| The meal began with hors d' oeuvres, called zakuski in Russian, which were usually served in the adjoining Portrait Hall. |
| However, the tradition of zakuski lives on and is indeed inextinguishable. |
| Another Russian culinary tradition can also be attributed mainly to the climate, namely the zakuski table which became popular during the 19th century. |
| A menu of zakuski C Russian small plates C accompanies the imbibing. |
| Add a little fun in between bites of zakuski with the Lucky Shot Roulette Drinking Game. |
| To the zakuski succeeded the meal itself, and the host became a perfect glutton on his guests' behalf. |
