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With the recent announcement that Tbilisi restaurants and bars can open their doors to patio diners beginning February 15th after being closed since late November, Tbilisi's food scene may see the revival it so desperately needs. Thanks to a brief reopening over the summer and early fall of last year, many of Tbilisi's restaurants adapted to new Coronavirus restrictions like enforcing social distancing and amping up outdoor seating spaces. By ... Read the Post...
Georgia is a storied nation both figuratively and literally. It's a place that's dealt with centuries of censorship, iron fist ruling, and ongoing occupation that's led to a past equal parts tragic, victorious, and complex. Have a look at some of Georgia's most notable historical figures - many of them were writers, poets, journalists - storytellers at their core. Or take an afternoon stroll down any neighborhood in Tbilisi, and you'll find that ... Read the Post...
Medovik, or Russian honey cake. It's like a graham cracker and a cheesecake had a baby - just the right amount of sweetness from the burnt honey and a subtle tang from the sour cream. There are a million different ways to make this cake, and not a single one of them is short or simple. But I like to think mine is pretty close. ;) No need for a double broiler and slaving hours over the stove, but you still wind up with a delicious and wow-worthy ... Read the Post...
Christmastime in Georgia is truly something magical. Tbilisi's streets are decked out in twinkling lights. There are holiday markets on just about every corner and chichilakis, spruce, and the unmistakable air of holiday cheer take over the capital. Being a deeply religious nation, Christmas goes far beyond the realms of mulled wine, gift exchanges, and the mistletoe for many Georgians. It's a time when families gather for supra, take to the ... Read the Post...
