumplings and butter zabaglione; Carpathian sirloin with rosemary sauce, potato gratin, grilled peppers and artichokes; and innovative desserts such the vanilla crème brûlée with strawberry salad, and the pineapple marinated in basil syrup with coconut ice-cream and hints of red pepper. Unicus is a gift to those seeking culinary excellence!
Sushi Square Sushi Square is an outstanding quick visit to Japan right from the heart of Krakow’s Main Square! Affording a wonderful glimpse into Japanese culture, through its cuisine and a décor that reflects modern Tokyo, the restaurant serves the spectrum of fresh fish and seafood based sushi, sashimi, and warm dishes that all emphasize authenticity and their ways of preparation. Options within the menu surpass the idea of the place just being one for “sushi”, with its range of Japanese soups, appetizing tempura, and desserts. With regular lunch and special menus, Sushi Square provides takeaway for those on the go. It boasts the only Japanese garden of its kind in the city and is perfect for both the sushi connoisseur as well as the complete beginner; the friendly staff delights to assist any and all with the pleasant intricacies of the world of Japanese cuisine!
Sushi Square Krakow, Rynek Główny 15 phone: +48 12 424 9600 rezerwacja@wierzynek.com.pl www.cafewierzynek.pl
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Szara Restaurant Located in the Main Square steps from Krakow’s grandest cathedral, St Mary’s Basilica, Szara delivers as much of an experience for the senses, as its erstwhile neighbor does for the spirit. This Michelin Recommended restaurant offers elegance at its best with aproned waiters groomed to please in a gothic arched interior replete with starched white table linen and ornate silverware. This photo-shoot setting has always been the choice for those in the know, and for those who wish to make a ceremony out of a culinary outing. The international menu here may be best described as a reflection of the wellheeled clientele that converges from all over the globe. Appetizers such as the Swedish style marinated herring served with potato, or the classic foie gras with truffle sauce, convey the global aspirations of the kitchen. The flavor-rich Salad a la Szara with marinated salmon, egg, shrimp, and avocado is an ideal prologue to dishes composed of succulent meats and fish in the form of, for example, the Plankstek, which is beef sirloin served on an oak plank with pommes duchesse and yellow string beans wrapped in bacon; or the Halibut served on a bed of beetroot and carrots. Desserts such as the chocolate fondant with mint ice cream and a comprehensive wine list help complete the vision of this gastronomic delight! And not to forget— Szara also serves a delightful breakfast daily from 8 until 11, and lunch between 12 to 3 p.m. at prices that are indeed quite reasonable.
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Krakow, Rynek Główny 6 phone: +48 12 421 6669 www.szara.pl
Szara Kazimierz Restaurant Located in the Main Square steps from Krakow’s grandest cathedral, St Mary’s Basilica, Szara delivers as much of an experience for the senses, as its erstwhile neighbor does for the spirit. This Michelin Recommended restaurant offers elegance at its best with aproned waiters groomed to please in a gothic arched interior replete with starched white table linen and ornate silverware. This photo-shoot setting has always been the choice for those in the know, and for those who wish to make a ceremony out of a culinary outing. The international menu here may be best described as a reflection of the well-heeled clientele that converges from all over the globe. Appetizers such as the Swedish style marinated herring served with potato, or the classic foie gras with truffle sauce, convey the global aspirations of the kitchen. The flavor-rich Salad a la Szara with marinated salmon, egg, shrimp, and avocado is an ideal prologue to dishes composed of succulent meats and fish in the form of, for example, the Plankstek, which is beef sirloin served on an oak plank with pommes duchesse and yellow string beans wrapped in bacon; or the Halibut served on a bed of beetroot and carrots. Desserts such as the chocolate fondant with mint ice cream and a comprehensive wine list help complete the vision of this gastronomic delight! And not to forget— Szara also serves a delightful breakfast daily from 8 until 11, and lunch between 12 to 3 p.m. at prices that are indeed quite reasonable.
