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Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant |
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Uptown & Queens :: Upper West Side |
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Stylish décor and a sophisticated yet earthy menu make Bodrum one of the most interesting new restaurants on the Upper West Side.
Open since July 2007, this intimate, candlelit space blends Mediterranean charm with a sleek setting envisioned by designer Richard Bloch. Owned by Executive Chef Turget Balikci and his partner, Huseyin Ozer, the restaurant features homestyle Turkish meals prepared by Turkish chef Mehmet Tanyeri. It’s all set against the stunning backdrop of a 12-foot slated ceiling, handsome walnut tables, leather and iron chairs, ivory walls and original bronze sculptures hand-made by Arturo di Modica—the famed Italian sculptor who designed the "Wall Street Bull." You'll be impressed by the ambience, but you'll stay for the food. Executive Chef Balikci works with Chefs de Cuisine Tanyeri and Aysen Candaner to craft an exciting Mediterranean and North African menu including Turkish meze (appetizers for sharing) and kebabs as well as thin-crust pizzas prepared in the custom-made Italian woodburning oven. To top it all off, order a glass of Turkish raki, Greek uzo or arak—the popular Middle Eastern liqueur—from the full bar, or a glass from the impressive wine list.
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