Alchemy Polish Restaurant in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia | Cafe

Alchemy Polish Restaurant

Locality: Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9699 2455

Address: 572 Crown street 2010 Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.alchemy-restaurant.com/

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25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day from Team Alchemy We have some limited spaces for lunch and dinner today- book yours now! And dont forget- We are offering a free beer for all dads with their main meal! Enjoy our amazing and authentic Polish dishes and a cold bevvie for Dad on us! Must book! 02 9699 2455

25.01.2022 Dont forget we still offer Take Away! Why not enjoy our amazing menu in the comfort of your own home! Also, a big one! - our amazing Geese dish is back on the menu! Call us to order your take away or simply book a table- we are a COVID Safe venue and we cannot wait to see you all! Contant us- 02 9699 2455 www.alchemy-restaurant.com/menu

25.01.2022 Our Happy Hour promo is normally only on Thursdays but todays weather is calling for some vino! So TODAY and TOMORROW: 4pm-7pm Glass of house wine $5 Beer (0.5l) $7 ... See more

25.01.2022 You know what is perfect on this rainy day- warm, homemade soup (or dumplings-but hey-dumplings are perfect on any day:))! Our amazing Beetroot Borsh or Zurek (sour rye soup) and many others are to die for! Book your table now! 02 9699 2455

25.01.2022 Dont forget about our Happy Hour- starts at 4pm today! Suns out- wine is out ;) 4pm-7pm Glass of house wine $5 Beer (0.5l) $7 ... See more

25.01.2022 We still have few tables left for tonight and do not forget about our awesome offer! Any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! And any bookings for 4 guests or more will enjoy one of our amazing bottles of wine on us! Must book (02) 9699 2455. Offer available this week from Thursday- Sunday- Lunch or Dinner!!! We cannot wait to see you all Team Alchemy

24.01.2022 We are looking for a waitress/waitresses (multiple positions available) - must have RSA card Call us on : 0296992455 or email your cv to [email protected]

24.01.2022 What a weekend! We love our customers! Thank you for always supporting us! We are back tomorrow for dinner! Enjoy your Monday Team Alchemy

24.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157935593433121&id=617603120

24.01.2022 "Roses are Red. Wine is also Red. Poems are hard. Wine." This Weeks Special Promo... Any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! And any bookings for 4 guests or more will enjoy one of our amazing bottles of wine on us! Must book (02) 9699 2455. Offer available this week from Thursday- Sunday- Lunch or Dinner!!! We cannot wait to see you all Team Alchemy See more

23.01.2022 We are open for Dine In! We cannot wait to see you all! Book your table now! Call us on 96992455 #pierogisarelife #SupportSmallBusiness #freedomfeels

23.01.2022 We would like to invite you to our amazing Christmas Eve Celebration (Wigilia)! Bookings are going super quick- don't miss out! Call us to secure your spot 02-9699-2455 Wigilia is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper in Poland, held on December 24. The term is often applied to the whole of Christmas Eve, extending further to Pasterka - midnight Mass. The supper, which traditionally includes 12 dishes and desserts. Tradition calls for 12 traditional courses to be served during the Polish Christmas Eve. This number is a symbol of wealth, the 12 Apostles and a representation of the 12 months of the year. We thought we will jazz it up a little and slide in a coffee too :) We can't wait to celebrate with you all! Team Alchemy

23.01.2022 What a week! Thank you so much for all the bookings and it was so amazing to see you all in person! Quick day off for us so we can recharge for tomorrow to do it all again

23.01.2022 Not long till the weekend! We just love saying this- We are open for Dine In! Book your table now, only a few tables left for tonight! Call us on 96992455 #pierogisarelife #SupportSmallBusiness #freedomfeels

22.01.2022 Check out this awesome mention of our amazing desserts! Thanks to Sydney Eat Street! Check out their insta https://www.instagram.com/sydneyeatstreet/?hl=en WARM UP WITH THESE SWEET WINTER TREATS Its cold outside but these sweet and savoury desserts are perfect for the season.... Read more in THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH bitly/SydneyEatStreet_WinterDesserts https://www.facebook.com//np.1596157388/1431470043907541/

22.01.2022 No dinner plans tonight? We have you covered! Our pierogis are calling your name! Aaaand the best thing is you can have dumplings for starter, main, and dessert. What a time to be alive! Book your table now!

