A dish that tells its story — Khorovats reviewed

You can taste history in Khorovats if you know what to look for. Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. The warmly herbal character reflects those layers — madzoon yoghurt doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a traditional home holiday table setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Armenian brandy alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Khorovats, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.