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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: Firo on July 08, 2009, 10:15:43 AM
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Went to the above restaurant yesterday at lunch time. Eric had the BBQ chicken wrap and said it was the best wrap he had ever had in Turkey, myself and my friend shared the Mozaic house special between us and it was delicious. We had drinks as well and the total was 18tl for the 3 of us...bargain.
Friendly owners Dogan & Nichola, lovely garden setting and away from the traffic.
They serve only Turkish cuisine and the prices were very good. We will certainly be going back again and any visitors are also being taken there for a taste of Turkey.
It was a pleasant change to discover a restaurant that was different and authentic and value for money.
How to find it...in between the PTT and Carrefour is the Fethiye Kaymakin offices. If you have the offices behind you behind and look over the road there is a lane running up the side of a rental company. Go up there and you'll find it directly in front of you.
Fi
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Sounds good Fi,there is also a copy of their menu in this weeks Land of Lights looks good must try it soon .Calvin
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We went at a lunchtime and really liked it.
We then went back one night but the trees and bushes and lights attracted so many insects it was a nightmare trying to keep them out of our drinks and off our food.
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thanks for the comments and feedback left in this thread and on a couple of other pages on the forum about the Mozaik Bahçe (Mosaic Garden) restaurant. Dogan and I opened the restaurant relatively recently so this is an important time to establish a good reputation.
Only offering speciality dishes from the south east of Turkey we aim to provide a very different experience to anything else that is found in this area; there is a strong Arabic influence which adds a little spice to many (not all) of the dishes.
We are on a strong learning curve at the moment and your feedback is important for us. We have dealt with the insect problem by using a spray, safe for human life forms and especially designed for use in restaurant gardens. We also now supply insect repellent for all customers who would like to use it.
We know the food is different, tasty, (although we can't please all of the people all of the time, we aim to..), plentiful and very reasonable priced.
We have been rated highly for offering a good and varied selection of vegetarian options and parents feel able to relax as their children can play safely in the garden away from the busy roads. Even though the restaurant is so central in Fethiye the tree shaded garden and location really makes it a little oasis of tranquility even if I do say so myself...)
We have just made a few changes to the menu to reflect customer feedback and this includes adding a mixed meze plate (regional mezes from east Turkey) enough for four people to share as a starter or as a snack and includes a hot favourite with the British Olives and fresh Thyme Salad.
We are making changes all the time so please feel free to make any constructive comments or suggestions here on this thread or direct to my email and we will do our best to act on them. Positive feedback would be nice too; I know Dogan will appreciate it; bless him he is working so hard at the moment.
Thanks to all who have taken the time to read this and hope I haven't taken any liberties as a newish but so far I think a fairly constructive contributer to the forum
Nichola
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Five of us went there last night top food and the Eastern Turkish menu made it something really unique in Fethiye. Will be returing very soon well impressed.
PS happy to report no insects either! ;)
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Have to agree with Phil the setting was lovely and the food was great, will definately be going back :)
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Will have to come & visit in August.
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You really must!!
Nichola and Dogan are friends of ours and have been working their socks off to get the restaurant up and running. It has only been open since May 24th and is already a roaring success both with the local community and foreigners alike. (I always think you can measure the quality of a restaurant's food when you see it packed with locals!)
The aforementioned chicken wrap (durum) really is incredible, and is only 4tl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The chicken melts in the mouth. It really does. The chicken sis kebabs (and other kebab dishes) are 8tl!!
The mezes etc are about 3.5tl and are absolutely delicious. The puddings are amazing too. Dogan flambes the "kunife" in front of guests in the garden, plus he home makes the sauce for one of the other authentic Hatay (Eastern Turkey) dishes "hataybicibici" - icecream with a rose sauce. He is very proud of it.
The other puddings are home made in Hatay and put on the bus overnight and sent over to Fethiye including a pumpkin soaked in a sugary lime marinade - try it, its amazing! I sound like an advert now and yes they are my friends but the place is truly wonderful and when a family of 4 can eat a 3 course meal there with drinks for under 60tl, I DO think you should try it and see for yourselves.
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Went at Lunch time today......great, Dogan is a lovely guy and deserves to do well. He even came round at the end of the meal and asked if we felt there was anything he could do to make things better[^] but there wasn't!
We had a freshly prepared Meze for two and a Tavuc Sis and a Barbecue Wrap made with fresh liver (which I have not seen in the Fethiye area before) Absolutely lovely but it was so big I began to regret having the Meze as well as I could not manage a sweet and they had a couple of my favorites on the menu, Kabak Tatlisi and Kunefe:D
Although it was only about 50 metres from the main road and a similar distance fron the Fish market it can only be described as an oasis of calm. If you like real Turkish food you will enjoy this. As Del Boy said "You know it makes sense" 8)
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we too tried mozaic bahce after reading good reviews and have to say it is one of the nicest places we have been to.we recomended it to our daughter and to neighbours of ours in turkey, they all without fail raved about the place.great food, fasntastic people and good prices.we have also recomended to people who are visiting fethiye later in the year.we will certainly be back in september,and wish them every success for the future.
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thanks for the positive feedback everyone - Dogan just came home so I shared it with him too.
Just a couple of things the Kunife is also currently made in Hatay and sent up to us (see Pixie comments) - we did start off freshly preparing and flambeing the Kunife but until we are a little more settled we have put this on hold. However give us a few days notice if this is something that really takes your fancy and then we can buy the ingrediants in fresh and prepare especially for you.
Opening times
We are open every day from early morning until the last customers leave which is usually around 11-11.30pm...
but on Sundays we open at about 5.30pm so the staff have at least a day off each week.
Anyway, thanks again everyone
Nichola & Dogan
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I would like to add my compliments in this topic too, which you may consider difficult as I have never been to this restaurant.
It is incredibly pleasing to see a restaurant owner replying to a topic about their restaurant, rather than arriving on the forum and posting big adverts for it all over the place. To me that tells a hell of a lot about the owners attitude.
Well done for that, and for achieving the superb credits above to Nichola & Dogan. I'll be in whenever we get over there to sample your wares :)
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I'll definitely try it whilst I'm out this time :-)
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It's great to see a business that takes trouble to find out what their customers (& others)think about them and what they can do to improve the experience. I must admit that insects at dusk are a pain and not very tasty.
All we need now is a CBF discount & you'll have us all in your restaurant.
We will call in in August.
P.S. are you wheelchair friendly?
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Sounds great love places like that, and so highly recommended as well, we will definately come to you, but not out til 1st week in October.....can't wait.
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Hi Connor
when you see our prices you'll see why we don't do discount for anyone even our best mates...) honestly!
Re being wheelchair friendly; hhhhm well there is a little step up to the main path through the garden and then that path steps/slopes down a little again on to the garden. That's not so bad.
