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Mediterranean Tapas‎

5.00 Hummus Traditional spread of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice & garlic

6.00 Baba Ghannouj Fire-roasted eggplant spread w/ garlic, lemon juice, & tahini

6.00 Lahmacun Thin crust of‎ dough topped w/ seasoned meat & baked in oven

7.00 Muska Boregi Triangle shaped phyllo filled w/ feta cheese & aromatic herbs

7.00 Yaprak Sarma Grape leaves stuffed w/ meat, rice & onions over a bed of marinara sauce

8.00 Icli Kofte A mixture of‎ seasoned ground beef, onions, parsley, stuffed in a lightly fried bulghur shell served w/ cacik sauce

9.00 Calamari Marinated squids cooked w/ spinach, olive oil, garlic & parsley

9.00 Crab Cakes Pan fried cakes‎ served w/ creamy cognac sauce

10.00 Filet Mignon Carpaccio Served over arugula salad w/ shaved parmesan, onions & capers

13.00 Combo Hummus, baba ghannouj, cabbage leaves, icli kofte, yaprak sarma, & muska boregi

Salads

5.00 Mixed Green Salad Mixed greens tossed w/ house dressing Options: Feta (+2.00) , Kalamata olives (+2.00) , Chicken (+4.00)

6.00 Classic Caesar Salad Fresh romaine tossed w/ croutons & classic caesar dressing Options: Feta (+2.00) , Kalamata olives (+2.00) , Chicken (+4.00)

7.00 Organic Turkish Salad Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers w/ house dressing Options: Feta (+2.00) , Kalamata olives (+2.00) , Chicken (+4.00)

7.00 Eggplant Salad Wood burning oven fire roasted eggplant chunks mixed w/ tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, parsley, garlic, lemon juice & olive oil Options: Feta (+2.00) , Kalamata olives (+2.00) , Chicken (+4.00)

9.00 Taverna Salad Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives & baby arugulas w/ olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette Options: Feta (+2.00) , Kalamata olives (+2.00) , Chicken (+4.00)

Turkish Pides

11.00 Cheese Pide (Pizza) Mozzarella & feta‎ cheese, onions

11.00 Spinach Pide (Pizza) Roasted spinach w/ onions, herbs & cheese

13.00 Free Cage Chicken Pide (Pizza) Chicken w/ mushrooms, bell peppers, cheese, tomatoes & onions

14.00 Organic Lamb Pide ( Pizza) Sautéed lamb cubes w/ onions, tomatoes, cheese & bell peppers

Wraps-Burgers‎

7.00 Vegetarian Burger

8.00 Chicken Gyros Wrap

9.00 Cage Free Chicken Wrap

12.00 Lamb Cheese Burger

13.00 Organic Ribeye Steak Wrap

8.00 Falafel Wrap

9.00 Inegol Kofte Wrap

9.00 Lamb & Beef Gyros Wrap

12.00 Kobe Cheese Burger

13.00 Organic Lamb Top Sirloin Wrap

Main Dishes

14.00 Cage-Free Chicken Kebab Delicately marinated thick chunks of charbroiled breast of chicken served w/ rice & vegetables

18.00 Organic Lamb Kebab Delicately marinated juicy large chunks of charbroiled lamb served w/ rice & vegetables

26.00 Organic Filet Mignon Kebab Charbroiled juicy tender cubes of filet mignon served w/ mushroom butter marsala sauce, rice & vegetables

16.00 Alexander Lamb & beef gyros served over a bed of diced pita bread, topped w/ browned butter sauce & comes w/ yogurt on the side

16.00 Beyti Kebab Ground lamb&beef cubes wrapped in flat pita bread, topped w/ browned butter sauce & served w/ garlic yogurt

19.00 Wild Salmon Izgara Marinated fillet of wild salmon grilled to perfection served w/ rice & vegetables

18.00 Organic Lamb Shank Braised lamb shank topped w/ grilled eggplant served w/ sautéed spinach & rice.

23.00 Organic Ribeye Steak Deliciously juicy steak grilled to perfection served w/ rice & vegetables

13.00 Meat Moussaka Layers of organic vegetables & minced lamb encased w/ a béchamel sauce & served w/ rice Options: Vegetarian mousakka (11.00)

