The Ottoman Empire Still Rules The Kitchen

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(Newswire.net—March 21, 2013) Tampa, FL—Turkish food with all its splendor has more depth and diversity than most cuisines of various cultures.  Most recently in the heart of New York City, a restaurant named Seven’s featured a historical celebration of the Ottoman Empire.  Traditional garb and clothing with the décor and of course, all the traditional dishes that covered the plates.  This Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Manhattan pulled all of the old favorites from Constantinople to modern day Istanbul. 

It is an easy culture to celebrate since it is rich in its history, culture, and traditions.  In this place, the ingredients must be well done and feature only the best.  Freshly baked bread with everything else being freshly made daily.

The other significant factor about this high end Mediterranean restaurant is the pairings that they do with the wines.  Most are not aware of the vast wine list that many Turkish restaurants have on hand and how important wine is with their wide array of dishes. 

No matter what part of the world or city in the United States, Turkish restaurants always bring the attention as a unique cuisine.  In Tampa, for instance, Gengiz Khan, located on MacDill near the air force base, has the décor and ambiance of a truly historic place.  Like Seven’s, it is in Tampa an icon that showcases the Mediterranean atmosphere that people want and the culinary trimmings that go with it.  They host top Turkish dishes that are traditional and maintain their culinary customs.

When one analyzes the cuisine in the Turkish diet, one sees lamb, chicken, beef, seafood, rice, veggies, and spices.  These are central to the cooking of Turkish food.  Most meals are eaten family style with many at the table sharing each platter.  At Gengiz Khan, they have done their utmost to maintain the details of authentic Mediterranean cooking.  Olive oil, grape leaves, and lamb are most commonly found in abundance.  Contact Gengiz Khan at 6102 S. Macdill Ave 

Units C&D

Tampa, Fl  33611

 

Phone: (813) 805-6400

Website Address: http://www.turkishfoodtampa.com

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