Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Turkish Delight

With no background in Turkish food I found what was to me a wonderful spot on an obscure back street of Nashua. The Seven Hills Restaurant was amazing. Location aside...across from a homeless shelter...I had a fabulous lunch full of unusual flavors! We tried the sampler appetizer which included Yalanci Dolma (stuffed grape leaves), Sigara Boregi (phyllo stuffed with cheese), Kofte (seasoned lamb and beef patties), Sucuk (Turkish sausage in a sauce), piyaz (bean salad), Cheese, and Olives. It would be hard to tell you what was best because it was all great. The flavors and aromas were strong without being overbearing. Not realizing the ample portion of the sampler we also each had a wrap sandwich which though delicious was not needed for lunch with the shared appetizer plate. We finished our meal with Baklava which we were informed by the proprieter was in fact Turkish not Greek as popularly believed. He actually said it is from the Asian Tojork...I could have missed the spelling. Anyways it was wonderful and made with pistachios rather than walnuts. I've never had anything nearly as incredible as this.
The restaurant opened just 15 months ago and has recieved great reviews in a number of magazines and newspapers. They are closing this weekend for two weeks as they go back to visit family at this time. The web site www.sevenhillsresaurant.net shows a great deck over the river for dining in warmer weather and there was a very small shop downstairs to purchase Turkish teas, coffees, spices, and more.
I hope the Lyons east can get together here for dinner soon and explore even more of the unusual menu!

1 comment:

Pete Lyons said...

Sign me and Jayne up. That sounds great.