Wilfrid Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I have been curious about this Georgian restaurant on West 14th for a long time. Finally went and it was not what I imagined. Forget Oda House, or anything homey. This is a sleek, very large space (two rooms), modern and loud. And very busy (Friday evening). I would not travel miles for the food, but the appetizers in particular were interesting. A selection of pkhali: minced vegetables squeezed into balls -- eggplant, spinach, etc -- served with flatbread and grated smoked cheese. And a wild garlic salad, the taste of which stays with you. My entree was a pork kebab which I felt could be any pork kebab from anywhere. My companion ordered the massive rack of lamb chops (and I got one). There are a lot of interesting salads as well as traditional dough-based dishes. Fair price, around $150 for two before tax and tip. Only one drinking. Guess who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 You didn't get khachapuri. I know why you didn't, but if you had, you would've liked the place even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 It certainly looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Haven't been to the one you visited, but I have it on good authority (well, small h) that its worth going. I have been to the newish one on Montague St in Bklyn Hts and didn't find that it stood up to the other Georgian places I've eaten at in Bklyn (there are quite a few). Probably not a fair assessment since they were just serving a limited menu when I went, but I didn't think that the "home cooking" aspect was present, only an efficient kitchen serving from pre-set ingredients. Even the khachapuri was more just "cheese bread" than what it should be. Not that I've ever thought that cheese bread was a bad thing. Maybe time to try again. Or to hike out to the outer borough of Manhattan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 That may be fair because, as I tried to say, it presents much more as a sleek, modern restaurant than anything homey. BTW, the first amber wine I tasted was great. Then they accidentally served me a different one when I asked for more. What I ordered was the 2019 KAKHETI CO - KISI AMBER. But of course it's possible they got my first order wrong and the second right. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethG Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 We’ve been to the one up by the Museum of Natural History. Definitely one of the better Georgian places I’ve eaten at, and I like the more modern vibe. Clearly they’ve given thought to the much larger number of vegans in the city than most restaurants of their kind - not that it really matters for me, though it’s nice to have some lighter brighter veg dishes to balance the artery-cloggers that make up the bulk of many Georgian meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 6 hours ago, Steve R. said: I have it on good authority (well, small h) So, just "authority." Can't claim to be good at anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 You're good at being small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Yes, surprised at all the vegan options. Had not realized it’s a mini-chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Sneakeater said: You're good at being small! Mostly! It’s not that useful a skill, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 This was one of my last pre-pandemic meals out, and aside from the food (competent khachapuri and stewed walnut chicken), I really like how they approach their wine selection with the flights. It's inviting and a nice introduction for novices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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