Month: June 2025

Arco with a Michelin Guide star, and Treinta y Tres with Bib Gourmand distinction!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The Michelin guide appeared in 1900 and today it is considered the most important culinary book in the world. The Michelin star is in the world of chefs like the film Oscar in the world of directors. For the first time in history, restaurants from Gdańsk were included in this renowned publishing house in 2024. Until this year, the awards went only to Warsaw, Poznań and Kraków…

And now, again, the prestigious Michelin Guide has appreciated the Tri-City gastronomic scene. On June 10, 2025, we got to know the top restaurants from Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. Pomerania still has one restaurant with a star, it is of course Arco by Paco Perez and as many as four places with Bib Gourmand distinction, including Treinta y Tres again.

 

We are bursting with pride! Because here…

 

Arco by Paco Perez another year with a Michelin Star

Treinta y Tres another year with Bib Gourmand distinction

 

 

Both restaurants are located at 33. Olivia Star’s floor. Treinta y Tres serves mainly Spanish cuisine. The menu includes specialties such as colorful tapas, home-baked brioches, squid, octopus and tortillas. Arco is run by one of the most successful chefs in the world, Paco Pérez, who has been awarded 6 prestigious Michelin stars so far. Guests can choose from both an a’la carte menu and a tasting menu in two variants. Also noteworthy is the Bodega, which is a large “vineyard” of both restaurants. It includes 800 labels and over 3 thousand. bottles, including one unique one from 1940. Graham’s Porto was closed in 28 bottles. A bottle with the number 1 is available in the restaurant’s resources.

 

Arco by Paco Perez

Treinta Y Tres

About Michelin Stars

For lovers of refined flavors and unforgettable experiences, Michelin-starred restaurants are a must-see on the gastronomic map of the world. And for almost every chef, being included in the Michelin culinary guide is the pinnacle of professional aspirations. The French “gourmet bible” has been an oracle for those looking for the best restaurants in the world for decades. Even one Michelin star is a huge distinction. The award increases the prestige of the restaurant and the reputation of the chef and his team. Also a reason to be proud is the Bib Gourmand badge, the green “eco” clover, the fork and the very fact of being included in the guide.

 

Michelin stars are awarded in three categories:

  • 3 starsand – be sure to see,
  • 2 stars – worth visiting,
  • 1 star – noteworthy.

 

Restaurants are rated by anonymous food critics who do not announce their visits. Inspectors verify the quality of dishes, their taste and the way they are served. In this way, they check the skills of the cooks, they also assess the atmosphere of the place, as well as the value for money. Importantly, the stars are awarded only for one year. After this time, the restaurant is verified again. One star is awarded to restaurants that are “very good and noteworthy in their category”. Two stars mean that the place is “worth visiting for the quality of food and service”. Three stars are awarded to those unique establishments that “are worth a special trip”.

 

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5 criteria for judging a Michelin inspector’s restaurant:

  • product quality,
  • mastering the taste and cooking techniques,
  • the chef’s personality represented in the culinary experience,
  • the value of experience in terms of quality and price,
  • consistency between inspectors’ visits.

 

About Bib Gourmand

The Michelin world does not end with stars. Since 1997, the guide has also awarded “good quality, good value cooking” restaurants. This means no more and no less good value for money. The restaurants that Michelin judges say best meet the criterion of high quality at an affordable price are now awarded the Bib Gourmand award.

Cutlery and clovers

Michelin also awards cutlery and clovers.

  • Cutlery is awarded to the climatic décor of the restaurant, the quality of service and amenities for customers or the atmosphere in the premises, the restaurant can receive a maximum of five cutlery.
  • The cloverleaf – the latest award used since 2020 – is awarded to restaurants that prepare dishes in a sustainable way, the award aims to promote the conscious use of natural resources.

 

 

 

 

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Beach and City Sports Festival. Participate!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

We cordially invite you to participate in the Beach and City Sports Festival, which will take place on June 14-15 this year at the Academic Sports Center of the Gdańsk University of Technology. Grab a team and register your participation!

 

On Saturday, June 14, three disciplines await you:

  • beach handball,
  • two beach fires,
  • Roudnet.

All three tournaments are open to four-person mixed teams.