22.01.2022 Happy Hour! Today- 4pm-7pm Suns out- wine is out Glass of house wine $5 Beer (0.5l) $7

22.01.2022 Any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! And any bookings for 4 guests or more will enjoy one of our amazing bottles of wine on us! Must book (02) 9699 2455. Offer available from Thursday- Sunday- Lunch or Dinner!!! We cannot wait to see you all Team Alchemy

22.01.2022 I couldn’t be more grateful for all the amazing customers that are keeping us in business and I’m so proud to serve you everyday! Thank you for all your support! Truly appreciate it- Owner Janusz We are open for Dine In! Book your table now, only a few tables left for tonight! Call us on 96992455... #pierogisarelife #SupportSmallBusiness #freedomfeels See more

21.01.2022 We still have few tables left for tonight and do not forget about our awesome offer! Any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! And any bookings for 4 guests or more will enjoy one of our amazing bottles of wine on us! Must book (02) 9699 2455. Offer available this week from Thursday- Sunday- Lunch or Dinner!!! ... We cannot wait to see you all Team Alchemy See more

20.01.2022 The weekend is here and it’s the last weekend before we can reopen and see you all in person! For now call us 96992455 and order your take away

20.01.2022 Hey Guys- looking for a waiter/waitress for our restaurant- Thursday-Sunday( 6-9pm or 12-6pm shifts). Must have RSA, some experience would be great but dont worry training will be provided. Interested please dm us for more details. Team Alchemy

20.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/686787164766657/posts/4032922236819783/

19.01.2022 This weekends entree special- Pheasant Pate We also have few outside table left for this evening Book yours before they’re all gone!

18.01.2022 Amazing cakes for the weekend

17.01.2022 Fun Fact Wednesday: Autumn has arrived in Poland (Grateful for our amazing Spring in Australia of course :) ) By Malgorzata Pawelczyk and Jerzy Rajecki Golden Polish Autumn, (Zota Polska Jesie) that’s the phrase commonly used to describe this season. Summer is gone, the winter is approaching but the weather is great and it is time to celebrate and enjoy the colors. The trees are golden and rusty. In the first autumn month, September is usually beautiful, sunny, and warm ...in Poland. Sun shines bright, but rays at a different angle and so that it is not as hot as in June and July. In October some plants such as ivy and heather might still bloom. Numerous trees and bushes end their fruit season. Oak trees lose their ripe acorns. During this month a total change of colors takes place. Only coniferous trees retain their green color, other than that, the green disappears and gives place to bronze, red and yellow tones which create a unique autumn aura of beautiful Polish golden autumn, especially during sunny weather. The period of leaves’ fall is prolonged in time, as different species lose their leaves at different times. Life in water also becomes still, as more and more often ground frosts cover the water surface of smaller reservoirs with a thin layer of ice. November is the last month of the Polish autumn; it is definitely colder and more humid than e.g September. The fauna and flora period of vegetation is almost totally ended. On late bushes and trees, such as pines, junipers, spruces last seeds ripe; few trees carry leaves, and there are usually dried and brownish. Fieldworks cease. The last bird the skylark leaves Poland for warmer countries. All nature in the middle of the month is usually prepared for the winter season. No flying insects can be seen; however, snowfalls and heavy frosts at the end of the month are not seldom to be seen. So, as you see, Polish autumn is truly beautiful and if you have a chance to visit during any of the fall months do it! Part of the text via http://blogs.transparent.com//why-is-polish-golden-autumn/ On pictures: Narew, Hancza, Lipowy Most, Grady Wielkie...so Suwalszczyzna All photos by https://www.facebook.com/wedrowkiwiatrempodszyte And By Podlaskie Klimaty https://www.facebook.com/PodlaskieK.../posts/773139366161058 Credit- https://www.facebook.com/lovepoland.org/

17.01.2022 Available for Take Away ! Thank you to our amazing customers for your orders! You’re keeping us in business and we can't wait to see you all in person Bookings are open for next week! Call 96992455 or Dm us!

