Chopin Restaurant

The homemade cornerstones are pierogi, cabbage rolls, potato pancakes and pork schnitzel, all cooked the old-fashioned way. First-timers do well with the Polish Plate, which bundles schnitzel, a cabbage roll, potato pancakes and pierogi into one filling spread.

The restaurant regularly hosts live music, often piano plus other instruments from local artists. It doubles as a sports bar, so expect games on the TVs and Polish beers like Zywiec and Tyskie on the menu.

Prices are moderate for the neighborhood, with most mains between 14 and 21 dollars and a Polish Plate for Two at 40 dollars. Portions run generous, so plan to leave full.