 

On Sunday, June 15, the following will take place:

  • men’s 7×7 football tournaments,
  • beach volleyball tournaments, in which 4-person mixed teams will take part,
  • 3×3 basketball tournament in the women’s and men’s categories,
  • Golf tournament – chipping in mixed teams of 4 people; thisgolf tournament will consist of competition between teams that will face each other in direct duels. The goal will be to hit the hole as accurately as possible – the team with the best precision and efficiency will win.

The three best teams in each discipline will receive prizes, and catering in the form of a barbecue will be provided for all competitors.

 

We invite you to sign up!

 

14 June

 

15 June

  • Football – 7×7 Tournament. Enroll Here
  • Golf – team mini-golf tournament – 4 people. Enroll Here
  • 3×3 basketball – men’s OPEN and women’s OPEN category. Enroll Here
  • Beach volleyball – a formula of mixed 4×4 teams. Enroll Here

 

 

It was a fantastic Children’s Day!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On Saturday, June 7, the area of Primary School No. 35 in Oliwa turned into a real town of joy. We celebrated Children’s Day together – with a flourish, smile and lots of attractions that attracted whole families.

 

There were tasty stops in the Food Zone – casseroles, pizza, pancakes and ice cream disappeared in the blink of an eye. The Art Zone was teeming with colours – the participants painted, created and tested the premiere of the Oliwa District Game. In Edu Zone , we experimented, solved the Rubik’s Cube and solved puzzles. And since it is a sports school – Sport Zone was really impressive! Shorttrack, figure skating, hockey and Zumba shows attracted attention, and those willing could try their hand at tennis, handball or rollerblading. For many, it was an opportunity to discover new passions in themselves!

 

The Fun Zone provided a constant portion of laughter: face painting, Pixel XL competitions, huge blocks and firefighter shows – there was no time for boredom.

 

It was a special day – full of energy, fun and neighbourly integration. Thank you for being with us!

 

And since #RazemMożemyWięcej, we are all the more pleased that we were supported by irreplaceable Partners: Pixel XL, Oliwa Town Hall of Culture, AP Galaktikos, Ecofloral, Medicover Polska, Bank Pekao S.A. and the Park On-Parkinson Association in Oliwa. Thanks to you, this holiday had even more meaning, color and joy.

 

See you next year!

Fig. Piotr Połoczański

 

 

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Safety Day 2025

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

For the third time, we organized Safety Day at Olivia – an event that reminds us in a practical way how important it is to care for safety in everyday and professional life.

 

Safety Day attracts more and more participants every year and emphasizes even more how important it is for us to take care of safety together. Thus, on June 4, Olivia’s patio turned into a meeting place with uniformed services and experts who shared their knowledge, experience and good practices – both everyday and necessary during holiday trips. We hosted the Police and the State Fire Service.

 

Policewomen from the Prevention Department of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Gdańsk and an officer from the police station in Oliwa talked about how to protect themselves and others, while showing their equipment and answering questions from children and adults. At the police station, there were also leaflets, gadgets and information about recruitment to the service.

 

Crash, rollover and wall crash simulators were very popular – a strong experience that stays in your memory for a long time and really encourages you to drive more carefully. Firefighters and paramedics also presented their capabilities – you could not only see their equipment, but also learn the basics of first aid.

 

There was also a good atmosphere – there were burgers, ice cream and live music. But what is most important is the awareness with which the participants returned to work and home.

 

Thank you for being with us. Because Safety Day is not just one event in the calendar – it is an expression of care for each other, which we take very seriously at Olivia.

 

 

 

 

 

The 1. Volleyball Tournament

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The first Beach Volleyball Tournament this year is behind us. Although we did not give you much time to decide to join the competition, 5 two-person teams applied. On the newly opened pitches right next to Olivia, 10 matches were played on June 7. The competition system? BRAZILIAN, of course! Thank you for your passion and a lot of positive emotions. And see you in 3 weeks. Stay tuned for more sign-ups!