However to get into the restaurant itself would be more difficult with 2 steeper steps up and of course that is also where the toilets are. The womens toilet is a good size but doesn't have any hand rails etc so I'd say that inside the restaurant isn't really wheelchair user friendly.
However in time... we would want to redo the garden, cash flow permitting. I want decking Dogan wants that green grass stuff so for the outside that is an area where we could make access improvements as part of that work.
Any ideas from customers on how to improve the garden and keep it a garden will be hugely appreciated. At the moment I favour decking (if I say it enough it will happen!) built around the trees and bushes and a few wooden pots with nice perenial plants.
Bricking it is a no no, it would generate heat and frankly look horrid although we could probably drive around Fethiye and collect the surplus bricks used for the roads left lying around and do virtually for free.
So back to the question. Inside; well we hope maybe and again money permitting to extend the restaurant to the back room. When we do this we have talked about consulting the builder about any ideas for general improvements that can be done at the same time.
Apart from access which is an obvious one and I would like to think in time will be done please feel free to email any specific things you believe we should or could do in the meantime and we can build them into our spending plans.
Thanks very much for your comments and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Nichola
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Originally posted by Connor
It's great to see a business that takes trouble to find out what their customers (& others)think about them and what they can do to improve the experience. I must admit that insects at dusk are a pain and not very tasty.
All we need now is a CBF discount & you'll have us all in your restaurant.
We will call in in August.
P.S. are you wheelchair friendly?
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how do we get there assuming my back is facing the PTT?
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Directions on the first post.
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Thanks Firo. Due to failing eyes, brain & virtualy everything else, you have no option but to accept my apology for such an inane question. Am i the only one over here with these probs?
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Four of us went there last night.Excellent food and service. Definately will be going there again soon.
WW
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This sounds a great place, as will be over next week and looking to go further a field for evenings out, there will be 8 of us coming from Ovacik and based on the posive comments we will certainly go there.
David
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could someone give me directions from the water taxi we will be over on Friday so would like to call in next week :)
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Hi Trainer
1. head for the front of Carrefour and then walk to the Kayamalik offices. Face as if you were heading to the fish market. Opposite the offices you should see an Intercity Car Hire place and there is an alley there where the hire cars are parked.
Walk through there and you will see the Mozaic Bahce directly in front of you.
2. the easy answer to this question is if you know where the Fethiye Sultan Ahmet restaurant is then it is literally just behind there in a sort of semi residential area with pedestrianised streets.
Hope this helps and thanks to all that have taken the time to reply so positively on this thread.
Dogan comes home so tired every night so it is really nice for me to be able to tell him all your comments (even when he thinks some things could have been done better on a particular night).
Thanks all
Nichola
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If you use GoogleEarth, copy and paste this into the "Fly To" field.
36°37'17.90"N 29° 6'41.78"E
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How much baggage allowance do you get with that Alan?
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Unlimited for us "locals"
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Four of us went last night. It was very busy. Seems like word has got around. It was excellent and very good value for money. We will definately go again. The food is quite spicy but we love it like that. Everyone else around us seemed very pleased.
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Am looking forward to giving it a go.
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Refreshingly authentic food,and real value for money.my mates out from Calis,and they liked it that much at lunchtime that he took the rest of his family back in the evening.only complaint.............he said he was that stuffed he had trouble sleeping!!Nice to see a new venture being supported by english people willing to try some authentic food and sample something from the superb choice of food Turkey offers.Well done guys.
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Best Menemen I have had anywhere in Turkey[^] :)
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We are really looking forward to trying out this restaurant next week. Mozaic Bahce has received so many excellent posts & positve comments. Sounds like this could become one of our favourites?
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Is it as good as Burger King?
(sorry :D )
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Keith he has not yet mastered the Steakhouse Burger yet!!!:D
5 of us went last night it was very quite, the food was excellent diffferent to the other Turkish restuarants the menu is from Eastern Turkey, was really nice to have authentic food seved without rice chps and salad, the special I had was superb will certainly be going back ( I had a sweet looks like squares of Baklava but with walnuts was as nice as any sweet I have ever tasted) anyone that knows me can see I have tasted a few sweets in my time :D
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Keith, don't start me on that one again please...it just gets too controversial.... ;)
Well done MoZaic Bahce...can't wait to eat with you in October. :)
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Homemade Meze, kids menu, homemade lemonade, ayran, well cooked food, superb service, idealic setting, no chips and rice insight, will mix and match the menu, just fantastic, simple tasty turkish food. 2 adults one child, starters and main 4 soft drinks Ayran and ice cream, 40tl = three very happy and satisfied customers. Thankyou for a lovely evening
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This is an independent review of the Mozaik Bahce restaurant reproduced from the Fethiye Times web site in their new section'Dinner Times'. Permission received to reproduce on the CBH.
Name: Mosaic Bache
Location: Downtown Fethiye
Amid the plethora of restaurant choices in Fethiye it is always nice to hear of something a little different.
So we were delighted to discover a new enterprise tucked well within the centre of town which is starting to attract a steady following of folks who want to enjoy good quality food that represents the regional cooking of Eastern Turkey.
The restaurant is owned and run by English speaking Dogan Eraslan who welcomed us personally.
He hails from Hatay and is very proud of the culinary heritage of that area.
The four hungry diners who sat down that evening were very impressed with the menu.
Each dish is accurately represented with a mouth watering photograph which saves the uninitiated from having to wrestle with pronunciation or ask what comes on the plate!
We wanted it all but after much deliberation were happy to settle for a mixed meze - one portion easily enough for 2 people given that it is served with delicious homemade bread.
It easily stretched to 4 however, as the other dishes that were brought to the table with steady regularity meant that there was not the expected formality of starters and main courses.
We also had a mixed salad to share between us and chose Manti (Turkish ravioli dressed with a beautiful garlic yoghurt), Mucver (courgette fritters) Isli Kofte (mince meat encased in couscous and deep fried) chicken kebab (exceptional) and Kagit kebab (meat cooked in paper).
Dogan and his team specialise in regional breads and each day brings a new surprise.
They also have a small selection of desserts if you have the room - we didn't - and found ourselves more than satisfied with our food and our experience.
The place isn't licenced, but as with all things in Turkey, where there is a will there is a way and we didn't have to sacrifice our favourite beverage to enjoy our meal.
The Mosaic Bahce serves all day - this is a place where you can pop in for a snack or have a culinary feast with your table groaning with food served by cheerful staff at an affordable price. The ‘paper' kebab, for example, was just 8 TL.
There is nothing nicer than to sit in the shady garden with a cool drink on the hot summer days that Fethiye is apt to deliver.
Do be warned that the home made lemonade is a hit and miss affair and can be horribly sweet but the homemade ayran is a real winner and surprisingly thirst quenching.
Apart from Dogan himself, the staff do not speak much English but make up for it with friendly service and enthusiasm.
