PASHA
70 W 71ST St. New York, NY 10023-4236
Phone: (212) 579-8751
Refined Turkish cuisine in a luxurious Upper West Side.
Pasha
offers highly rated Turkish cooking in a beautiful and
elaborately decorated setting close to Lincoln Center.
Sidewalk seating at a handful of tables offers a view
of the passing scene. Dishes include grilled lamb chops;
cornmeal-crusted grilled brook trout; and grilled lamb
slices topped with yogurt, as well as a vegetarian casserole.
Appetizers include shepherd's salad, grilled octopus and
mint lamb dumplings. Dessert selection include a baked
apple with pistachio ice cream.
LAYLA
TriBeCa
211 W. Broadway (Franklin St.) New York, NY, 10013 (212)
431-0700
At
this very atmospheric TriBeCa celebration restaurant,
Busty belly dancers and Mideastern fare is the main focus.
A lively spot
featuring mosaics above the bar and spacious booths. Outdoor
tables, set on a raised iron patio, make for first-rate
street-side dining in season. The Mediterranean menu features
homemade baba ghanouj, braised lamb, couscous, grilled
Greek farmers cheese in grape leaves and grilled octopus
salad. For dessert, chocolate-banana baklava and Turkish
coffee creme caramel.
