Alsancak Dostlar Fırını

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"One cannot say they have been to İzmir if they have not tried boyoz, an unleavened savory pastry that incorporates tahini into the dough, making it flaky and crispy. It was introduced to İzmir cuisine by Sephardic Jews who settled in Turkey after their expulsion from Spain in the 15th century. A plain boyoz is best accompanied by tea and eggs cooked in the oven, but these days you’ll find them stuffed with all sorts of ingredients like artichokes, eggplants, spinach, leeks, olives, or cheese. Second-generation bakery Dostlar Alsancak Fırını claims to be the oldest place serving boyoz in İzmir." - Tuba Şatana