TasteAtlas Puts Georgian Cuisine Firmly on the Map

The World Food Atlas, TasteAtlas, has included Georgia on its online food map with an outline of Georgia’s national and regional cuisines, as well as ingredients. TasteAtlas informs readers of tastes and flavours from countries around the world.

From the spicy red pepper sauce, Ajika of Abkhazia to meat juice-filled khinkali of Kakheti, each historical Georgian province has its own culinary traditions. Dishes are often rich with meat although many vegetarian dishes are also offered.

Georgia has many different climates due to its geographical location next to the Black Sea. A wide variety of produce can be grown on Georgian soil such as tropical fruits and grapes.

The food in Georgia is also linked closely to its history. Positioned on the Silk Road, ingredients flowing through Georgia from the East and West, were incorporated into dishes. Flavours from ancient Greece and the Romans, middle eastern Turkey, central Asia, Mongolia, Russia, and India can be found in Georgia’s eclectic dishes.

The inclusion of Georgia on the TasteAtlas is another positive step for Georgian culture and tourism.