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November has settled outside our windows for good. The last leaves are still hanging in the wind, but there is no doubt that the ongoing battle is unequal. A similar game between staying in a warm bed and leaving it on colder mornings takes place in many of our homes. Not so long ago, I observed the results of a survey on one of the Instagram accounts I follow, and the answers to the question about the least favorite month in Poland were merciless - the vast majority of us would like to wait for November or skip it altogether, jumping straight into the period of December decorations, gifts or world ;)
However, there are also those who love autumn. Being an "autumn person" is currently fashionable and at every step we meet someone enjoying the opportunities offered by the cooler weather and shorter days. That's why I thought it would be worth letting the lovers of colorful leaves, woolen blankets and... seasonal delicacies convince you! Today I am taking you on a journey through the autumn flavors of Gdańsk. Enjoy your meal!
Photo: Duck dish at the Młyn Restaurant
When autumn comes, I think about tasty and warming dishes that are perfect for colder days. For me, an indispensable element of aromatic autumn cuisine are seasonal ingredients - preferably straight from local crops or farms, so that I can truly enjoy the freshness and intensity of flavors.
First things first – pumpkin! It's hard to imagine autumn without this orange, round vegetable. Halloween pumpkins are almost everywhere - fortunately, they not only decorate homes, but also appear on our tables.
Traditional pumpkin soup, often served in a slightly spicier version with croutons, is an autumn classic. Sometimes enriched with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, it warms you up and melts in your mouth. Pumpkin Spice Latte, i.e. naturally sweet, aromatic pumpkin coffee, dominates social media - a true indicator of being an "autumn person" ;)
However, I encourage you to break this routine and try pumpkin in a version refreshed with the true passion of the Chefs of the Młyn Restaurant:
Photo: Pumpkin steak at the Młyn Restaurant
For those who love sweets, Mamma Mia Zielona Pietruszka Restaurant offers an excellent pumpkin cheesecake. In addition to its unique taste, this dessert brings the warm atmosphere of the season. It's the perfect way to diversify your autumn kitchen, using seasonal ingredients and creating a tasty bake that will emphasize the charm of colder days.
The culinary tradition of eating goose on November 11 is related to the celebration of St. Marcin. Legend says that Saint Martin, who hid in a barn so as not to be elected as a new bishop, was "outed" by the honking geese surrounding him. The fate of the birds was thus sealed - their meat became the basis of autumn feasts.
And although goose is usually eaten with red cabbage and Silesian dumplings, you can also find alternative, tempting suggestions from Solmarina Restaurant:
Goose soup, carrots, pumpkin, dumplings - this is a fantastic start to November tasting.
Salad with smoked goose breast, marinated pumpkin, apple, plum sorbet - it is a perfect, lighter composition for a November afternoon, which cannot be ignored.
However, another bird also dominates the Polish culinary tradition in autumn and winter - duck, usually served with apple and cranberries. However, it is worth trying other cooking methods recommended by Solmarina Restaurant chefs:
Dumplings with smoked duck, drunken goat cheese, onion, cranberry sauce, chive olive oil - this is a charming proposition for goat cheese lovers, which is why I especially appreciate it.
Gnocchi with duck, plum sauce, parsley - a tasty autumn alternative to dumplings.
Photo: Duck dish at Solmarina Restaurant
Lovers of tradition have the opportunity to choose between two options for duck leg. One thing is certain - both versions are irresistible!
Duck leg confit, potato cake, chestnut puree, radicchio, cherry demi glace - an autumn, very ambitious composition served at Solmarina Restaurant.
Gdańsk, located between the sea and Kashubia, full of forests and lakes, can get the best of regional products. Abundance of mushrooms, smoky aroma, fresh and saltwater fish. Sounds like a recipe for a delicious treat.
Autumn is especially kind to lovers of mushrooms - both the more and less obvious ones. In addition to the pleasure derived from collecting them, tasting them can bring even greater joy, because mushrooms are not only the traditional Christmas Eve mushroom, but also a whole spectrum of possibilities. And the menu of Gdańsk restaurants spoils:
Cream of mushrooms, oyster mushroom, chestnuts, sour cream, herbal oil - this is an excellent proposition of the Młyn Restaurant, which uses, in addition to friendly "hatters", also the less popular chestnuts.
Gnocchi, oyster mushroom, garlic, onion, truffle paste, parmesan - lovers of such flavor combinations will be unable to resist this composition of the Magiel Restaurant :)
Beef tenderloin, potato cheesecake, broccoli, oyster mushroom, thymus - an inspiring dish straight from Solmarina Restaurant. A selection of flavors that are hard to ignore.
Photo: Cream of mushrooms at the Młyn Restaurant
Tourists coming to the seaside are often hungry for fresh fish and options other than the most frequently offered "fish & chips". Fortunately, even if you don't know where to look, with my help you will definitely find unique alternatives.
For a little hunger:
Dutch herring, compressed green apple, sour cream, dill, pickled red onion, herbal oil - traditional fish served in a refreshed form, perfectly composed in the Młyn Restaurant will convince even those who are not convinced :)
Octopus, challah, zucchini, eggplant and pepper salsa, black olive powder, saffron mayonnaise - an intriguing combination that engages the taste buds straight from the Almond Restaurant.
Salmon gravlax, potato, onion, cottage cheese, trout caviar - a tasty composition prepared by the chefs of Solmarina Restaurant.
Salad with smoked salmon with green beans and egg - something light, something delicious is waiting for you at the Mamma Mia Zielona Pietruszka Restaurant.
Photo: Octopus dish at the Magiel Restaurant
Warming autumn soup:
Fish soup, young cabbage, tomatoes, herbal oil - an interesting and quite unusual combination composed in the Magiel Restaurant.
Fish, shrimp tartare, polenta, sour cream, fennel - an alternative look at the fish tradition served at Solmarina Restaurant.
Fish main course:
Cod, quinoa with broad beans and zucchini, leek, cherry tomatoes, chanterelle sauce - a delicious combination of delicate fish with mushrooms and vegetables prepared at the Magiel Restaurant.
Mackerel, parsley essiette, celery remolade, fish volute - a variation on the traditional mackerel, which many of us know mainly from its smoked version, served at Solmarina Restaurant.
Cod with cauliflower puree, zucchini and carrot - this dish may be an excellent proposition for those who want to combine the taste of fish with the rich flavor profile of plant ingredients, served at the Mamma Mia Zielona Pietruszka Restaurant.
Photo: Cod dish at the Mamma Mia Zielona Pietruszka Restaurant
I hope that, like me, you are already hungry ;) At the same time, I am glad that the current proposals for dishes on the menu meet not only the needs of lovers of traditional cuisine, but also provide a chance to get to know its alternative versions. What seems most important, however, is the wide variety of menus and the inclusion of proposals for lovers of meat, vegetarian and vegan cuisine :)
I hope that this autumn culinary journey to new aromas and flavors will help you break the spell of November's weather. Enjoy discovering autumn in Gdańsk and... delicious everything.
Photo: Mackerel dish at Solmarina Restaurant
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