12.00 Cabbage Leaves Leaves stuffed w/ seasoned meat, white rice & served w/ plain yogurt

13.00 Inegol Kofte Kebab Chargrilled minced lamb served w/ rice & vegetables

10.00 Falafel Homemade falafel balls served w/ hummus, rice & salad

15.00 Manti Homemade turkish beef raviolis topped w/ garlic yogurt & butter sauce

13.00 Dolmathes Baked bell peppers stuffed w/ a mix of ground lamb & beef, rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs & spice, served w/ plain yoghurt

17.00 Whole White Bass Fresh pacific bass seasoned w/ herbs & onions cooked in oven & served w/ organic turkish salad

Cigar

11.00 Arturo Fuente Short Story Score: 90 country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep. binder: dom. Rep. ring gauge: 49 wrapper: cameroon size: figurado length: 4" this little, attractive cigar has a cedary, nutty taste w/ touches of earth on the palate. It?s balanced, smooth & exceptionally flavorful.

9.00 Arturo Fuente Cuban Corona Maduro Score: 88 country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep. binder: dom. Rep. wrapper: U.S.A./conn. Broadleaf size: corona ring gauge: 45 length: 5 1/4" a dark, stained wrapper on a solid cigar. It draws & burns well. The smoke is very spicy, w/ a caramel sweetness & notes of leather.

10.00 Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Natural Score: 89 country:‎ dominican republic filler: dom. Rep. binder: dom. Rep. wrapper: U.S.A./connecticut shade size: churchill ring gauge: 50 length: 6 3/4" a beautifully made cigar w/ an even brown color & good draw. It has medium- to full-bodied quality w/ pepper & spice flavors.

16.00 Ashton Aged Maduro # 10 Score: 88 country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep. binder: dom. Rep. wrapper: U.S.A./conn. Broadleaf size: robusto ring gauge: 50 length: 5" dark, dry & toothy, w/ a solid bunch. It burns beautifully. The flavor is smooth & woody, w/ hints of espresso. Mild.

15.00 Ashton Half Corona Cigarillo Made in the european union, ashton small cigars use an exquisite central african tobacco for its wrapper & binder creating a most unique & pleasurable taste. 4.125 x 37 box 5

7.00 Cao Moontrance Petit Corona Moontrance is an‎ intricate blend of natural exotic fruit & bourbon vanilla. Renowned for its caramel-like sweetness, bourbon vanilla is mixed w/ georgia peaches & other organic fruits, then splashed w/ the tropical essence of white hawaiian honey. A mild blend of dominican tobaccos is gently misted w/ this well-rounded extract & finished w/ a grade-one cameroon wrapper. Experience the magic of the moontrance... let its taste & aroma transport you into a rhapsody of hypnotic pleasure.

7.00 Cao Caramelo Joe Petit Corona Carmelo joe is a sweet, savory combination of dark roasted espresso, a dollop of frothed milk, & topped w/ a swirl of gourmet caramel. These flavors are allowed to marry w/ a blend of mild dominican tobacco & finished w/ a top grade cameroon wrapper. Carmelo joes are a treat to smoke!

26.00 Cohiba Pequeno Tins The dark, rich‎ wrapper leaf is grown in the sub-tropical west african climate of cameroon. The supple & flavorful jember binder is grown in indonesia. To balance the richness of the wrapper, the smooth-smoking piloto cubano filler leaves are grown in the dominican republic. The dominican cohiba is a deeply satisfying cigar, rich in flavor & history that does not overpower the smoker.

26.00 Cohiba Toro Tubo Score: 88 country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep. binder: indonesia wrapper: cameroon size: corona gorda ring gauge: 50 length: 6" this corona gorda is well made, w/ a toothy wrapper. It features a decent draw, good burn & a cool, mellow smoke. Flavors such as toasted nuts & vanilla

13.00 La Gloria Cubana Gloria en Cedros Score: 89 country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep., nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: ecuador size: churchill ring gauge: 48 length: 6 3/4" chocolate colored, w/ an oily wrapper. The cigar draws well. It's meaty, w/ hints of leather & wood, & a smooth finish. Medium to full bodied.

15.00 Macanudo Crystal Cafe Score: 89 country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep., mexico binder: mexico wrapper: U.S.A./connecticut shade size: robusto ring gauge: 50 length: 5 1/2" a smooth, brown wrapper w/ a well-made cap. The cigar burns & draws well, w/ a malty aroma. It has notes of almonds & cedar, w/ a light spiciness.