Szara Kazimierz Restaurant Krakow, Szeroka 39 phone: +48 12 429 1219 www.szarakazimierz.pl
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Wierzynek Restaurant Wierzynek Restaurant brings 14th century renaissance to the present day in the form of one of the most elaborate multi-halled, culinary settings in Krakow. Its classic interiors with ornate beams, period art and frescoes, have hosted distinguished heads of state such as Emperor Akihito, Queen Elizabeth II, George Bush Sr., and a host of celebrities such as Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro, and Sophie Marceau. This is indeed a unique setting for traditional Polish cuisine from the kitchens of the courts and nobility in the past. Items such as the homemade pate, a Wierzynek speciality served with glazed apples and honey and marjoram sauce; the veal shank with Polish potato dumplings and beetroot in sour cream; the pikeperch flamed in mead honey wine with pear in a sour cream sauce; and the traditional sour rabbit soup with quail eggs are all outstanding. Desserts include handmade pastries and confectionery made with age-old recipes and techniques, as well as the pralines created out of love and passion for chocolate! These delights along with traditional liqueurs and vodkas can even be taken home from the restaurant’s outstanding souvenir shop. The American bestseller “1000 Places to See before You Die” has indeed mentioned Wierzynek as one of those places that are a must whilst in Krakow!
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Krakow, Rynek Główny 15 phone: +48 12 424 9600 rezerwacja@wierzynek.com.pl www.wierzynek.pl
Wesele Restaurant In Polish, “Wesele” means “wedding party”. This Michelin Guide recommended restaurant is exquisitely arranged and adorned with a 16th century ceiling and floral arrangements. Located on the Main Square, this is where nouvelle Polish is winning accolades from both the locals as well as visitors. The carpaccio of venison with fresh berries, capers and parmesan cheese; the mixed salad with duck, orange, and pistachio with basil-garlic dressing; and venison with gingerbread sauce, made with red wine, honey and mandarins; are all ethereally delightful. Desserts touch a high note as well with items such as the warm cheese pancakes with vanilla and caramel mousse. With an elaborate wine list, a staff that is eager to please, and live concerts every evening from Wednesday to Saturday, Wesele indeed is a marriage of exquisite elegance and a good time!
Wesele Restaurant Krakow, Rynek Główny 10 phone: +48 12 422 7460 www.weselerestauracja.pl
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Via Otta Restaurant
Via Otta Restaurant Krakow, Krasińskiego 8 phone: +48 12 427 1052 www.viaotta.pl
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Located in the center of Krakow, near Wawel Castle and adjacent to the picturesque banks of the Vistula, Via Otta is a chic, modern-urban restaurant offering an outstanding interpretation of Italian cuisine, one that emphasizes old standards prepared with an utmost focus on fresh, carefully selected ingredients of the highest quality. The menu is comprehensive with a wide selection of sumptuous salads, pastas, meat dishes and home-made desserts. A perfect place for lunch, evenings with friends, or even business meetings, Via Otta combines a modern urban lounge bar esthetic with the benefit of a classic menu; and outstanding service makes it all even better. The place offers the facilities to organize small get-togethers, banquets, conferences and other special events with customized menus. Indeed an oasis of relaxation in a bustling part of town.
Zen Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant Zen has finally brought to Krakow a unique interpretation of Japanese cuisine. Chef Tomasz Łapiński’s menu includes traditional dishes as well as those with ingredients that may not be typical of the Japanese kitchen. The sushi is always made of fresh fish and appetizers such as the gyutataki which is slices of juicy beef, marinated in sake, served with fresh garlic and ginger; or the beef carpaccio with arugula and parmesan served with Japanese wasabi, are great precursors to dishes such as the Kobe steak; or the duck marinated in orange and cinnamon, served with teriyaki sauce. The first floor offers a more casual “sushicanal”, while the second floor has tables and the traditional “tatami” floormat seating. Drinks include Japanese wines, beers, and original green tea. Zen is indeed a great addition to Krakow’s culinary scene! Savings Note: 25% off on sushi and midday to 6 pm every day.
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Zen Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant open from noon to midnight Krakow, Św. Tomasza 29 phone: +48 12 426 5555 www.zensushi.pl
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Bull Pub If an evening out in Krakow is to be cherished as a memory for years to come then a visit to Bull Pub is in the cards. A long-time favorite of both locals and visitors to Krakow, the place is steeped in history and rich drinking tradition. This is indeed an old traditional English pub situated in the heart of old Krakow, where an almost Victorian dĂŠcor helps create a pleasant and a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere, and literally transports one mentally into a quaint place somewhere in England.
