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A food & wine business celebrating the country of Georgia, from 2013 to 2021. Kargi Gogo is now closed. GeorgianBottleShop.com is coming soon!

Thank you for all of your support over the last several years as we've tried to share with you just a small bit of what we love about Georgia.

08/12/2020

It’s time to say goodbye to our home on Alberta... but it could be time for you to say hello! Our restaurant space is now for sale and has literally everything you need to get cooking right away: a bright & cheery dining room during the day, cozy & intimate at night, with two different sets of furniture/lighting and a complete point-of-sale system; a fully equipped spacious kitchen loaded with equipment in excellent condition; tons of food storage, utensils, supplies, shelving, racks; located on a corner anchoring the east end of the arts/retail district; excellent neighbors including , and a new multi-restaurant development in the works; awesome landlord. For us, getting into this space a few years ago was a dream come true and though it’s hard to say goodbye, we’re excited about what the next owners can create in the space! Interested? Serious inquiries to info @ kargigogo.com.

22/11/2020

Heading into our FINAL DAY of service. Thanks to all of you placed orders for pickup. We’re pretty much sold out but will have a few orders of khinkali and khachapuri up for grabs between 5-8 tonight if you don’t mind waiting a little bit! (Might be a good idea to grab a couple bottles of wine for Thanksgiving as well!)

19/11/2020

Thank you for the overwhelming number of orders you’ve placed the last few days! We are so grateful for and humbled by your support. ❤️ While we aren’t taking any more online orders for food (we’re maxed out!), you can still order wine, spices, oil, vinegar and other pantry items for pickup this weekend.

13/11/2020

Thank you for an amazing week! We still have a few slots open for online, call-in or walk-in orders this weekend, but they are filling up very quickly. Ordering online is strongly encouraged for hot food and Take & Bake, but you can always drop in anytime for wine and packaged foods. Want frozen khinkali? Keep your eyes on our website this weekend around 7 AM to reserve the very last bags we’ll make (pickup next weekend).

13/11/2020

Sold out from all the online orders tonight!

05/11/2020

** ORDERING TIPS! **
Thank you so much for the HUGE number of orders the last couple of days! With wait times of 2 hours or more as a possibility, here are some tips to help you out:

1. To ensure that we can take care of you, please ORDER ONLINE if possible.
2. There is only so much food we can make at one time, that’s why there are time slots when you order online. If your preferred day/time isn’t available, that means we are already maxed out during that slot.
3. Online orders have priority over phone-ins or walk-ins. Phone/in-person orders will be inserted into the queue at the next available slot, which may be at the end of the night or in some cases not possible.
4. Please make sure you know which items are frozen/take-and-bake and which are hot.
5. We can’t convert Delivery orders to Pickup or vice versa.
6. Be nice! :) We are all working as hard as we can to take care of you and we appreciate your patience!

03/11/2020

Gamarjoba friends,

It is true that the only constant is change. While this year has been difficult (for all of us!), it has also given me an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the restaurant, my family and priorities. With a baby at home, a few more gray hairs and a lot more experience, I’ve discovered that those priorities have changed since we opened.

Anyone in this industry will tell you that running a restaurant is more than a job — it’s a lifestyle. It has become increasingly clear to me that the demands of this lifestyle and the goals for my life in a broader sense have less and less in common.

As a result, I believe it is time for another change: Kargi Gogo is closing. Our last day will be Sunday, November 22nd.

Even though the restaurant is closing, my love for Georgia remains strong. I will continue to make Georgian wine available to you online in the Portland area and beyond. (Much more about this later.) I am also keeping my fingers crossed that we will be able to resume our Georgia tours in 2021, and of course I can’t wait for my family to get back there as soon as we safely can.

When McKinze and I were randomly sent to Georgia 10 years ago for Peace Corps service, there is no way we could have predicted the impact it would have on our lives. It has been a privilege to share just a tiny bit of the food, wine and culture that we fell in love with. We’ve been so blessed and fortunate and are forever grateful to those who have supported us throughout the years.

