Founded in 1954 and currently run by the Birchard family, Veselka opens a new location in Williamsburg, bringing its authentic Ukrainian cuisine to Brooklyn.
During the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, Veselka saw a surge in support as customers recognized it as a symbol of Ukrainian culture in New York.
Veselka donated over $600,000 from borscht sales to humanitarian aid in response to UNESCO designating borscht as an endangered cultural heritage dish of Ukraine.
The documentary 'Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World' showcases the restaurant's history and its role amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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