Bull Pub Krakow, Mikołajska 2 phone: +48 12 423 1168 www.bullpub.pl
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Bull Pub offers its guests a well equipped bar with a wide selection of whiskeys including single malts and a wide range of beers, from Irish and English to Polish barreled beers. Your drinks would be well accompanied by the exquisite snacks, or topped off with a Cuban cigar from its well equipped humidor!
One Club Refreshing! This indeed is the word that quickly comes to mind in describing the ultra new One Club located in the Main Square. Made to a formula much different than what one typically finds in Krakow, this is an elegantly minimalist off-white décor with crystal Swarovski chandeliers and cool-lit walls helping cleanse the mind of all the clutter and giving one a sense of crisp freshness. The drinks menu, for example, includes cocktails, each impeccably made for one to savor the last sip; drinks made with FRUGO, a fruit based beverage of immense flavor, are a specialty. For the more discriminating and privacy seeking guests there is the VIP room with restricted access, so that one may enjoy one’s space without the huddle that sometimes happens in popular locales such as this. Truly outstanding for an elegant night out in Krakow!
One Club Krakow, św. Jana 1 phone: +48 12 374 13 00 www.oneclub.pl
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Paparazzi Paparazzi, located a few steps from the Main Square, enjoys, as per its pedigree, a special place in the hearts of all those who have spent memorable times here. Both a club and a café, it seeks inspiration from the stars of Hollywood who deck its walls framed in black and white photographs, with the place imparting a feeling of cordial familiarity and perhaps even nostalgia.
Krakow, Mikołajska 9 Open: Mon–Fri 12am–1am; Sat, Sun 4pm–1am phone: +48 12 429 4597 www.paparazzi.com.pl
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The interior here is suited for intimacy or for larger groups, with the well equipped and smartly attended bar at the entrance providing a quick invitation to all of the fun within. Known for some of the finest drinks in town, great food and wine, or just simply a leisured coffee and dessert, the environment here indeed makes Paparazzi a special place to be! Note: Every Thursday there is karaoke and 2+1 drinks promotion.
Reflections Bar & Café The Reflections Bar & Café at the Holiday Inn Krakow City Center is one of the few bars in Krakow that has actually set itself as a class apart from the abundance of the serve-yourself types of places that dot the city. This is a super-elegant bar outfitted with white leather sofas that combined with the outstanding table service makes one so comfortable that leaving afterwards becomes a thought not to be entertained in the mind! Stellar drinks and cocktails, coffee and desserts, wines and liquors are to be enjoyed in the bar with a lively club atmosphere and a delicious food menu which amongst many attractions includes an array of tapas as well. A favorite of locals as well as visiting guests and business people, this is a place indeed to reflect upon the day in rare, elegant style!
Reflections Bar & Café Holiday Inn Krakow City Center Krakow, Wielopole 4 phone: +48 12 619 0000 www.hik.krakow.pl
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Russian Enso Club & Restaurant
Russian Enso Club & Restaurant Krakow, Karmelicka 52 phone: +48 12 633 6520 www.russianenso.pl
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Russian Enso has quite successfully imbibed all of the great adjectives and sentiments that come to mind when one thinks of great fun and great times! Located on Karmelicka Street, a few minutes from the Main Square, this unique club and restaurant, intimate and incredibly stylish, is spread over two levels, offering chic opulence with an underground dance floor as a backdrop to great drinks, cocktails and even a cup of outstanding coffee in the morning. The kitchen, serving a mix of Italian, Russian, and Polish cuisine is open all night from Thursday to Saturday, especially helpful if one is partying until dawn with diverse themed events such as Fiesta Mexicana, Bahama Mama, and Russian Style Party- Gastro Pleasure. A great dance floor with side seating, great quality audio and video which allows for the organization of mini-concerts, artistic performances, and even fashion shows, makes this an outstanding venue!
