Talk about a neighborhood haunt. After moving into the old Peacock Lounge space in September, My Place, intentionally or not, has become a near-tribute to Avondale, its heavily Polish ‘hood. In fact, the sign out front for the Polish beer Okicim is nearly as big as the official bar’s signage, and the majority of the clientele is neighborhood Poles out for a drink and chat with friends.

Never tried potent Polish liquor? Then this is the place to check it out. The bar stocks approximately 12 different kinds of vodka, and about eight different kinds of Polish hard liquors with names that even the management couldn’t pronounce. Of course, Okicim is the brew of choice for many, but a good stock of domestic and import beers are available at a very, very affordable price.

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Centerstage Reviewer: M. Cecilia Wong