In a word, Ukrainian food is rich. Rich in ingredients, rich in flavor, and rich in tradition. Despite the caloric meals, restaurants throughout L’viv celebrate the cuisine without holding back or tampering with its authenticity. People enjoy sitting down to a plate of potato pancakes with sour cream or feasting on those famous pastries. And why not? This issue of Cooling Your Jets applauds the no-holds-barred approach to dining, with a Ukrainian dinner menu fit for the rich at heart.