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Post by tufta on Feb 3, 2009 9:50:26 GMT 1
This is a sure sign that you are getting old, because, I also, do not like fast foods, here or in Poland. The two places I liked, in your neighborhood, are, Osteria Restauracja, and U Szweijka, on the street. I have been to both a few times, and when I return to Poland, I will go there again. What do you think of them? Mike Mike, I am not gettting old yet. Just my age advances, observe the difference ;D ;D I never been to Osteria. It has bad fame in Warsaw to be frank, as overpriced and snobby. But maybe the fame is wrong - you liked it. For the fish my usual choice is Galeon restaurant. It is not downtown, but close, Huculska street. I have been at USzwejka ages ago when there was a real Czech cuisine there. Not anymore. Next time mind just next door there's 'Chłopskie Jadło' - serving Polish traditional food. |
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 3, 2009 11:50:26 GMT 1
Mike, I am not gettting old yet. Just my age advances, observe the difference ;D ;D I never been to Osteria. It has bad fame in Warsaw to be frank, as overpriced and snobby. But maybe the fame is wrong - you liked it. For the fish my usual choice is Galeon restaurant. It is not downtown, but close, Huculska street. I have been at USzwejka ages ago when there was a real Czech cuisine there. Not anymore. Next time mind just next door there's 'Chłopskie Jadło' - serving Polish traditional food. I try to avoid eating out (with the exception of milk bars which are like mummy`s food). I worked in a few restaurants as a waiter (US) and saw or heard nasty things. ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by gigi on Feb 3, 2009 14:23:21 GMT 1
I try to avoid eating out (with the exception of milk bars which are like mummy`s food). . I worked in a few restaurants as a waiter (US) and saw or heard nasty things. ;D ;D ;D ;D Saw...heard...did??? ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 3, 2009 16:14:43 GMT 1
So where are the best place to eat in Warsaw, Poland?
Mike
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Post by valpomike on Feb 3, 2009 17:10:00 GMT 1
Osteria does not cost more than any other good place, but has a great choice of sea foods, and does great things with them, I would say, any one in Warsaw, looking for great sea food, give them a try.
Another place that came to mind, is Folk Gospoda at Walicon 13. Good food, nice place, great service, fair prices.
Mike
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Post by tufta on Feb 3, 2009 17:36:12 GMT 1
So where are the best place to eat in Warsaw, Poland? Mike My mother's place! |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 3, 2009 17:39:56 GMT 1
Next trip, later this year, I hope, if my health let's me, and you give me her address, I would love to have a great, Home Made Polish meal.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 3, 2009 21:13:49 GMT 1
I try to avoid eating out. I worked in a few restaurants as a waiter (US) and saw or heard nasty things. ;D ;D ;D ;D Saw...heard...did??? ;D ;D ;D Yes, exactly. You know how curious person I am. While I was carrying food to the table, I always stopped behind the corner and tried it. I took a small bite of everything and if I liked it, I swallowed it to the end. If not, I put the bite back onto the plate or into the bowl. Or, even better. you know how mean and economical I can be. I feel so unwell when products are wasted. I am against waste. That is why, seeing some leftovers on customers` plates, I never threw them into the bin but I always put them back into the cooking pot or fridge container for reuse at the next order. |
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 3, 2009 22:04:44 GMT 1
Next trip, later this year, I hope, if my health let's me, and you give me her address, I would love to have a great, Home Made Polish meal. Mike If I were Tufta, I wouldn`t give my mother`s address to such a womanizer as Mike... |
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Post by jeanne on Feb 4, 2009 2:29:09 GMT 1
So where are the best place to eat in Warsaw, Poland? Mike My mother's place! Now, that sounds good to me!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jeanne on Feb 4, 2009 2:31:36 GMT 1
Yes, exactly. You know how curious person I am. While I was carrying food to the table, I always stopped behind the corner and tried it. I took a small bite of everything and if I liked it, I swallowed it to the end. If not, I put the bite back onto the plate or into the bowl. Or, even better. you know how mean and economical I can be. I feel so unwell when products are wasted. I am against waste. That is why, seeing some leftovers on customers` plates, I never threw them into the bin but I always put them back into the cooking pot or fridge container for reuse at the next order.  |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 4, 2009 2:41:00 GMT 1
My son is a chef, and this only goes on in lower priced places, and not many of them.
