The British portal annually highlights the most attractive and fast-growing areas of the world. This year in the prestigious rating there was a place for Polish!
Time Out is a guide after the best art, entertainment, food, drink, hotels and attractions in the world's largest cities. In the rating „The world’s coolest neighbourhoods in 2024” The jury's heart took the district Notre-Dame-du-Mont in Marseille, awarded first place for its artistic history and vibrant atmosphere. On the podium were also Mers Sultan in Casablanca and Pererenan, popular but quiet beach area in Bali. Total selected 38 places from all over the world, including Polish. Krakow Zabolotye, because it is about it that we are talking, took 11. positions in the rating, for its unique history and atmosphere.
The post-industrial part of Krakow, located in on the right bank of the Vistula River, since 1991, it has been a part of XIII foothills. Its greatest development occurred at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries, when industrial and railway plants were built hereas well as in the post-war period, which brought further industrialization. After 1989, when the factories closed, the area fell into disrepair, but in the early twenty-first century it recovered again. Currently, turbidity is one of the the most creative and dynamic places in Krakow, full of shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and cultural spaces.
"South of Krakow's original hipster district, Kazimierz, Zablotje is not an unknown place-exhibits Oskar Schindler Factory they have long been one of the city's must-see attractions. However, the addition of the strikingly brutalist Museum of Modern Art (MOCAK) to the same location in 2011 seems to have pioneered something new over the past decade. New steel-built blocks now grow between the peeling plaster of military warehouses. Coastal parks have been restored. Cafes with roasted coffee, places for self-pouring craft beer and ramen kitchens with robot waiters were opened. The abundance of apartment buildings makes mud both habitable and full of life: It's a well-blended cocktail of culture, history, gastronomy and local life. The heart of Zabolotya is Linden Street, but you should also visit Tadeusz Romanovich Street and green coastal boulevards.” – writes Joseph Francis, a local writer who reviewed the area for Time Out.
The success of the Polish quarter motivated the creation of a mini-guide to the hottest food destinations in Zabloc. Foodies should not miss these places!
Swamps-where for lunch?
- Enamel (Romanovich 5 / 9a) - one of the first restaurants in the area, whose name refers to the famous Schindler Factory. This is an unusual space with an industrial decor. What is her recipe for success? As the owners say, this is a drop of history, a pinch of tradition (they serve it with a twist) and kilograms of culinary creativity;
https://www.instagram.com/emaliazablocie/
- Linden Hall (Lipova 4D) - the first indoor cooking concept in Krakow. During the day, it serves street food inspired by different parts of the world, and in the evening, the place turns into a bar serving great cocktails. The historic architecture of the former industrial hall meets here with a modern design based on minimalism in the use of materials, shapes and colors.;
https://www.instagram.com/halalipowa_foodhall/
- Eko (Linden 6A) – artisanal Japanese street food. It is guided by the kodavari principle, that is, the pursuit of excellence through passion, perseverance and determination. Natural fermentation is also in the spotlight. Some of the food is imported from Japan, so you'll get a taste of real food with a local twist. Ramen, yakitori, Sando and more are what you need;
https://www.instagram.com/yoko_krk/
- Mustachos (Turbidity 35) - Mexican restaurant serving colorful traditional dishes. The kitchen team hails from Central and South American countries, allowing you to expect an authentic taste of Latin American cuisine here. In addition, they offer an individual approach to each client who feels at home in Mustachos - with a pinch of Mexico;
https://www.instagram.com/mustachos_krakow/
- Cyber Ramen (Romanovich 4) - Japanese street restaurant with karaoke serves dishes ... robot. They serve ramen, udon, unique cocktails based on Japanese spirits, and the concept of foodsharing is also close to them.
https://www.instagram.com/cyberramen/
Where to have a drink or a drink?
