There is a place in Szczawno Zdroj, a nice restaurant with lovely atmoshpere, decent service and lovely food. Where they serve pierogi nearly as good as home made. We went back there today after a night in the mountains with Zatrybki, where we enjoyed simple food, spartan conditions,  lovely fresh air and great company. And in the reception this morning the hosts played Metallica’s “S&M”album. I very much approve.

In the restaurant, Gosciniec Solicki, we ordered 5 portions of pierozki, some with potato and cheese filling- ruskie- my favourite, some with spinach and cheese. And while we waited, they served some home made smalec with pickled cucumbers, fresh red onion and bread. Smalec is an insanely unhealthy pig’s lard with fried bits of meat and onion and well seasoned, all cooked to death and left to set, then served as a spread on bread. In winter, as tasty as only great Polish food can be. Yum.

This place will be visited again.