It’s finally under 90 degrees outside, so it’s time to cuddle with some cozy, rustic meals.
Poland is about 40 degrees colder than Tucson, so they’ve been whipping up cold-weather food for a while. At Polish Cottage, enjoy some Polish dumplings, known as Pierogi.
The pierogi are available in four varieties: Beef, Potatoes and Cheese, Sauerkraut and Mushroom, and Sweet Farmer’s Cheese. Three toppings are available: bacon, caramelized onion, and sour cream.
Pierogi aren’t fancy, but they don’t need to be. The soft little dumplings don’t feature any phenomenal ingredients, but they excel at providing comfort.
To venture deeper into Polish cuisine, order the Polish Combo Plate.
Available in portions for one or two people, the Polish Combo Plate features pierogi with a pork and rice-stuffed cabbage roll, smoked Polish sausage, hunter’s stew, and a roll of bread.
Hunter’s stew, also known as bigos staropolski, features a blend of shredded cabbage and chopped meats. It’s not the prettiest stew on the block, but it will fill and warm you right up.
Polish Cottage is located at 4520 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information, call (520) 777-5407 or visit polishcottageaz.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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