Both of my daughters worked as servers when in college, and I asked them on this. I think it is how you are raised, by your parents.
Mike
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Post by valpomike on Feb 4, 2009 2:58:30 GMT 1
Tufta,
You did not say, what do you think of Folk Gospoda. When we were there, there was a long line, even with a cash offer to the head man, we could not get in.
We came back the next day, and I could see why the line, it was very good.
Mike
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Post by tufta on Feb 4, 2009 12:49:23 GMT 1
Tufta, You did not say, what do you think of Folk Gospoda. When we were there, there was a long line, even with a cash offer to the head man, we could not get in. We came back the next day, and I could see why the line, it was very good. Mike I have never been there. I have heard the food and pricing is okey and the interiors are great too. But it is, as you say, extremely popular spot due to specific kind of PR, and many 'popular' people go there to make sure they are popular  I am not a celebrity nor a tourist, my paths are a little different.  |
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Post by tufta on Feb 4, 2009 12:53:53 GMT 1
Now, that sounds good to me!! ;D ;D ;D but it's true. And let as imagine - the Greater Warsaw has a population of some 3 million people. Some 1.6 million are women. How many of them are mothers - I don't know. My guess is -at least 800,000. A lot of best places to eat! ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 4, 2009 17:44:29 GMT 1
But you can't just knock on some ones door, and tell them you want a meal, even in Poland. Plus, when in Poland, I don't want to put out my many friends and family, but that is just me. I don't even stay in their homes, when asked. I get my own apartment.
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 4, 2009 20:55:46 GMT 1
But you can't just knock on some ones door, and tell them you want a meal, even in Poland. Mike You can do it on Christmas Eve. Most Poles keep a reserve plate just in case. Try it once. |
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Post by gigi on Feb 4, 2009 23:28:59 GMT 1
But you can't just knock on some ones door, and tell them you want a meal, even in Poland. Mike You can do it on Christmas Eve. Most Poles keep a reserve plate just in case. Try it once. We are not normal!!! We are no normal!!! Out of sheer practicality we don`t put an extra plate for an accidental comer because there is no room for it on the table and if one comes, we will always be able to get one from the kitchen!!! And they never come so why should I take pains and keep a useless plate!!!! Mike, you might want to skip this house... ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 5, 2009 2:26:48 GMT 1
Why?
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 5, 2009 23:20:24 GMT 1
Mike, you might want to skip this house... ;D ;D I will make an exception for Mike! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Feb 5, 2009 23:34:37 GMT 1
Thank you, and maybe on my next visit, My wife and I can take you and your family out for a meal.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Feb 17, 2009 9:20:55 GMT 1
Cheap zloty attracts more foreign visitors to Poland
Polish Market
2009-02-12
As the Polish currency, the zloty, depreciates against the euro and
the US dollar, exporters as well as those dealing with incoming
tourism have every reason to smile. It is now far cheaper to stay at
a hotel in Poland, to eat out and to go sight-seeing than it was a
few months ago. But what is there to see? Polish Market Online put
that question to Maciej Pawlicki, commissioner of the Polish
exhibition at EXPO 2008.
Poland is a big country with a great culture, as well as fantastic
natural habitat. It is a country that can absorb a huge growth in
tourism and draw big benefits from it. The greatest number of
tourists who come here are positively surprised, moreover for those
who are used to seeing industrial landscape Polish natural habitat
is beautiful and a refreshing alternative.
The strategic direction of Poland's tourism promotion should not
focus on general tourism, where we will not win with most European countries in terms of the number of sunny days, warmer water basins and historic relics undestroyed by war. Instead, Poland should promote advanced tourism, that is: active recreation.
Poland can promote itself as a country where recreation is an
adventure, as it has the most developed diversified active
recreation base in Europe, which includes windsurfing in the unique
shallow and windy Pucka Bay, inland sailing, ice-boating, mountain
canoeing, paragliding, trekking, equestrianism, active tourism,
historic tourism (reconstructions) , agrotourism, paintball, bird
watching, rock climbing, motor sports, biological renewal and SPA
centers, etc. It is easy to participate in all those activities, as
Poland specialises in producing modern equipment for all these
sports and activities. For example, Poland uses the most advanced
technological production methods to produces excellent yachts
renowned throughout the world.