Ul Lala Cafe & Lunch Time This spring witnessed the opening of the extraordinary Ul Lala Cafe and Lunch Time. Located on a classy corner on the Main Square, with its abundant and super elegant terrace seating and a remarkable interior décor, it serves 100% natural and homemade delicious pastries, cakes, sweet cocktails, fine coffees and teas, as well as salads and sandwiches. With healthy breakfast which includes various options—traditional Polish with scrambled eggs, cheese and rustic meats; Mediterranean with tomato, feta cheese and olives; and French with omelets, fruit preserves, and croissants. A great place for lunch and casual dining, one can partake from a wide selection of salads, soups, and main courses. Of course right through the day the place is an outstanding café serving up all of its pleasures. A class act is indeed the only way to describe Ul Lala!
Ul Lala Cafe & Lunch Time Krakow, Rynek Główny 42 phone: +48 12 374 13 07 mobile: +48 694 44 01 99 ullala@ullalacafe.pl www.ullalacafe.pl
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Wierzynek Shop & Café Wierzynek’s Souvenir Shop is located at the ground floor of the Wierzynek Restaurant. It offers handmade chocolate pralines in several flavors with each piece crafted from traditional recipes by experienced chocolatiers whose passion ensures the intensity of flavors. Also available are confectionery products and cookies made with the best quality natural ingredients, as well as traditional Polish alcohols with unique recipes such as tinctures, meads, vodkas, and slivovitz. Located also within the premises is the newly opened coffee shop with outstanding coffee and fresh pastries, hand-whipped ice cream and sorbet, and health selections such as the lush green cocktail with parsley. Of course the chocolate delights are right there as well to enjoy!
Wierzynek Shop & Café Krakow, Rynek Główny 16 phone: +48 12 424 9600 delikatesy@wierzynek.com.pl www.wierzynek.pl
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Boruni Boruni
Boruni Galleries in Krakow: Grodzka 60, +48 12 428 50 86 Sukiennice Clothal stalls: 23, 29, 36 Crown Piast Hotel, Radzikowskiego 109 www.boruni.pl, www.ambershop.pl www.amber.com.pl
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The Boruni Amber Gallery located on 60 Grodzka Street in Krakow is spread over 100 sq. meters, and offers the finest amber jewelry at the same time educating its customers with an interesting movie on the secrets of amber. It offers a wide range of quality products, ranging from the simplest silver and amber earrings, to the most beautiful pieces made by leading Polish artists and producers of amber and other precious stones. Besides jewelry set in sterling silver, as well as 14 and 18 carat gold for both women and men, one can also find unique articles for everyday use such as: letter openers, ornamented spoons and forks, and wondrous sculptures all made with amber. With a friendly and helpful staff that are more than happy to help, this is indeed a perfect place for getting the perfect gift for your loved ones and friends!
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Located in the Main Market Square, this historical building is home to a one-of-a-kind retail complex named Pasaż 13, an architectural masterpiece that has now become the backdrop to elite stores and shopping catering to the quality conscious customer. It is clear at once that this is indeed a retail heaven, with the great quality of stores and brand names resonating perfectly with the outstanding location. From Batycki to Miss Sixty from DSQUARED2 do YSL, and from Cerruti to Lantier, all these and more reside side by side together at Pasaż 13. Located within this are gourmet stores such as Delikatesy 13 and Vinoteka 13; the unique Delikatesy offers a variety of high-end Polish and international produce, and Vinoteka provides a similarly rich palette which includes hundreds of quality wines. Extremely inviting to be sure!
Krakow Sw. Tomasza Str. 26 phone: +48 12 341 42 83 www.echofashion.pl
Likus Home Concept Likus Home Concept
Krakow, Rynek Główny 13 on the first floor phone: +48 12 617 0223 www.likushome.com.pl
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This interior décor gallery located in a historic Renaissance building in the Main Square is a must-have experience. This expansive store or “art gallery”—both terms describe it well—is a consequence of a longterm collaborative effort with Baxter and Richard Ginori where everything is evaluated from a different perspective, where furniture and porcelain collections posses an overriding idea of art, where every object is both utilitarian and artistic. Designer Paola Navona reigns here with her stimulating avant-garde style which, in 1983, gained her the prestigious Osaka International Design Award. She is also the creator behind several of the works presented in the porcelain section of the Gallery. And Baxter’s vintage products created by internationally acclaimed designers Drag Obradovic and K. Aurel Basedow are incredible to say the least!
