From the first Pole, Captain John Napierski who settled in 1830 in Chicago, to the present, when almost one million Polish-Americans reside in the Chicago area, a composite of text and 720 photographs show the origins and the growth of the Polish-American community in a truly unique book: Polish Chicago: Our History - Our Recipes written by Joseph W. Zurawski.

In this 240 page hardbound book we learn about Poles who have maintained their heritage in their own community and how Polish-Americans contributed to Chicago through their work ethic, patriotism, faith, architecture and customs to create a Chicago Polonia

In addition to the history, tasteful recipes of traditional foods are included with the help from the Polish Highlander Restaurant, The Jolly Inn, Kasia’s Polish Deli, Lutnia Continental Café, Oak Mill Bakery, Red Apple Buffet, Retro Café, Sami Swoi, Szalas, Szymanski’s Deli, and The White Eagle, which will make your mouth water.

Joseph W. Zurawski, author, historian and educator, brings an insight and knowledge to a side of Chicago Polonia we have not seen. With works from Dominic Pacyga, Columbia College Professor, Attorney Edmund Gronkiewicz, renowned photographer Katherine Bish, and Jan Lorys, Director of the Polish Museum, who have created a detailed look into the true life of Poles in Chicago.

To get your hands on a copy of Polish Chicago: Our History - Our Recipe, please contact Polish Chicago Marketing Director Diane J. Gannon at 1-800-966-5120 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.gbradleypublishing.com