TENEDOS ( BOZCAADA )

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As important island in the ancient history. Bozcaada which was called Tenedos is at the entrance of the Dardanelles (in turkish: Çanakkale Boğazı), just across troy. (in turkish truva)

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I heard the Story of Corvus :

Corvus vineyards was founded by architect Reşit Soley to resurrect  history of viticulture in Bozcaada which date back to 3000 years.

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He had a dream to plant  vineyards  on the unfertile land of Bozcaada when he had put his heart into his work. This great dream came on the wing of crow. They followed their  black friend in the small island. This crow is also guided them. Soley’s  thought that crow  was aware of the history disappearing before the people. To follow, you need to move quickly to catch up with crow’s black wings…As the crows rises higher  that  great dream will become reality …! 

 

Corvus name was given to the wine. The latin word “Corvus” means “crow”. It is meaning in turkish “karga”. The inspiration for the selection of  this name came from the crows of Bozcaada. .. Corvus, a world famous wine brand of Bozcaada that  will  enjoy a long  future.

 

What makes Bozcaada so special !  “ Terroir, meaning earth or soil ”. I tasted red wine ! … texture of the wine told me about its background and territory. Definitely!  wine producing is an art  and their vision to produce exceptional wines.

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CORVUS WINE & BITE

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Corvus has also a wine boutique in Besiktaş … One of the favorite tasting stops!. Its name is “Corvus-Wine & Bite” … which was called “Karga-Şarap & Isırık“. In this restaurant, the food is matched with the elegant wine for "wine lovers". In this restaurant, the food is matched

with the elegant wine for “wine lovers”.

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The important thing is “philosophy of food”. Soley, focused on supporting “Slow food and Cittaslow “ …

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I have heard about  Soley’s  favorite food  was  “courgette blossoms with warm cheese “. You can find original tapas flavors of “spanish cuisine” and appetizers with olive oil from ”Aegean cuisine” and also  “regional cheese varieties” …“Passito Corvus” produced  as natural sweet wine of Türkiye.  You should also taste this wine !!

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Manager had staff  prepared two  special appetizer  for us,  as follows :

 

Hamsi Mus (Roka püresi, çıtır minik soğan)

Anchovy mousse (rocket  puree, crispy eschalot )

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Bıldırcından Çerkez (baharatlı hurma,rende ceviz)

Circassian from quail (spiced date, grated walnut)

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First starter was  served up ….

 

Marine somon(Taze baharatlar ve bulgur ile)

Marinated salmon  (with fresh spices and cracked wheat)

 

Köz patlıcan, taze domates ve sebzeler ile

Roasted  eggplant with fresh tomatoes and vegetables

 

Kereviz, elma salatası, Rokfor,ceviz, beyaz şarap sirkesi ile

Celery and apple  salad with roquefort cheese, walnut, white wine vinegar

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* * *  PASTA * * * 

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Acı domates soslu makarna
Spaghetti with tomato and hot pepper sauce

Pasta cooked al dente !

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My Impressions:

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Corvus Wine&Bites’s partner and chef was most hospitable  and smiling as visited our table very attentive to ensure that we enjoyed our meal.

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* Restaurant  is great, for the following reasons: fresh, delicious and varied menu.

* Foods and drinks will please your taste buds, as well as  your eyes …

* The extensive menu offerings and  “affordable prices”.

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Some Notes:

Do not miss ! .. Tenedos Week Festive in June …Gourmet festival of food and drink

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Address : Şair Nedim Sokak 5, Akaretler  Phone : + 90 212 260 54 70

Direction: Corvus, on the right side of  W Hotel in the Akaretler Row Houses  district of İstanbul

 

Good Flavor Stops !!!