Polish Fest

The third weekend of festivals featured Polish Fest. Billing itself as the "Largest Polish Fest in America", the fest did not disappoint.

Polish Fest was a good mix of traditional and cultural presentations, and contemporary Polish acts. We saw accordion phenom, Staz Vengleski and his all-star band; the local dance troop, Syrena; and Polish rock cover band, Spoiled Rotten. All acts were excellent in their own way, however Syrena was the stand-out featuring music, costumes, dance and traditional Polish culture.

We sampled the food of Busia's Kitchen with variety of Polish offerings. I best item was the stuffed cabbage rolls, though everything was tasty and prices were good.

On to the ratings:

Entertainment was a Paul. There was something for everyone, and all well done.
Drink was a disappointing Bud Light. We were looking forward to Tyskie, a Polish brew, but it was sold out sometime on Saturday.
Food was a stand-out Italian Combo with sweet and hot peppers. The traditional Polish fare and the regular fair offerings were delicious and priced well.
Cost was $12 at the gate, however there were many discount options including 50 Cents Friday and we took advantage of Dads get in free with their kids on Father's Day.
Bathrooms were Trinity.
Adult vs Family spectrum scored a Disney.

Ratings

Entertainment is on the Beatles Scale from Ringo to John. Ringo is fun, however not terribly engaging and cannot stand alone as single act. George shows glimpses of brilliance, however is relegated as a supporting feature. Paul is excellent, great for singing along and definitely worth the price of admission. John is the greatest ever.

Drink is based on the Beer Scale from Miller Lite to Guinness. Miller Lite is okay in a pinch, but almost anything else would be better. Bud Light is good, ordinary and passable. Lakefront Local Acre is excellent, intriguing, and an excellent surprise. Guinness is classic greatness that stands the test of time.

Food is based on the Sandwich Scale from Bologna on white bread, boring; Ham and Swiss on rye, ordinary; Jimmy Johns delivered, amazing; to Italian combo with sweet and hot peppers, stuff of legend.

Cost will report the costs of admission, beer, and access to discounts.

Bathrooms will be on the Public Bathroom Comparison Scale from State Street BW3, strangely disgusting; McGillicuddy’s, long lines; Trinity, clean and available; and finally, Das Old German Beer Hall, strangely entertaining.

The Family Friendly vs. Adult Fun Spectrum will go from Fantasea Dolphin Show at the Shedd Aquarium, to Disney World, to Vegas, to Stanley Kubrick Movie.