Potatoes, queen of the season: must-try dishes

Potatoes can rightly be called the people’s staple: almost everyone loves them — some for delicate mash, others for a crisp, golden crust. That affection has roots in history: in autumn, schools, universities and families once headed out to dig the harvest; then potatoes brought people together, and today they still gather everyone around one table.

At Vilka Lozhka, the entire season has been dedicated to this ingredient, with four new sides from the fresh harvest.

• Rustic potatoes with mushrooms. They capture the taste of autumn best — a hearty, aromatic side.

• Hash brown with a golden crust — the ideal option for those who love a crunch.

• Mini potatoes baked with herbs. An elegant, light take on a favorite staple.

• Mashed potatoes with butter — the familiar taste of childhood: delicate, airy and homey.

Vilka Lozhka is sure that potatoes are always a good idea. They are used in simple dishes that recall home, as well as in original, restaurant-style presentations. In autumn they are especially delicious, thanks to the fresh harvest.

City residents have already appreciated the seasonal menu. Law student Nika likes to drop by Vilka Lozhka after classes to reread lectures and snack on her favorite mashed potatoes:

— «I almost always order it because it reminds me of when I lived with my parents. They’re 200 kilometers away now, and hardly anywhere but here makes mash as tasty as my mom’s.»

Logistics specialist Oleg’s favorite dish is the hash brown — almost none of his mornings goes without it.

— «I’m always on the run: calls, routes, paperwork. But I can’t skip breakfast. I dash into Vilka Lozhka for a hash brown and coffee — and it’s instantly easier to start the day.»

To feel the atmosphere of autumn, warmth and family comfort, just stop by the nearest Vilka Lozhka.

Vilka Lozhka
addresses: Lenina 24; Lenina 52;
Prospekt Stroiteley 18k1; Gogolya 47;
Prospekt Krasnoarmeysky 61;
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