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WHERE TO DINE
There's no shortage of restaurants along the Stary Rynek. Nearly every house along the
perimeter of the enormous square offers some kind of food or drink, usually both.
Very Expensive
Kresowa POLISH A little hard to find, tucked away in the maze of buildings
at the center of the Stary Rynek, but well worth the effort. This is widely considered
one of the top Polish restaurants in town, and a superb choice for the celebratory
“we've arrived in Pozna ^ ” evening meal. The atmosphere is more formal than most, so
smart-casual is the way to dress. The clientele includes a mix of businessmen, private
parties, and Poles out for a special evening. The menu is heavy on Polish standards and
meat dishes. The grilled salmon comes highly recommended. Try to book beforehand
for Friday and Saturday nights.
Stary Rynek 3. & 061/853-12-91. Lunch and dinner items 21 zl-42 zl ($7-$14/£4-£8). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat
1-11pm; Sun noon-6pm.
Expensive
Brovaria POLISH/INTERNATIONAL The first-floor restaurant of the
Hotel Brovaria is one of the hippest spots in town and a real draw for locals and visi-
tors alike. Many come for the home-brewed beer, which is hoppier and tangier than
traditional Polish beer, and comes as both a standard Pilsner and recommendable
honey-flavored lager. The menu is a balance of inventive international dishes and Pol-
ish standards with a view toward presentation and use of fresh ingredients. The roast
duck with apple comes nicely crisped with a side of beets and potatoes, and is
absolutely delicious.
Stary Rynek 73/74. & 061/858-68-68. Lunch and dinner items 21 zl-36 zl ($7-$12/£4-£7). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
noon-11pm.
Dom Vikingów INTERNATIONAL Similar in style and appearance to Bee
Jay's (see below), but more upmarket and with more attention paid to the food. Dan-
ish ownership explains the “House of Vikings” name, and also the appearance of Dan-
ish herring on the menu. The steaks are the draw here. The interior is divided into
several different themes, including a cafe and sports bar. During the summer, the out-
door terrace is the place for afternoon coffee. The early opening hours are good to keep
in mind if you're staying somewhere that serves inedible breakfast or no breakfast at all.
Stary Rynek 62. & 061/852-71-53. Lunch and dinner items 21 zl-36 zl ($7-$12/£4-£7). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
9am-11pm.
Moderate
Markowa Knajpa Less formal than the Kresowa, but with similarly well-pre-
pared local dishes. The decor is simple in keeping with the “knajpa” (bistro) theme,
with stark, white walls, dark woods, and hardwood floors. The customer base includes
mostly businessmen and young professionals. Czech Pilsner Urquell beer on tap. Just
a couple of blocks off the Stary Rynek.
Kramarska 15. & 061/853-01-78. Lunch and dinner items 15 zl-30 zl ($5-$10/£2.70-£5.50). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
9am-11pm.
Inexpensive
Bee Jay's An enormous watering hole, sports-bar complex on the Stary Rynek.
It's a popular spot for salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and also the odd Indian entree.