City in good taste by Ekoenergetyka

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A journey through history, regional flavors and unique places hidden in Zielona Góra - the pearl of Lubusz region.

Created by:

Text - Magdalena Grygier

Graphics - Paulina Harnasz-Buczyńska

Photos - Łukasz Mrozkowiak, Bartosz Horowski

Under the guidance of Paweł Mijas

Publication printed on eco-friendly paper.

Ekoenergetyka is a company that was created and is growing dynamically in Zielona Góra, the heart of the Lubusz region. Although every year we expand our reach and conquer more international markets, we always remember our roots and the place where we originated.

Our love for the region has already been expressed in the ”Ekoenergetyka’s guide to Lubusz wines” we created, which took you on a journey through the best vineyards and their exceptional wines.

Today we are going one step further. We are very pleased to put into your hands the ”City in good taste by Ekoenergetyka” - a guide to the culinary treasures of Zielona Góra. In it you will find both local specialties and traditional flavors, as well as recommendations of restaurants and places worth visiting.We invite you to discover our region - its history, flavors and unique atmosphere.

Fall in love with Lubusz together with us!

You are holding a guide to Zielona Góra, created by Ekoenergetyka. Why do you have it? You must be our customer, partner or good friend and we wanted to treat you with this valuable gift. We know very well that man does not live by work alone, and we want your visit to our company to be the best possible experience.

We have prepared a map that will guide you through the unique places our city has to offer. During this trip you will eat well, drink delicious beverages, experience entertainment, and if you feel the urge to do so, even cook yourself something delicious.

What’s next?

Take a look at the following pages and set off to conquer the amazing Zielona Góra!

Join us on a journey through the Lubusz flavors

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN EAT WELL

46-47 SAPORI PAZZI

48-49 SREBRNA GÓRA

50-51 WINO I GRONO

52-53 PALMIARNIA

54-55 BAR SMACZEK

56-57 WEGARNIK

LOCAL PRODUCTS

60-61 PSZCZELARNIA SŁODNIK

62-63 PASIEKA ALEK

64-65 SIEJE SŁODYCZ

66-67 LIZZ LODY

68-69 COFFEE HUNTER

70-71 SAD SOLNIKI

72-73 ZDROWY BOCHEN

74-75 SERY KOZIE PAZDROWSCY

76-77 QZKO

78-79 SALCUM FIXUM

STORES

82-83 KARDAMON

84-85 AMON DELIKATESY

86-87 SOCZYŚCIE

88-90 U JÓZKA

92-93

ACTIVITIES

ELEKTRYCZNA WYCIECZKA PO ZIELONEJ GÓRZE

94-95 SZLAKIEM ZIELONOGÓRSKICH BACHUSIKÓW

96-97 BUDKA Z LODAMI PANA HENRYKA

98-99 RUINY PAŁACU W ZATONIU

100-101 TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG

102-103 PIWNICZKA GREMPLERA

104-105 SKRZYNKA WINA

106-107 WINOBRANIE

108-109 MUZEUM ETNOGRAFICZNE W ZIELONEJ GÓRZE-OCHLI

AMON DELIKATESY

WINO I GRONO

SIEJE SŁODYCZ

PASIEKA ALEK

U JÓZKA

LIZZ LODY

WEGARNIK

MUZEUM ETNOGRAFICZNE W ZIELONEJ GÓRZE-OCHLI

ZDROWY BOCHEN

SALCUM-FIXUM

SOCZYŚCIE

PIWNICZKA GREMPLERA

BAR SMACZEK

BUDKA Z LODAMI

PANA HENRYKA

KARDAMON

SKRZYNKA WINA

SAPORI PAZZI

PSZCZELARNIA SŁODNIK

TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG

WINOBRANIE PALMIARNIA

SREBRNA GÓRA

COFFEE HUNTER

ELEKTRYCZNA WYCIECZKA PO ZIELONEJ GÓRZE

RUINY PAŁACU W ZATONIU

SAD SOLNIKI

SERY KOZIE PAZDROWSCY

QZKO

The Lubusz region is incredibly diverse in terms of all sorts of flavors. For many years, regional identity and taste was not very noticeable among other regions in the country. However, over the past few decades, one can see a striking change in the perception of Lubusz culinary. Many regions of Poland boast specific cuisine, where you can taste traditional dishes. Silesia is famous for its rolls, Podhale has kwaśnica, Lubelszczyzna prides itself on its onion soup, while Western Pomerania is associated by many with paprykarz.

Lubusz Land, on the other hand, is a unique region. Lubusz’s cuisine has evolved from many popular dishes, and this is due to historical turbulence. Now drawing on pre-war regional cuisine, combined with recipes used by

settlers brought here and evolving over the years, many dishes have been created that are unparalleled in other parts of the country.

Lubusz Province is now a combination of four historic regions: Lower Lusatia, Silesia, Greater Poland and Lubusz Land. Because of that, ”in Lubusz Voivodeship one will find practically no indigenous Lubuszans”. Poles arrived in the area after World War II from all over Poland and the eastern borderlands, creating a new Lubusz cuisine. The clash of cultures triggered an explosion of flavors, and Lubusz’s ongoing culinary evolution boasts unique products and cuisines. Once the largest part of the current region in its southern part was located within the borders of Silesia.

