The unique dish of 'Turkey's Tuscany'

Posted by Chauncey Koziol on Monday, July 29, 2024

Known as 'Turkey's Tuscany', Urla in Izmir Province is rich with natural bounty, including olive groves and vineyards. The native mastic artichoke is beloved in this region. Chef Ozan Kumbasar from the Michelin-starred restaurant Vino Locale is breathing new life into the region's traditional cuisine and striving to protect local treasures grown right on his doorstep.

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