Food / OKOCIM PORTER BETTER THAN GUINNESS STOUT? [43]

The Irish will most certainly say no, but they are two different styles of Porter in my mind, both very delicious. Okocim has more alcohol, while Guinness is smoother. So it depends on what you are looking for. I like Murphy's Irish Stout the best!

USA, Canada / Wyborowa or Luksusowa Wódka - where to buy in the US?! [26]

Ok I have never had it at all, but this is making me want it, as if it were the forbidden fruit. I am going to try the LCBO since Ontario is closest to me...well Quebec is but if there is anything that is worse than the French, it is French Canadiens! Except for the fact that they brought us Hockey, god love them for that.

Food / Polish culinary dislikes [83]


wooo wooo wooo easy there cowboy, saying that Americans don't BBQ well is an insult, I think besides, Baseball and Football(American Football) BBQ is our pastime. Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs, Shrimp, Lobster, Fish, Chicken, Kabobs...my mouth is watering right now thinking about it. I have chickens ready to go tonight with a smokey mesquite BBQ sauce.

Basically if you can kill it, we can grill it!

Food / Polish culinary dislikes [83]


I like Venison burgers as well. Go bow hunting in the fall every year. Just get one...leave the rest alone. But nothing beats pig roast...my lord what a treat.

Food / Polish culinary dislikes [83]


I like Good Eats with Alton Brown and Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman. I like No Reservations but Bourdain is too much of a cynic for me. Dont like his "tude"

Language / Does anyone know where I can learn Polish for free? [35]

Don't know about free, but seriously thinking of purchasing Rosetta Stone.

Language / Does anyone know where I can learn Polish for free? [35]


Language learning software. Google it. Expensive but supposed to be very good.

Language / Does anyone know where I can learn Polish for free? [35]


Clearly understood that, just giving a different option. Personally, for me, it is easier to learn on my own, rather than have someone teach me.

Food / Polish culinary dislikes [83]

I know i know, he just rubs me the wrong way sometimes. Like he is constantly unhappy with where he just was, and is only happy with where he is a present.

I love cooking, trying to make duck confit with an orange marmalade glaze this weekend...Mmm duck is sooo tasty. Oyster stuffing to go with that, saw it on Good Eats.

Food / Polish culinary dislikes [83]


I love sushi, never had it in the Great White North though...I'm banned from Quebec haha.

Work / It's no work in Poland [20]

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Wyborowa

I know there is a post in here somewhere about this, but does anyone know why they do not import Wyborowa to the States anymore? Is it coming back? I have to get it from Canada.

Ha why did I put this in the relationships post? haha.

Travel / When is the best time (month) to see Poland? [31]

What is the best time of year to visit Poland

Spring/Summer/Fall? Planning a trip with my Father and Brother. Is there a month that has better weather than others, or certain things to do certain times of year. I would really appreciate the help.

Travel / When is the best time (month) to see Poland? [31]

Definitely want to be able to walk around and not freeze, was thinking late spring or summer. I would like to do some touristy stuff, as well as drink at the pubs. Go to a sporting event. I like to take a lot of pictures as well. Any festivals that we should go to?

Travel / When is the best time (month) to see Poland? [31]


He is 63, so not that old. We live in Boston so weather is probably similar in Winter. I do like scenery! He would too. What are the average temps?

Sean
I have have heard that Krakow is the place to be over Warsaw, is that true?

Travel / When is the best time (month) to see Poland? [31]


My Brother was in Paris for Christmas, and he stayed in an apartment, said he would never do a hotel again


Montreal, great city, cold cold cold, but a lot of fun. Of course I have only been in the winter.


that is something I didn't even think of (swimming/beach)

I studied in England @ Trinity College, only got to Spain and Italy, along with all over the UK, but didn't get to travel nearly as much as I would have liked.

Travel / When is the best time (month) to see Poland? [31]


Nice. Thank you I didn't see that one. Appears to be July.

So what are some spots in Krakow and Wroclaw that are good to see/eat/drink?

Also, we wanted to visit Auschwitz, as that has been a huge part of history, albeit a somber part.

USA, Canada / Can anyone give information to where I could stay for few weeks in Chicago? [6]

Lincoln Park is nice. Do not stay south or west of the city...not great areas. Check craigslist for apartments to rent.

Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]

IN the US we have a ban on smoking inside any building, restaurant, bar, pub, whatever. Just went into effect 6 years ago for bars (pubs). Didn't affect the business. People just went outside to smoke. Then they created outside seating and you can smoke out there in the spring, summer, and fall with your meals. Added business because you can eat outside now. Just not in the winter.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]


haha, couldn't have said it better.

Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]


Yea that's a little crazy.
Some buildings you can't smoke within 200 yards, like hospitals. That makes sense i guess.
I guess you would have to read the condo rules and everything if you are a smoker and looking to buy a condo. Smoking bans are a good thing though. I know, I know, but it keeps your healthier, others healthier, and you don't smell like a cigarette after you go out to eat.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]

RonWest you are right. I can't walk down the street without being asked for my "papers." Wouldn't come here either. If you do, make sure you have your passport, and valid ID on you at all times.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]

In that none of that is true. Americans are voting the people in office, OUT of office right now because they haven't done what we have asked. That is the difference.

See Scott Brown in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is one of the most Liberal states in the US, but we voted a Republican in over a Democrat last month.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]


Ill probably see Rip Van Winkle in the Catskills! I think he is still in those camps.

Speaking of Rip Van Winkle, if anyone LOVES Burbon Whiskey, and you can afford it, Pappy's Old Rip Van Winkle 20 year old Burbon is the best tasting Whiskey I have ever had...that is coming from a Scotch guy!


Lake George is beautiful. Was up there this past fall for a wedding. Leaves were turning, bright sunny day. Can't beat that...except for the work camps of course.

Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]


I personally like it better. Don't smell like a bum after you come out of a restaurant.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]


Only in Texas! ;)

Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]

Have you decided on dinner yet? Would you like cancer with your steak?

Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]

I was being sarcastic. Saying that essentially going to a restaurant where they smoke might as well serve cancer on their menus.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]


Yea right in Massachusetts. Basically if someone breaks into YOUR house and hurts himself, he is likely to sue you and win in Massachusetts.

You gotta respect Texas and the Southern states for their laws about protecting yourself. They don't mess around.

USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]


That is until you actually do something like that and the court sides with the poor criminal. Think woman burning herself on McDonald's coffee and suing McDonald's because the coffee was too hot...

Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]


That's a generalization though. You can choose to get food from different sources, you do not have to elect to get goods from sketchy wholesalers. I personally like grass fed beef, and organic maple syrup. However, I don't care how my veggies were grown. Choices, choices, choices.