Dom Wódki – exquisite Polish hospitality
The idea is simple: to ennoble the national drink, you have to show its best advantage and give it the company of exquisite Polish dishes. So with an example of wine pairing or whiskey pairing and wine or whiskey bars – do vodka bar. The creators of Dom Wódki succeeded in this venture brilliant.
The best cook in the world – Rene Redzepi of Noma – says that in order to redefine the tradition, first you need a thorough scientific research and investigation even like detective work. The creators of the House of Spirits – to create this concept – odrobili their lessons masterfully. They support them in this endeavor experts: historians, collectors, enthusiasts, farmers. And talented chef – Michael Tkaczyk – known even from the capital of Bristol.
Cosmopolitan and Warsaw traditions of cooking moved here – the restaurant Elixir component of the conglomerate, House Spirits, which consists of the Museum of Vodka – consulted with experts in the field, experts on the history and such. Gatherers wódczanych labels – Vodka boutique – a shop with exclusive varieties of these drink and Vodka Atelier – impressive bar.
Such a place sorely missing on the culinary – and tourism – the map of Warsaw and Polish. International visitors seeking authentic taste sensations it was possible to take a seedy places like “vodka and appetizer”, while an upscale restaurant highlighting our heritage and presenting them in an exclusive style was missing.
The French pride themselves on cognac and champagne, Scottish whiskey, grappa and prosecco Italians. Americans praise bourbon, tequila Mexicans and Spaniards glorify their wines. While Poles have excellent vodka, recognized in the world as the most recognizable Polish product and exceptional food, bread and regional specialties in any other place not taste like here. The combination of these unique strengths is the quintessential House of Spirits, whose mission is to promote the best traditions of culinary and distillers of our country and to give Polish food and vodka owed rank compared to other national cultures alcoholic and catering.
– Argue the founders of House of Spirits. It is through their work and good taste can take interesting our tradition of tourists in the right place.
The beautiful design of the restaurant – a cozy, discreet, but without unnecessary here minimalism – and the bar – which in an unusual way exposes the bottle – complemented by great service and, of course, highly specialized kitchen. Actually, the basic menu there is nothing that could surprise us. Herring in several ways, steak tartare, pork feet, blood sausage, dumplings, meatballs, beetroot soup with dumplings, broth and soup, minced pork knuckle, apple pie and cheesecake: sounds like every Polish diner menu, right?
However, Michael Tkaczyk is a master of deconstruction: leaves what is most important – taste and texture – but plays with form prepared dishes. Do not be so surprised when it turns out that Polish cuisine you discover not only for foreign visitors, but also for themselves. If you are ready for culinary challenges – sure to try something pairingu food: ie, specific foods given to the chosen liquor.
Check, for example, what miksolodzy of Vodka Atelier podaliby dumplings with duck served with stewed onions and cherries and roasted hazelnuts, Italian and pistachios or chicken farmstead feed on warm salad of leaves of beetroot, apples, garlic and potatoes, sauce and lemon – tarragon . You will not be disappointed.