Sources: From the private collection of Dr. G. Biszczanik

Such a location exerted a considerable influence on the dishes served and their execution. Silesian cuisine was distinguished by its satiety, and the tables were dominated by filling potatoes, groats, noodles, cold meats, pork fat or bacon, very well and strongly seasoned. Pork chops in jelly with boiled vegetables were popularly eaten. One of the most common dinner dishes was long, thin white sausages fried in fat and served with potato purée and fresh sauerkraut.

For all sorts of holidays, Śląskie Królestwo Niebieskie (Silesian Heavenly Kingdom) was served, which was cooked, heavily smoked or cured pork with dried fruit or poppy seed noodles. During Christmas, specially smoked and fried ham sausage appeared on tables. People loved to eat various pies with eggs, flour, cracklings and freshly grated carrots, while potatoes were used to make potato cake, a kind of casserole with eggs, cream and a small amount of sausage. An indispensable dish was potato babka (pound cake) with pork crackling and bacon. Lots of soups were eaten, and the most popular was broth with meat. Various combinations of soups were served,

which you can hardly find in modern restaurants, such as rosehip, dry apple, plum, green pea, bread soup with goose giblets or pig’s ears, or pear soup with noodles. A popular soup, characteristic of the Zielona Góra region, was beer soup drawn with milk, with whisked raw eggs and tails with ham and wine, or pigeon broth.

Among alcoholic beverages, beer, mostly dark so-called Koźlak, led the way. It could be served with all dishes, as it went well with heavily seasoned meals with a strong flavor. The selection of liquor served was definitely more varied, as one could taste arrack, cherry, apple cider, wines from local vineyards.

After the end of World War II, settlers from various parts of Poland, including the eastern borderlands, arrived in what is now Lubusz Land. This resulted in a mingling of dishes and the complete displacement of dishes traditionally served by the indigenous inhabitants of the area due to their unfamiliarity and the understandable lack of cultivation of the old German traditions of these lands. Dishes such as pierogi, kutia and Lviv-style stuffed

Sources: History in photographs – old postcards and photographs

Poles arrived in this region after World War II from all over Poland and the eastern borderlands, creating a new Lubusz cuisine. The clash of cultures caused an explosion of flavors, and thanks to its ongoing culinary evolution, Lubusz can boast unique products and cuisine.

cabbage popular in the borderlands appeared. Steamed dumplings were acquired from Greater Poland along with the pioneers, red cabbage was added to the kitchen from Silesia, while all sorts of pâtés were spread from central Poland.

The authorities at the time recommended serving typical Polish cuisine, and restaurant dishes differed little regardless of the types of establishments. Thus, all sorts of soups, pork chops, brisket, pork knuckles, beef bitki or rumsteaks of chopped meat reigned supreme. Milk bars

serving typical home cooking were very popular. However, this was standardized cuisine, where Lubusz flavors were not noticeable at all.

For several years Lubusz cuisine has been noticeable on the culinary map of Poland. Lubusz is one of the greenest Polish regions with plenty of rivers and lakes. Lubusz people have begun to take advantage of these resources, drawing on nature and combining it with

Sources: Visit Zielona Góra / Photo: Szymaniak
Sources: Visit Zielona Góra / Photo: Szymaniak
Sources: Visit Zielona Góra / Photo: Szymaniak

various ingredients. Lubusz cuisine is based on widely available regional products, using honey, game, poultry, fish and mushrooms. The gifts of nature are reflected in wild boar ribs with tomatoes and honey from Lubusz apiaries served with bread. A dish found only in the Lubusz region is kasla, or smoked pork neck braised in sauerkraut.

By returning to the old traditions of these lands, smoked fish, which has a specific aroma and taste, is quite often used in dishes. One of the most recognizable regional dishes is Wojnowski’s sour fish prepared from pike, ide, roach, asp or bream fried and drenched in a marinade of water vinegar and various spices. Another regional one is eel steamed in the fisherman’s style, which is “a one-pot product resembling fish soup with large

chunks of visible fish meat.” Lubusz is a region famous for its grape cultivation, especially around Zielona Góra. In addition to great wines, the vines are also reflected in the dishes served and are used, among other things, for stuffed cabbage wrapped in vine leaves. A characteristic of the Kozioł Region is the Niebecz soup, which resembles a dark, highly aromatic cabbage soup, thanks to a large amount of dried mushrooms.

Meanwhile, the influence of borderland cuisine can be seen in Lubusz yeast dumplings filled with beans. Lubusz, of course, is not only dry dishes, but also unique in taste pastries. At the front is an intensely apple-flavored apple pie based on reneta landsberska - a variety of apples known and bred in the first half of the 19th century in

Photo: Grzegorz Olejarz

Sources: what is now Gorzów Wielkopolski. Lubusz cuisine is a combination of historical influences and based on the use of the region’s natural riches, and in addition,

combined with regional wines, create an unforgettable explosion of flavors attracting gourmets and tourists to visit the hospitable thresholds of Lubusz Land.