There will be time for more thank-yous and goodbyes. But for now, let’s have some fun! We have three weeks left and we’re firing up the ovens, mixers and pots of boiling water to make as much khachapuri and khinkali as we possibly can. We’ll also be stocking up on frozen khinkali, take & bake khachapuri, jars of adjika and bottles of wine to get you through the winter. So stop by one more time (or two more, or three more…) to enjoy some of the Georgian hospitality we all love (socially-distant and takeout, of course)!

To you, to the future, to peace and to love -
GAUMARJOS!

Sean

01/11/2020

It’s the last day for our Lamb Tkemali Khachapuri special and there are only a few left! Order yours now online and pick up tonight from 5 to 8. (Better grab some wine for Election Day while you’re at it.)

25/10/2020

Chilly Portland days are for khachapuri. Original, spinach & herb, peppered bacon, mushrooms & garlic - or, for a limited time, lamb & sour plum sauce. Order online for pickup (and grab a bottle of wine while you’re at it) or get it delivered via . We’ll see you tonight, 5 to 8!

21/10/2020

Lamb + tkemali sour plum sauce + khachapuri? Why not?! A ridiculously delicious combo of traditional Georgian flavors in a non-traditional way. Available now for a limited time. Meaty, cheesy, tart, savory and the perfect foil for cooler fall weather!

18/10/2020

We make it, you take and bake it - whenever you need a khachapuri fix. Get your orders in today at kargigogo.com and pick up tonight! Add spinach & herbs, peppered bacon and/or sautéed mushrooms and garlic - or stick with the cheesy splendor of originals like these.

14/10/2020

The ‘artist’ putting finishing touches on this beautiful spinach & herb khachapuri. 👨🏻‍🎨🧀

13/10/2020

Feeling particularly nostalgic this last week: exactly a year ago I was in Georgia with Forktown Food Tours for our first Discover Georgia tour. Such a magical time with the best people. Was supposed to be there now but 🤷🏻‍♂️. Tomorrow night (Wednesday): Civic Winery & Wines invited me to talk about my experiences in Georgia and Kargi Gogo at a free Zoom meetup they’re hosting. Sign up at https://www.civicwinery.com/shop/35, pour yourself a glass of wine and let’s talk. Looking forward to it! -Sean

09/10/2020

Now on our shelves: new vintages of 14 different wines from Pheasant's Tears Winery. Limited quantities of reds, ambers, whites & rosé - all organic and made in qvevri. Shop online for local pickup or stop by!

08/10/2020

Civic Winery & Wines in Eugene is hosting a celebration of Georgian wine, food and culture next week through the end of the month and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some of my experiences living & traveling in Georgia next Wednesday night, 10/14 on a free Zoom meetup. Details and registration at https://www.civicwinery.com/shop/35 . They have lots of other cool things lined up next week as well so go check them out! — Sean

02/10/2020

Just a few days left to eat Sicilian and Georgian food all in one dish - Khachapuri Caponata! Georgian cheese blend, fried eggplant, slowly simmered peppers, onions, tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, tangy capers and sweet golden raisins. Call, order online, stop by, sit outside, take it home, get it delivered - do what you have to do, but don’t let it pass you by!

26/09/2020

A picture taken exactly one year ago, getting ready to open for a shoulder-to-shoulder, line-out-the-door night of Georgian hospitality. A lot has changed since then but the food is still tasty, the wine is still some of the best in the world and we’re still here to welcome you. ❤️🇬🇪 Come see us this weekend, 5 to 8 PM, and enjoy a taste of Georgia at an outdoor table or in your own home. We appreciate your support. kargigogo.com

25/09/2020

Just so happens that our whole menu of soup dumplings, hearty potato or cheese dumplings, stuffed breads and full-bodied wines is pretty much perfect for rainy days like today. Stay home and we’ll bring it to you: 5-8 PM via , or kargigogo.com.

