Cuisine that is simple and complex
Dear Friends:
Ukrainian cuisine is simple and complex at the same time.
It is simple because many products are grown near home or in the village and complex because almost every dish is handmade and takes a great deal of time and effort. Read more about food traditions in Ukraine.
Come sample authentic Ukrainian cuisine (served on Fridays at the Club). But visit soon because after Friday, June 17th, our resident chef, Pani Hanupsiak will be traveling to Ukraine (to research new recipes) for several months. In her absence, Chef Aaron (of Cybele’s & Betty’s restaurant fame) will be preparing food on Fridays. More details to follow.
Ukrainian Club Schedule:
Tomorrow (Thursday, June 2), your host bartender will be Yuri. On Friday (June 3), Aaron will be hosting. Pani H’s kitchen will be open! Family and friends of all ages welcome.
We hope to see you soon!
-Your friends at the Club
Ukrainian film director wins!
Dear Friends:
This past weekend, Ukrainian film director Maryna Vroda won the highest award for Best Short Film (Palme d’Or) at the Cannes Film Festival in France for her 15-minute motion picture, “Cross Country.”
Vroda’s film is based on memories of physical education lessons in Ukraine. According to Vroda: “I have always remembered the school run. For some reason I liked the way, we, pupils, lined up, and fled into the woods. Someone could, someone could not run, but everyone was forced to. I began to think about it deeply, and a story has appeared.”
For us former Ukrainian scouts, that scenario sounds quite familiar. A must-see, if you ask us!
Marina Vroda was born in 1982 in Kiev. In 2007 she graduated from Kiev National University of Theatre, Film and Television
Ukrainian Club Schedule:
Tomorrow (Thursday, May 26), your host bartender will be Andy Prish. On Friday (May 27), Aaron will be hosting. Pani H’s kitchen will be open on Friday, serving fish dinners, Ukrainian pyrohy, borscht and holubsti. Family and friends of all ages welcome!
We hope to see you soon!
-Your friends at the Club
Did you inherit a cause?
Dear Friends:
Are you proud to be Ukrainian? Are you proud of your roots?
If so, share the Ukrainian-American Civic Center with your friends and colleagues. Invite them to come by and experience Buffalo’s oldest Ukrainian ethnic social club. We welcome them and look forward to sharing our unique culture with them!
Twitters from Ukraine:
Our favorite world traveler Anthony Bourdain, host of the Travel Channel show, No Reservations was recently in Ukraine taping an episode on Ukrainian cuisine and culture. His ride back to the airport gave us a chuckle:
On way to airport. My Ukrainian driver blasting hair metal anthems.
Driver bobbing his head to Scorpions now…rock me like hurricane.. I have concerns.
Oh, No! Sister Christian?!..
And he’s driving while doing double-Dio devil horns!…
If he starts singing along to Def Leppard in Ukranian-accented English now, I’m jumping out of the car!
All is forgiven! Motor head! Both singing along with Lemmy now! Oooh!
Ukrainian Club Schedule:
Tomorrow (Thursday, May 19), your host bartender will be Orest. On Friday (May 20), Roma will be hosting. Pani H’s kitchen will be open for business on Friday, serving the amazing pyrohy, holubtsi, borscht and more. Come join us!
We hope to see you soon!
-Your friends at the Club
Do It for Ditka!
Dear Friends,
Mike Ditka has done it all in his football career: All-State, All-American, All-Pro, Super Bowl winning coach, television commentator and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Born Mike Dyzcko, his father was one of three brothers of a Ukrainian family in the coal mining and steel manufacturing area in Western Pennsylvania. Now a restaurant owner, he claims “You never know who or what you’ll see at my place.” Funny, we feel the same way about the Ukrainian-American Civic Center. Come on by and have a look!
Schedule:
Thursday, Orest will be bartending at the Club. And on Friday, February 11, your guest bartender is Stevo. As always, homemade Ukrainian food will be available on Friday, starting at 5 PM (eat-in, or to-go).
