# Traditionally Modern Polish Eateries 'Serwus' Takes Inspiration from Traditional Zapiekanka Stalls By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serwus References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/01/11/zapiekanka-restaurant-in-warsaw-modelled/) & [soddda](http://www.soddda.com/article/885534/dezeen) Serwus Restaurant was inspired by traditional Zapiekanka stalls or fast food stands as we call it, which are known to serve baguettes with meat, cheese, vegetables and ketchup. Poland-based firm MFRMGR designed the restaurant as a cleaner and healthier version of the [traditional fast food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipnfry) and has designed an even more modern take on the age old tradition. The [baguette shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-breads) recently set up shop in the [city of Warsaw in Poland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresha) and takes its inspiration from market stalls or booths commonly seen in the 90s. "The entire spatial idea relates to the market booths where virtually everything was sold in Warsaw in the 90s," says the architects. The entire shop is clad in yellow and red steel frames to resemble cheese and ketchup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernizing Traditional Eateries:** There is an opportunity to create modern, sustainable alternatives to traditional fast food options. - **Reviving Nostalgic Design:** The use of design elements that evoke nostalgia can create a unique and memorable customer experience. - **Fusion of Modern and Traditional Cuisine:** Combining modern culinary techniques with traditional dishes can create exciting and innovative menu items. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains could look at incorporating more gourmet and healthier options to keep up with changing consumer preferences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create unique and memorable customer experiences by incorporating nostalgic elements in their designs. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants could look at modernizing traditional dishes and developing innovative menu items that capture the flavors of traditional cuisine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Modern Burger Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pluto-burger-bar.md) - [Home Dining-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amator.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Sleek Reconstructed Polish Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-warszawa-stare-miasto.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md) - [Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria.md) - [Sustainable Dine-In Panama Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krume-bcker.md) - [Playful-Focused Polish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/znamy-si.md) - [French-inspired Stake Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenchinspired-stake.md)