16.01.2022 We are looking for a waitress / waitresses- must have RSA card Call us on : 0296992455 or email your cv to [email protected]

16.01.2022 Happy Hump Day! Dont forget today we are open for Lunch and Dinner! Happy Hour 5pm-7pm!- a glass of house wine only $5 ! Book your table: 02 9699 2455

15.01.2022 Today preparation for the goose dish. We welcome you from 12 till 10pm . Call 96992455 and book your table now.

15.01.2022 We are a COVID safe business! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns so we can always put your mind at ease! Let's stay safe and enjoy amazing at authentic Polish food with love and social distancing and good hygiene that we practice every step of the way! Team Alchemy

15.01.2022 Happy Poland Independence Day! We would like you to celebrate with us and we are giving away a free glass of wine for each guest with late lunch or dinner! Book your table now, walk ins welcome National Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe wito Niepodlegoci) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republicin 1918, after 123 years of partition by the Russian Emp...ire, the Kingdom of Prussiaand the Habsburg Empire. It is a non-working day in Poland. The restoration of Poland's independence was gradual. The 11 November date chosen is the one on which Józef Pisudski assumed control of Poland. The holiday was constituted in 1937 and was celebrated only twice before World War II. After the war, the communist authorities of the People's Republic removed Independence Day from the calendar, though reclamation of independence continued to be celebrated informally on 11 November. The holiday was officially replaced by the National Day of Poland's Revival as Poland's National Day, celebrated on the 22 July anniversary of the communist PKWN Manifesto under Josef Stalin. As Poland emerged from Soviet-influenced communism in 1989, the original holidayon its original 11 November datewas restored. The date corresponds to the date of other countries' Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans Day. All of these holidays and Polish Independence Day are indirectly related because they all emerged from the circumstances at the end of World War I. In other countries, holidays were established in the spirit of grief and horror at the enormous human cost of the war, and they mark the sacrifices of those who fought. For Poland, however, the tragedy of the war was tempered by what had been accomplished at its end: the restoration of a sovereign Polish state that had been lost entirely in the partitions of Poland, after 123 years of struggle. The Polish holiday is therefore simultaneously a celebration of the reemergence of a Polish state and a commemoration of those who fought for it. photos by NAC Narowowe Archiwum Cyfrowe FB https://www.facebook.com/narodowe.archiwum.cyfrowe/posts/10154243372999032 Photos via Kancelaria Prezesa Rady Ministrow, mojaszuflada.blog.pl, warszawa.naszemiasto.pl, air.photo.lublinu, agencja gazeta and unknown Photo: ukasz Sowinski, https://m.facebook.com/zsercaorawy/

14.01.2022 The weekend is nearly here! No plans? Why not try our amazing and authentic Polish dishes! Add one of our awesome Polish beers and there- you have a perfect combo! Book your table now! 02 9699 2455

14.01.2022 Fun Fact Wednesday: Day of the Divine Mother of Herbs 15 August The celebrations of the day of the Divine Mother of Herbs start with a church mass. People bring bouquets or wreaths (that detail varies from region to region) made of summer herbs and flowers as well as fresh crops to get them blessed in the church. In some regions the women are weaving in whole branches of fruit trees or berry shrubs, very often with the fruits still hanging from them. According to ethnographe...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Smalec i Pierwsze ogorki malosolne rozpoczynajace sezon ogorkow kiszonych.First polish pickles in this cucumber season.

