Fine Polish Cuisine

When I stepped into this traditional Polish restaurant, I had an irresistible urge to break into a polka dance! Yeeeehah! Ok, that's western, sorry.

Chef making steak tartare at the table... he looked like a chef too!

Here is my main course, veal schnitzel. It was so huge, it came on its own chopping board!

For country, for people, Chaaarrrrrge! CHOOOOOOMP!

Polish desserts. Kekeke, major tickling of sweet tooth.

Japanese in Poland

I must say, Warsaw is really growing on me... It's got a quiet charm to it. Hard to pin point, but it's like people here have this understated sweetness...

So, to take a break from dumplings, I went to an Asian fusion place here called P.. mostly Japanese and Thai dishes, plus some raw seafood.

The best tom kai kung soup I've ever had. The herbs and spices are perfectly balanced... not too sweet, not too sour and not too spicy... just right.

Oysters, yum!

My friend's sushi and sashimi

My sushi: giant scallops and Norwegian salmon. The scallops had a subtle sweetness to them and the Norwegian salmon tasted fattier and more flavorful than the salmon we get in the States.

Shrimp and veggie tempura -- bad choice, ok, not that bad, but the batter was off, they did not use special Japanese tempura batter, so it was a bit soggy.

Thai curry dish -- beautifully presented, but okay taste.

Refreshing sorbet to clean the palate.

Sleepy Warsaw

Spent a nice afternoon here, it's not snowing too heavily, just sleepily and prettily...

Snow in Warsaw

It's snowing again! I am supposed to go to Old Town this morning. Arrgh! Pout. Longingly looking out the window, yep same old view of the Russian embassy.

Alternative view, how exciting. See the Soviet-y style apartment blocks behind the trees?

Warszawa

Waiting for connection at Charles de Gaulle... F30 is my gate.

Warszawa! It's winter and snowy so kind of dreary here... the communist-y looking building is the Russian embassy. Because Warsaw was so heavily bombed during WWII, most of the buildings here seem fairly new, and sadly, communist-y looking. But I am looking forward to visiting Oldtown Warsaw later in the week.

Itinerary

Off to Europe in a few... sniff sniff, have to spend Chinese New Year's in Europe, maybe I'll find Chinatown in Warsaw... why would any Chinese person go there? Weird. Anyhoo here is my itinerary for the next two weeks:

LA - Paris - Warsaw - Bremen Germany - Paris - LA

Will post stuff when I get to Warsaw... Do widzenia!

Secret Destination

I am going to be in this country next week. Can you guess which country it is? Here are some clues:

1. Its colors are red and white.
2. It is the birthplace of one of the most famous women scientists.
3. It was often invaded and annexed by neighboring countries.
4. Here is what it looks like... let's play where is Cat! Too easy.