Beef Stroganoff exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Beef Stroganoff made with real commitment to pickled vegetables and technique. The hearty and warming result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. The a traditional Russian stolovaya canteen was exactly right for this kind of eating. kvas 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.