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Dr Grzegorz Biszczanik – historian, regionalist and writer, who has spent his entire life in Zielona Góra. He was born, raised and completed all levels of education here. His passion for discovering the history of the city began in childhood.

Exploring the city on his own and his growing interest in its past led him to study history and then specialize in regional history. He made his debut as an author with the book ”Nieznane twarze Zielonej Góry” (The unknown faces of Zielona Góra), which was inspired by walks with his young daughter, Zoja. His next book, ”Wczoraj Grünberg – dziś Zielona Góra” (Yesterday Grünberg – today Zielona Góra), compares the city’s past and present through the prism of historical events and photographs showing the changing face of Zielona Góra. One of Dr. Biszczanik’s greatest interests is the cuisine of Zielona Góra, the secrets of which he learned thanks to his collection of postcards depicting old restaurants. His discoveries

proved that pre-war Zielona Góra cuisine had a lot to offer. This led to the creation of another book: ”Zielona Góra od kuchni. Restauracje przedwojennego miasta” (Zielona Góra from the kitchen. Restaurants of the pre-war city).

His collaboration with chef Kacper Szafrański resulted in the organization of tasting dinners, during which the historian talks about the old flavors of the region, and the chef recreates forgotten recipes. Thanks to his publications, educational activities, and passion for history, Dr. Grzegorz Biszczanik constantly brings the rich heritage of their city closer to the residents of Zielona Góra, inspiring them to discover its extraordinary past. See extra photos > Here you can

IN A MODERN TWIST

INGREDIENTS

Turkey fillet

30% cream

Capers

Sweet onions or shallots

Parsley

Clarified butter

Salt Pepper

400 g

200 ml

50 g

3 pc

1⁄2 bunch

80 g

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Cut the turkey breast into schnitzels of about 100 g each. Fry them in butter until they’re golden brown.

• Add to the frying pan one by one: onion, drained capers (leave the marinade) fry for a while shaking the pan from time to time.

• After 2 min. throw in the chopped parsley, pour in the marinade from the capers, reduce for a while and pour in the sweet cream.

• Be careful with salt and pepper. Season only after tasting, as the capers will impart a taste both spicy and salty.

To prepare this dish we use spices with a distinct flavor. It is important to add anise and cinnamon in whole, so we can pull out the spices when we think the flavor is rich enough.

INGREDIENTS

Saddle of deer

Red cabbage

Apple cider vinegar

Buckwheat honey

Apple (sour)

Duck or goose fat

Plum jam

Thyme

Salt

Coarsely ground pepper

300 g

1⁄4 head

60 ml

100 g

1 pc

80 g

100 g

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Chop the cabbage and steam it in boiling water. We drain and sprinkle with vinegar so that it retains its color.

• Add diced apple, plum jam and buckwheat honey to the cabbage. In this way we get a new version of modra cabbage, which will delight every gourmet.

• Fry the lightly seasoned saddle about 1 min. 20 sec. on each side, put it to rest.

Deer meat is very tender and “does not like” to be overcooked. Handle it very gently.

INGREDIENTS

Trout fillet (can be pikeperch or other freshwater fish)

Sweet onions

Frozen or fresh mushrooms

Wheat flour

Lemon juice

Sour cream

Clarified butter

Salt Pepper

400 g (2 x 200 g)

3 pc

150 g

100 g

20 ml

100 g

80 g

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Season the fillets with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Sprinkle with flour and fry in hot butter.

• Freshwater fish is very delicate and you need to be careful not to “drag” it too much. Drain them on a paper towel and let them rest.

• In the same butter, glaze the onions, add the mushrooms and after 3-4 minutes add the sour cream.

• Put the fried fillets into the resulting sauce. Simmer on low heat for 5 min.

For the sauce you can use any mushrooms, you do not need to look for a particular type, but choose your favorite. The sauce tastes equally good with dried mushrooms, and you can boost the taste with sour cream.

Looking for some extra inspiration to make something delicious for yourself and your loved ones?

See step by step how our regional trout in mushrooms was created by Kacper Szafrański and get to work!

INGREDIENTS

Beef tenderloin

Sweet onions

Brown mushrooms

Canola oil

Wheat flour

Sea salt

Coarse ground pepper

400 g

4 pc

4 pc

100 ml

50 g

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Chop the meat finely so that the consistency is similar to tartare (a little thicker meat) season with salt and pepper, knead firmly until it lets go of the “glue” and set aside to “rest”.

• Fry diced onions in oil.

• Form oval cutlets, dust with flour. Fry in hot oil, about 1 min. on each side.

• While frying, add mushrooms cut in half.

• After frying, the meat should be slightly raw inside.

• Serve the steaks with onions and mushrooms, and preferably with potatoes with dill.

It is important to choose a tenderloin with a large marbling, or to buy a “head of tenderloin”. That is the part that is not suitable for steaks due to the arrangement of fibers.

INGREDIENTS

Apples

Onions

Vegetable bouillon

Multi-flower honey

Sultana raisins

Coarsely ground pepper

Dry white wine

Wholemeal bread (stale)

200 g

2 pc

500 ml

50 g

50 g

pinch

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Dice apples and onions and lightly simmer them in olive oil. When they brown add raisins and stale, crumbled bread.

