$30 to spend at Babushka's - Hyde Park

• _Bábushka_, Russian for grandmother, is the literal and figurative inspo behind this homey Hyde Park spot founded by international USF student, Kirill Chemodanov, after noticing the underrepresentation of Russian + Ukrainian cuisine while studying in Tampa Bay.
• Growing up making _kompot_ (a quintessential Russian berry beverage) with his mother, now found on the menu as one of their most popular cocktails, Kirill brings his bona fide Russian roots into all aspects of his homemade menu items.
• Serving up so much more than just "beets and cabbage", think of these unique Russian dishes as a fusion between European + Asian-inspired cuisine.
• We promise, even if you can't pronounce some of the things on this menu, don't be intimidated by the unfamiliarity of the dishes. Think common meats + fish plates with thoughtful and savory flavor profiles.
• From their house-infused vodkas made w all organic ingredients (we say send the flight and try 'em all), to housemade mead + European wines - this crafted bar menu is impeccable.
• Prepare to not want to leave, the cozy interior vibes both indoors + out are perfect for a low-key brunch moment or an intimate dinner date.

🍳 KHACHAPURI PIE

a gooey delicious combo of egg, cheese + herbs served w homemade dill sauce

🧄 KHINKALI DUMPLINGS

beef + lamb filling, Georgian spices, parsley + cilantro

🍥 CAVIAR BAR

w a variety to choose from, this _elusive_ dish is served fresh w bliny, rye bread, capers, sour cream + lemon

🐟 RUSSIAN-STYLE SALMON

flaky, juicy, Scottish salmon pan-fried to perfection w young potatoes served atop Babushka's dill sauce

🫐 KOMRADE KOMPOT

this classic cocktail is made w neft vodka, housemade kompot + fresh berries

🥮 HONEY CAKE

made fresh in-house daily classic medovik w buckwheat honey cream + graham biscuit layered topped w powdered sugar + fresh fruit

Free paid street and lot nearby.