PHOTO GALLERY: Cafe Poland to open soon downtown

January 7, 2013 | 6:45 p.m. CST

Robert Burlinski and his mother, Iwona Galijska, are preparing to open Cafe Poland on Locust Street.

Iwona Galijska peers out the front of Cafe Poland on Monday. The restaurant is set to open later this week. | Sarah Hoffman

Traditional Polish pierogies chill in the refrigerators on Monday before final preparation at Cafe Poland. It serves the dumplings in variations including potato and farmer's cheese and cabbage with beef and pork. | Sarah Hoffman

Cafe Poland owners, Robert Burlinski and his mother, Iwona Galijska, prepare for the opening of their restaurant. | Sarah Hoffman

Iwona Galijska prepares cabbage for the opening of Cafe Poland on Locust Street. | Sarah Hoffman