Eliza Durka

Eliza Durka is editor-in-chief of the Warsaw Business Journal.

Where do you live and why?

In Polna Street in the heart of the city, close to Pole Mokotowskie, one of the biggest parks in Warsaw. For me it’s the best place to live in the city—the area is full of green spaces and close to all centres of culture. And the most important thing for me, my apartment is more than 100 years old.

What advice would you give a tourist? Is there anything they really can’t miss?

The district of Praga, where you can feel the atmosphere of pre-war Warsaw. It’s located on the left bank of the Vistula river and has recently become home to students and artists.

What advice would you give a visiting businessperson?

Relax and don’t worry. Warsaw is no longer the Wild East. There’s no need for any special advice—feel as you would in any other European city.

What and where have been your most memorable meals?

Unfortunately the restaurant no longer exists! But it was an old Russian-style restaurant in the Old Town called Tsarina. Bliny with caviar.

Where would you take a client to really impress them?

To Koneser, the Warsaw Vodka Factory in Praga.

What do you miss about Warsaw when you’re away?

The particular tension and dynamics. It’s easy to get tired of it. But when I’m outside Warsaw longer than a month, I do really miss it.