Sami Sumeli blends a mixture of Georgian and Eastern European flavors to create a lineup of dishes for locals in search of the bold and herb-laced comfort food.
A closer look
Co-owner Olga Davydova grew up in Eastern Europe, where she enjoyed dining at Georgian restaurants along the West Coast. After moving to the Austin area over a decade ago with her husband, Andray Davydov, she realized that Texas lacked the homemade food she had grown accustomed to.
“We didn't have anything like this in Texas,” Davydova said. “We thought about it for a while, and we saw that people are really waiting for a restaurant like that.”