Tourism in Poland means that instead of lying flat on your back on a
hot rocky beach, you can discover real adventure, create your own
recreation and leisure activity, and ensure that your brain and
imagination is extended, so that it stays in peace and harmony with
the natural and cultural heritage.
Poland's advantages in this area are huge. Large inland lakes,
unknown to most Europeans, generally accessible forests with a
natural ecosystem, the longest sand beach in Europe, etc. Polish
water landscape makes quite an impression: lakes in the Tatry region
and their different water levels and picturesque streams, Mazurian
lakes, ponds and pools in the wilderness and bird water reserves. It
is worth showing the uniqueness of Polish water engineering
solutions, which meet the criteria of sustainable development, such
as canals, the Wroc³aw water system, a water dam that prevents water from freezing over ensuring year round survival of birds,
modernisation of airlocks and dykes, unused mine water tanks as
tourist attractions etc.
The promotion of tourism as an adventure and active recreation for
discerning guests will also promote Poland as a modern and advanced civilisation. It is our intention to change the current tendency, whereby in fact we have ever more tourists, yet their stay in Poland is not as effective as it could be. We want to attract a larger number of discerning tourists, who are looking for active
recreation, experience nature, hire advanced equipment and
instructors.
Such a picture of Poland, where one can experience unforgettable
moments, by windsurfing, sailing, paragliding, observing a flock of
birds, which cannot be found anywhere else in Europe, or galloping
on horseback through the forest or on a sandy beach – we want such a picture to remain in the hearts and minds of those visiting our country, especially the young generations.
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 13, 2009 17:00:28 GMT 1
Poles and Germans – friendship without passionthenews.pl
07.04.2009
Stereotypes remain but the image the two countries have of each other is more positive than you might think.
Since Poland became a member of the European Union, the perception of the country among Germans and the perception of Germans in Poland has changed, shows an opinion poll conducted in Poland and Germany by the Institute of Public Affairs.
The two neighbouring states have became closer to each other but less affectionate.
According to the poll, 48 percent of Poles "feel different" from Germans and only 16 percent think that Poles and Germans "are similar". The answers to the same question given by Germans resemble those of the Polish respondents: 42 percent emphasize differences between two nations and 17 percent the similarities.
Since the year 2000, when a previous poll was conducted, the relationship between Poles and Germans has become more stable but less passionate. In 2000 almost 40 percent of Poles expressed fondness for Germans and 30 percent – reluctance towards them, while in 2008 only 30 percent said they liked Germans and 20 percent say that they disliked them.
As the poll shows, Germans also became more indifferent towards Poles.
The relationship between Poles and Germans, deprived of emotions, makes it easier for both nations to live and work together. As the poll shows, almost 70 percent of Poles have nothing against a German living permanently in Poland, obtaining Polish citizenship, holding a high office or marrying a Polish woman. Germans in turn are less willing to see Poles as a part of their family or as their supervisors.
According to the poll, more than half of Poles associate Germany with "law and order", but the memories of II WW are still alive and 34 percent of Poles perceive Germans as invaders. Fewer Poles (only 16 percent) believe that Germany is a "welfare state".
Germans think that Poland is a beautiful country and 14 percent of them would like to spend their holiday on the Baltic coast or visit one of its renowned cities such as Warsaw, Krakow or Gdansk. Germans also praise Polish cuisine and vodka for its taste and low price. According to a popular stereotype, 17 percent of Germans still view Poles as criminals.
The numbers also show that Poles did not manage to convince Germans as yet to the extend of the role they played in combating communism.
Asked about the cause of the collapse of communism, Germans enumerate perestroika and political reforms of Mikhail Gorbachev (59 percent), insufficiency of the communist economy (35 percent), Reagan's policy (13 percent) and the Solidarity independence movement (13 percent).
Poles attribute the success of combating communism to Pope John Paul II (39 percent), political reforms of Mikhail Gorbachev (39 percent), insufficiency of the communist economy (34 percent) and the Solidarity independence movement (31 percent).
