Underwhelming Pkhali — expected more

I was looking forward to Pkhali here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The complex and distinctive character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with adjika pepper paste or from scaling up production at the expense of quality.

the Georgian supra feast is a ritual occasion with formal toasts guided by a tamada toastmaster. The a wine cellar dinner setting I was hoping for wasn't quite there either. chacha grape pomace spirit was available but not suggested appropriately. I've had much better versions elsewhere. Two stars because the dish concept is sound; the execution let it down.