"Do not dismiss the dish by saying that it is just simple food.
The blessed thing is an entire civilization in itself."
- Abdulhak Sinasi

The Byzantine Empire spanned a vast region on both sides of the Mediterranean and included areas that are now part of Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya and Turkey. Naturally, the cuisine of the empire reflected a dazzling range of foods and cooking techniques, all underwritten by the Mediterranean emphasis on freshness and lightness and the judicious use of spices and flavouring.

Make this holiday season a Byzantine Christmas by recreating our reinterpretation of a celebratory meal from the era. Our soup takes a tomato base from the new age back into the use of chickpeas that was so prevalent in the Fertile Crescent. Our Isreali Tzimmus reminds us of the rich use of honey in ancient Mediterranean dishes. Our turkey will intoxicate you with its rich green herbs...

Circassian Chicken
Chicken w/ Paprika in Walnut Sauce 

Marinated Turkey Breast
w/ fresh green herbs and reisling

Green Olive, Endive & Raisin Salsa
w/ honey vinaigrette

Kefta Maticha / Herbed Lamb Keftas
in a tomato-cinnamon sauce

Tzimmus
roasted sweet potatoes w/ prunes

Ayva Tatlisi / Poached Pears
in spiced pomegranate juice with sweet yoghurt cream