Made it to Poland safely, after two flights and a quick layover in Copenhagen. Checked into the Escher room at the Castle Inn hotel in the old part of town. The room has a very funky decor with an Escher theme. It is in a very central location and is walking distance to many of the local attractions.
Old Town - Nothing is too old, because the Germans destroyed everything back in the war. This place was the first to fall and I think they wanted to make a point. Even though the place is 50 years old, it still has lots of charm and is a lovely place. It's a bit chilly and not very many people are out at this time of year.
Food - My first stop was experiencing some local cuisine and I was not disappointed. The food at Zapiecek was amazing. I had to try everything. I had some pierogi, potato pancakes with mushroom gravy and crepes stuffed with spinach smothered in cheese and a marinara sauce. The food was paired with Polish beer, I sampled two, Zubr and Tieskie. So much for trying to get back in shape on this trip, I just don't see that happening.
Nightlife - The town is beautiful at night. The major landmarks are well lit and invite a leisurely stroll through the city. We ended up at Cafe Kulturalna (apparently best alternative nightspot in Warsaw). The DJ's were playing, well noise, nothing recognizable, certainly not danceable. Hence, most folks just staring at the dj's with a wtf look on their face. The bar itself was cool, it was inside the Palace of Culture and Science, which is the tallest building in Poland and the sixth in the EU. Lots of Vodka, every flavor and color you can imagine. Had about 5 different spots that I chased down with a local beer. Good times!
http://www.zapiecek.eu/main.html
http://www.kulturalna.pl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Culture_and_Science
http://www.castleinn.pl/?lang=en
Old Town - Nothing is too old, because the Germans destroyed everything back in the war. This place was the first to fall and I think they wanted to make a point. Even though the place is 50 years old, it still has lots of charm and is a lovely place. It's a bit chilly and not very many people are out at this time of year.
Food - My first stop was experiencing some local cuisine and I was not disappointed. The food at Zapiecek was amazing. I had to try everything. I had some pierogi, potato pancakes with mushroom gravy and crepes stuffed with spinach smothered in cheese and a marinara sauce. The food was paired with Polish beer, I sampled two, Zubr and Tieskie. So much for trying to get back in shape on this trip, I just don't see that happening.
Nightlife - The town is beautiful at night. The major landmarks are well lit and invite a leisurely stroll through the city. We ended up at Cafe Kulturalna (apparently best alternative nightspot in Warsaw). The DJ's were playing, well noise, nothing recognizable, certainly not danceable. Hence, most folks just staring at the dj's with a wtf look on their face. The bar itself was cool, it was inside the Palace of Culture and Science, which is the tallest building in Poland and the sixth in the EU. Lots of Vodka, every flavor and color you can imagine. Had about 5 different spots that I chased down with a local beer. Good times!
http://www.zapiecek.eu/main.html
http://www.kulturalna.pl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Culture_and_Science
http://www.castleinn.pl/?lang=en
Zapiecek
The Escher Room at the Castle Inn
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