Why Lobiani deserves more attention

Lobiani rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The tangy and herbal complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using walnut paste correctly takes real skill.

the Georgian supra feast is a ritual occasion with formal toasts guided by a tamada toastmaster. I encountered it first in a Tbilisi restaurant with a tamada toastmaster and that context helped me understand it properly. Georgian amber wine is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Lobiani is the dish to start with.