WARSZAWA

I felt like one of those characters from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe upon entering this place. One moment Tyler and I were struggling to find parking on Broadway and the next - we were stepping into the elegance of antebellum Poland.

As it turned out we completely dug Warszawa. The staff was the best either of us has ever encountered both our hostess and waitress were completely sweet people. Not only was the decor a trip, but we were surrounded by seventy something Polish couples and a big group that resembled the Godfather's family with a patriarch who sported more bling and chest hair than I have spotted outside of Venice for a while.

We liked this place because of the food too. Despite my worry that everything would be related to the potato family, the food was exceptional. I ordered something I probably shouldn't have (white fish salad with creamy dressing, which was a little on the fishy side), but made up for it by ordering plum brandy. It came in this mini vase-like vestibule that proceeded to get me pretty warm and fuzzy inside.

Tyler's dish (pictured above) was more traditional, and well tasty too, which is why I say the food was exceptional. He ordered the nights' special, which was pork loin baked with plums and apricots. It came with a few sides, but the one that I liked the most was this carrot puree (a probable puree recipe here) that tasted to me like carrot cake.

Anyway, highly recommended and a fun place to experience.

Warzsawa Fork Rating:

Accessibility: 3 Forks

Ambiance: 3.5 Forks

Authenticity: 5 Forks

Service: 5 Forks

Taste Factor: 4 Forks