• Pour wine, wait until the alcohol evaporates and add vegetable broth.

• Season the whole dish with pepper and honey.

• Cook on low heat for 10 min.

The soup is characterized by a unique slightly vinous taste with additional sweetness of honey. The bread provides the perfect consistency without the need for thickening.

INGREDIENTS

Smoked pork

Dried fruit (prunes, apples, apricots)

Butter

Dry red wine

Multi-flower honey

320 g (two slices of about 160 g each)

150 g

60 g

100 ml

80 g

Salt pinch

Pepper pinch

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Fry the meat slices in a heated pan until browned on both sides.

• Add dried fruit, butter, and spices to the pan.

• Water down the wine and add the butter. When the wine is reduced, finish the sauce with honey.

• Serve with Silesian noodles or other favorite side dish, keeping in mind that the sauce and the whole dish will be intensely salty.

Cured pork (smoked) or you can confidently use thick slices of “salmon tenderloin” which perfectly suits this dish, and by the way is easier to buy.

INGREDIENTS

Buns (stale) 6 pc

Apples

Eggs

Cinnamon

Sugar

Powdered sugar for sprinkling

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Soak the buns in milk.

• Add eggs and sugar. Knead a sticky mass.

• Cut apples into pieces, season with cinnamon and sugar, combine with raisins.

• On a greased baking pan arrange in layers: roll mixture, apples, mixture, apples. Finish with apple mixture on top.

• Bake at 160 o C for about 40min. After cooling, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

When baking this very special dessert, let’s not pay attention to its appearance before putting it in the oven. The magic will happen on the plates when we decorate our cake with dried fruit and dust it with powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon. You can also use challah for baking.

Kacper Szafrański - a chef with passion and experience, for whom cooking is not only a profession, but also a way of living. After graduating from the cooking school, he started his career by serving prestigious Business Center Club events in Warsaw, to then gain culinary skills in restaurants throughout Poland. He arrived in Zielona Góra just before the pandemic, and his love for Agnieszka - now his wifemade him decide to stay here permanently. Together with his wife, they created the restaurant Sapori Pazzi,

where Kacper combines modern techniques with the traditional flavors of the region. He is a pioneer in discovering and recreating old recipes from Zielona Góra, and his original interpretation of local cuisine often surprises even the most demanding gourmets. Committed to promoting culinary heritage, together with Dr. Grzegorz Biszchanik he creates tasting dinners called “Zielona Góra from the kitchen” and proves that the region’s flavors can be as fascinating as its history.

DR.

1. What was drunk with pre-war dishes?

Pre-war food was quite fat. Therefore, one tried to cope with gastric problems by drinking lots of fruit and herbal tea. People loved to drink all sorts of coffee including cereal coffee and those made from acorns.

2 What about alcoholic beverages?

Alcoholic beverages were not avoided in restaurants of the past, and here beer, mostly dark, Bock style, led the way. It could be served with all dishes. Bock went well with heavily seasoned meals with a strong flavor, but also found use with fat and salty ones due to their strong bitterness. Dark beers were perfect for cakes, desserts and chocolate creams.

Sources: From the private collection of Dr. G. Biszczanik

3. If so, was beer mainly drunk before the war?

The selection of liquors served was definitely richer. A considerable delicacy was the May drink [Maitrank or Maibowle], a kind of punch made from white wine, with the addition of scented marzipan. In those days one could also enjoy arakes, cherry, apple cider, but also a variety of wines, common in the city, not only from local vineyards. Of course, non-alcoholic beverages were not shunned either, and plenty of fruit juices (often diluted with water) and lemonades were consumed.

Sources: From the private collection of Dr. G. Biszczanik

4. What wines are currently in vogue?

Until quite recently, pét-nats, which means wines created by the so-called ancient method, without secondary fermentation, were in the lead. Nowadays, fruity Frizzante, sparkling wines infused with CO2, are very popular - they are an ideal, refreshing drink for summer. Thanks to regional winemakers, today’s fashion is intensively returning to tradition, that is sparkling wines made by traditional methods.

5. What wines go well with our traditional Lubusz cuisine?

Lubusz wines perfectly complement the traditional, slightly heavier dishes of the region’s pre-war cuisine. A young wine that is ready for Poland Independence Day and St. Martin’s Day (November 11) goes perfectly with goose meat - fat and aromatic. Such wine is still slightly pearly, extremely fresh and fruity, perfectly balancing the fattiness of the meat. It will work well in both white, rosé and red versions.

For fish dishes, the best choice will be a sparkling wine, preferably the so-called musiak - the local equivalent of champagne. Its elegant acidity and bubbles emphasize the delicacy of the fish and add lightness to the dish. As for mushrooms, go for a more complex white wine or dry musiak, which can bring out the depth of flavor of forest aromas.

6. Are there any “forbidden” combinations of wine with food?

The owners of Skrzynka Wina follow one rule - wine is supposed to taste good. Even if we use a combination that, according to standards, does not go together - that doesn’t matter! We don’t have to follow the usual precepts, this liquor should bring joy, not be locked into patterns.

