One of my biggest worries in visiting Poland was that I would find it
difficult to find vegetarian food. Eastern Europe is not exactly
famous for its herbivorous fare. I am happy to report that so far I
have found not one, not two, but Three completely (purely as they
would say in India) vegetarian restaurants. And all three are within
walking distances from where I work or am staying.
When visiting such establishments I am always curious to read the
advertisements to a whole slew of goods and material and spiritual
services. Advertisement bulletins for meditation with bearded masters,
yoga with swelte yogis, colon cleansing treatments, Tibetan singing
bowls at unbeatable (chortle!) prices, tirades against Western
imperialism and such are staple fare directed at the captive hippie
audience. While there were a few of those in these places as well, the
adverts are very polished. On a wall hangs dozens of business cards
for juggling classes, trattorias, contemporary art museums and hearty
Polish fare.