First time trying Ghapama — completely converted

I had never tried Ghapama before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The warmly herbal taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. tarragon is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a traditional home holiday table setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. My server recommended Armenian brandy alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Ghapama. Outstanding first encounter.