Steak exchange

A new restaurant located in Warsaw's center would be like hundreds of others in this hectic city, if it were not for one small detail - the prices. It seems that Hossa's owners truly believe in the universal law of supply and demand, since the price of your appetizer, main course and drink depends not just on the day or season of the year, but also on how many people have ordered it before you.

Hossa (which translates to "bull market") is probably the most accurate sobriquet one could give to the eatery. The first objects you encounter as you enter the place are three Warsaw-Stock-Exchange-like screens. Imitating the bourse's stock trackers, these inform you of the current prices of drinks and are continuously updated, as dictated by demand. The prices remain fixed throughout the day, but are "floated" in the evenings.

The cuisine on offer is a mix of Polish and Mediterranean food, and breakfast is offered in the morning. The restaurant targets the needs of busy businesspeople, who might want to drop in for a quick breakfast and cup of tea or a business lunch. The menu is quite broad and, unlike the drinks, food prices are not liable to radical changes. 

It's possible that the whole system might be too complex or wallet-unfriendly, especially on a Friday night when everybody orders your favorite drink. Others might prefer something quieter and cozier after a hard day's work. But for those who have trouble suppressing their competitive spirit, Hossa may be the perfect place to sate an appetite.

Hossa, Al. Jana Pawła II 25, tel. 0 22 653 45 56,

www.hossaclub.pl