In the shadow of the D Train (25th Avenue stop) in Brooklyn is the most authentic Georgian dining experience in New York.  Authentic in in the classic richly flavorful dishes, and the "feel," the atmosphere, as it is usually packed with high-spirited Georgian natives. Mtskheta Cafe is named after the ancient town of Mtskheta which is revered as it is the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Eggplant with walnut pomogrants. A distinct and appreciated taste from other eggplant dishes.

Wow!! Now that is what I call a sizzling platter of pork. Absolutely busting with flavor.

On the menu it reads simply, "roasted mushrooms with potatoes," but this dish surprisingly steeped with glorious taste.

Two classics . . . top left in Khinkali, over-sized dumplings with seasoned ground beef and broth. And, Chakapuli, veal stew with sage. This is one of my favorite of Georgian dishes, love the "heat" of the dish. Don't confuse Georgian food with Russian. Georgian has a spicier quality and bigger flavors. I prefer Georgian between the two cuisines. 

This man joined by our waitress came to our table on hearing that I would be traveling to Georgia soon. He wished me safe and great travel and set us over some drinks. This gesture is typical of the warmth and hospitality that the Georgian people are known for. Later, I would experience this big time as I traveled the country.

Georgian language lesson - "Hello"  (Gah mahr joh ba)  "Thank you"  (Gmahd lohbt)

Interesting fact about Georgia - Many consider the Georgia as the oldest wine producing country in the world. In the fertile valleys of the South Caucaus houses the source of the world's first cultivated grapevines from 8,000 years ago.

Address - 2568 86th Street (Brooklyn)   (718) 676 - 1868