Istanbul Mediterranean Grill - Avon, OH

Baby okra sautéed with cubes of lamb with chopped tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, red and green peppers in a tomato sauce. Served with rice pilaf.

Three rolls of cabbage leaves stuffed with ground lamb and beef mix, rice, chopped vegetables and spices. Topped with tomato butter sauce and garlic yogurt. (3 pieces)

Cabbage leaves filled with rice and seasoned ground meat, simmered in tomato sauce.

A sampling of hummus, babaganush, ezme, eggplant sauce, lebni, grape leaves, and tabouli. (Serves 5-6)

Pan-fried cigar-shaped phyllo dough pastries stuffed with feta cheese and dill. (4 pieces) *vegetarian*

Sampler of hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves.

Ground lamb and beef mix, with red peppers (kofte). One skewer, price per skewer.

Thinly sliced lamb or beef over pita, topped with tomato sauce, melted butter, and yogurt.

Thin flatbread topped with spiced minced meat, vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Assorted grilled lamb, chicken, and beef kebabs served with herbs and spices.

Smoky eggplant puree topped with tender lamb stew, finished with butter and cheese.

Strong black tea brewed double and served hot in traditional tulip glasses.

Strong Turkish coffee served unfiltered, optionally sweetened, with a thick foam top.

Hearty red lentil soup simmered with carrots, onions, and cumin, finished with lemon.

Flaky phyllo layers with walnuts, honey syrup, and cinnamon.

Caramelized Turkish milk pudding with rice flour, sugar, and a hint of cinnamon.