House-smoked kielbasa has been a hit on the menu at Pierogi Kitchen since Gosia Pieniazek and Artur Wnorowski transformed their Wicker Park spot Firewood BBQ into a Polish restaurant in January.

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At Taquizas Valdez, a counter-service restaurant with seating for 45 people, Valdez’s story can also be found in dishes like ...