7. Is there a wine that can taste good to everyone?

Although tastes vary, and each of us perceives flavors slightly differently, there is a wine that has a chance to hit the tastes of many people. A great example is the semi-dry Riesling from Marcinowice Winery. This wine combines freshness, delicate sweetness and well-balanced acidity - which is why it is gaining a wide range of enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a safe yet unique gift - this Riesling is a real sure bet.

Folwark-Pszczew Winery has created the FIRST non-alcoholic wine in Poland. It is a pink sparkling FreeSecco, a beverage ideal for all those who would like to enjoy top-class wine, but cannot or do not want to consume alcohol. It is even suitable for pregnant and nursing women.

WHERE YOU CAN EAT WELL

Sapori Pazzi is a unique place on the culinary map of Zielona Góra, where history intertwines with modernity, and regional flavors surprise in a new way. It is the only restaurant in the city where guests can taste a unique kangaroo steak and sample the chef’s proprietary,

certified sauce - aged and perfected continuously for more than 3 years (as of January 2025). Each dish is a culinary journey inspired by ancient recipes, which, in the hands of master chef Kacper Szafrański, take on a contemporary twist.

Niepodległości 25

65-001 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
SAPORI PAZZI
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A place steeped in history, housed in the historic Mannigel Brothers winery. The name refers to the former Srebrna Góra (Silver Mountain) Street, where the original winery was located. Maintaining the industrial character of the interiors, the restaurant offers its guests a culinary journey through local and global vineyards and

dishes inspired by Polish and Mediterranean cuisine. Interestingly, when entering the restaurant, one can feel the atmosphere of tradition and wine history, and its spaces have preserved the smell of stored fruit and fermented wine, paying tribute to the passion and diligence of the former winemakers.

Plac Słowiański 10 65-069 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
SREBRNA GÓRA
Sources: Photos from the collection of the Srebrna Góra restaurant
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Sources: Photos from the collection of the Srebrna Góra restaurant

A place where history meets modernity. The restaurant’s name refers to the grape - a symbol of Zielona Góraand draws inspiration from the rich tradition of local winemaking. This is the a place where, thanks to a special dispenser, you can taste as many as 16 types of wine without having to buy a whole bottle. In addition, the restaurant offers an impressive selection of more

than 100 wines from the region and the world, stored in ideal conditions under the watchful eye of skilled sommeliers. Wino & Grono’s menu is a harmonious blend of local traditions and world flavors, based on seasonal products from Zielona Góra suppliers, guaranteeing an unforgettable dining experience.

Wojska Polskiego 79 65-762 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
WINO & GRONO
Sources: Photos from the collection of the Wino i Grono restaurant
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Sources: Photos from the collection of the Wino i Grono restaurant

In the heart of Zielona Góra, on Winne Wzgórze (Wine Hill), there is a unique complex - Palmiarnia (the Palm House). The home of winemaker August Grempler was built there in 1818, and years later it was transformed into one of the most distinctive places on the map of

Zielona Góra, combining a botanical garden, restaurant and café. Visitors to Palmiarnia can enjoy a wide range of Polish cuisine, taste desserts offered by the local café, all within an arrangement of 150 species of plants, shrubs and trees of the equatorial and tropical zones.

Wrocławska 12A 65-427 Zielona Góra

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PALMIARNIA
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It’s supposed to be tasty like mom’s - these were the words that guided the owners in creating Bar Smaczek. In the heart of Zielona Góra, in the Old Town, a place was created where you can enjoy the best dishes of Polish cuisine and feel the flavors that Poles know well from their homes. What is the key to the success of this family business? First of all, freshness. The kitchen operates

from dawn, so that all dishes available on the menu are prepared the same day. The owners use products from local suppliers, so they maintain not only the homemade taste, but also the high quality of the dishes. If you’re looking for a place where tradition meets heart put into cooking, Bar Smaczek is a culinary stop not to be missed.

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65-001 Zielona Góra

Wegarnik is a unique vegan restaurant, which was created out of love for animals, cooking and the constant search for new and interesting flavors. The owners are passionate about creating original plant-based dishes, proving that cuisine based solely on plants can be not

only wholesome, but also surprisingly tasty. Wegarnik is also an art gallery and cultural space that hosts concerts, recitals, poetry meetings and art events. It’s a place where you feed not only your body, but also your soul.

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65-076 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
WEGARNIK
SCAN OR CLICK
Sources: Photos from the Wegarnik restaurant archives
Sources: Photos from the Wegarnik restaurant archives

THAT YOU MUST TRY

PSZCZELARNIA SŁODNIK

candles and pollen. An additional attraction is the apitherapy houses, where you can breathe the air from the beehive, which helps treat respiratory infections, cardiac and nervous problems. In the Słodnik family, beekeeping traditions have been cultivated from generation to generation for more than 100 years. On site, you can buy high-quality honey (rapeseed, acacia, linden, buckwheat, multiflower), as well as bee products such as wax

16 66-003 Zabór

Polna
PSZCZELARNIA SŁODNIK

PASIEKA ALEK

Dawid Grześkowiak is a beekeeper by profession and passion. For more than 10 years of running an apiary, he has managed to exceed 100 hives he takes care of. In his offer you will find such honeys as: rapeseed, lime, acacia, phacelia, nostril, sunflower, multiflower, buckwheat and creamed with fruit, as

well as health-promoting pollen. Pasieka Alek is run with a great love for bees, which is reflected in the quality of the honey harvested, for which the owner won, among other things, 1st place in the Best Honey competition at Lubusz Food Days.