Conclusion: It's a small, fledgling enterprise which is a delightful experience; our only concern being that the low price policy will jeopardise the long term possibilities of this delightful little eatery.
Date of visit: Friday 10 July - evening
Setting: modest back street garden overhung with trees
Type of Food - Eastern Turkish Specialities - a little spicier than the local offerings but beautifully balanced flavours
Other diners: a lovely mix of locals with their families, Turkish visitors to the area and enlightened foreigners
Ambiance: relaxed, casual, unhurried
Service: A little erratic but willing and polite
Total bill for 4 (including 5 alcoholic drinks and tip) 60 TL - 15 TL per head (£6.00)
How to get there: With your back to the PTT (Post Office) walk up the road facing you that leads to the Bazaarand fish market. Then turn right down the first pedestrian walk way. The Mosaic Bahce is nestled on the left hand side nicely away from passing traffic in between the main through road and the Fish Market. It is actually directly behind the Fethiye Rent-a-Car offices.
Telephone - 0252 614 4653
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Am coming out on Sunday for 5 weeks with children, friends and families....will most definately be calling in here as soon as we hit Fethiye and cant wait!! Love spicy food and traditional turkish food and good value, so this is first on my list.
Just wondering what sort of food is on offer for the children?
Many thanks, see you soon. Sue
ps. I have just realised who this lovely lady is .... if I am not wrong, she sells beautiful jewellery and mosaic lights at the Hisaronu market for superb prices...and she is so helpful. Am I right Nichola? Is it you?? I bought a lovely light from you in June and am back for another and some jewellery in the next week or so!!:D
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oh ! If so, she sounds like a lady to get to know ;):D I was also wondering about food for children. Whilst my daughter would kill me for calling her a child (16), she is unadventurous with her food. She likes kofta / kebabs but not too spicy. Nichola - we look forward to seeing you in August. good luck in your new venture it sounds lovely.
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Thanks very much Sue and Pookie; yes Sue I am at Hisaronu market on Mondays more like a Sauna market these hot days though and now that the craft market has reopened I am there every night too selling the mosaic lamp shades, lanterns and lots of lovely new chandeliers and lamp shades with designs and colours you won't find anywhere else; ALL hand made here in Turkey.
I have noticed a lot of painted glass Chinese copies this season in a lot of the shops and on the markets and I want to stress that if you are looking for quality then Turkish hand made lanterns etc with real coloured glass and brass fittings are the very best. They might cost a little extra but they will last and look great for longer than we do..)
Fatos makes the jewellery and she too is in Oludeniz on the craft market and also we share a pitch at the Monday market. Her jewellery is unequalled in its creativity only made with genuine crystals, gem stones and Venitian glass with 925 silver chain, clasps and charms. You can see some of her jewellery range on my web site; link to that is on CBF profile page. I will tell her you are coming Sue.
Nichola
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Childrens Options - we don't have them listed on the menu but we do have chicken nuggets and fish fingers served with chips available for children. For your daughter of 16 Pookie than she may well find something on the menu she will like.
Not all the dishes are spicy and Kanat (chicken wings East Turkey style of course) may be a good choice for her. Also the Durum Kebabs or the Manti (Turkish Ravioli) served with yoghurt and topped with a spicyish and garlic sauce or some of the mezes like humus (ask to have without the hot peppers on top) or Öcce (Fritters) made with mint, parsley and spring onions, these are really tasty and my personal favourite. We also have Içli Kofte too.
We have been able to prepare some dishes especially for people with allergies when given some advance notice. There is a landline number to call see Fethiye Times review above or email me the day before and I'll pass on the message to Dogan.
I hope this helps and do say hi to Dogan from me we are like ships that pass in the night these days. When the season is over I hope to spend more time in the restaurant helping out where I can too.
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Nichola, thank you for taking the time to respond. We are looking forward to our next three week trip and i can assure you we will be popping in. I'll also look out for your at the Olu craft market - we need lampshades (and a girl always needs jewellery !!!). !! good luck with all your ventures. You sound a busy lady.
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The lanterns and the jewellery are beautiful. I always wish I had enough lira left to buy one of the gorgeous bracelets...they are not cheap but worth every penny and so special. I may just treat myself this year. Thanks for the info Nichola, see you next week or the week after.
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Had a look at your website Nicola, loved the clutch bags and the bracelets. Where is the market in Hisonaru? would love to come.
Jacqui.
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Hi Jacqui
the Monday market in Hisaronu is by the roundabout on the road to Oludeniz - opposite the PTT. If you come on the Dolmus or by car from Fethiye you can't miss it.
It is a bit like the Tuesday market but smaller and less fruit and veg stalls.
Let us know via my email if you decide to come along.
We'll look forward to seeing you..)
Nichola
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Dogan and I would like to thank all the CBF members who have come once, twice and those who are well on their way to becoming regulars at the Mozaik Bahce restaurant. Thanks also for all the positive feedback you have posted. It really makes a differnce and is greatly appreciated.
A little update; I didn't get my decking in the garden but on the recommendation of some friends we have put small white rough crystal looking and ironically named Mozaik Stones on the ground.
It looks really nice and the customers have all commented favourably. Shouldn't be a problem for wheel chairs or extrodinarily high heels which appears to be the latest fashion statement for this season!
The slightly revised menu taking account of some customers feedback is working well.
And finally Dogan is going to start spending more time in the kitchen himself too now we have a new member of staff in the garden who speaks good English. For those that haven't had the pleasure of enjoying Dogan's cooking before you are in for a treat. He is an excellent chef as all my friends will confirm.
Anyway, that's all for now and thanks again.
Nichola and Dogan
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Wonderful place, we were there (incognito :D ) last week, Mrs Scunner had the Menemen and said it was lovely. I can't see the word without thinking of the Muppet Show ;)
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Here's a challenge - we went with Brian and Ann (Tribalelder) a couple of weeks ago and the food was excellent and good value as everyone has said - no problems there for a careful person like me :D
There was a tape playing the most relaxing, haunting, sort of chamber music. I asked Dogan what it was - but I suspect it didn't have a label on it ;) as he looked but didn't come back to me.
He did say something about love - but then a few nights later I heard it again at the Er Oz Hotel but for other reasons couldn't get the name. I want to buy it but don't know what it is...........................
Anyone any ideas ?????? (Told you it was a challenge)
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mmmmmm now let me think, a song with 'love' in it? mmmmmmmmmmm
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Now then Tinx - I am only aiming this at people who have been to the Mozaic (or maybe Nichola will tell me) but I did give you more than that for a clue: relaxing, haunting, sort of chamber music
I believe you haven't recovered since Manchester was acknowledged as being the home to the 2 biggest clubs in the country ;)
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I am going to go there very soon ;)
now is it relaxing or haunting? and which chamber are we on about?
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Originally posted by Ian
Anyone any ideas ?????? (Told you it was a challenge)
Clannad[?]
