News Translated – Poznań – June 24

Editor’s Note: These are courtesy translations of local news provided by the U.S. Army Garrison Poland Public Affairs team for the benefit the military community stationed here. Views or opinions are not endorsed by USAG Poland or the U.S. Army.

Construction of Old Brewery Shopping Mall Began 22 Years Ago

Twenty-two years ago, the construction of the Old Brewery Shopping Mall began, marking the start of what would become one of Poznań’s iconic landmarks. In 1998, the company “Nowy Stary Browar” purchased property on Półwiejska Street from Lech Browary Wielkopolskie and acquired additional land in the area. Construction officially began on June 1, 2002, after the contractor, PORR Projekt Und Hochbau A.G., took over the site on May 29.

The foundation stone was laid on June 29, 2002, during a ceremony that featured an open-air performance of the opera “Rigoletto” by the Grand Theatre. The first phase of construction was completed in 2003, featuring over 100 shops, restaurants, and cafes. In April 2004, the Art Courtyard opened, followed by the second wing in March 2007.

Since 2015, the Old Brewery has been owned by Deutsche Asset & Management, which purchased the property for approximately €290 million. Today, it remains a symbol of modern Poznań.

Supercars Return to Poznań for Gran Turismo Polonia

The 20th edition of Gran Turismo Polonia kicks off on Monday in Gdańsk and will reach Poznań on Thursday, where participants will spend three nights. This year, around 70 supercars are expected to take part in the event.

The lineup includes top models from Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini, as well as exotic models like the Zyrus LP1020 Stimolante. The Zyrus, built on the Lamborghini Huracan EVO, will attempt to set a new lap record at the Poznań Circuit on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The public is invited to see the supercars in action at the Poznań Circuit on Saturday, with gates open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free. Participants will leave Gdańsk on Monday, June 24, visit Łeba and Koszalin, and arrive in Poznań on Thursday, June 27, where they will stay at City Park. After two days of driving at the Poznań Circuit, they will depart on Sunday.

15 Poznań Restaurants Awarded in Michelin Guide 2024

POZNAŃ, Poland (June 22) — Fifteen Poznań restaurants have been recognized in the Michelin Guide 2024, with Muga restaurant earning a prestigious star for the second consecutive year. Fromażeria and TU. maintained their Bib Gourmand awards, joined this year by SPOT.

Muga, led by renowned chef Artur Skotarczak, received the star for its exceptional culinary standards. The Bib Gourmand title, awarded for excellent food at moderate prices, was given to TU., Fromażeria, and for the first time, SPOT.

Newcomers to the guide include Cucina, Marino Bistrot, Port Sołacz, and Pasodobre. Poznań Jeżyce’s Marino Bistrot and the City Park’s Cucina received their first Michelin distinctions. Pasodobre, located at the Poznań Convention Centre, and Port Sołacz, a favorite in Sołacki Park, also made their debut.

Poznań is the third Polish city, after Warsaw and Kraków, to be featured in the Michelin Guide, joining in 2023. This year’s edition also includes Gdańsk, highlighting the growth of Polish gastronomy.

The full list of Poznań restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2024:

1. Restaurant MUGA – 1 Michelin star
2. Fromażeria – Bib Gourmand
3. TU. – Bib Gourmand
4. SPOT. – Bib Gourmand
5. 62 Bar & Restaurant
6. A WIDELEC
7. Cucina 88 – City Park (debut)
8. Delicja
9. Marino Bistrot (debut)
10. NOOKS
11. Papavero
12. Pasodobre Restaurant & Tapas Bar (debut)
13. Port Sołacz (debut)
14. The Time
15. Zen On