Bloomington Restaurant Celebrates Dyngus Day with Polish Fare

Lennie's offers special menu of traditional Polish dishes and live polka music for the annual holiday.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:06am

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Lennie's, a longtime Bloomington restaurant, is celebrating Dyngus Day on April 6 and 7 with a special menu featuring Polish dishes like borscht, pierogi, kielbasa, and bigos stew. The restaurant will also have live polka music upstairs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dyngus Day is a Polish holiday celebrated the Monday after Easter.

Why it matters

Dyngus Day is an important cultural celebration for the Polish community, and Lennie's has a long tradition of hosting events to mark the occasion. The restaurant's special menu highlights traditional Polish cuisine and helps preserve these culinary traditions in the local Bloomington area.

The details

Lennie's will offer a variety of Polish appetizers and main dishes on April 6 and 7, including borscht, Polish meatballs, pierogi, a fried bologna sandwich, bigos stew, and kielbasa sausage. The restaurant will also serve a Dyngus Day dessert option of Szarlotka, a house-made apple cake. In addition to the food, there will be live polka music upstairs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring Thee Polish Cowboy LeRoy McQueen.

  • Dyngus Day is celebrated on the Monday following Easter.
  • Lennie's Dyngus Day event will take place on April 6 and 7, 2026.
  • The special menu will be available from 4 to 9 p.m. on both days.

The players

Lennie's

A longtime restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana that is hosting a Dyngus Day celebration with traditional Polish cuisine and live music.

Thee Polish Cowboy LeRoy McQueen

A musician who will be performing polka music upstairs at Lennie's during the Dyngus Day event.

Pierogi Place

A local business that will be providing the pierogi, or Polish dumplings, served at Lennie's Dyngus Day celebration.

Andy's Deli & Mikolajczyk Sausage Shop

A Chicago-based business that will be supplying the kielbasa sausage served at Lennie's Dyngus Day event.

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What’s next

Customers can make reservations for Lennie's Dyngus Day event online at lenniesbloomington.com or by calling 812-323-2112.

The takeaway

Lennie's Dyngus Day celebration provides an opportunity for the Bloomington community to experience and appreciate traditional Polish cuisine and culture. The restaurant's commitment to preserving these culinary traditions helps strengthen the local community's connection to its diverse heritage.