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European Goodies, a Polish deli (4701 49th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709; 727-526-1118) is just south of Zeko’s. 49th Street is, generally, one of the “blue collar” sections of St. Petersburg. That’s prized ethnic-food territory, for it is here–and along 34th Street that runs parallel to it–that, mixed among the body shops, auto AC shops, transmission repair, and plumbing supplies, one will find spectacular little groceries and restaurants specializing in specific ethnic cuisines.
European Goodies is just such a place. I recommend it highly. It specializes in Polish cuisine. The shelves and freezers are stocked with many imported items such as the authentic Polish pickles pictured here. But, the three most exciting features of this deli are (1) its homemade items, (2) its sausages, and (3) its little “restaurant,” a collection of about a half-dozen wooden tables (inside) where you can order and eat a home-cooked, Polish lunch. As for the sausages…I never knew there could be so many. I’ve never met a sausage I didn’t like. Next to noodles, they’re my favorite food (together and I’m in heaven). There had to have been about two dozen different kinds of sausages at European Goodies. But, it’s their homemade items to take home to finish preparing that took my heart this time.
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I bought a package of their homemade but freshly frozen pierogi (pictured below). A pierogi is, basically, a Polish pot sticker, a morsel of some filler within a square or circle of dough, folded over into a triangle, sealed, and cooked. That concept must exist in every culture with variations (Italian ravioli, Jewish kreplach, etc.). The pierogi I got at European Goodies had minced mushroom and sauerkraut filling.
The owner’s instructions were simple: take them home and brown them up in the skillet in some oil. So easy and so good. If you’d like to try your hand at making some from scratch, Krykiet.com has some recipes that look not too difficult. It’s also a good source for learning about other dishes to order at European Goodies. The next time I go to European Goodies, I’m going to have their golabki (stuffed cabbage)!
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im searching for polish ham and black bread
i tried sausage from other polish stores but none of them compares to yours. you have the BEST sausages – my favorite is the white sausage you can make zurek with. THE BEST!!!
I agree completely, but I just wanted to let you know that I’m not associated with the European Goodies Polish Deli in any way. I’m simply an independent reviewer who wrote an article about them. So, that means you need to call them and give them your compliment. I’m not sure of their phone number. I might be in my article…I usually include it if I know it. All the best…Hilton
We are looking for authentic kiszka. Also some good kielbasa, beef salami sticks.
BEST KIELB OUTSIDE SHENANDOAH PA. I had my friends bring me kielbo and pierogies on the train from PA but no longer. great store,great products. “WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE”????????????????