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Spinach, tomatoes, seasonal fruits, raisins, pine nuts, lemon pomegranate molasses
Selection of Turkish cheeses, Turkish olives
Shrimp, Urfa pepper, garlic, herbs
Roasted potatoes, sautéed tomatoes, Turkish herbs, zaatar, vegan garlic sauce
Fried chickpea patties, red cabbage, garlic sauce
Turkish lentils, onion, carrots, spices with pita bread
Crispy phyllo rolls stuffed cheese, parsley
Halloumi cheese, roasted almonds, basil sauce
Baked beef meatballs, mushroom, parmesan
4 oz salmon, spinach, lemon creamy sauce
Marinated chicken cubes, garlic chili sauce
Cured beef, mozzarella
Spicy minced beef, tomatoes, pepper, onions, parsley, garlic
Turkish apricots filled beef patties, garlic sauce, rice pilaf
Zucchini filled with beef and rice, tomato, yogurt, rice pilaf
Slow roasted short ribs, “Turkish plum wine”, “Creamy Potato”
8 hours cooked lamb, “Ottoman Rice”
Minced beef, Urfa pepper, rice
Seasoned with herbs on top of “Ottoman Rice “
Seasoned branzino fillet,“Turkish Raki”, "creamy potato"
Roasted sautéed spinach, sautéed chickpeas, rice
Potato, butter, sumac, rosemary
Blackcurrants, pine nuts, almonds, herbs
Sauteed spinach, onions, garlic, peppers
Filo pastry layers filled with pistachios, pistachio cream
Shredded wheat pastry, unsalted cheese, pistachio
Baked apricots with crunchy walnuts served with caramel cream
Walnut brownie, tahini
Turkish style wrap with Kofte, tomato-basil sauce, tomatoes, onions and mixed greens. Served with Fries
Turkish style wrap with chicken, zaatar sauce, tomatoes, onions and mixed greens. Served with Fries
Turkish style wrap with falafel, hummus, feta cheese, tomatoes, onions and mixed greens. Served with fries
Small portions of 2 salad, 5 cold mezze, 4 hot mezze, 4 pide, 2 side, 4 pita bread.
Small portions of 4 salad, 10 cold mezze, 6 hot mezze, 6 pide, 4 side, 8 pita bread.
Our famous brunch! -almost like bottomless Cold mezze-choice of 4 Hot mezze -choice of 3 Eggs&Omelette -choice 1 Flatbread-choice of 1 Desserts -choice of 1
Our famous brunch! -almost like bottomless Cold mezze-choice of 4 Hot mezze -choice of 3 Eggs&Omelette -choice 1 Flatbread-choice of 1 Desserts -choice of 1 And a bottle of brunch drink!
Red lentils with onions, garlic, and spices. Nut-free.
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, raisins, and walnuts with basil vinegar dressing. Dairy-free.
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley with lemon, olive oil, and spices. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Falafel patties on hummus and onions with fried eggplant and peppers. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Seasoned minced beef patties and onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed chicken onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed beef onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Spicy minced beef, tomatoes, pepper, onions, parsley, and garlic. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed spinach and onions with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Feta, mozzarella, and tomato with tomato sauce. Nut-free.
Spiced Turkish sausage with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Sautéed eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes with garlic and mozzarella. Nut-free.
Sautéed beef, onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Dairy-free and nut-free.
Skin on fries. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Roasted mixed vegetables. Dairy-free and nut-free.
3 slices per order. Filo pastry layers filled with pistachios. Made with cane sugar.
Traditional baked rice pudding cooked with cinnamon sticks. Made with cane sugar. Nut-free.
Classic New York-style vanilla cheesecake. Nut-free.
Walnut brownie.
Traditional Turkish yogurt drink.
Selection of orange, pomegranate, apple, and grapefruit.
Hot and regular. Fermented purple carrots and turnip, bulgur wheat, salt and yeast.
Decaf or regular.
Red lentils with onions, garlic, and spices. Nut-free.
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, raisins, and walnuts with basil vinegar dressing. Dairy-free.
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley with lemon, olive oil, and spices. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Falafel patties on hummus and onions with fried eggplant and peppers. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Seasoned minced beef patties and onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed chicken onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed beef onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Spicy minced beef, tomatoes, pepper, onions, parsley, and garlic. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed spinach and onions with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Feta, mozzarella, and tomato with tomato sauce. Nut-free.
Spiced Turkish sausage with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Sautéed eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes with garlic and mozzarella. Nut-free.
Sautéed beef, onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Dairy-free and nut-free.
Skin on fries. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Roasted mixed vegetables. Dairy-free and nut-free.
3 slices per order. Filo pastry layers filled with pistachios. Made with cane sugar.
Traditional baked rice pudding cooked with cinnamon sticks. Made with cane sugar. Nut-free.
Classic New York-style vanilla cheesecake. Nut-free.
Walnut brownie.
Traditional Turkish yogurt drink.
Selection of orange, pomegranate, apple, and grapefruit.
Hot and regular. Fermented purple carrots and turnip, bulgur wheat, salt and yeast.
Decaf or regular.
