Final Remarks from Constantinople

So we sat down at this restaurant;



on the corner of Minare Sokak in Beyoglu / Tunel area. I had walked by a number of times and the piles of fresh vegetables in the window were always appealing.



So after being asked 'meat' or 'vegetables' (and answering MEAT, of course), plate upon plate arrived one by one; arugula, parsley and lemon, tomato salad with pomegranate vinegar, scallions and mint...



Then nicely charred and spiced vegetables and an onion-sumak salad...



Then roughly 9 mini lamb şiş kebaps per person!



This array of possibilities allowed for countless permutations. Each combination of meat, grilled vegetables, hot pepper, mint, fresh tomatoes, lemon'd arugula was rolled up in thin, warm bread.




Highly, highly recommended -- encompasses and epitomizes all important factors in a meal; spice, citrus, heat, freshness, variety. Order ayran with it.




Other recommendations enjoyed recently:

1. Antiochia Concept (For Dinner)

Address: Minare Sokak, Asmalimesict
Phone: 212-292-1100
Web: www.antiochiaconcept.com

2. Van Kahvalti Evi (For a top-notch Breakfast)

Address: Defterdar Yokuşu No: 52.A, Cihangir
Telephone: 212-293-6437

Off to the east!