14.01.2022 Hey Guys- we are looking for a waitress for our restaurant! If you are interested please call us on 9699 2455 or drop us a DM Team Alchemy

14.01.2022 Fathers Day Special- Book your table now!

14.01.2022 Pickles lovers heaven is here! We know how much you love them! Call us on 0296992455 to book your table for this weekend! Limited tables left! #SupportSmallBusiness

13.01.2022 Happy Friday and Saturday! We are open for Dine In! We cannot wait to see you all! Book your table now, only a few tables left for tonight! Call us on 96992455 #pierogisarelife #SupportSmallBusiness #freedomfeels

12.01.2022 We are so grateful for all our amazing customers and even more amazing reviews! If you are our customers and you love our food would be a great support if you leave us a note about your experience. Thank you! Team Alchemy

12.01.2022 We would like to thank you all for another amazing week last week your positive feedback makes all the hard work so worth it! So Dziekujemy which is is Polish for we are simply grateful for you all Team Alchemy

12.01.2022 Check out our awesome award and overview from the Restaurant Guru! https://restaurantguru.com/Alchemy-Sydney

12.01.2022 We bake the world a better place! There is always room for dessert! Try one of our amazing cakes today!

12.01.2022 We are missing traveling so much :( We would love to be there right now: Gardens of Light Ksiaz castle Photos Ksiaz Castle https://pl-pl.facebook.com/KsiazWalbrzych For the second time the gardens of Ksi Castle will come alive with a thousand lights! For five months the Castle terraces will turn into a spectacular light show, bringing a shimmering vitality to the Castle walls. Streams of light will flow from the fountains; flowers will bloom on the Rose Terrace; and on th...e West Terrace, transformed into a ballroom, a celebration worthy of a princess will be in full swing. Give yourself up to the magic of the Gardens of Light! Gardens of Light is open until March 2021 Credit- https://www.facebook.com/lovepoland.org See more

12.01.2022 We have no problem making sure our customers are always full and happy after our food (and portions) Why not try our amazing pork or other amazing dishes from our menu! Or all Call us on 0296992455 to order your Take Away #SupportSmallBusiness

11.01.2022 Tonight’s dinner is loooking tasty we still have some availability! Book your table 0296992455

10.01.2022 Thank you for dining with us last week and all your amazing support! Last weeks wine promos were super successful so we will be extending it! Look out for our post tomorrow! Also on the topic of wine- Tuesday and Wedesday- 5pm-7pm Happy Hour!- a glass of house wine only $5 ! Again Thank You for supporting us- we love our customers! Team Alchemy

10.01.2022 We are open at 6pm for dinner Come and try some amazing authentic Polish dishes. Book your table 02 9699 2455 Walk-ins welcome!

10.01.2022 Happy Hour starts in less than two hours! 5pm-7pm Glass of house wine $5 Beer (0.5l) $7

10.01.2022 This Weeks Special Promo Any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! And any bookings for 4 guests or more will enjoy one of our amazing bottles of wine on us! Must book (02) 9699 2455. Offer available this week from Thursday- Sunday- Lunch or Dinner!!! We cannot wait to see you all Team Alchemy

09.01.2022 Today's spotlight is on Iga Swiatek won the French Open. It was a great day fo Polish sport. Congratulations Iga! I don’t know what’s going on, so. I’m so happy. I’m so glad that my family is here finally. I don’t know, it’s so overwhelming for me. It’s crazy. Two years ago, I won junior Grand Slam and now I’m here. It feels like such a short time so I’m just overwhelmed but thank you all for cheering. It was an amazing final. Iga, an unseeded teenager from Poland, won her... first tour title at the French Open today with a 6-4, 6-1 defeat of Sofia Kenin, the reigning Australian Open champion and No. 4 seed at Roland Garros. Iga 19, the youngest woman to reach the French Open final since 18-year-old Kim Clijsters in 2001, became the first man or woman from Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title. She entered the tournament with a No. 54 world ranking, a recently acquired high-school diploma and a vague plan to test her game on the WTA Tour for what she described as a gap year before deciding whether she wanted to continue her education at a university. University, it appears, will have to wait https://www.facebook.com/swiatekiga Photos eurosport See more