PASIEKA ALEK

Radomia 1a 65-001 Zielona Góra / Świdnica

TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG

Ochla-Muzealna 5 66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

SIEJE SŁODYCZ

If there are sweets that can transport you back in time, it is certainly krówki (fudge). These little candies with their creamy insides and gently crumbling shells are a true culinary journey to the years of childhood. The small, family-owned SieJe Słodycz manufactory creates handmade fudge, drawing on Polish tradition

and top-quality ingredients. Each batch features carefully selected natural ingredients and an authentic taste - simple, yet rich and multi-layered. There are as many as 15 flavor variants, so everyone can choose their favorite version.

Agrestowa 17/10

65-001 Zielona Góra

Ochla-Muzealna 5

66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

SIEJE SŁODYCZ
TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG

LIZZ LODY

Lizz Lody offers more than 300 unique flavors, including vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free and diabetic-appropriate options. The constant search for new flavors, recipe refinement and training are key elements of their work. You can find Lizz Lody in many

restaurants in Zielona Góra and Lubusz province, as well as at local events. It was these delicious ice creams that our guests and employees enjoyed during the CharIn Testival & Conference EUROPE 2024.

65-001 Zielona Góra

66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

Lisia 63F
Ochla-Muzealna 5
LIZZ LODY
TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG
Sources: Photo from Lizz Lody’s collection
Sources: Photo from Lizz Lody’s collection

COFFEE HUNTER

It started with a love for coffee, an old Polish coffee roaster and a workshop the size of a garage. As the owner says, working with the product is a constant search for new flavors and recipes, hence the name Coffee Hunter. With coffee, you can go on a journey

around the world, because the place where it is made always adds something unique to its taste. Want to know what flavor Zielona Góra smuggles in its coffee? Find out for yourself!

ul. Rzeźniczaka 3A 65-119 Zielona Góra
Ochla-Muzealna 5 66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla
COFFEE HUNTER TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG

SAD SOLNIKI

Sad Solniki is an orchard farm with a history dating back as far as 60 years - the orchard has been in existence since 1959, and the juice press since 2012. It is a family-run place, where knowledge and care for the business are passed down from generation to generation. Sad Solniki is primarily famous for its apples and the 100% juice produced from them,

but the farm also grows other fruit, such as black currant, chokeberry and cherry. The farm’s owners are constantly on the lookout for new and more interesting varieties of fruit, thanks to which their products reach not only local customers, but also chain stores and markets at home and abroad.

Solniki 67-120 Kożuchów

Ochla-Muzealna 5 66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

SAD SOLNIKI
TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG
Sources: Photo from the Sad Solniki collection
Sources: Photos from the Sad Solniki collection

ZDROWY BOCHEN

Local bakery manufacturer. It all started with a love of healthy baked goods, then turned into a thriving business. Zdrowy Bochen specializes in sourdough baked goods, using high-quality flours, groats and

grains. It offers a wide range of products that feature simple ingredients - flour, water, salt and time. The baked goods stand out for their quality, and respond to consumers’ growing awareness of healthy eating.

Mieczykowa 131

65-012 Zielona Góra

Ochla-Muzealna 5

66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

ZDROWY BOCHEN
TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG
Sources: Photo from the Zdrowy Bochen collection
Sources: Photo from the Zdrowy Bochen collection

SERY KOZIE PAZDROWSCY

It all started with two small goats that Michał got from a neighbor and brought to the family farm “Borowiecka Łąka”. Over the years, the small herd grew, and with it came the need to manage the milk. The first cheeses went to friends, but their taste and quality quickly gained recognition. Today, Michał

Pazdrowski, with whom it all began, runs a renowned cheese shop specializing in fresh, smoked and long-ripened goat cheeses. The offer also includes yogurts and unique sweets based on goat milk, combining tradition with a passion for artisanal flavors.

Zjednoczenia 8

67-100 Nowa Sól

Ochla-Muzealna 5

66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

The farm specializes in the production of milk, butter and cheese from natural goat and cow milk. In addition to food products, Qzko also offers soaps and creams made from milk. All products are made organically, without the use of chemicals.

QZKO

Qzko is a place where tradition meets passion, and guests can not only taste unique products, but also experience life in the countryside and learn the secrets of cheese production and natural cosmetics.

Nowosolska 5A

67-112 Siedlisko

Ochla-Muzealna 5

66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

QZKO
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SALCUM-FIXUM

A family business in which good quality meat from small local farms plays a major role. It is cured for a long time in mixtures of herbs, which the owners grind and compose themselves, not using ready-made mixtures. Smoking is done in a traditional smokehouse on alder wood. Salcum Fixum is constantly evolving,

looking for new flavors, trying to hit the increasingly demanding palates of customers. The company’s products have already been recognized more than once in various competitions, and as many as four products have been included on the Ministerial List of Traditional Products.

