Supra

map marker pin 1205 11th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 A Georgian feast featuring an abundance of food, wine, and toasts ( sometimes poetic, often lengthy, occasionally punctuated by song ) In case you missed it above, a supra is a celebratory feast, featuring tons of food, plenty of wine, and toasts courtesy of a tamada, sort of a super-toastmas... ter in charge of keeping the party going. Up from 22 in the 2018 installment, an astounding 39 affordable eateries19 of which are newhave joined the ranks of the highly-regarded Bib Gourmand list in the 2019 MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. Tunisia has its harissa, Louisiana has its Crystal, and Georgia the country, not the state has adjika. But to designate this spicy condiment Georgian is a disservice to the intensely complex pepper paste and its somewhat complicated ancestry. Unfortunately, unless you travel to Georgia specifically Abkhazia (itself a subject of dispute) and Samegrelo, in the west youll probably not taste adjika in its truest form. In 2017, Georgian wine imports to the United States grew 54% from the year before, translating to 458,000 bottles versus 294,000 in 2016. While that still puts them way behind powerhouse countries like Spain, Italy and France, the demand for and availability for Georgian wine is stronger than ever. The citys premier Georgian restaurant is also likely the countrys first with an all-Georgian wine list. With over 50 labels, theres something for every taste, and staff are eager to discuss the countrys winemaking traditions. Those in the know about the splendor of Georgian cuisine will appreciate the authentic and wide-ranging menu. Socially, Washington is held together by the glue of brunch. More than the citys other social institution the happy hour brunch allows for extended, leisurely bonding without a set agenda. And the District can never get enough of new culinary adventures so we compiled our favorite newbies from the past year. These are wonderful places to hang out, see, be seen, and roll out refreshed and ready for ...Read More