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Friday, October 6, 2023
Celebrate National Pierogi Day at East Village Meat Market
Tomorrow (Saturday!), East Village Meat Market will celebrate National Pierogi Day... with all sales from the pierogi going to Ukrainian relief efforts.
They'll serve six varieties from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shop, 139 Second Ave. between St. Mark's Place and Ninth Street.
And as we've seen, this event draws a crowd, so plan accordingly...
Been a fan of Baczynsky's for nearly four decades, but those bagged pierogi they sell from the cooler have never been very good. I suspect they use a different source when they have the hot bar, because those are always much better. Anyone remember the handmade pierogi shop on First Avenue near 6th street? Where you chose from a wide variety, including seasonal fruit, then took them home and cooked them yourself? The best I've ever had on this side of the Atlantic. I still have dreams about that place! And one "nightmare" that now makes a funny story in the retelling. I was in the long, pre-Christmas line. Chatted for a good 15 minutes with the friendly woman directly in front of me. She was a former EV resident, who drove in from the 'burbs. We established pierogi line camaraderie. Talked about our respective backgrounds and our families. And how fortunate we were to get in the door before they were completely sold out. She seemed to commiserate when I told her that I had once had that unfortunate experience. We discussed what kind we would each order, realizing that the selection had likely dwindled. When it was her turn, we said our "Merry Christmases". Then she stepped up to the counter and said, "I'll take all the pierogi you have left. Any variety." She walked out with the final 5 dozen.
As I recall, the last of the younger generation (at least one of whom often worked at the store while going to school) had finished college, the family owned the building, and were made a multi-million dollar offer, which they accepted. The American dream at its finest.
I agree that sauerkraut and mushrooms make tasty pierogi fillings. Yum. However, blueberry pierogi ARE also enjoyed in Poland when that fruit is in season. Served with a little sweet cream, almost as a dessert.
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YUM!! The are the best
Been a fan of Baczynsky's for nearly four decades, but those bagged pierogi they sell from the cooler have never been very good. I suspect they use a different source when they have the hot bar, because those are always much better. Anyone remember the handmade pierogi shop on First Avenue near 6th street? Where you chose from a wide variety, including seasonal fruit, then took them home and cooked them yourself? The best I've ever had on this side of the Atlantic. I still have dreams about that place! And one "nightmare" that now makes a funny story in the retelling. I was in the long, pre-Christmas line. Chatted for a good 15 minutes with the friendly woman directly in front of me. She was a former EV resident, who drove in from the 'burbs. We established pierogi line camaraderie. Talked about our respective backgrounds and our families. And how fortunate we were to get in the door before they were completely sold out. She seemed to commiserate when I told her that I had once had that unfortunate experience. We discussed what kind we would each order, realizing that the selection had likely dwindled. When it was her turn, we said our "Merry Christmases". Then she stepped up to the counter and said, "I'll take all the pierogi you have left. Any variety." She walked out with the final 5 dozen.
Spoiler Alert: There will be Perogies!
@11:15
Those pierogis at the 1st Avenue shop were next-level. And the woman who owned and managed the shop was so lovely.
I may have a new October favorite holiday contender.
As I recall, the last of the younger generation (at least
one of whom often worked at the store while going to school) had finished college, the family owned the building, and were made a multi-million dollar offer, which they accepted. The American dream at its finest.
At the polish bakery in Williamsburg, a block from the L train stop, you can find remarkable pierogies daily
Not sure when fruity pierogis became a thing but it's not a proper pierogi list if it doesn't contain mushroom and sauerkraut or mushroom/ buckwheat.
I agree that sauerkraut and mushrooms make tasty pierogi fillings. Yum. However, blueberry pierogi ARE also enjoyed in Poland when that fruit is in season. Served with a little sweet cream, almost as a dessert.
Might have to make a pierogi pilgrimage. Would you happen to know the name, and are they sold both, ready-to-eat and ready to cook at home? Thank you.
Northside Bakery, they sell them ready to eat, not frozen
Thank you.
Northside Bakery, here I come!
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