Nenad Urosevic, 32, relocated to Georgia, last year; bringing over 15 years of global experience in hospitality, and a suitcase filled with ambition. He wasted no time in opening Patio Café, together with his partner Manoochehr, with whom he shares the same passion for good food and company. Patio Café is located inside of Lokal – the popular city-centre co-living ...

With 30 years' experience, Maia Katsiashvili is leading the future generations of Georgian chefs; merging tradition with technology, and creating a new wave of exemplary dining experiences. Chef Maia Katsiashvili Favourite cuisine: GeorgianFavourite dish: Tomato and cucumber salad with Guda cheese and Tone breadCurrent workplace: Restaurant Terrace, at Expo Georgia, and lecturer at the Culinary Academy. Maia, tell us about ...

Fast Facts Personal info: Saba Ichkitidze, 25, born in Tbilisi, Georgia.Current workplace: Abashidze 80Favourite cuisine: Georgian and Italian “My story starts with my family, just like anybody else`s”.Saba grew up in a big family, where his parents and grandparents used to cook at home. Almost every weekend they were had crowded, delicious and happy feasts together with close relatives; and ...

Alex’s path to becoming a chef was littered with obstacles, and he appreciates each working day. Even when his day is finished, his mind continues to graft; dreaming of new combinations of ingredients. Wherever he is, whatever he's doing, he is undeterred from his calling, and passion – food!. Personal info: Alex Natadze, 27. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia. Favourite cuisine: ...

Fast facts Personal info: Nikoloz Saradjeff, 39, born in Tbilisi, GeorgiaCurrent workplace: Chef SaradjeffFavourite cuisine: GeorgianFavourite dish: Likes most of the Georgian dishes, but can't choose a single favourite between them. Nikoloz Saradjeff is a sixth-generation Tbilisian who still lives in his 19th century ancestral home. His restaurant wraps diners in an atmosphere of warmth; serving statements of flavour and ...

South African food enthusiast, Bianca, moved to Tbilisi, recently – a place that she had never before heard of, until last year. Amidst the biting cold of winter, she discovered warmth; hidden within a new gastronomic heaven. Despite Italian cuisine being her primary love, a new passion greeted her with a Georgian embrace, and, before long, Megrelian Elarji became her ...

About 2 years ago, Georgian entrepreneur Nina Andriadze came up with an idea – to compliment Georgian gastronomy with a selection of healthy nut butters. As a management consultant, and expert in customer experience, she found a niche for locally-produced, healthy snacks. A new brand was born, and Wise Nut™ is proud to deliver its rich, gourmet flavour from locally-sourced ...