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H - that's the right feel - but it was Turkish - so we are making progress
Many thanks :)
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Rising to the music challenge it was probably one of the Secret Garden Albums 'Dreamcatcher'. Mostly instrumental - can't recall if there are any songs on it but definitely haunting in a nice way and very relaxing.
You can look it up on Amazon and preview the tracks and even download any particular tracks you like for a small fee. Secret Garden have more than one album but I'm sure it is the Dreamcatcher album we have.
Hope this helps
Nichola
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oops sorry - just managed to catch up with Dogan, he remembered you asking Ian it was 'Love in Seven Languages' various artists (and yes it is Turkish unlike the Secrte Garden) and apparently you can buy it in the shops here...
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Hi - this is probably directed more at Nichola - we are coming over on the 10th August and we have a special birthday whilst we are there. We usually go into Fethiye but not with any clear idea of where we are going to eat. I think we have now found where we would like to go - is it worth booking in advance? We wouldn't want to risk turning up on spec and being disappointed on the actual birthday.
Thanks Fifi
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Nichola - you are a star - I knew I would get there!! :)
Many thanks - a present on my "wish list" for my birthday! :)
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Hi Fifi
if there is a big group coming for this special birthday it may well be worth ringing the restaurant or emailing me when you want to come and I can pass on the message to Dogan. We actually ran out of food a couple of weeks ago and had to turn away 3 groups of people although that was about 11 at night.
Or we can reserve a romantic table for you if that is more appropriate.
If you would like something extra special planned we can help with a little notice.
Just email via my profile, always happy to help. :)
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Originally posted by Fifi
Hi - this is probably directed more at Nichola - we are coming over on the 10th August and we have a special birthday whilst we are there. We usually go into Fethiye but not with any clear idea of where we are going to eat. I think we have now found where we would like to go - is it worth booking in advance? We wouldn't want to risk turning up on spec and being disappointed on the actual birthday.
Thanks Fifi
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Thank you Nichola - there will only be 6 of us - me, hubby, 18 year old daughter and 15 year old son, and our 2 friends. It is my best friend's birthday and we would like to come somewhere recommended rather than take pot luck. Thank you for the offer, I will probably feel better letting you know in advance.
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that's great and we'll talk nearer the date...
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Originally posted by Fifi
Thank you Nichola - there will only be 6 of us - me, hubby, 18 year old daughter and 15 year old son, and our 2 friends. It is my best friend's birthday and we would like to come somewhere recommended rather than take pot luck. Thank you for the offer, I will probably feel better letting you know in advance.
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We finally got round to trying the Mozaic Bahce last night and can only second all the good things said!! Food was excellent, service good, very reasonable prices and a lovely host!
Definitely on our list of places for good food!!
Denise
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We are in the Mozaic Bahce at this very minute. Just had the Meze. Chris doesn't like Olives, but just ate some; must be the way they did them. Loved it. Waiting for the "Special". Will report further.
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Four of us ate at the restaurant in July unfortunatley we did not enjoy our meals. What we were served didnt resemble the picture on the menu. We did enquire and were told that it was correct but just served differently.
This is just my experience and I wish them all the best.
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Reportin further.
The special was terrific. Something I've never tasted before but will again if I can remember what it was called. Well worth going back & trying some more items from here.
One downpoint was something that Nichola has no control over; Chris was bitten for the first time this holiday.
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my hubby & I went to the mozaic bahce nice turkish food had to much couldn't finish my mains . I was asked if i like it, i replied yes .
nice quiet spot. we were offered a apple tea we declined as we wre so full
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When we went I had the hot pepper bread or something like that. You better eat it quickly because if you don't it turns into a rubber-like compound. That isn't a criticism, it is gorgeous. Just eat it quickly :D
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I had the spicy chicken wings and they were lovely. A nice little restaurant with frindly staff. Just after we left there, we bumped into a crowd of people searching for this place - hubby kindly took them in the right direction, and they told him they had read about it on the Calis Beach Forum! Don't know who they were, but hope they enjoyed their meals as much as we did.
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Continued thanks to everyone who has left comments on this thread, we appreciate it and do take on board all comments.
Connor, we share the same surname, you're not an oggie as well are you?
I had a word with Dogan and he's promised anyone caught biting the customers will be in serious trouble! Seriously though I did check that we still continue to spray to minimize unwanted bugs and things, we do so poor Chris was a bit unlucky that night. Glad you enjoyed your meal though and discovered an olives dish you like.
Oh and the special is called the errrrr Mozaik Special; hope you enjoy it as much the next time around. We adopted what is actually called ‘Tepsi (tray) kebap' as the Mozaik Special.
My favourite place to eat this is in Antakya where the butcher (literally at a butchers shop) mixes up the meat with the herbs and spices and then upstairs they have a few tables and chairs and serve a double portion for two in a large round tray and you eat it using the bread that's served with it - no knives and forks.
We originally planned to serve it that way too and that leads on nicely to my next update.
A few weeks after we opened we stopped using the big oven (cost about 100TL a day to run) and had to serve as single portions even when 2 people ordered it. That's why the now defunct picture on the menu looked so big. It also now comes with a side salad as well as the bread.
Anyway, following on from Foosey's comments I have redone the photos for the menu over the last week or so where they no longer represented what we were serving.
The new menus with new photos have been printed and have been in use for a few days now.
We have also added a map to the small take away menu which may help first timers find it a little more easily. We give these to customers to ‘take away' with them if they want to.
Anyway, I don't think I have forgotten anything so I'll say bye for now and when the season is over I look forward to having the time to spend there myself meeting some of you I have as yet only met on this thread.
I'll be the one looking like a lost soul unless the dishwasher takes a sickie and then I'll be relegated to washing the dishes and not for the first time!
Nichola
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I'm not sure what an "Oggie" is, but I don't think I am one. Our surname comes from "Cheap-man" (cheap in price but not quality) a kind of itinerant tinker. Basically a travelling salesman. our relatives must have got about a bit in the past.
Chris is going back over in October and will call in to sample more of your culinary wares. If she can't pay, I hope you've got some rubber gloves.
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Hi Connor, an oggie is someone from Cornwall! There are a lot of Chapmans there.
Interesting what you say about the origins of the name Chapman. Seems like me and my family are keeping the tradition alive, we all sell quality items at reasonable prices apart from my brother who sells cheap party tat at cheap prices in Basingstoke. No offence to my bro intended, people love it!
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Just to let you know that this Sunday 20th Sept is the first day of Bayram so this Sunday only we will be closed all day and in the evening as well.
This is so the staff can spend the day with their family
Thanks
Nichola
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Iyi Bayramlar to you all at the Mozaic Bache.
