TERUAR URLA

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"Lush green lawns and cypress trees frame the view from Teruar’s floor-to-ceiling windows, set in a modern farmhouse constructed with Urla stones. Influences mingle from chef-owner Osman Serdaroğlu’s local roots, his experiences working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, and his travels. Across the a la carte dishes and tasting menus, the chef’s plates are minimal and clear, showing a great balance of local seafood and seasonal vegetables. Options might include Urla sakız artichoke with broad bean veloute, blessed thistle with cuttlefish ink and clam sauce, or Karaburun tuna with asparagus. Start the night with a signature cocktail, such as the Plum (vodka, plum, Karaburun lemon) or Red Chili (tequila, triple sec, hot sauce), and continue with wines from the Urla Wine Route and beyond. While Osman Serdaroğlu runs the kitchen, Ezgi Serdaroğlu oversees the ambiance, the lounge, and the rooms of the on-site hotel." - Tuba Şatana