The long-standing Polish restaurant Polka Dot (726 Manhattan Ave.) says they’re in danger of closing—and are asking for the community’s help to stay open.
Polish immigrants Mariusz and Marzena Parys opened the restaurant in 1996, then known as Polski Deli Market. It has always been a family-run labor of love, but Mariusz passed away in 2005, leaving Marzena to keep the restaurant going and raise their family. Polski Deli Market has since rebranded to Polka Dot, but kept the loving homegrown spirit alive. Unfortunately, the pandemic threatened the business’ livelihood, and Polka Dot is still recovering.
Polka Dot hopes to raise $250,000, which they say will go towards utility bills and tax debts, as well as allow them to hire additional staff.
“Closing Polka Dot would mean losing the dream that Mariusz started with his own hands and Marzena has fought to protect for nearly three decades,” the GoFundMe reads. “It would be saying goodbye to a lifetime of sacrifice, love, and memories.”
At time of this writing, they have raised $4,606. You can contribute here.
Great little place. Basic polish food at good prices. Lovely waitress..
Donated. I remember coming here with my mom when I was just a kid
Agreed. Veselka, Greenpoint a trendy hipster offshoot of the original one in Manhattan has similar food. Nice Management, good staff, good food but small portions and outrageously priced and Polka Dot is in trouble?
I don’t get it. A complete mystery. Too boot Polka Dot is byob.
I absolutely love Polka Dot. I only discovered it a month ago, as I moved here from midtown, and I’ve been raving about to friends ever since. Wishing them success to overcome this difficult time.
I absolutely love Polka Dot. I only discovered it a month ago, as I moved here from midtown, and I’ve been raving about it to friends ever since. Wishing them success to overcome this difficult time