Supra
Supra is a restaurant in Washington that focuses exclusively on Georgian cuisine and is the first of its kind in the city. The space features simple, elegant wood tables and decorated walls that include Georgian elements like sheep hats and a mural by a Georgian street artist, creating an authentic regional feel.
The restaurant was founded to introduce authentic Georgian cuisine to Washington, driven by owner Jonathan Nelms' long-standing interest in Georgia that began through a friendship with a Georgian exchange student during high school. The concept is built on recreating Supras, the traditional Georgian feasts centered on food, wine, and toasts.
The restaurant's name comes from a Georgian tradition of Supra, a large feast where people gather for food, wine, and toasts while sharing stories and singing. The space displays Georgian cultural elements like sheep hats on the walls and a mural by Georgian artist Giorgi Gagoshidze that blends old and new Georgian imagery. Visitors experience this table culture firsthand, where the focus is on bringing people together around shared meals and conversations.
The restaurant is located on 11th Street in Washington and is easily accessible by public transit like the Metro system. Parking directly in front and on nearby streets is very limited, so using a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft is recommended for a more convenient visit.
The restaurant holds one of the most extensive collections of Georgian wines in the United States with over 50 varieties, making it a center for wine enthusiasts wanting to explore this tradition from one of the world's oldest wine-producing regions. Georgian wines are often fermented in clay vessels called qvevri, giving them a rustic character that sets them apart from other winemaking traditions.
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