"In the former Soviet republics and in Russia itself, it’s not unusual to find various fried potato dishes on a menu. Often times these potato recipes, which aren’t quite french fries, come with heaps of flavoring with ingredients like dill, parsley, and even crushed garlic. At this Georgian newcomer, where the chef is Lasha Jikia, the premium version of the dish adds shiitake mushrooms to the spuds, turning what would be a rather formulaic recipe into a spectacular one. Pour on the kubansky!" - Robert Sietsema