Fi & Eric
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Only had the chance to visit once at lunchtime during our week here, so sampled the BBQ chicken wrap that had been recommended by a couple of people.I can honestly say it was fantastic!!Had been to Gocek several days earlier & had paid 10 lira for a very disappointing chicken wrap. The wrap at Mosaic Bahce was cooked to perfection & was bursting with flavours at only 5 lira.A nice place set slightly back from the hurly-burly but well worth a visit!!
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Iyi Bayramlar from us and all the staff (who really appreciated the whole day/night off today) to all our customers.
Normal Sunday service is now resumed.
Thanks to you all for continued custom and regular feedback.
We're talking about and planning for winter now! Any comments welcome :)
Nichola
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Created this account just to say thanks to all who recommended this place and to recommend it myself, stayed in Calis and ate out every night but this was hands down the best meal I had there
In fact it was the only meal where I was eating things where it didnt taste like I was eating food I could get at home
Loved the place straight away, really friendly and welcoming with ambient Turkish music (which was excellent)
The prices were so cheap we couldnt resist overloading on starters (that and the fact they actually sounded different and interesting) and they were all great, had the chicken for mains and it blew me away - was absolutely gutted we only found this place on the last night
Homemade lemonade also deserves a special mention - delicious
Any criticisms? well after the Turkish ambient music came a Turkish-style Greatest Classical Album Ever which was a bit cheesy but amusing, and Mrs Monkfish got bitten a few times (though whether it was here or out and about in Fethiye I dont know)
Finally if your staying anywhere near Fethiye go here, early in your stay as I reckon you might want a second visit
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Had the pleasure of eating here last night. What a delightful setting. Had the mixed meze, Turkish omelette and the olives and thyme plate. Bootiful!!! :D
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went here in july with my family and we ordered a selection of dishes.A few were nice but not special.I also had menemen which was swimming in oil.
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Have had the Menemen here on several occasions, it is a little more spicey than most in this area which I do like but NEVER had it swimming in oil :)
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We ate there last night. A selection of meze, two main courses, two sweets, two beers and two soft drinks all for 44TL. Brilliant value for money and everything was delecious!!!! We'll definitely go back.
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Mixed meze is a real treat.Nice atmosphere. Got bitten when having evening meal. Will go back but probably only for lunch.
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I've become slightly addicted!! :P One time when we went I got my ankles nibbled.. but they came out with lemon cologne and all was well after that :)
The food is fab, the staff are great and the location is perfect..
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we have just returned from two weeks in turkey and of course re-visited the moziac 1st time with our daughter and son-in-law who had visitd independantly in june have to say it was again excellant, we returned the following week with a turkish friend, who absoulutely loved the restaurant, had a good read throught the anatolian recipe book all we could hear was the tut tut of approval as she read through it, she enjoyed her meal to such an extent she told us her cousin was due down from istanbul this week and would be taking her to the restaurant praise in deed. good luck to you all we hope all your hard work pays off and you achieve the success you most certaintly deserve, we will see ypu all again in june 2010
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Just to add our opinions on Menemen at Mosaic Bahce, we have eaten there several times and each time there was a menemen ordered. We have never seen anything approaching "swimming in oil". In fact, I can't think why such a dish would have oil in it at all?
The hot pepper bread is legendary :D
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Please can someone tll me what is a menemen?
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It's like scrambly eggs with peppers n that in it, innit
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Some places mix the egg in with the peppers and onions toms herbs ,a lot of places stir fry the veg and place two sunny side up eggs on top ,its more like an omelette.
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It's like scrambly eggs with peppers n that in it, innit
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You saute tomatoes, onions, peppers and some herbs until they are all soft then at the end you break in two eggs and whisk it all round until the egg white is cooked (not snotty). Delicious and a truly Turkish dish that I can actually do at home :)
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Snotty Menemen.I think I went to school with him Ken. :)
I paid my first visit to the Mosaic on tuesday and I can see why it's well recommended.Lovely setting,lovely food and good prices.Definately be back. :) :)
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mmmmmmh menemen - good enough to eat!
to compliment the recipe supplied by Lance just missing the one secret but vital ingredient that gives ours the edge and makes it that little bit different...
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and while I am here at 3 in the morning with nothing better to do it seems than figure out image shack (searched for sugar shack by mistake and nearly entered a p0rn site) here is a preview of a new dish available to order now...
Mixed grill - all meats cooked on the barbeque of course
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The Mozaik Bahce will be open in the winter, but...
From this Sunday 4th October we will be closed all day (as usual) and now also Sunday evening too.
Sorry that this is short notice for anyone with plans for this Sunday.
At the moment we will continue to remain open every day and evening Mondays to Saturdays inclusive.
If we need to make any other changes to our winter opening times to remain viable enough to ensure we will still be here this time next year I will use the separate topic thread I opened to let you know.
We hope to make some changes to the garden to keep part of it open winter evenings and will make improvements to the inside of the restaurant to make it a more enticing place to eat in November.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support; you have been asking about our winter opening so we hope this helps to spread the word.
Nichola
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Travelling out tonight to Fethiye and this place is right up there on my list of places to visit- yummm!
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I know that some people have had difficulty finding us so here is a map. Note that we are on the corner of 90 & 91 Sokak (Street).
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It's bigger than I remember
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yeah sorry about that! I didn't realize it would be so big!!!
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Nichola, I'd like to order the mixed grilled meats.....could you deliver to Cambridge please.... ;):D
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coming right up; first can I take your phone number please!! :)
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Just wanted to add to all the great comments, and say we went to Mozaic Bahce last week, after reading all the great reviews. We all had a lovely meal. I liked the look of all the starters, so had 3 of them (instead of a main meal!). Loved the pepper bread, loved the salad that comes with the meals, loved it all. I did get a few mossie bites, but thats my own fault in that it was our first night and I thought they would all be hibernating by that time of year!! (will take the spray next time.) Wish we would have had time to go again, but never got round to it. This will be first on my list for next year. If youre starting deliveries to Scotland, let me know!!!
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Well I searched high and low and just couldn't find it when I was here in the Summer - happened upon it today - the sun was shining, it was warm......and there it was - well worth the wait - I had the BBQ chicken wrap.......and 2 cups of cay - it was lovely and I'll definitely be going back.
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Mosaik Bahce has quickly become one of the best places in Fethiye to have a really yummy feed for a really good price. I took my father there when he was visiting from Australia in October, and he said it was "the best food he had had in Turkey". Nichola has been a close friend of mine for 7 years, and I can honestly say that she and Dogan are among the hardest working people I know. I am thrilled to read all of the positive reviews, and hope that the Fethiye community continues to support them throughout the quieter winter months. I know I will!!! yummmmmy
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Just a quick note to let all our customers know that the Mozaik Bahce will be closed for 3 days over Bayram.
Closed Friday 27th to Sunday 29th inclusive...
iyi bayramlar everyone xxxx
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We had lunch there again today. Chicken durum and minced beef durum. mmm!!!
