Born and raised in the hills and valleys of Poland, Adam and Hania Hryniewiecki learned the secrets of ancient European cuisine. Turbulent times struck their homeland and they were forced to flee in search of a more peaceful place to call their own. Their vast knowledge and culinary cunningness gained them instant prominence in Chicago’s famous Polish Pierogi Alley where they established themselves as local heroes to the hungry. Many years later their skills were put to the test when they triumphed at Pierogi Fest winning the golden Pierogi. Having achieved the pinnacle in competitive Slavic dining, they looked south for a new place to call home. Never having been defeated, Adam and Hania retired to Florida in search of a less dangerous life and spawned Café Europa so they may share with the locals, at least a bit, of what makes them special.