Red lentils with onions, garlic, and spices. Nut-free.
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, raisins, and walnuts with basil vinegar dressing. Dairy-free.
Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley with lemon, olive oil, and spices. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Falafel patties on hummus and onions with fried eggplant and peppers. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Seasoned minced beef patties and onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed chicken onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed beef onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Served with a green salad. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Spicy minced beef, tomatoes, pepper, onions, parsley, and garlic. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Sautéed spinach and onions with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Feta, mozzarella, and tomato with tomato sauce. Nut-free.
Spiced Turkish sausage with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Sautéed eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes with garlic and mozzarella. Nut-free.
Sautéed beef, onions, peppers, and garlic with mozzarella. Nut-free.
Dairy-free and nut-free.
Skin on fries. Dairy-free and nut-free.
Roasted mixed vegetables. Dairy-free and nut-free.
3 slices per order. Filo pastry layers filled with pistachios. Made with cane sugar.
Traditional baked rice pudding cooked with cinnamon sticks. Made with cane sugar. Nut-free.
Classic New York-style vanilla cheesecake. Nut-free.
Walnut brownie.
Traditional Turkish yogurt drink.
Selection of orange, pomegranate, apple, and grapefruit.
Hot and regular. Fermented purple carrots and turnip, bulgur wheat, salt and yeast.
Decaf or regular.
Mint, parsley, pomegranate, heirloom tomatoes
CAHORS, FRANCE Malbec Fresh citrus aromas, red berries lead to a stylish palate with strawberries and cream
BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON Syrah/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Vanilla and black fruits on the nose, in the mouth it is supple, pure and round * the most iconic wine from Lebanon’s oldest winery
Pine honey, dukkah, dried chives
Vodka, sumac, pomegranate, lime * it's never enough when it comes to sumac
Tawook Kebap(chicken thighs and dates, 4 skewers with dukkah spice(inculedes pistachio&walnut)) Hummus, Pickled Cabbage, Grilled Olives, Sumac Onions Herbs Salad, Za'atar Fries Caraway Bread
Short Ribs Hummus, Pickled Cabbage, Grilled Olives, Sumac Onions Herbs Salad, Za'atar Fries Caraway Bread
-VEGAN- Alkarakum cauliflower Glazed Pazi(swiss chard) Pancar Falafel Hummus, Pickled Cabbage, Grilled Olives, Sumac Onions Herbs Salad, Za'atar Fries Caraway Bread
Fried breaded chicken, Dried Cacik, tomatoes, frisee leaves, Ras el Hanout. Served with Za'atar Fries and organic ketchup
Brick oven cooked short ribs, hummus, Ras el Hanout, tomatoes, onions, mint, parsley. Served with Za'atar Fries and organic ketchup
Turkish coffee, orange
Sumac cream, quick pickled onion
Turkish sucuk, onion thyme jam
Sun dried tomato, tarragon, nigella seeds
Goat cheese, walnut, thyme crumbles, roasted red peppers in pomegranate reduction
Za'atar, roasted beetroot
Harissa
Toasted orange peel and walnut, anise seed, herbs
Çengelköy cucumber pickle, clothed yogurt, roasted garlic, mint powder
Roasted eggplant, chili flakes, garlic, lemon wedge, cumin, sun-dried tomato, cilantro, Gemlik olives, walnuts
Tarragon, cold pressed olive oil
Beet root, caraway, anise, dukkah
Mint, parsley, pomegranate, heirloom tomatoes
Onions, pomegranate reduction, parsley salad
Red swiss chard, garlic, caramelized onion
Beet sauce, toasted sesame
Pine honey, dukkah, dried chives
Minced beef, Maras pepper, eggplant söğülme Our flatbreads are medium-sized, we recommend combining them with our other items!
Za'atar, feta cheese, truffle oil, garlic Our flatbreads are medium-sized, we recommend combining them with our other items!
Chickpea puree, swiss chard, onion jam Our flatbreads are medium-sized, we recommend combining them with our other items!
