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Nope. I'm not Polish, not in the least although my love for pierogi, barszcz and Belvidere makes it somewhat debatable. That said, here's a short but growing list of places I enjoy with people that I know and love. Nie dlaczego?

 1. Jolly Inn Restaurant & Banquet

6501 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-7606

Category: Polish

Neighbourhood: Dunning

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/10/2012

I love you Jolly Inn. Your catered goodies for my friend's birthday this weekend were spot on delicious. The meat pierogi were supple and savory, the stuffed pyzy was warm and comforting, the cheese blintz was subtly sweet and the meatballs were just…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/26/2010

    It helps to know what they do well and that would be anything traditionally Polish on the buffet… Read more »

 2. Central Continental Bakery

101 S Main St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 870-9500

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  2/23/2012

Ridiculous. My banana split paczki was ridiculously yummy.

Here's a link to how to properly say paczki in Chicago, or for that matter Warsaw:
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I waited over an hour to get my pre-order because there was a line out the door on…More »

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 3. Czerwone Jabluszko - Red Apple Restaurant

6474 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 763-3407

Category: Polish

Neighbourhood: Norwood Park

4.0 star rating
  1/31/2012

I have a problem. You see, every now and then I have this curious need to consume massive quantities of Polish food. It's inexplicable for the uninitiated but please indulge me for a second or fifty-two. The Red Apple is a long running buffet…More »

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 4. White Eagle Banquets

6839 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-0660
4.0 star rating
  7/3/2011

It's said that if you are a Chicagoan you'll have an opportunity to be at Przybylo's (roughly pshi-BI-woes, short 'i') for Christenings, baptisms, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, and maybe even a funeral party. I was actually here for the…More »

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 5. The Copernicus Center

5216 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 777-8898

Categories: Community Service/Non-Profit, Performing Arts, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Jefferson Park

4.0 star rating
  1/8/2012

I caught the Magic of Christmas dance and music concert here on my birthday and it was great family entertainment. The Polish community really comes together for these presentations and the Christmas performances were really well done. I was able to…More »

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 6. U Gazdy

270 W Irving Park Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-5840

Category: Polish

4.0 star rating
  1/23/2011

U Gazdy is hardcore, as in "this is how my babunia made it so this is how you're getting it" hardcore. And no, I'm not Polish but I know when someone's grandmother had a major influence on a chef. The food can be greasy if you aren't careful but…More »

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Recently updated lists from Vince V.

Sushi anyone? (8)

Deep down you know carbo-loading on Snickers bars seems less healthy.

When you're craving more than an egg roll... (8)

There's something I call "survival" Chinese food which is generally something you can jam into a takeout box with the perfunctory, nondescript egg roll. Survival Chinese is just barely good enough to take care of your urges, yet safe enough to not be ambulatory. This is not that list.

After midnight and too lazy to make myself a sammich (4)

It's never too late to give my belly something to ponder.

Happy eats (9)

Eating should always be a joyous endeavor but there are certain joints that just make me happier than usual.

Adventures with the WABAC machine (5)

Because it feels like you're traveling back in time for some reason.

Talk to my car guy (4)

Because we all have to bring our humble ride in for some care every now and then.

Lunch done right (7)

It has to be quick, affordable and, well, motivational. Heck, there's still half of the work day to get through!

"Dinner? I'm there."

Review votes:
66 Useful, 36 Funny, and 26 Cool

Location

Roselle, IL

Yelping Since

September 2010

Things I Love

Pasta, chinese, sushi, beer, cheese, vodka, laughter, silliness

Find Me In

Underwear

My Hometown

Roselle, IL

When I'm Not Yelping...

I read, write and think about yummy things.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I know what I like and I want to share.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.makezine.com

The Last Great Book I Read

The Wisdom of Big Bird

My First Concert

The Beach Boys with my Dad

My Favourite Movie

The Godfather (1 & 2)

My Last Meal On Earth

My mom's Christmas dinners.

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I get along with most people.

Most Recent Discovery

I really love Gjetost cheese

Current Crush

Robin from How I Met Your Mother