09.01.2022 Check out our amazing Fathers Day special! If you are on the hunt for the perfect Fathers Day celebration, youve found it! We are offering a free beer for all dads with their main meal! Enjoy our amazing and authentic Polish dishes and a cold bevvie for Dad on us! Book your table today! 02 9699 2455

09.01.2022 Pre Christmas training

09.01.2022 Domowe malosolne z pasztetem z bazanta....

09.01.2022 We are a COVID safe business! Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns so we can always put your mind at ease! Lets stay safe and enjoy amazing at authentic Polish food with love and social distancing and good hygiene that we practice every step of the way! Team Alchemy

08.01.2022 Fun Fact Wednesday: Need a good password generator? Get a map of Poland or a Polish dictionary! The longest Polish word contains 54 letters: Dziewisetdziewidziesiciodziewicionarodowociowego is the longest Polish word. It roughly stands for of nine-hundred and ninety-nine nationalities. Polish originally derived from Old Polish. Polish emerged in the 10th century when the Polish state developed itself. Previously a spoken language only, Polish became a written langu...age with the adoption of the Latin alphabet, brought by Christianity. Dont worry, our menus are in English and we are here to help to explain all of our dishes! Book your table today 02 9699 2455 Also dont forget- we are Covid Safe! See more

08.01.2022 Fun Fact Thursday: Shepherding in the Tatra and other Polish mountains by Robert Szczachor https://fotokreator.myportfolio.com/ Grazing season, traditionally runs from April 23 (St. Wojciech day) to September 29 (St. Michael the Archangel day) Pastoral customs, traditions, techniques and equipment came to the Polish mountains from the south. They were strongly influenced by Vlachs - nomadic people coming from the Balkan area,who in the early Middle Ages began centuries long ...pilgrimage to the north. Nomads assimilatedwith the inhabitants of the Carpathian range and taught them new skills. Pastoral way of lifecame upon a breeding ground - difficult natural conditions (harsh climate and poor soil) favoured more animal husbandry than cereal farming. Shepherding started to develop in the Tatra and other Polish mountains. History of individualpastoral areas and its influence oncontemporary sheep grazing caused diversification of shepherding in different regions of Poland. Idyllic view with sheep in themountain pastures is not as common as it was in the past. Nevertheless we can still meetshepherds or even visit their huts while hikingon the mountain trails in Tatry, Gorce, Beskids or Pieniny. In the Tatra Mountains, where shepherding had been completely liquidated due to the nature conservation in the 70s, it was decided to restore grazing. Decisive influence had cultural issues- perennial relationship between the highlanders and the Tatras and richness of traditions and customs as its effect. In 1981, shepherding returned in a form of so-called Cultural grazing of sheep and cattle in the Tatra Mountains. What does it mean? Under agreements with the Tatra National Park highlanders can graze sheep on some of the clearings. They must, however, obeyseveral rules including speaking in a dialect, wearing the original highlander outfit, whether be assisted by traditional herding dogs the Polish Tatra sheepdogs. The are many more requirements, but thanks to them we can learn more about old customs and try productsprepared according to original recipes. Text via http://geographers-eye.blogspot.co.uk//shepherding-in-tatr All photos by (one of the best IMO) Robert Szczachor https://fotokreator.myportfolio.com/ Credit: https://www.facebook.com/lovepoland.org See more

08.01.2022 Weekend forecast- 100% chance of bloody good food! Book your table now 02 9699 2455

06.01.2022 Happy Friday to all our amazing customers and customers-to-be! As you all know some of the restrictions are changing from midnight and we just wanted to remind you to familiarise yourself with all the changes. Another reminder- We are a Covid safe venue and we ask you to help us get through this together and safe. We strongly advise bookings, as you know we get busy pretty quick. Call us to book your table on +61 2 9699 2455 Team Alchemy https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