 

Final classification:

1. Kamil Durnakowski / Bartek Knieć
2. Maciej Skowroński / Viktoria Samp
3. Maciej Budzisz / Karolina Samp
4. Karina Semisotova / Alexandra Mialik
5. Jakub Mielewczyk / Oskar Matejewski

 

 

Complete results:

Maciek / Karolina – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:6, 21:13)
Kamil / Bartek – Karina / Alexandra 2:0 (21:6, 21:8)
Kuba / Oskar – Kamil / Bartek 0:2 (3:21, 3:21)
Maciek / Karolina – Maciek / Viktoria 0:2 (25:27, 18:21)
Kamil / Bartek – Maciek / Karolina 2:0 (21:14, 21:14)
Karina / Alexandra – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:9, 21:13)
Maciek / Karolina – Karina / Alexandra 2:0 (21:15, 21:17)
Maciek / Viktoria – Kamil / Bartek 0:2 (23:25, 14:21)
Karina / Alexandra – Maciek / Viktoria 0:2 (7:21, 16:21)
Maciek / Viktoria – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:5, 21:10)

 

Fig. Piotr Połoczański

We invite you to Safety Day III in Olivia!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Safety Day III in Olivia is a day full of inspiring meetings, interesting conversations, inspiration and knowledge from the most reliable sources. On the patio of Olivia Centre, you will once again feel like a real hero of uniformed services, taking care of our health and safety on a daily basis: a firefighter, a policeman, a paramedic. You will check, with the use of special simulators, what a road accident, hitting a wall with a car, or a rollover looks like “from the inside”! We hope this will make you drive a lot more carefully.

 

4 June | 11:00 – 13:00 | Olivia’s patio!

 

 

In the program (we are still confirming everything, so the plan may be slightly modified until 4.06):

  • crash simulator,
  • rollover simulator,
  • police dog training show,
  • demonstration of police action of a forensic technician at the scene of an incident/crime,
  • demonstrations of police equipment, including a motorcycle of the Road Traffic Department policemen, a marked police car,
  • demonstration of the equipment of the State Fire Service, e.g. a combat vehicle,
  • dynamic oil extinguishing show,
  • presentation of equipment for cutting car bodies after accidents ,
  • lectures on safety on vacation and more
  • demonstration of equipment for first aid,
  • You will be able to train in basic first aid activities (and this can save someone’s life!)

 

We invite you, because there will also be:

  • Burgers
  • ice cream
  • and live music!

 

 

See you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

June under sail

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We live and work by the sea – so how could we not take advantage of this unique opportunity? In 2018, we launched Olivia Yacht Club, bringing together recreational sailing enthusiasts and seasoned sea dogs alike. And we’ve been sailing together ever since. We officially kicked off the 2025 sailing season as early as spring, and we’ve already held the Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta! A quick reminder: here at Olivia, sailing season is practically year-round – including June! So join us for after-work cruises on Wednesdays or full-day Sunday sailing adventures. Pick your date and catch the wind in your sails!

 

We sail after work into the sunset

Join us for full-day Sunday cruises

Photo: Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta

 

Sailing is not just a sport or a passion – it’s also a way to develop strategic thinking, teamwork, and mental resilience. And of course, it’s a fantastic way to spend time outdoors and – in our case – a wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of the Gulf of Gdańsk together.

 

A tradition of excellence

Olivia Yacht Club was created together with Mateusz Kusznierewicz – one of Poland’s most outstanding sailors, Olympic champion in the Finn class (Atlanta 1996), and bronze medallist at the Athens Games (2004). A multiple world and European champion, he has shared his knowledge and experience with OYC members, inspiring them, teaching, and motivating continuous growth in sailing skills.

 

Although he no longer conducts regular training sessions, he still sails with Olivia whenever his schedule allows.

 

fot. Olivia Yacht Club

Year-round cruises on the Gulf of Gdańsk

Olivia Yacht Club organizes cruises all year round – spring, summer, and even winter expeditions! Sailings depart from both Gdańsk and Sopot, and one of their proud ambassadors is Maciej Kotarski, Director at Olivia Centre. He actively promotes winter sailing as a great way to build resilience and mental strength. He also enjoys sailing alongside crews from Nordea, Capgemini, Grid Dynamics, and Just Join IT.

 

Partnership with Premium Yachting

Thanks to our partnership with Premium Yachting, our members have access to modern yachts and professionally organized cruises. Together, we’re cultivating a sailing culture and inspiring people to push boundaries – both in sport and in professional life.

 

Join us in sailing and discovering new horizons!

 

Do you know the world’s most prestigious sailing races?

Sailing is not only about leisure – it’s also about top-level competition. Some of the most renowned regattas include:

  • America’s Cup – the oldest and most prestigious sailing competition, held since 1851.
  • Volvo Ocean Race (now known as The Ocean Race) – an extreme, months-long round-the-world race.
  • Vendée Globe – a solo, non-stop round-the-world race with no assistance.
  • Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – a challenging race from Sydney to Hobart, known for its tough conditions.