Get a Taste of Mdivani: Be My Guest!
Before diving into the scandalous lives of the Mdivani siblings in the upcoming book "The Mdivani Saga", whet your appetite with a little taster of their story through Chicken Tchakhokbili, or "Prince Mdivani Special" as it became known in the U.S.
In 1938, acclaimed celebrity restaurateur George Mardikian opened Omar Khayyam in San Francisco, attracting a star-studded clientele. Though the Mdivani family's zenith of their fame had passed, their name retained its allure. Said to be a favorite of David Mdivani, a California resident, Chef Mardikian renamed the traditional Georgian dish Chicken Chakhokhbili as "Prince Mdivani Special." This recipe even found its way into prominent publications like Sunset Magazine's Kitchen Cabinet in 1944.
"Be My Guest: The Georgian Recipe for Cooking Success" by David Gigauri and Anna Saldadze serves up more than just the Mdivani story. It's a feast of authentic Georgian dishes, along with anecdotes and tales from prominent Georgians around the world, guaranteed to liven up both your conversation and culinary repertoire.
More info:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-My-Guest-Georgian-Cooking/dp/9941158797
Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/be-my-guest/anna-saldadze/david-gigauri/9789941158797
Also available in German: Georgien: Eine kulinarische Liebeserklärung, Anekdoten & Rezepte
Leopold Stocker Verlag: https://www.stocker-verlag.com/buch/georgien-2/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Georgien-kulinarische-Liebeserkl%C3%A4rung-Anekdoten-Rezepte-ebook/dp/B07J1QSQFS