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iyi bayramlar :)
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i was in there this afternoon..i have to admit that had a delicious meals.. will go again and again .. Thanks Ata and Dogan.. nice place too..
Thanks
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Yummy humous and warm bread as a snack yesterday afternoon - lovely :-)
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We have decided to close the Mozaik Bahce restaurant until Spring - it sadly hasn't proved viable to remain open in winter despite all our loyal customers coming as often as they can.
We really appreciate all the wonderful support from Forum members and look forward to seeing you all in a few months time.
In the meantime however you can become a fan of the Mozaik Bahce on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Fethiye-Turkey/Mozaik-Bahce/232262358272
We would love you to post your photos (if there are any) of the time you spent with us (I was there is spirit) and if you have time to write a restaurant review on the Facebook - there are sections for reviews and discussions, or post a comment on our wall.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
Do keep in touch and see you soon - next season isn't that far away really!
Best wishes
Nichola and Dogan
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Mozaik Bahce meals for two; one was raffled recently and there is another in the Christmas draw.
These prizes will remain valid for next season...
Nichola
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Thanks Nichola, I have advised the winners of the 2 raffles that they will be able to use the vouchers when you reopen in the Spring and they are quite happy with that.
Have a nice Christmas and all the best for the new season.
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Thanks; that's great.
Well done re the Fair by the way it was a lovely day and I have given feedback on one of the Christmas Fair threads - really good news to hear you raised so much money for charity.
Hope to see you out and about over the winter.
Have a fab Christams and New Year
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We wish you all a very merry holiday season and a fantastic New Year...
http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/HPRt9xYFAYaE51ob
Nichola and Dogan
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loving your chest hair Nichola! Have a great Christmas
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I Know!!!! - Pantene Pro V - its the best for chest hair, tee hee
U 2 wonderful christmas - hope it warms up a bit I'm freeeeeezing x
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What's New?
The Mozaik Bahçe (Mosaic Garden) - serving speciality dishes from eastern Turkey will reopen on Thursday the 1st April.
We will have
- new dishes on the menu - which you'll be able to sample if you can make our Official Opening Party - date and details to follow soon:
- a new round ‘Pot Luck' table - and great for larger groups of 6 - 8 people
- free wireless internet access
- a (small) children's toy box
- introduced CBF discount and a weekly raffle - see separate post below for eligibility and details
- some new music
We catered for a few special events parties last year and will be available for party and group bookings this year too.
There will still be a few tables inside but this year I am opening a show/sales room for my website inside the restaurant - predominantly the lovely Turkish hand crafted mosaic lanterns and mosaic lighting. Other items can be brought in on request.
Absolutely no inferior Chinese painted glass and tinny metal copies and NO hard sell or hassle.
Dogan and I are very much looking forward to this season and seeing you all again :) :) :)
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Very best of luck Nichola although i doubt you need luck with all the great reviews you have on here :)
Two things
Did you mention discount? :D
Please keep my wife outside the restaurant when we visit! :P
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Thanks Rob... the reviews last year were good but you can never take anything for granted so we'll be working hard to improve on last years reputation.
We always appreciate feedback and if your experience is not up to expectations we ask that you let us know - its always better to know at the time of course... we will never be offended and do whatever necessary to put it right.
I did mention discount and I'll post more details about that later today/tonight... but do you have a CBF t-shirt[?]
I am looking forward to meeting your wife ;) and you too :D
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Good Luck to you both, and will nip in in June!
Glad you are selling your lamps etc there also!! 8)
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Good Luck to you both, and will nip in in June!
Glad you are selling your lamps etc there also!!
Whet is your website address Nichola?
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Good luck from us as well, as regular visitors, we will be popping in you can be sure of that.
Not sure if I have missed it, good point re web site, do you have an address with contact details!
Kevin
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Originally posted by nichola
Thanks Rob..
I did mention discount and I'll post more details about that later today/tonight... but do you have a CBF t-shirt[?]
I am looking forward to meeting your wife ;) and you too :D
No T shirt yet :D Where do we get them [?]
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kieth already owes me 3 t shirts!!!!!!
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I'll buy you a cheese kebap as compensation - you never paid for them anyway!
Rob, T shirts are available here: {A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}33241
5 lira (£2) from each one goes to the Carnival funds to help local causes. It also allows members to note other members and get chatting to them or run like hell.
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just a quickie before I rush back out
web address www.theturkishtradingcompany.com
don't be put off by prices of large items like chandeliers and lamp shades as prices include postage which is astonomical for items over 2 kilos.
I also have 'local' prices and they haven't gone up in 4 years... so works out cheaper to buy here and discount for buying 2 items or more
was lovely to see so many people passing by today; not often you'll get to see me on my knees!!!! ;)
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I'll buy you a cheese kebap as compensation - you never paid for them anyway!
Rob, T shirts are available here: {A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}33241
5 lira (£2) from each one goes to the Carnival funds to help local causes. It also allows members to note other members and get chatting to them or run like hell.
I was only joking really about the discount, im more than happy to pay the going rate. Has anyome got an update on the sizes to save me reading all 18 pages of scunners link!? :D
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Yes, try page 1 :D
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We really can't wait to try this Mozaic Bahce. Fortunately we are over on Thursday and just in time for the re-opening. Unfortunately, I may just forget to mention to my hubby that there are lots of 'goodies' inside to see too...:P
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Mozaik Bahçe CBF discount
1. 10% discount to CBF members with a member of their group sporting a CBF t-shirt.
This is an offer for everyone
2. Free weekly raffle - prize 3 course meals plus 1 drink for 2 people
Draw Saturday to Saturday (draw by a customer on Saturday evenings)
Anyone having a meal will be entered in the draw.
The more times you eat at the Mozaik Bahçe the more times your name will be entered.
Winner notified by text or via CBF
Prize held over if winner has gone back to UK until their return
We'll collect the following info off people; name; CBF name, contact mobile, (only to be used for this purpose). We'll keep a record of winners.
The more times you visit in the week the greater the chance of winning. Raffle will be drawn by a customer every Saturday night and winners notified by text and/or via the CBF - winners who have returned home can take up the prize on their next trip
:D :) :) :D
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A great offer thanks, I'd rather not wear a tshirt with my CBF name on but discount or no discount I will be there in the summer. Really really loooking forward to it. So that is days 1 and 2 taken care of for meals out.......Ojakbashi and Mosaic Bache -meze a gogo!
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:) looking forward to meeting you finally
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The Barbeque Wraps are fantastic,especially the Ciger,and the same price as last year.:P
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We went yesterday and had the most delicious meals. This was our favourite place to go last year - their first season - and is such a special place.
We hope you have a great season Dogan & Nichola and we look forward to lots more fab food, iced coffees and to spending time in your Oasis.
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Thanks for everyone for the feedback; we had a really pleasant opening day and it was lovely to see everyone. If every day is like this then we are in for a very enjoyable season.
