ofohsho
31 May 2010
USA, Canada / Polish people and food stores in San Francisco [5]
Hi Marit,
I recommend SFPolskis. Here is their yahoo page: groups.yahoo/group/SFPolskis
You can subscribe to their newsletter and receive information about meet-ups (they are meeting, for example, this Friday for happy hour at Medjool Lounge). I think it's a pretty laid back group; you don't have to be Polish to join, just have an interest in the language/culture. Many native Poles go to the meet-ups so you'll likely make friends that can help you practice your language skills.
Also keep an eye out for certain Polish cultural events. Every year there is a Polish festival in Golden Gate Park where you can meet tons of Poles and practice the language. Unfortunately, it just passed a few weeks ago, but be sure to go next year!
Oh, and if you can get out to Walnut Creek (by car or on BART) there is a Polish restaurant called Chopin Cafe. It is owned by a Polish couple, the waiter is Polish, most of the clientele is Polish--another great place to meet people, practice the language, and enjoy some bigos :)
Hi Marit,
I recommend SFPolskis. Here is their yahoo page: groups.yahoo/group/SFPolskis
You can subscribe to their newsletter and receive information about meet-ups (they are meeting, for example, this Friday for happy hour at Medjool Lounge). I think it's a pretty laid back group; you don't have to be Polish to join, just have an interest in the language/culture. Many native Poles go to the meet-ups so you'll likely make friends that can help you practice your language skills.
Also keep an eye out for certain Polish cultural events. Every year there is a Polish festival in Golden Gate Park where you can meet tons of Poles and practice the language. Unfortunately, it just passed a few weeks ago, but be sure to go next year!
Oh, and if you can get out to Walnut Creek (by car or on BART) there is a Polish restaurant called Chopin Cafe. It is owned by a Polish couple, the waiter is Polish, most of the clientele is Polish--another great place to meet people, practice the language, and enjoy some bigos :)