Troya Clement

Troy was also known as Ilios or Ilion, a name which can be found in the Iliad, Homer's epic poem, where the poet immortalized the city through mythological characters like King Priam, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. For centuries, this story in the Iliad was regarded as only myth until the ruins of the city were found in western Turkey at Hisarlik in the mid-19th century. At Troya...

Troya Restaurant Review: Turkish and Mediterranean dishes ranging from mezes (small plates) to wraps and larger entrées are featured at this upscale Richmond District café. Don’t miss the lahmacun, thin crust pizza topped with minced lamb, green onions, tomatoes and spices. Hummus and baba ghanouj are classics. Turkish lentil soup---puréed red lentils with red pepper and tomato paste cooked...

Welcome to Kitchen Istanbul, Where the exotic centuries-old recipes meet with local ingredients to transform into unforgettable flavors that will make you come back for more. Owner and executive chef Emrah Kilicoglu pays close attention to what goes in the kitchen as well as on the restaurant floor. He personally visits each table to make sure that the customers get the ultimate Turkish dining...