Holubtsi exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Holubtsi made with real commitment to dill and technique. The deeply comforting result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

many dishes are tied to Orthodox religious calendar. The a traditional Ukrainian home kitchen was exactly right for this kind of eating. smetana was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.