We are having an
Official Opening Party 'Open Buffet Style'
This Tuesday 6th April at 12.30pm
Just 12.50TL per person
We have some new dishes on the menu so this will be an opportunity to sample all our mezes, main meals and of course desserts.
We have reorganised the garden so there are more tables in the shade for those hotter summer days... 8)
We are looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting new folks too
Nichola & Dogan
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well nichola i hope your food is as good as everyone says, we will be there from 9th june an looking forward to trying ur food.
if we can find you
john and christine
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Hi Nichola
Coming over 16/4/10 we will call and see you both
Brian
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Hi Nichola
Sue and I ate at the Mosaic Gardens with friends last year.
Thought it was good value and excellent service.
We will be over early May and intend to revisit again.
Good luck with the "Official Opening Party" on the 6th.
Dave. 8)
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Kunefe excellent on Saturday and stopped by for a chicken wrap today - very yummy ...............
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We've just got back from the opening party and cannot believe how much food was set out to basically help yourself to. Absolutely delicious, we couldn't fault any dish and the staff were great, friendly but not in your face. The setting is very chilled and laid back. We kept meaning to go last year but just never got round to it...won't make that mistake this year ;)
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To anyone who did not go to the Official Opening Buffet at Mosaik Bache today that is a pity because you missed an absolute treat of Turkish cuisine. There was an abundance of starters and all the wonderful dishes from their Main menus were available to gladden anyone's taste buds and if you had room there were sweets to follow. Although we are regular visitors there we have never tried the iced coffee before....it is everything that has been said about it and more! Congratulations to Dogan & Nichola and of course all their staff they did a great job. If you do another one we will be first in the queue:D
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Have to agree, it was excellent, so much to try, absolutely stuffed.
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cant wait to try this place sounds excellent roll on 16th April
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We have never been, but are very keen to go this year. Using KKOB's google earth references I came up with this map which I find easier than directions. I realise it's a tad small but have I plotted it correctly.
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I think you just stabbed someone waiting for their kebab:D
but yes your not far away ;)
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photobucket seems to be stuck on a certain size of photo. If you can help I'd be obliged
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Thats it John, but I think the fountain leaks now you have that pin through it:D
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Stumbled across this lovely place yesterday morning. Had a coffee and the owner said to come back for the grand opening buffet. I have to say it was lovely. I love trying Turkish food..being a mere holiday maker twice a year, and the food was out of this world!!!. Will definately be going back during my holidays!. Lots to choose from, and good prices!! 10/10.
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Can you all shut up about it now ;)
Glad (grrrr) it went well, I can wait :D
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....sorry Scunner, can't shut up yet until I thank CBF for introducing us to this delightful restaurant. Just been for lunch and it was fabulous -
Service just right, food fantastic, location great. So much so, we wil be back Friday for our "last supper" -
Again thanks CBF for this and all the other great info you Guys provide - oh, and big thanks to Mozaic too - very good introduction to traditional food and such value for money!!
Now, to find some shelter from this darn wind....(the breeze!!)
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Can you all shut up about it now ;)
Glad (grrrr) it went well, I can wait :D
wish you were here too ;)
we're going to do another in May - just deciding on the best week - any suggestions -send me a PM and we'll tally the most popular.
This time it will be on a Saturday
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oooooo end of may.half term Nichola.i'll have 3. lol.x
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just not Carnival week Nichola. Thank you for yesterday. It was brilliant. 3 hours of non stop eating and drinking. mmmm!!! the food was better than ever. We all enjoyed it and my friends who have never been before loved it. Hope you have a good season. Give my love to Dogun. xx
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Nichola,
Anytime from 15th to 27th May would be great:Dthats when we are over....
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First week of September should be a good one also? :D
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First week of May for me please
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I go with Amanda cos I work at a school half term in May for us please if that is possible Nichola. May try for a visit next week as well.
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ok don't rub it in ,lol.xxx
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Never mind all these other punters Nichola, we'll come along when you are quiet (if that ever happens during the season) and enjoy your food and a long friendly chat :)
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I think we should arrange a weekly meet there this year:D
Anytime the last two weeks of May for us Nicola
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by popular demand a few CBF members at the opening party yesterday - an Efes on every table but where was the food!
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Looks like the only way you will please everyone is.........Every week!!
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Yeah what about a buffet night once a week?
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ooo great idea.x
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They couldn't afford to do it. The price for these 3 hours and 3 courses was 12.50 TL. Bargain!!!!!
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Open Buffet
Thanks for all the suggestions re another open buffet day. We will do one more to celebrate the beginning of the summer season - date to be decided...
However we do have a really nice new round table which very comfortably seats 8 people. If you can come with a group then you can choose a selection of Mezes and main meals and share them and if one of you is wearing a CBF t-shirt then you'll get the 10% discount.
You can see the full menu on the Mozaik Bahce Facebook Fan Page now
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fethiye-Turkey/Mozaik-Bahce/232262358272
Vegetarian options
I am working on Dogan to include a couple of veggie options. There isn't space on the menu itself and I have to get into the kitchen myself to make some dishes based on the Antakya Cookbook we have. If you are vegetarian and are planning to come please drop me a line before hand or better still phone the restaurant and tell Dogan 614 46 53.
He needs a little boot up the bottom on this one. I have been talking about this since we opened. But as said previously our mezes are very nice and different and we have had Vegans as well as Vegetarians make the Mozaik Bahçe their restaurant of choice while here on holiday.
Closed on Sunday until the end of May
Until the end of May we are closed all day and the evening on Sundays.
From June we will also open on Sunday evenings. We have a small staff team and this is the only way we can ensure they all have some time off.
The weekly raffle
I am really sorry but it seems unless I am there the boys find it difficult to remember to do this so we are dropping this.
But we will continue to offer the Calis Beach Carnival a 3 course meal for two for their fund raising raffles and auctions so this is one way can give something back while helping good causes.
There are 3 outstanding free meals for two from the Calis Beach Carnival fund raisers from last year - whoever you are please come whenever you can to take them up.
How to find us follow these links - written directions
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Map - page 9 of this topic
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I think that's everything for now - glad to see the sun shining again today after yesterdays rain :)
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Open Buffet
Closed on Sunday until the end of May
Until the end of May we are closed all day and the evening on Sundays.
From June we will also open on Sunday evenings. We have a small staff team and this is the only way we can ensure they all have some time off.
Hi Nichola - just so I'm sure - does this mean that in May you are not open at all on Sundays and that you are only open on Sunday evenings in June.
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Open Monday to Saturday day and evenings throughout the season
April and May closed on Sunday day and evenings
From June onwards we will also be open Sundays late afternoon/evenings but not the day time.
Hope that's clearer than mud ;)
I know its not normal here but we want the staff to have some time off and Sunday seems to be the best day as many shops in town don't open until the evening either.
