Eating Through Brighton Beach

By Maria Haymandou

What !should !I try?

Tarkhun!(Тархун)

A Georgian soda made from either peach or tarragon

Pelmeni!(Пельмены)

Russian dumplings filled with beef and pork, often served with a side of sour cream

Olivye!(Оливье)

Cold Russian salad made with carrots, pickles, cucumbers, potatoes, eggs, ham and mayo

Pirozhki!(Пирожки)

Fried savory pies with meat fillings

Khachapuri!(Хачапури)

Georgian cheese bread (it’s even tastier than it

sounds)

Kvass!(Квас)!A non-alcoholic beverage made from fermented rye bread (an acquired taste)

Russian sausages!

(Колбасы)Great for sandwiches by the beach

Ajvar!(Айвар)

Balkan vegetable spread made with eggplant and

roasted red peppers