06.01.2022 Are you still deciding where to go for your Christmas Party?! - Look no further, amazing drinks and food and great atmosphere are perfect for any Works Do! We will have you covered! We are getting very busy! Book yours now! 02-9699-2455

05.01.2022 Dinner is served! (well at 6pm :) ) Call us to book or simply pop in!

05.01.2022 Tomorrow’s Special- any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! Any booking for 4 guests or more will enjoy a bottle of wine on us! Book your table today 02 9699 2455

05.01.2022 Fun Fact Tuesday- Showcasing Poland presents ;)- Caves in Tatra mountains Tatra Mountains forms the highest and most beautiful section of the Carpathian mountain range. The main Tatra ridge runs from west to east, about 51 kilometers as the crow flies. In width, this whole chain is barely 18 km. It occupies an area of about 800 sq. km. In regards to type of landscape and type of rock, Tatras may be divided into three parts: the Western Tatras, the High Tatras and the Bielski...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Our special You’re welcome

05.01.2022 Thank you for last week and an amazing weekend! To the old and the new customers- you guys rock! Well deserved day off for us, but don't worry we are back tomorrow for dinner Team Alchemy

04.01.2022 Don't forget about our Happy Hour- Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-7pm Suns out- wine is out Glass of house wine $5 Beer (0.5l) $7

04.01.2022 So yummy and fresh Order your take away now! We are also taking bookings for dine in (!!!). Call or dm us to secure your booking

04.01.2022 35 days till Christmas- I know! We are pretty shocked too! Why not treat your loved ones to Alchemy Gift Voucher! Why give them socks when you can give them the best pressie of them all a voucher that can be spend on our amazing Polish dumplings and many other dishes! Inbox us for info #teampierogi

03.01.2022 Bye Diet Theres nothing better than cake but more cake

03.01.2022 Last day before opening.Today glass of polish beer for free during pick up with your food . Call 96992455 Place order and drink beer.

03.01.2022 Dinner is served (well nearly) We are back this eve from 6pm Book your table now 02 9699 2455

02.01.2022 This weekend is looking very busy! As a Thank You-we would like to offer a free bottle of wine for any Sunday bookings for groups of four or more! Bring your friends and enjoy vino on us! Must book! Call us on 02 9699 2455 Team Alchemy

02.01.2022 Beautiful Poland: Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region/ Beskid Niski Another series of photos by Karol Nienartowicz See more photos (text in Polish) on http://www.karolnienartowicz.com/20-najpiekniejszych.../ 251 most valuable and highly interesting historic wooden buildings form the Wooden Architecture Route in Maopolska. Along the trail are picturesque Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic and Orthodox churches, tall bell-towers, Old Polish manor and detached houses , herita...ge parks, all of which are considered invaluable legacy of folk culture that stood the test of time. The Wooden Architecture Route came into existence in 2001 as a result of the efforts of Maopolska Region. As soon as the design phase of the route was completed and working partnerships established with neighboring regions information boards and wayfinding signs were put in place. In 2003 four wooden churches in Maopolska were entered onto the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. Among them are: the Parish Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Binarowa, the Parish Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Dbno Podhalaskie, St. Leonard’s Church in Lipnica Murowana and the Filial Church of St. Philip and St. Jacob in Skowa. Located at the eastern fringes of Central Europe within the Polish and Ukrainian Carpathian mountain range, the sixteen wooden tserkvas (churches) are outstanding examples of the once widespread Orthodox ecclesiastical timber-building tradition in the Slavic countries that survives to this day. The architectural forms of the tserkvas with tri-partite plans, pyramidal domes, cupolas and bell towers conform to the requirements of Eastern liturgy while reflecting the cultural traditions of the local communities that developed separately due to the mountainous terrain. They include Hutsul types in the Ukrainian south-eastern Carpathians at Nyzhniy Verbizh and Yasynia; Halych types in the northern Carpathians either side of the Polish/Ukrainian border at Rohatyn, Drohobych, Zhovkva, Potelych, Radru and Chotyniec; Boyko types either side of the Polish/Ukrainian border near the border with Slovakia at Smolnik, Uzhok and Matkiv, and western Lemko types in the Polish west Carpathians at Powronik, Brunary Wyne, Owczary, Kwiato and Turzask. Built using the horizontal log technique with complex corner jointing, and exhibiting exceptional carpentry skills and structural solutions, the tserkvas were raised on wooden sills placed on stone foundations, with wooden shingles covering roofs and walls. The tserkvas with their associated graveyards and sometimes free-standing bell towers are bounded by perimeter walls or fences and gates, surrounded by trees. See more at http://www.drewniana.malopolska.pl/?l=en Credit: https://www.facebook.com/lovepoland.org See more

