Agora Presents Raki Gecesi (Raki Night)

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Agora, known for its alluring Mediterranean cuisine, will host a traditional Turkish gathering known as Raki Gecesi or Raki Night, complete with live Turkish music on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 8:30pm.  Priced at $80 per person, all inclusive, the menu will consist of five courses prepared Executive Chef Ghassan Jarrouj along with unlimited amount of Turkish Raki, Turkish red or white wine, or Efes beer. Limited seating is available and reservations are recommended (contact events @agoradc.net).

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Raki Sofrasi is a traditional gathering concept that hails from the Balkan region and is meant to bring together old and new friends. The purpose of Raki dining is to share good humor, conversation and an assortment of mouth-watering mezzes while indulging in the distinct aniseed flavor of Turkey’s most popular alcoholic beverage -- Raki. Complete with upbeat music and lively socializing, Agora’s Raki Gecesi will celebrate the joys of good food, good drinks and good company.  Additionally, Turkish-born musician Ahu Gural will fill the room with traditional and modern music making it a night to remember. The complete Raki Night menu is listed below.

Raki Gecesi Dinner Menu August 16, 2013

Starter

Beyaz Peynir and Cantaloupe Feta Cheese

creamy, mild sheep’s milk cheese served with cantaloupe

First Course

Patlıçan Közleme

Charcoal smoked eggplant with green & red peppers, 

olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill and lemon juice

Cacik

Strained yogurt with cucumber, mint, vinegar, garlic and olive oil

Second Course

Kaşık Salad

Diced tomatoes with onions, parsley, cucumber, Feta cheese,

black olive, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and Maras pepper

Chef Borek

Crispy phyllo filled with goat and Kasar cheese, oregano,

and Maras pepper served with tomato marmalade

Garides Tava

Sautéed shrimp with shaved garlic, lemon juice,

cilantro, olive oil and diced tomatoes

Third Course (Choice of one)

Shish Tavuk

Marinated grilled chicken breast with grilled tomato

and sumac-onions on garlic pita bread

Branzino (Sea Bass)

Grilled filet of boneless Mediterranean Branzino

served with olive bread and grilled lemon

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Adana Kebap

Skewered ground lamb & beef, grilled tomato

and sumac-onions and pita bread

Dessert

Watermelon Salad

Red and yellow watermelon topped with feta cheese,

fresh mint and orange blossom vinaigrette

Pistachio Baklava

Phyllo dough with pistachio and orange blossom syrup