"There are a few things you can count on when you eat at Kachka: the room will be lively, a silly amount of vodka will get passed around, and you’ll become a lover of Belarusian food even if you didn’t know your salat from your shila plavi before. This Southeast spot is a great place for groups, so you can order the ruskie zakuski experience (full table participation is required), a bountiful selection of cold apps like smoked fish and little things on toast, ideally paired with a variety of infused vodkas—including birch, sea buckthorn, and matsutake—that are perfect for taking shots with the table next to you." - krista garcia