Valentine’s Day Menu 2016        

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 Turkish dish 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.

Şekerpare-

Delightful baked golden cookies made with semolina and soaked in sweet 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