Word: polished
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...East Europeans seeking work, while other E.U. countries delayed their legal arrival.) The immigration wave took Britain by surprise. While the government expected at most 13,000 East Europeans annually, nearly 800,000 applied for work permits between 2004 and the end of 2007. The stereotypical arrival was the Polish plumber, but thousands of professionals arrived too. Today, the community's U.K. directory lists Polish accountants and cardiologists, a hypnotist and a youth theater. Tesco supermarkets import Polish cookies and pâtés, and Britain's best-known tabloid the Sun put out the Polish-language Polski...
...couple of years ago, Maryla Smolicz's Polish deli in Swindon was besieged with new arrivals seeking the comforts of imported kielbasa and advice on setting up life in the southern English town. They came to Britain because their earnings would far exceed what they made in Poland. "Now, they're all going home," says Smolicz. "This week alone, two couples have stopped by to thank me and say goodbye...
...POTOCKI WODKA First produced by the aristocratic Potocki family in 1816, this is a liquor with a legacy. Made from Polish rye, it's distilled only twice and is unfiltered, letting it keep its nutty aroma and robust, chocolatey taste. ($60; www.potockivodka.com...
...CHOPIN Call it alcohol alchemy. This talented firm of Polish distillers has perfected the art of transmuting the humble potato into a super-smooth and creamy drink. It's an excellent body warmer, ideal for downing after a day on the ski slopes. ($60; www.chopinvodka.com...
...BELVEDERE The hip-hop star's vodka of choice: both Jay-Z and Missy Elliott like to big up this silky Polish brew. Made from a single type of grain - Dankowskie gold rye - and water from the distillery's own wells, this slightly sweet spirit makes a perfect vodka martini. ($50; www.belvedere-vodka.com...