8.00 Montecristo White Sabres Montecristo white sabres cigars are reminiscent of the original montecristo cigars but w/ a lush, hand-selected ecuadorian connecticut shade wrapper. Using a nicaraguan binder & a blend of select dominican & nicaraguan long fillers, these cigars make for a rich, satisfying, & well-rounded smoke., taverna bistro cigar menu

12.00 Oliva Serie v Lig Esp Torpedo Score: 94 humidor selection country: nicaragua filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: nicaragua size: figurado ring gauge: 56 length: 6" this attractive, oily torpedo is full of dynamic nut, wood & sweet cedar flavors that frame a substantial leather core. The finish is long & rich. Tasty & complex.

14.00 Oliva Serie v Lig Esp Torpedo Maduro Score: 89 country: nicaragua filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: U.S.A. /conn. Broadleaf size: figurado ring gauge: 52 length: 6 1/2" dark & oily w/ a lopsided torpedo head. Initial draw shows very strong tobacco flavors w/ a dry note on the finish. Hardy & powerful.

8.00 Oliva Serie G Toro Score: 91 country: nicaragua filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: cameroon size: corona gorda ring gauge: 50 length:6” a smooth, box-pressed cigar that burns evenly, forming a solid white ash. It’s predominantly nutty w/ light, sweet cocoa notes. The earthy finish is lightly spicy.

8.00 Padron Series 2000 Natural Score: 90 country:‎ nicaragua filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: nicaragua size: robusto ring gauge: 50 length: 5" dark & slightly pressed w/ an a steady array of chocolate flavors, nutty notes & some cedar. A medium-bodied smoke that draws evenly throughout.

19.00 Padron 1964 Anniv Exclusivo Maduro Score: 93 humidor selection country: nicaragua filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: nicaragua size: corona gorda ring gauge: 50 length: 5 1/2" this firm box-pressed cigar has a silky black wrapper. It has a perfect draw & burn, delivering rich, peppery smoke that has a heavy nutty flavor. A medium to full-bodied cigar.

40.00 Padron Family Reserve #45 Maduro #1 Cigar 2009 Score: 93 humidor selection country: nicaragua filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: nicaragua size: corona gorda ring gauge: 52 length: 6" there is a lot of tobacco packed into this dark, pressed, solid cigar, yet it draws perfectly, delivering a rich smoke full of hearty, resonant coffee, cocoa & spice flavors that saturate the palate.

16.00 Partagas Benji Master Series Majestuso Score: 91 humidor selection country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep., nicaragua binder: U.S.A./conn. Habano wrapper: cameroon size: corona gorda ring gauge: 46 length: 6" well rolled w/ a dark, oily wrapper, this cigar draws evenly & burns perfectly, showing nutty, salty flavors subtly spiced w/ red & black pepper notes. Limited edition only 5000 boxes made all individually numbered.

6.00 Punch Elite Ems Score: 85 country: honduras filler: honduras, nicaragua, dom. Rep. binder: honduras wrapper ecuador size: petit corona ring gauge: 44 length: 5 1/4" this cigar is a medium-bodied smoke. There are nutmeg & burnt spice flavors, & an overall woody character.

11.00 Rocky Patel Vintage Robusto 1990-20 Score: 92 humidor selection country: honduras filler: nicaragua, dom. Rep. binder: nicaragua wrapper: honduras size: corona gorda ring gauge: 50 length: 5 1/2" this box-pressed fireplug is solidly built & has strong, earthy flavors to match. Hints of wood & nuts were noted, rounding out a fine balance of flavors. The finish is smooth & spicy.

11.00 Rocky Patelvintage Robusto 1999-20 Score: 86 country: honduras filler: nicaragua, dom. Rep. binder: nicaragua wrapper: U.S.A./conn. Shade size: corona gorda ring gauge: 50 length: 5 1/2" covered in a golden-brown wrapper, this cigar has an even burn. It opens w/ charred wood notes followed by paper & toast.

11.00 Rocky Patel Olde World Res Torpedo Maduro Score: 90 country: honduras filler: nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: honduras size: figurado ring gauge: 54 length: 5" a truncated, box-pressed torpedo w/ a dark, rustic wrapper. The draw & burn are consistent & even. Flavors show a medium-bodied balance of cedar, toast, coconut & cocoa bean w/ an anise finish

9.00 Romeo Y Julietta Reserve Real Lonsdale Score: 88 best buy country: dominican republic filler: dom. Rep., nicaragua binder: nicaragua wrapper: ecuador size: lonsdale ring gauge: 44 length: 6 5/8" a golden lonsdale w/ a very good draw. This cigar has flavors of anise & wood. The finish is short & steady. Medium in body.