L’Occitane en Provence L’Occitane en Provence
Krakow, Rynek Główny 13 (Pasaż 13) phone: +48 664 656 644 Krakow, Pawia 5, (Galeria Krakowska) phone: +48 724 450 425 Krakow, Kamieńskiego 11, (Bonarka City Center) phone: +48 794 184 441
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Olivier Baussan, the founder of L’Occitane, has to say this about his company and the land of its inspiration, giving us an insight into why this is quickly becoming a leading brand name in the world of personal care—“The sun smiles on Provence. Its warmth makes the soil generous and the people openhearted. Its brightness is reflected in the crafts, customs and traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. The sun, the products of the soil and a love of nature are the essence of my Provence. It is this essence I want to share with the world. It is what inspired me to create L’Occitane.” This amazing philosophy is the reason that the shelves at L’Occitane are lined with inspirational products for both women and men— fragrances, products for bath and body, skin care, and even for a great smelling home!
Prasologia Prasologia
Krakow, Przemiarki 23/84 phone: 509 – 725 – 835; for Polish phone: 502 – 375 – 192; for English www.prasologia.pl
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Opened in 2010, Prasologia is the first of its kind in Krakow, offering professional express ironing services with free door-to-door pickup and delivery. Punctuality is Praslogia’s main ideal along with top notch European style services all completed within 24 hours! The fact that its roster of regular customers, locals and expats, keeps growing is testament to its quality and professionalism towards specific customer requirements. The final product which one receives is distinct in its finish and packing, especially good for travel. Prasologia offers special packages for companies and businesses, offering dedicated services on very favorable terms. Operating right across Krakow, it offers telephone Customer Support in English as well. Prasologia is indeed a great addition to TOP’s list of fine, essential service providers!
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Top Essentials – Autodirect Autodirect SA
Autodirect Team
Autodirect SA Al. Jerozolimskie 133, 16th floor Warsaw 02-304 www.autosalon24.pl
Buy Cars The New, Efficient Way Finally, the cutting edge way to purchase cars, both brand new and pre-owned, has finally arrived in Poland with the recent launch of Autodirect’s new web portal, www.autosalon24.pl. Prospective car buyers in the country now virtually have the best of the entire Polish car market on their desktop. Says CEO, Mr. Łukasz Gębski “This business model has been successfully implemented in Western Europe. In countries such as Spain or France almost 15% of cars are purchased in this way.” Autosalon24.pl offers tremendous advantages over conventional ways of buying cars, which include: 82
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• Significantly better price with dealerships competing to provide the highest discount in order to make the sale; • Clean, transparent, and secure business practices—cars are provided by official authorized car dealerships only with bank payments made directly to the dealer’s bank account; • The widest possible choice between virtually all brands of cars and motorbikes; • One stop shopping for financing, (credit, leasing) and insurance, and professional advice by autosalon24.pl consultants in identifying what’s most suitable; • Customized requirements delivered to the doorstep such as winter tires, baby seats, individual leather interior, and auto spa treatments such as scratch-proofing; • And finally lots of time saved which is perhaps the most important factor today. On occasion an identified vehicle with the best deal may in fact be available at a dealership in a distant town. In these cases autosalon24.pl would be delighted in making travel arrangements to get one there to take delivery of one’s new car, always a thrilling experience made better perhaps with a sightseeing holiday in a different city! With almost every car and model, along with a good choice of motorbikes autosalon24.pl is indeed the place to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle. The best possible price and service is indeed just a few computer clicks with no running around and wasting time. Thank you autosalon24.pl!