Chickpea cream, 'Ras el hanout', herbs salad
Minced beef, freekeh, red cabbage salad, yogurt, tahini
Mediterranean Sea bream fillet wrapped in Swiss chard, spice infused apple and tahini sauce. (May contain small pin bones)
Rose kaymak. aniseed
” Mirra “sauce, irmik, pismaniye(irmik=semolina)
Vodka, sumac, pomegranate, lime * it's never enough when it comes to sumac
Bourbon, peach, hibiscus *a breezy stroll through the gardens of Elláda 17 oz
Gin, sparkling wine, elderflower, lime *who doesn't love magic? (PRO TIP: turn on your flashlight!) 17 oz
Raki, rum, cucumber, mint, apple juice *just like sipping Rakı in Knidos 17 oz
Gin, lavender, lime *the future is feminist. So are we. We created this cocktail to raise awareness of violence against women; join us! All proceeds from this cocktail go to the Network for Victim Recovery of DC(NVRDC) 17 oz
Tequila, turmeric, Urfa pepper, lime * the spices you need in your life. And tequila. 17 oz
Whiskey, smoked cherry syrup, lemon *the Levantine Cherry Blossom Festival 17 oz
Tequila, za’atar syrup, grapefruit *coming to you from the heart of the Middle East 17 oz
Rum, malibu, strawberry puree, lime *nothing to get hung about 17 oz
Vodka, quince jam, basil, orange blossom water *(ZAH-rah) mouth full of famous orange blossom flower 17 oz
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay Crisp, white peach, yellow apple, pear, toasted almond, soft and smooth
VENETO, ITALY Glera White peaches, jasmine, green apples with refreshing, crisp acidity
CAVA, SPAIN Macabeo / Xarello / Parellada Light and bright with thin bubbles, fruity and floral flavors
GALILEE, ISRAEL Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc A youthful and refreshing white with aromas of dried fruit, nutmeg and herbs. Flavors of tropical fruits, anise and pear develop on the palate *a harmonious, flavorful, perfect for all occasions white wine from the sun-kissed Mediterranean vineyards of Israel
PALESTINE Sauvignon Blanc A medium-bodied white displaying rich aromas of citrus and green apple *it is possible to sell a wine with Palestine label after all
KAKHETI, GEORGIA Mtsvane Kakhuri (Mah-sa-vah-nay) rich fruity bouquet and is characterized by a fresh, elegant taste with pleasant sourness and long-lasting aftertaste *fermented in qvevri, the process that is buried in the ground in order to take the benefit of the coolness
PELOPONNESE, GREECE Assyrtiko Smoky aromas with baked fruits; tropical fruit with a twist of lime and a clean mineral tang on the palate with vanilla undertone *we had to have an Assyrtiko from Greece
THRACE, TURKEY Alberino/Narince Notes of banana, melon and white peach with stony minerality *Spanish style meets a Turkish grape
BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON Obeideh Light bodied, fresh and pleasant wine, with citrus & floral notes, mineral and sweet spices * this grape is used to make both wines and the traditional aniseed liqueur, arak
PELOPONNESE, GREECE Moschofilero (mow-sko-FEEL-err-oh) ranging from delicate florals to spices and tropical fruits with minerality *a white for sunny days - a Greek take on Pinot Grigio
SICILLY, ITALY Carricante notes of grapefruit, white peach, melon and tangerine that are framed by hints of fresh-cut green herbs, oyster shell and slate * a fun, volcanic white
SOFIA, BULGARIA Unoaked Chardonnay Elegant, yellow apple, Anjou pear, lemon peel, soft and round *Bulgaria has evidence of winemaking since 4000 B.C. but it was produced almost entirely for Russia until 1989
CAHORS, FRANCE Malbec Fresh citrus aromas, red berries lead to a stylish palate with strawberries and cream
AEGEAN, TURKEY Grenache/Calkarasi/Kalecik Karasi Full bodied, mouth filling round rose wine with its crispy acidity and persistent flavors
AKHMETZ, GEORGIA Kisi Flavors of ripe peach and pear is well combined with tones of vanilla and roasted nuts *Vegan, made in Qvevri(underground clay amphora)
THRACE, TURKEY Papaskarasi Violet petal, bright cherry, pepper spice, silky smooth *a Turkish Pinot Noir –"priest's black", referring to how it was made into wine by orthodox priests back in the day
TOROS MOUNTAINS, TURKEY Boğazkere(Bow-aahz-keh-reh ) Suave, blackberry, dried plum, forest floor, black pepper, baking spices, velvety *meaning “throat burner” in Turkish
ARARAT VALLEY, ARMAVIR, ARMENIA Areni/ Khndoghni Notes of sour cherries and pomegranate, with mineral notes adding complexity * from the birthplace of viticulture
BALADI, WEST BANK, ISRAEL Baladi (meaning local in Arabic) Stewed raspberry, with plum, cranberry and hints of forest floor on the nose, revealing red berries and red apple skin *The winery is part of the International Voluntary Group of Development, whose goal is to provide educational programs for troubled and homeless youth to help them obtain a craft and profession
KAKHETI, GEORGIA Saperavi A complex bouquet of ripe fruits with vanilla and creates lingering long finish *The winery has a small museum with wine vessels from the 3rd millennium BC
MOSTAR, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Blatina Lots of ripe plums, but the fruit's backed by lots of spice, and hint of herbs * imaginary cross between Sangiovese and Gamay, coming to you from Mostar
BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON Syrah/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Vanilla and black fruits on the nose, in the mouth it is supple, pure and round * the most iconic wine from Lebanon’s oldest winery
BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON Cinsault/Cabernet Sauvignon/Grenache/Carignan A finely spiced nose of blackcurrant and cherry, silky tannins and red fruit flavors * an ancient land, modern wines
KAKHETI, GEORGIA Saperavi semi-sweet wine with flavors of plum and sweet grape juice dominating the pallet. *making ceramic bottles with clay is an old Georgian tradition
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Sumac infused homemade lemonade * as Rumi said; we often need to be refreshed
Elderflower Turkish ice tea with mint * (meaning gift from the gods in Latin) we celebrate this pre-historic healing medicine-elderflower- with Turkish tea 17 oz
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