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Post by valpomike on Apr 13, 2009 17:13:58 GMT 1
Many Polish, can't and don't want to forget. I as a Polish-American, don't know If I can ever forgive them for what they did to our people. Many Germans still think they did nothing wrong, and have a great dislike of the Polish, like the Polish are below them.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Apr 13, 2009 22:54:38 GMT 1
Many Polish, can't and don't want to forget. I as a Polish-American, don't know If I can ever forgive them for what they did to our people. Many Germans still think they did nothing wrong, and have a great dislike of the Polish, like the Polish are below them. Mike Those attitudes have been gradually changing. In 30 years time there will be no animosities or disrespect. |
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Post by valpomike on Apr 14, 2009 3:38:58 GMT 1
Only with the old, yet.
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on May 24, 2009 17:31:34 GMT 1
Economic crisis hits tourism in Poland hard
thenews.pl
21.05.2009
Tour operators and hotels in Poland report the lowest number of tourists coming to Poland in the last ten years.
The number of foreign tourists fell by one fifth in 1Q of this year. About 15.7 million visitors travelled to Poland in 2006. Two years later the number fell to 13 million and the Institute of Tourism forecasts just 12.4 million in 2009.
The financial crisis has hit Germany and Ukraine hard, two of the most popular sources of tourism to Poland.. In addition, Ukrainians now have to apply for Schengen visas to enter the country, a process which is comparatively costly and time consuming.
Hotels in Poland say that in January and February this year they suffered a 16 percent decrease by comparison with the same months last year.
And Poles are not so keen to travel abroad, either. Tour operators say that despite a 40 percent increase in the last two years in foreign travel,, agencies have been forced to cut summer offers and renegotiate contracts with hotels and airlines, meaning tourists can expect less sales and less attractive last minute offers. In fact, the Institute of Tourism forecasts a 15 percent price increase this summer
Consequently, more Poles will spend their summer vacation inside the country.
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Post by Bonobo on Jun 16, 2009 20:46:26 GMT 1
Poland is visited by fewer tourists
Polish Market
2009-06-15
3.43 million visitors came to Poland between January and April 2009, which represents a 19% drop as compared with a year earlier, the Institute of Tourism says. Fewer than 2 million tourists came to Poland in the first four months of the year from the `old' EU member states, 18% down on last year's figures, TV Biznes reports.
In the first four months of 2009 Poland received 1.29 million tourists from Germany (24% down y-o-y), 125 thousand Brits (10% down), 155 thousand Dutch (same as a year ago), 90 thousand Russians (22% down), 245 thousand Belarusians (5% down) and 365 thousand Ukrainians (22% down), 45 thousand Americans (23% down).
Foreign tourists are reported to have spent on average USD 334 per person during a single visit, almost USD 70 per day. `This is less than in the corresponding period of 2008' the Institute of Tourism quoted by PAP notes.
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Post by Bonobo on Jul 11, 2009 15:57:03 GMT 1
Polishforums:
One of the most interesting aspects of Polish life to me is cars parked on the sidewalks - it was probably the biggest surprise to me when I first visited this country 6 years ago. Is this a Polish thing or does it occur in other European countries as well?I guess I can understand it in the larger city city centers and, perhaps, the older parts of town, but this seems to occur everywhere. I live in an area near the outskirts of Kraków which has plenty of elbow room - however, I must constantly walk on the streets because entire lengths of sidewalk are blocked by parked cars. This area was developed about 5 years ago and is up to date in regards to street widths, parking, etc. - however, the drivers ignore the "lines" that delineate the available parking spaces and pull their cars up onto the sidewalks. Meanwhile, scores of parking spaces under the buildings remain vacant (no doubt because of their cost, but come on...paying for parking is one of the many burdens of owning a car).
I understand that space is at a premium in Poland, but this seems a bit ridiculous. I came here from Chicago - a very large city with severe parking limitations. However, it is absolutely illegal to park on the sidewalks there (and I believe throughout America). I remember spending up to an hour some nights trying to find street parking in my neighborhood - if I would have parked on a sidewalk, my car would have been ticketed or towed the next morning.
Does anyone have any input on this subject? In a pedestrian society such as Poland, one would think that keeping the sidewalks clear would be of greater importance than it seems to be. Not withstanding the inconvenience issue, it is simply not safe for those of us who choose to walk to our destinations...
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Post by valpomike on Jul 11, 2009 18:21:06 GMT 1
I myself, on my visits to Poland, did not find this the case. Where did you see this? My last visit, I took a apartment on Hoza, and this was not the case there, and this is near downtown Warsaw.
Even if this be the case, there must be a reason for it, and we can overlook this, for Poland.
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