Top Culture
Top Culture 22. Jewish Culture Festival
June 29 – July 7
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Each year in summer, Krakow becomes one of the biggest centers of Jewish culture in the world. This year the 22nd edition of the Jewish Culture Festival is from June 29 to July 7. For these few days cultural institutions, clubs, and squares will be filled not only with synagogue music, klezmer and Hasidic, traditional and modern, but also with performances, exhibitions and workshops. This year, in addition to the presentation of excellent and diverse foreign groups, the organizers will showcase modern Jewish culture in Poland. The culmination of the festival will be a 7-hour concert, Szalom on Szeroka, the so called Jewish Woodstock! During the festival, visitors and spectators can additionally experience elements of Jewish culture during workshops, discussions, exhibitions, and myriad connected events. Not to be missed!
Top Culture The 17th Summer Jazz Festival at will be held in Krakow from July 1st to the 31st. As every year, this year too will feature 50 concerts starring leading Polish jazz musicians and a plethora of international stars. These will be accompanied by smaller performances in coffee shops on the Main Market. The 50th Summer Jazz Band Ball Orchestra with American singer Lyle Joyce will be one of the major events as will be the world premiere of John Scofield’s new project with Kurt Rosenwinkel titled ‘John Scofield’s Hollowbody Band.’ On July 14 the night concert in the Little Square adjacent to the Main Square will feature the Laboratory of Kalisz Philharmonic and the Brooklyn Funk Essential. This annual event has come to become a major in the roster of jazz festivals around the world, stemming essentially from Krakow’s deep roots in the genre—a must attend!
17. Summer Jazz Festival
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Top Culture What?
PHOTOMONTH IN KRAKÓW
Lieko Shiga, Mój mąż, z serii Kanarek, 2007
When? May, 17 – June, 17 Where? International Culture Center, Museum of modern Art MOCAK, National Museum in Kraków, etc. Why? The Kraków Photomonth Festival is regarded as one of the most important artistic events in photographic circles. Kraków’s museums, galleries, clubs and outdoor squares will present dozens of exhibitions accompanied by lectures, workshops, film screenings, and urban games – in total dozens of events linked with photography. This year’s leading motto is Join Us!, enabling participants to add their own work to the exhibitions. More at: www.photomonth.com
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GROLSCH ARTBOOM FESTIVAL
When? June, 15–29 Where? Parks, Cinemas, Museums, Wawel Castel, etc. Why? ArtBoom is Kraków’s largest event presenting art in public space. Fully devoted to contemporary trends, the event marks Kraków as a city of open artistic dialogue, where new values are being created and art is created in right in front of its inhabitants. ArtBoom presents works by artists specialising in many different genres, including painting, performance, installation, buildings, and video. More at: www.artboomfestival.pl Weronika Szmuc
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ST. JOHN’S FAIR
When? June, 29 – July, 1 Where? The Vistula Boulevards Why? This unique, three-day-long event transports us in time to a Mediaeval town, complete with its trade, customs, lore, dances and folk revelries. As in the olden days, Kraków will welcome travelling comedians, conjurers, troubadours, merchants and hucksters from distant regions. The Vistula Boulevards will host stalls piled high with food, jewellery and traditional costumes, weaponry, and all kinds of everyday objects, toys and stationery. More at: www.jarmarkswietojanski.eu Wojciech Wandzel
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FESTIVAL OF POLISH MUSIC
When? July, 13–22 Where? Kraków Filharmony Hall, Churches, “Galicja” Museum Why? 8th Festival of Polish Music An exceptional event, and the only one to promote works created in Poland on such a wide scale – it presents not only the most famous compositions, but also forgotten pieces (frequently in the form of historical premieres) and new works commissioned especially for the festival. Krzysztof Penderecki and Henryk Mikołaj Górecki could be found here many times in the past. The programme includes solo, chamber, choral, symphonic, and ballet concerts, as well as opera and multimedia shows presenting Polish music from mediaeval to modern times. More at: www.fmp.org.pl
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Historical Interest Wawel, The Royal Castle
phot. Artur Ĺťyrkowski Municipality of Krakow, City Promotion and Marketing Office
Jagiellonian University
phot. Anna Wojnar Jagiellonian University
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Wawel lies on a small hill above the Vistula River where the first settlements began thousands of years ago. There are some real jewels here, amongst them: the exquisite cathedral chapels, the renaissance courtyard and the State Rooms themselves. In the chambers of the castle one will find collections of Oriental art and military trophies, collections of Flemish tapestries of amazing beauty, as well as archaeological specimens. Wawel is open to visitors from 9.30 am to 5 pm, from Tuesday to Friday; on Saturday and Sunday it is open between 11am to 6 pm. Normal admission is 17 pln, and discounted is 10 pln. Tickets are issued for definite entrance hours so one has to comply with the entrance times printed on the ticket.
