World’s best hot chocolate… at least according to Varsovians
Polish winters are tough! You deserve a treat, especially if you’re after a day of sight-seeing! Ask anyone and you’ll learn that the best chocolate is made by Wedel company here in Warsaw, Poland. The company was founded back in the first half of 19th century and is famous for many other products including Ptasie Mleczko chocolate-covered marshmallows, mieszanka wedlowska candy mix and Delicje szampańskie cookies.
To have a real hot chocolate drink (and not just cocoa), head for the imperial-style cafe in the former chocolate factory, located smack in the city center. 12 PLN gets you a cup of chocolatey bliss. Have a window seat to admire snow-covered Warsaw. Smacznego/bon appetit!
Where: Pijalnia czekolady E.Wedel (Wedel chocolate-drinking shop and cafe), ul. Szpitalna 8a
Map: click here
When: 8AM to 10PM on weekdays, 10AM to 10 PM Saturday,
How much: 12 PLN for a cup of most chocolates or 3 chocolate shots
Details: click here (in Polish)
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#FOOD
Best burgers in town
Warburger, voted Warsaw’s best gourmet burger joint in 2012, remains a favorite among Varsovians. This small stall, conveniently located between Relaks, our favorite café (ul. Dąbrowskiego 48) and Limoni ice cream parlor (we esp. recommend the savory flavors, like tomato or beetroot!), is always filled with people, which explains why the waiting time is 15 minutes at least. But so worth it! They even have a goat-cheese burger for all the vegans out there. Try their wild meat special (Dziki burger) on Wednesday and Thursday and don’t forget to grab the free apple they offer on your way out!
Where: Warburger at the corner of Puławska and Dąbrowskiego
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When: open daily, 12-9PM
How much: burgers from 19PLN
Details: click here
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#CONCERT
Polish jazz for free!
Włodek Pawlik is a jazz pianist and composer who received a number of awards both in Poland and abroad. His latest album “Nights of Calista” was named Polish jazz album of the year. Head to the district of Mokotów this Wednesday to hear Włodek Pawlik trio in concert – the pianist will be accompanied by Paweł Pańta on bass Cezary Konrad on drums. This will be the last performance of Mokotów Jazz Days festival. The concert will be held in a small palace home to the Warsaw Music Association.
Where: Pałacyk Szustra (Szuster Palace), ul.Morskie Oko 2
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When: 7:30 PM on Wednesday, December 4th
How much: free admission
Details: click here
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