66-100 Sulechów

66-006 Zielona Góra / Ochla

Żeromskiego 23
Ochla-Muzealna 5
SALCUM-FIXUM
TWÓJ ZIELONY TARG
Sources: Photo from Salcum-Fixum’s collection
Sources: Photos from Salcum-Fixum’s collection

WHERE YOU WILL GET OUR LOCAL PRODUCTS

The only one in Zielona Góra and one of three places in Poland created for plant-based food, substitutes for animal products and spices from around the world. Kardamom has expanded its assortment over the years, and currently has about 1,000 products, 90% of which are certified organically grown. It has become a one-stop store for people with various

ailments, for whom a proper diet is essential, but also for those who want to eat well and who are not indifferent to the welfare of animals and the planet. It was thanks to Kardamon years ago that the first restaurants in Zielona Góra began introducing vegan options for meals, drinks and desserts.

Słowacka 12B

65-001 Zielona Góra

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A small, family-run store, where the main goal is to provide customers with carefully selected high-quality products. The owners attach great importance to the origin of the products, so they use ones from local producers. The store offers all kinds of delicacies - from fresh bread, a wide selection

of cheeses and dairy products, through meat and fish, to aromatic coffee from a nearby roaster, handmade fudge, sweets and delicious honeys. Amon Delikatesy is a place for everyone, you can find products that are gluten-free, vegan, proper for diabetics and people with lactose intolerance.

Agrestowa 3B/10 65-780 Zielona Góra
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AMON DELIKATESY
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Oil mill, juice bar and a’la cafe. A place where freshly pressed vegetable and fruit juices, food and cosmetic oils are made from certified seeds, grains and nuts. This unique “green place” was created out of love for nature and a conscious, healthy lifestyle, and its

slogan is: “It’s never too late to make a change for the better.” At Soczyście, you can sip delicious, high-value ceremonial cocoa with spices and eat healthy, vegan RAW cake, made only with natural ingredients - no baking, no added sugar, no flour and no eggs.

Przy Gazowni 5 65-087 Zielona Góra
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SOCZYŚCIE
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A family-owned store founded by the eponymous Mr. Józek, further run by his wife and currently his daughter. U Józka primarily sells vegetables and fruit, including BIO crops. It also offers other top-quality products supplied from local entrepreneurs: homemade cakes, preserves, pickles, juices,

goat and cow cheeses and milk straight from the cow. Sales, however, are only half of the business. The other half focuses on community building and participation in charity events. In 2022, U Józka store received the Business Socially Sensitive and Best Eco Store awards in a poll by Gazeta Lubuska.

Kraljevska 65-941 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
U JÓZKA
Sources: Photo from the collection of U Józka’s shop
SCAN OR CLICK
Sources: Photos from the collection of U Józka’s shop

WORTH TRYING WHILE IN ZIELONA GÓRA

If you are planning a short visit to Zielona Góra and have a few must-see places on your list, we have the perfect solution. Take advantage of electric city buses, powered by Ekoenergetyka chargers. They

will get you to any destination quickly, conveniently and ecologically. Electric buses will allow you to visit even outside the strict center of our city. You will easily get to such places as Ochla or Zatonie.

CENTRUM PRZESIADKOWE

Generała Józefa Bema 5 65-022 Zielona Góra

A city so closely associated with wine must have a suitable patron saint. He is Bacchus, the god of wine, fertility, agriculture and good cheer. Legend has it that a drop of Bacchus’ blood fell on the area, and this resulted in an exuberant flowering of vines. So

this god sent his helpers to Zielona Góra to properly look after his interests. Hence, small statues called Bachusiki began to appear in the city. Their presence and appearance are not accidental, as they refer to the rich wine tradition and history of our city.

BACHUSIK EKOENERGETICUS
VISIT OUR BACCHUS
65-427 Zielona Góra SCAN OR CLICK

In 2020, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Ekoenergetyka, a new Bacchus - Ekoenergeticusstood by the Palmiarnia.

We encourage you to look closely during a trip around Zielona Góra, especially around the promenade. After all, more than 70 figurines of Bacchus’ helpers are waiting there. Will you try to find them all?

This is one of the iconic places on the map of Zielona Góra, run by Teresa and Henryk Korczak. The ice cream stall dates back to 1985, when Mr. Henryk put it up next to Zielona Góra’s railway station with his own hands. You can eat ice cream there in many

flavors. Although Mr. Henryk passed away in 2023, Ms. Teresa, with the help of her son, continues to run the stall, which continues to enjoy great popularity and recognition. If you are in Zielona Góra during the summer, you simply must try this iconic ice cream!