Pierogi Love Night is Friday Feb. 18
Yes the ritual of late winter is back: Pierogi Love Night! Come eat the dumplings that are street foods in Ukraine and in the other countries of Eastern Europe. Resident chef, Mrs. H will have the windows of Buffalo’s oldest Ukrainian social club steamed up from 5:30 to 11 pm, serving handmade Ukrainian food like pierogi with carmelized onions, stuffed cabbage, and peppery traditional borscht. DJ Taras will be playing his Perestroika favorites – a mix of psych rock, old and new. And, as if that wasn’t enough, you can pose for obligatory photos with patriotic symbols, by artist and former plastynka (Ukrainian girl scout), Lukia Costello.
We hope to see you soon!
-Your friends at the Club
A place that has that special something.
Dear Friends:
Perhaps it’s the discomfort of our climate – cold and snowy for months on end - that makes the Ukrainian-American Civic Center such a warm and inviting place this winter. Come see what we’re talking about by stopping by the Club!
Schedule:
Tonight Thursday, Yuri will be bartending at the Club. And on Friday, February 4, Aaron will be your guest bartender, with homemade Ukrainian food available, starting at 5 PM (eat-in, or to-go).
Don’t Miss Limburger Lunchtime
This Saturday, Feb 5 is the “Drink and Stink Limburger Lunchtime” at the Club. The festivities start at 2 p.m., with a $5 donation buying you all of the limburger sandwiches you care to eat. Come see what all the stink is about!
We hope to see you soon!
-Your friends at the Club
Limburger cheese paradise
Dear Friends:
Schedule:
Tomorrow (Thursday), Orest will be bartending at the Club. And on Friday, January 28, Tonjia will be your guest bartender, with hot, delicious Ukrainian food available at night (eat-in, or to-go). Go ahead, impress your American friends – invite them to join you at the Club.
Shockingly Odorous Cheese
Clear your calendar folks, because next Saturday, Feb 5 is the “Drink and Stink Limburger Lunchtime” at the Club. The festivities start at 2 p.m., with a $5 donation buying you all of the limburger sandwiches you care to eat.
We hope to see you soon!
-Your friends at the Club
Come into the Club
Dear Friends:
As an ethnic social club, the Ukrainian-American Civic Center (UACC) exists to create a “home away from home” for club members. Historically, clubs like the UACCplayed an important role in reestablishing community life for immigrants. While many of us are not immigrants, we all share the hope of keeping our Club alive and vibrant. This is possible through your patronage and volunteer efforts. So, if you haven’t already, please return your 2011 Club membership form and if you’re interested and able, consider volunteering at the Club in 2011.
Schedule:
Tomorrow (Thursday), Aaron will be tending the bar at the Club. And on Friday, January 14, Ray will be your host. Every Friday Pani H’s kitchen is open, serving a delicious Ukrainian menu (eat-in, or to-go).
Related news:
Check out an interesting recent New York Times article about beautiful and historic Lviv, Ukraine (linked here).
We hope to see you soon!
Your Friends at the Club
Party like it’s 1999, and you’re in Kiev.
Thursday Orest will be tending the bar. He’ll warm up the place to get ready for Friday’s New Year’s Eve night at the Club!
On Friday, Aaron will be tending bar and pouring the champagne for everyone (club opens at 7 p.m.). Enjoy complimentary hats, noisemakers, snacks and conversation.
Happy holidays and we hope to see you soon!
Your Friends at the Club
Dear Friends:
This week at the Club, Greg Rohall will be guest bartending on Thursday evening. And on Friday, everyone’s favorite man in the red suit will be your host. Yes, I’m talking about Santa Claus himself. To celebrate Santa, and all things holiday, the Club will be serving light snacks with drink specials available. In addition, Pani H’s Ukrainian kitchen will be open for dinner and take out orders.
Upcoming Events:
On Friday, December 31st (New Year’s Eve) the Club will open at 7 PM for a special party to ring in the new year. Hats, noisemakers, snacks and champagne for everyone. Come join us!
Happy Holidays!
We hope to see you soon!
Your Friends at the Club
Dear Friends:
Kick off the holiday season by visiting the Club this week! On Thursday, Yuri will be serving up the drinks. On Friday, Aaron will be bartending, while Pani H’s kitchen serves a delicious Ukrainian food menu. Remember to pick up some frozen pierogies (varenyki) to take home with you while you’re there ($8/dozen). Serve them to your family or friends and tell them you made them!
Mark your calendars for two special events at the Club this month:
- December 17 (Christmas party with complimentary appetizers and drink specials)
- December 31 (New Year’s Eve Party)
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