The Jagiellonian University was launched in 1364 and after Prague it is the second oldest learning center in this part of Europe. It has been the alma mater of many known personages in science, politics, culture and others, and has shaped the Polish elite over centuries. Besides being an educational center the university has several museums such as the Museum of Pharmacy; the Zoological Museum; or the Botanical Garden. The most important amongst them is the unique Jagiellonian University Museum located in the Collegium Maius. Here one can marvel at the exceptional collection of old scientific instruments, university memorabilia, and portraits of the leading figures of the university over the years.
Krakow has about 360 churches and cathedrals— seeing them all would be a great challenge. However, to understand their historical meaning for this city, one can definitely concentrate on the ones located in the center. Visiting the Mariacki Church, which is the central point of Krakow, is a must; here one can find the famous altar of Wit Stwosz, made between 1477 to 1489. Other venues close by not to be missed are the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul on Grodzka street; the Church of St. Wojciech in the Market Square; and the Church of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist on Jana Street.
Culture Interest The permanent exhibition ‘Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” is a story about the city and its Nazis occupiers who arrived here on September 6, 1939, brutally disrupting Polish-Jewish relations. The history of this war intersects here with everyday life, and the experiences of individuals overlap with this giant tragedy. The motto of this exhibition and of the entire branch of the Historical Museum here is “the factory of memory”. The space of remembrance created at this former Enamel Factory offers the visitors an opportunity to confront the past in a very personal manner. Krakow, Lipowa 4 phone: +48 12 257-10-17 www.mhk.pl
MOCAK – a new museum of Polish and international contemporary art The Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow is the first such museum in Poland to be constructed from scratch. The building was erected on the site of the former Schindler’s Factory, in the post-industrial district of Zabłocie, which in recent years has recently undergone a vigorous renaissance. The building was designed by the Italian architect and interior designer Claudio Nardi. MOCAK has complied an international collection presenting the art of the last 20 years which relates the recent artistic phenomena to the tradition of conceptual art. Krakow, Lipowa 4 phone: +48 12 263 40 01 fax: +48 12 257 10 34 email: office@mocak.pl, www.mocak.com.pl In the archaeological park located 4 meters below the surface of Krakow’s Market Square, a section of medieval Krakow has come alive in this outstanding new museum; a place such as this has so far been unprecedented in Europe. One can witness here the evidence of the continuity of trade, pursued uninterrupted for over 800 years. The exhibition “Following the traces of European identity of Kraków” is a multimedia show as well as a journey through time – allowing visitors to not only see the history of the origins of the legendary city, but also to become part of them! Krakow, Rynek Główny 1 phone: +48 12 426 50 60 info@mhk.pl
Schindler’s Factory
„Architectural design and interior architecture: prof. Andrzej Kadłuczka with the Studio Archeon team; the concept and content-related scenario: dr. Cezary Buśko with the Archeologia B.C. team; the tour management: artists - Marcin Pietuch, Mieczysław Bielawski, Tomasz Salwierz, with the Konsorcjum Trias team.”
MOCAK – The Museum of Contemporary Art
The MOCAK Collection
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Emergencies:
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Euro 2012 Football Fan Zone A once in a lifetime event for Poland, the UEFA Euro 2012 Championship is going to be an experience one will cherish in Krakow for a long, long time! The Football Fun Zone in Krakow will be centered on the expansive Park Blonia (the equivalent of the town’s Greens) which in effect will become the center of existence for all present in Krakow between June 8 and July 1. Everyone is invited of course, especially all of the
thousands of guests descending from across the globe to be close to the Championship; the operative term during this time will be multiculturalism. 3 giant screens will show the championship matches, a special VIP grandstand will host the most privileged fans, special competitions, games, and gastronomic delights derived from regional cuisines will complete the equation for pure, absolute fun!
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