65-020 Zielona Góra
HOW TO GET THERE
LODY PANA HENRYKA
ICE CREAM SHOP SCAN OR CLICK
Source: Photo from the private collection of Mr. and Mrs. Korczak

If the weather is good and you have a little more free time, be sure to hop on one of our electric city buses and take a little sightseeing trip to Zatonie. There you’ll find the ruins of a palace that dates back as far as 1685. Also take the opportunity to take a stroll through the picturesque alleys of the Ducal Park, where you

can admire the restored garden architecture and relax among the greenery. On the grounds of the palace’s former orangery is the Café Orangerie, where you can enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat in a beautiful interior full of historical details.

Księżnej
HOW TO GET THERE
PAŁAC W ZATONIU
Photo: Michał Korn
SCAN OR CLICK

If you are looking for a place where passion for natural food meets local craftsmanship - Twój Zielony Targ in Ochla will be a hit. It’s a market where cosy stalls are dominated by organic and seasonal products: fresh vegetables and fruit from local farms, sourdough bread, homemade cheese, honey, pickles and

MARKET

preserves, as well as unique handicrafts. It’s not just shopping - it’s a culinary journey. Here you can taste the products before you buy them, talk to their creators and discover flavors that you won’t find on store shelves.

ZIELONY TARG

Zielonogórska 5

66-006 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
TWÓJ
SCAN OR CLICK

Part of a complex created by winemaker August Grempler. In the cellar he stored the tools necessary for growing grapes. Now the place is open to visitors during such events as Dni Otwartych Piwnic Winiarskich (the Wine Cellar Open Days), among others. Then you can taste various types of local wines

there and learn about the rich history of Zielona Góra winemaking. It is a unique place on the map of Zielona Góra because although it is a cellar, you can admire the sunset and the roofs of the houses on Wroclawska Street from there.

HOW TO GET THERE

WINIARSKA

Wrocławska 12b

65-001 Zielona Góra

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PIWNICZKA

WINE

The only such place in Zielona Góra! And why? There are several reasons. Skrzynka Wina is a wine bar, a place whose alcoholic offerings include only wines. What’s more, it already has more than 200 wines on offer, and each of them, without exception, comes from Lubusz vineyards. The bar’s owners, Ela and

Paweł, gained their knowledge while working at the Milsko Winery. Thanks to this, a visit to Skrzynka Wina is not only an opportunity to taste the region’s best liquors, but also a chance to listen to interesting stories about the process of their creation - straight from the enthusiasts.

SKRZYNKA WINA

Jana Sobieskiego 11

65-071 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE

WINE FESTIVAL

Take part in the largest wine festival in Poland! If you have the opportunity to be in Zielona Góra in the first half of September, be sure to check out Winobranie (the Grape Harvest Festival). It is 9 days

of celebration, during which Bacchus takes over the city, and our greatest treasure, wine, takes center stage. A fair, concerts, vineyard tours, wine tasting and much more await you in the heart of Zielona Góra.

65-001 Zielona Góra
WINOBRANIE
Photo: Grzegorz Olejarz

A place where you can travel back in time, learning about the heritage and richness of folk culture of the Lubusz region. The area of the open-air museum contains 80 different types of buildings, such as residential, farm and sacred buildings, representing different areas of the province. In addition, the site

has more than 10,000 artifacts related to Lubusz folk culture, including costumes, textiles and folk art artifacts. During the numerous outdoor events that take place on the museum’s grounds, visitors can learn firsthand about the old customs and traditions that prevailed in these areas of Poland.

Ochla-Muzealna 5

66-006 Zielona Góra

HOW TO GET THERE
MUZEUM ETNOGRAFICZNE W ZIELONEJ GÓRZE-OCHLI
Photo: Dariusz Biczyński
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Photos: Dariusz Biczyński

CREATING THE FUTURE OF ELECTROMOBILITY

Since 2009, Ekoenergetyka has been designing and manufacturing innovative high-power charging stations for electric vehicles - from cars to buses and trucks. We are driven by the vision of zeroemission public transportation, so we are constantly developing technologies that change the way the world uses energy.

As one of the European leaders in electromobility, we provide our solutions to electric vehicle manufacturers and charging network operators in more than 40 countries, setting the industry’s direction.

We are co-creating the electromobility revolution by offering not only state-of-the-art products, but also comprehensive service solutions. Thanks to years of experience and cooperation with partners around the world, we are building an infrastructure that supports sustainable transportation of the future.

HELPING IS IN OUR DNA

Social responsibility is not just a slogan, but a reality that has accompanied Ekoenergetyka since our beginning. Out of a need of the heart and a sense of mission, the Ekoenergetyka Foundation was established in November 2020. Its main goal is to support children and their families, but also to protect health, promote physical activity, modern education and build environmental awareness.

One of the foundation’s most important projects is the Ekolucky Private Nursery and Kindergarten - a place where children receive professional care, development support and help from specialists in various fields. It is also a real support for the company’s employees, who thanks to the facility can more easily return to work after parental leave, confident that their children are in good hands.

The Ekoenergetyka Foundation is a proof that responsible business can change the world - starting with the local community.

Discover our foundation >

Creating this guide was an extremely important project for us. We were guided primarily by the desire to make our guests’ time in Zielona Góra more pleasant and enjoyable during their visits to our company’s headquarters.

From this place we would like to thank all the people and companies involved in creating this guide.

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