The large metropolitan city of Toledo, Ohio is located on the western end of Lake Erie in Lucas County. With a great deal of heritage in the city, there are delis, restaurants and parades dedicated to individual nationalities, including the Polish. Annually in July, residents and visitors can enjoy the Lagrange Street Polish Festival with polka bands, authentic food and select games. Polka music and shows can be found on a local radio station, and the Toledo Area Polka Society holds a monthly dinner with dancing.
Busia's Narozny, translated as Grandma's Kitchen, is located on Laskey Road in Toledo and is owned by Irene Knappis and Robert Ammerman. The restaurant serves authentic Polish and American fare for unexpected affordable prices, with a décor dedicated to the late Pope John Paul II. The restaurant is kid-friendly and is open seven days a week, with later dining hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Delivery is available to select areas. Busia's Narozny is best known for its authentic Czernina, otherwise known as Duck Blood Soup. The recipe is said to be a generational hand-me down from the owner's mother. Busia's Narozny also features a fish fry special.
For a step away from a traditional restaurant, hungry travelers can stop by the Zavotski Custom Meats and Deli to purchase a pre-made sandwich and sides created by store owners Dave and Kim Zawacki. With an extensive deli, locals can purchase authentic ethnic specialties to prepare a Polish dinner at home, including agrosik jam, sweet and sour cabbage or homemade kielbasa. Those looking for a pre-made meal can enjoy an authentic sandwich, featuring select meats and condiments, or hot homemade seasonal soups ready to enjoy.
Just west of Toledo is Ski's Polish American Restaurant in Sylvania, Ohio, owned by Jack and Gail Sparagowski. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. The ambience in the restaurant is open and inviting. Ski's Polish American Restaurant offers authentic Polish dishes, including specialty appetizers, such as Sauerkraut Balls. A platter plate features many of the best Polish options, including kielbasa, galabki and perogies. Guests can also choose from traditional American options, including cheese sticks and chicken. Ski's Polish American Restaurant offers a generous kids menu with numerous options for the discriminating eater.