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** ORDERING TIPS! ** Thank you so much for the HUGE number of orders the last couple of days! With wait times of 2 hours or more as a possibility, here are some tips to help you out: 1. To ensure that we can take care of you, please ORDER ONLINE if possible. 2. There is only so much food we can make at one time, that’s why there are time slots when you order online. If your preferred day/time isn’t available, that means we are already maxed out during that slot. 3. Online orders have priority over phone-ins or walk-ins. Phone/in-person orders will be inserted into the queue at the next available slot, which may be at the end of the night or in some cases not possible. 4. Please make sure you know which items are frozen/take-and-bake and which are hot. 5. We can’t convert Delivery orders to Pickup or vice versa. 6. Be nice! :) We are all working as hard as we can to take care of you and we appreciate your patience!

The ‘artist’ putting finishing touches on this beautiful spinach & herb khachapuri. 👨🏻‍🎨🧀 #khachapuri #artistry #beautifulthings

Opening up at 5 tonight, and our can’t-stop-eating-it Khachapuri Caponata is still on the menu this week! Eggplant, peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives, capers, raisins, cheeeeeese. No need to come out in the rain - get delivery via @caviar, @doordash or at kargigogo.com. #khachapuri #caponata #delivery

It’s the last day for our Labor Day khachapuri with @newseasonsmarket bratwurst, homemade Georgian kraut, imported Georgian ‘ketchup’ and @frenchs yellow mustard. Only about a dozen left as of posting time, so get your orders in - kargigogo.com for takeout, eating outside or delivery, 5-8 PM tonight! Happy (early) Labor Day! #khachapuri #bratwurst #laborday

🚨 🚨 New Khachapuri Alert! 🚨 🚨 Perfect flavors for Labor Day weekend, available tonight through Sunday only. Any guesses on what it is? #khachapuri #labordayweekend #special

Pull-ups are fun. 😲 Order your khachapuri online at kargigogo.com and pick up 5-8 PM tonight through Sunday. #khachapuri #cheesepull #allthecheese

Finishing touches. Get your khachapuri fresh and hot all weekend, 5 to 8 PM. Takeout, eat outside, delivery via kargigogo.com and now also on @doordash. #khachapuri #finishingtouches #cheese

Our pots are full of boiling water and khinkali: half price all weekend in celebration of our first birthday. Grab a glass of $6 Georgian wine while you're here!

You may be aware of recent events that have negatively impacted Georgia’s tourism industry. As a result, thousands of hardworking Georgian people and businesses are taking a financial hit during what is typically their busiest time of year. The fact is that Georgia is as hospitable, beautiful and safe as ever. Georgians are ready to share their food, wine, humor and traditions with you. If you’ve been thinking of visiting, now is the perfect time to Spend your summer in Georgia. We’ve tagged a few of our favorite tour operators in the photo, and there are many more. We’re also opening up a few more spots on our Discover Georgia tour this October. To be clear, we’re not doing this tour for the money. Pretty much every dime is going back into the tour so we can give you the best experience possible. If you’re interested in what could be the most amazing ten days you’ll have all year, find out more at forktown.com/georgia2019 or send us a message. And if fall of 2020 sounds more doable, let us know and we’ll tell you how to save 10% off next year’s tour. Georgia and Georgians are near and dear to our hearts. Go find out why. #spendyoursummeringeorgia

On Tuesdays we feast. All you can eat khinkali dumplings, all day. Tuesdays in April. $20 per person or two for $35. How many can you eat? ჭამე! ჭამე!

We're NOW OPEN TUESDAYS! To kick things off we're having a KHINKALI FEAST: all you can eat, all day long. Tuesday, March 26th. Meat, mushroom and our brand new Potato & Spring Herb dumplings. (Dine-in only; no to-go boxes)

Due to the water main break in NE Portland, our street is flooded, the power is out and unfortunately we are closed. We'll keep you posted! 🤞🏼

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