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| - This place is the tops. I heartily agree, if you are visiting Steel Town (as we were), and especially if you live somewhere lacking in old world ethnic influence (as we do), just get here. You will love it. Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere! We felt like it was our place within moments of arrival. I never did catch the owner's name but he was such a great character, a totally perfect barkeep for a totally Polish neighborhood joint with totally excellent comfort food!
It's a small place but you can feel free to drag the available tables and chairs to suit your group. We ate at the bar which was just fine. This is a small place, and it's a one man kitchen so don't be looking for fast food here! Ours came out pretty quick anyway. The Polish platter (red) was the obvious choice and I ate every bite. Oh heavenly pierogi, delectable and hearty stuffed cabbage roll, warm and wonderful noodles, and.... the kielbasa. The five-star kielbasa.
I have to mention that my husband, who is 100% Polish and has many, many decades of experience to draw upon, stated for the record that BBT's kielbasa was the BEST kielbasa he had EVER eaten. And that's saying a lot.
They've a nice smoking deck, toasty warm and comfy. Kickin' Polish beers available, as well as wondrous blackberry brandy designed for sipping, not slamming. By the benevolent hand of fate I was the 1,000,000th customer and our host provided a round of that cheering spirit in celebration.
I hated to leave. But vow to return.
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