Valentine’s Day Menu 2015         

Mezzes-(guest choice)

Çoban Salatası & Yaprak Dolmasi

Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, fresh dill, mint and parsley mixed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice & Turkish grape leaves

Peynirli Börek

Traditional style handmade savory pie with feta cheese and parsley

Mücver

Fritters made from zucchini, feta, eggs, scallions, dill, parsley and served over a housemade garlic-infused yogurt sauce

 

Main Course – (guest choice)

Tavuk İskender

Chicken Döner Kebab on a bed of toasted Turkish bread, home-made yogurt and tomato sauce.

Karniyarik

A classic Turkishdish consisting of eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, parsley and ground beef.

İstim Kebab

A classic Ottoman dish of lamb shank, slow braised in a tomato & herb marinade, served over a creamy smoked eggplant puree.

Balık Böreği

Gulf Coast Tilapia wrapped in filo dough and baked in a stone oven, served over greens, white wine & tomato reduction, garnished with toasted pine nuts.

Vegetarian Musakka

Layers of eggplant, zucchini, carrots, peas, red & green pepper, onion, tomato and potatoes topped with béchamel sauce and cheese then baked in a casserole.

Karışık Izgara (Mixed Grill)

Meat sampler with Adana Kebabı, Chicken Doner, Dana şiş.

 

Desserts– (guest choice)

Crème Chocolate

Melted Belgium chocolate with Kahlua topped with homemade whipped cream and walnuts.

Revani

Semolina cake soaked in a lemon honey scented syrup.

Baklava

Layers of phyllo dough with walnuts, baked and topped with syrup and pistachio nuts.

 

 $45 per person + Gratuity and tax

Optional $15 Wine Pairing available