Mtatsminda

Northwest of both Old Town and Central Tbilisi lies the leafy area of Vake, famous for its large park and every growing culinary scene. During the Soviet era, Vake was a popular residential neighborhood for politicians and scientists dedicated to the cause. After Georgian independence, Vake slowly transformed itself into the trendiest spot in town; the only time I ever felt underdressed in all of Tbilisi was when I went to a hip new restaurant in the area.