- Salute! Bar (Tadeusz Romanovich 4) – a pinch of Italian inspiration, a hint of Spanish influence and a bit of southern lifestyle. Owners of premises they want to tear down the word bar and give it a new meaning – a place where drinking is inextricably linked to eating. This is an escape, second home, and country club for neighborhood integration. A place of communication, interesting meetings, but also a space for yourself. Salute! Hurray!
https://www.instagram.com/salutekrakow/
- Vinnacia (Lipova 6E)- Pavel Wozniak's store with the largest selection of Georgian wines in Poland. It has been operating since 2009, and its range includes original wines from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the aforementioned Georgia and Armenia. Mr. Paul promotes natural and traditionally produced liqueurs – primarily from local and endemic grape varieties;
https://www.instagram.com/winnacja/
- Krakó Slow Wines (Lipova 6F)- you will discover new tastes here, take away, and also have a drink on the spot (at retail prices, not gastronomic ones!) natural wines are traditionally produced in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. In addition to wines, it serves the legendary Armenian brandy Ararat, Hungarian, Romanian and Polish fruit distillates, as well as low-percentage spirits-Polish ciders and beer;
https://www.instagram.com/lipowa6fkrakoslowwines/
- N? (Linden 6S) - the art of mixology in its purest form. Their unique cocktail selection is based on aromatic, amazing distillates from Central and South America, as well as heavy peat and sea whiskies.
https://www.instagram.com/nu_krk/
Where can I have coffee or dessert?
- Knitted Coffee - the concept was created in 2014, when its owners decided to move from Crimea (Sevastopol) to Krakow. At first they could not speak Polish, but they had a lot of zeal, desire and dreams. They combined two passions – knitting and coffee. Today they conduct master classes, teach you how to crochet, and sell the necessary equipment.;
https://www.instagram.com/knittedcoffee/
- String Taste (Turbidity 33) - cafe and guitar shop in one. The place was created to connect new owners with unique and carefully selected guitars with soul. Its range also includes an extensive collection of stylish accessories. In 2023, the store was expanded to include a cafe so that customers could drink good coffee;
https://www.instagram.com/stringtaste/
- Art Cake Gallery - craft confectionery workshop, which has been operating since 2009. It marked the beginning of a modern pastry shop on the culinary map of Krakow. GTA's specialty is dessert cakes (French: entremet), individual monopoly desserts, French macaroni and pastries (French: viennoiserie). They are distinguished by simplicity, aesthetics of form and seasonality, which allows them to get original taste compositions.
https://www.instagram.com/galeriatortowartystycznych/
Bogs - where to buy?
- Poseidon's Gifts (Zabolotye 21/226) is an innovative fishing concept that debuted in September 2022 and quickly gained popularity. On the menu, you will find freshwater fish from ponds in a robe and seafood brought from Dutch ports. It is also worth mentioning the unique gourmet products prepared by Ms. Monica, the mother of one of the three owners;
https://www.instagram.com/daryposejdona_krakow/
- Olives, etc. (Industrial 19A) – a small company specializing in the production and sale of products of Mediterranean cuisine. Their sentence also has contraband Polish accents. They prepare olives marinated in fresh herbs and with seasonal garlic or pumpkin pesto, for this they have excellent hummus, olive pastes in various versions and both vegan and vegetarian salads;
https://www.instagram.com/oliwki_etc/
- Grocery Store (Turbidity 27 / U3)- a "Schwartz, soap and jam" type store run by Mrs. Basia Wozniak. It has been operating since 2004, and in 2022 it moved from the foothills to Zabolotye. During the summer, you can enjoy ice cream and waffles, while craft beer, cakes, casseroles and vegan snacks are available throughout the year. In cold weather, you should stop by for coffee or hot chocolate and have a little chat with the cute hostess.
https://www.instagram.com/delikatesowokrakow/
As you can see, mud is not only a Schindler and MOCK factory, but also a local culinary gem. On the occasion of visiting famous museums, stop at places that offer unique tastes and a unique atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to combine culture with gastronomy and experience the authentic atmosphere of this part of Krakow.
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