02.01.2022 We decided to continue with our amazing offer this week! Any bookings for up to 4 people will receive a glass of wine for each guest! And any bookings for 4 guests or more will enjoy one of our amazing bottles of wine on us! ... Must book (02) 9699 2455. Offer available from Thursday- Sunday- Lunch or Dinner!!! We cannot wait to see you all Team Alchemy See more

01.01.2022 Review left by Rocky Dean-Shoji starstarstarstarstar 5 weeks ago Alchemy is without a doubt one of the best eating experiences I’ve had in Sydney. Not only do they serve authentic and delicious Polish food, but the service and hospitality is second-to-none. The owner, Janusz, is hilarious and ties the whole experience together. We thoroughly enjoyed the Polish staples like Bigos (Hunter’s stew), Pierogi (Polish dumplings), Pork Knuckle and Sledzie (Herring in cream: exquisite...). My partner is Polish, and said that the Sledzie was exactly how her father used to make it in Poland. We dined as a group before the pandemic, and recently we ordered takeaway because we were craving Polish food! Janusz is so personable and caring, even called me to check that my order was correct; that kind of service is hard to come by. Do yourself a favour and order some food from Alchemy tonight.

01.01.2022 Dont forget about our amazing Fathers Day special! If you are on the hunt for the perfect Fathers Day celebration, youve found it! We are offering a free beer for all dads with their main meal! Enjoy our amazing and authentic Polish dishes and a cold bevvie for Dad on us! Must book! 02 9699 2455

01.01.2022 We were pretty busy hence why this weeks Fun Fact Tuesday is happening on Wednesday :) Todays spotlight- Zalipie Every Part of This Tiny Polish Village Is Covered in Lovely Floral Paintings A small village in southeast Poland is heralded for its unusual tradition. Every house, well, church, and barn is covered in lovely, decorative painted flowers. The secluded town of Zalipie, just 90 minutes from Krakow, feels a world away, as the small farming village bursts with color. ...Just how did the tradition start? Its not entirely clear, but one story relates that it began due to poor ventilation for stoves. As they would leak soot onto the ceiling, women began to paint flowers over the marks in order to tidy upand brighten uptheir homes. And even as ventilation improved, villagersmainly womencontinued to carry out the folk art, moving from ceilings to walls to bridges and everything in between. The tradition has continued to endure, and each spring following Corpus Cristi, villagers host the Painted Cottage competition, or Malowana Chata. Theres nothing like a little neighborly competition to get the creative juices flowing, with the contest taking place annually since 1948. The starting date of the Malowana Chata has special significance, as it began right after WWII ended. Poland was devastated during the war17% of the population diedand this was an attempt by officials to cover up some of the damage done to Zalipie. Now, Zalipie attracts visitors who come to soak in the colorful atmosphere. Theres even a museum, which was the three-bedroom cottage of a resident named Felicja Curyowa. When Curylowa passed in 1974, her ornate home was transformed into a space where visitors can appreciate her work. From spoons to lightbulbs, every square inch blooms with color. By J. Stewart Photos Zalipie www.poland.gov.pl, Mariusz Cieszewski, and magro_kr https://www.flickr.com/photos/iks_berto/ and google search See more