Other news - free wireless internet connection is on...
We now have a very tasty chick pea and vegetable saute vegetarian option.
We also have set menus including one for vegetarians too which will work out a bit cheaper for 3 courses... :)
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Thanks Nichola :)
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Hi Nichola
We are coming out in August and are planning to find yours and Dogans place, I have actually printed out the directions, so fingers crossed, we should find you lol.
We were in Calis last year and had forgotten just how great it was. We are bringing our Daughter, 2 Grandsons, 1 Granddaughter and my Sister with us and believe me we can't wait.
Look forward to seeing you then.
Margie xx
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The food looks superb, I cannot wait to try the kinnep kebap, see you in a couple of weeks!
Kevin
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Good things about Mozaic Bahce, nice food, very polite staff who do not hassle you in any way so the atmosphere is really pleasant, the garden setting is lovely and the flower sellers don't go there! we went to the opening buffet and had a great time and went back a couple of times later.
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This is definitely on my list for early June. The food on your facebook page looks amazing! I can't wait! Just hope I find you!!
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This is definitely on my list for early June. The food on your facebook page looks amazing! I can't wait! Just hope I find you!!
It is delicious Cazza -
We got off the dolmus from Calis (the one that went through Gunlukbasi) at the dolmus station in Fethiye and with the "conveniences" in front of us, turned left along that side street. We then walked straight through the fish market - there is an entrance between the shops (on the right hand side) and out the other side so you are in the middle of a square - wander around that square and you will find it. It's a few minutes from where the dolmus ends. I'm sure someone who knows Fethiye well will correct me if that's a more complicated route but we found it easy (ish). Worth finding though - delicious food and great lamps too!!
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stand outside the ptt look across the road. There is a car hire place. you can see Mozaic Bahcesi There.
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I had positive feedback on these directions so I am copying them here too...
From the main Fethiye Dolmus drop off point.
Get off dolmus, walk back to the bottom of the road with the mosque on the corner (on your left).
Turn left. Stay on this side of the road. Walk in a straight line for about 3 to 4 mins, Dogan says. This is the main one way road into Fethiye
As you walk you will pass on your left a school & playground, the Polis Station.
Just past the Polis Station you will come to a road to cross - cross over.
You are nearly there.
Walk about 60 metres. Just before you come to the pedestrian crossing on the main road (the one with traffic lights) there is a wide turning on your left between a Hairdressers and Intercity Car Hire.
So turn left here and you will see set back about 20-30 metres trees a large rectangle Mozaik Bahce sign at just above head level.
You are there :D
If it is night time you will see 'new' soft green lighting in the trees...
If you were to walk further along the main road another 80 metres you would come to the town centre Carrefour.
If you come to another side road to cross or Carrefour you have gone too far...
Hope this helps Looking forward to seeing you all and thanks everyone for all the positive feedback so far this year :)
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this sounds great food we mustt ry it for a treat :)
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How do you pronounce Bahce please?
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The easiest way is probably Bah - jay - but I stand to be corrected :D
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Bah jeh
like Fethiye is Fet ee yeh
not Fet ee yay ;)
You here yet Ian [?]
You're the talk of the town and we're all waiting 2 c u ...
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He is not wearing his drag outfit again I hope:D ;)
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Thanks for all the directions, I will print them and take them with me. I think I will have to go early on in my holiday as going by the reviews I will be returning a couple of times!!
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Nichola - arrive Friday 6pm - can't wait.
However as I am a timid little thing we only go out in the evening with Uncle Brian & Auntie Ann ;)
Got to get the scooter/bike sorted and then we will see you soon :D
Yakinda görüsürüz - Ian
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Yakinda görüsürüz Ian
Looking forward to it... Good luck with the scooter - I followed the topic on that with interest. I have a scooter - essential for the summer and parking in Fethiye is a nightmare at the best of times and with a bike you can park virtually anywhere and don't have to pay which is great.
Cazza look forward to meeting you :)
Bluwise was nice meeting you - and glad you're happy with the lamp, had some enquiries about when that one was going to be back in stock :)
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hi Ian,when are you over until??
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Amanda - October 23rd :D :D
Being a woman Gill is disappointed I wouldn't stay an extra week until the end of the month ;)
Hope we will see you over the summer - when are you over?
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This is a truely special restaurant and I visit regularly and I am looking forward to attending the new art group that meets on a thurs morning!
The food is delicious and from Hatay region of Turkey and Nichola's eccles cakes are yum!
The garden is leafy and cool and the hospitality friendly!
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We were so glad to meet Dogan when we came in for lunch last week. So sorry to have missed Nichola. The food was delicious and we fully intended to come back out on the Saturday night for an evening meal but unexpectedly Engin and his team came to do the work on our apartment. We never got another chance to come out as we flew back to the UK yesterday.
Apart from the lovely meze we had, I was also so impressed with the beautiful lamps on display but will now have to wait until we're back out again to buy any. In the meantime Nichola I'll be having a look at the website so that I can decide on which lamps I want - they're all sooooo lovely though that I think I'll have trouble deciding!
The Mozaic Bahce has a lovely feel to it and we were made so very welcome - just sorry we couldn't get back out for an evening - but there's always next time, and the time after ......
Bridge
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Totally agree with all the positive comments on here. 4 of us had excellent meals again Nichola and Dogan's. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. Great company. great food. Relaxing setting. I have ordered one of her candle lamps. Also 2 of the delightful table decorations which run on parafin. They are gorgeous.
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Its a lovely garden to share a light lunch in, or to enjoy a candle lit evening meal.
Food wonderfully different, and staff so pleasant and friendly.
The location is central Fethiye, just stand halfway between Carrefour and the PTT, cross the road and go behind the car rental opposite to the pedestrian path.
And there it is!
Thursday mornings at 10.30, an art is held there for beginers , who have never painted before, and improvers.
Great fun and everyone welcome.
No need for materials on first class,and no need to book, you can just turn up and join in!!
This restaurant is definately well worth the visit
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Went yesterday, Met Dogan fantastic guy, missed Nichola but hope to meet her on our next visit, food and service absolutely supurb, had barbecued chicken wrap the best i have tasted in Turkey so far. will definately be calling again and again, thank you Dogan and Nichola. Regards from Des and Ann.
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visited this little gem this week.What a lovely welcome from Nichola snd Dogan.Food really nice.we had mixed meze with pepper bread and james had the meat wrap.All was wonderful.Beautiful little restaurant,just tucked away enough to give that peaceful garden feeling.Thanks again.See you soon,Amanda,Lauren and James xxx
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As of 1st June we are open
Monday to Saturday day and evening until late...
Sunday open at 6pm in the evening;
Have spent lots of lovely afternoons and evenings meeting and chatting with Forum members... looking forward to the rest of the summer season.
Thanks everyone :)
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Nichola and Dogan,we are out June 8 and our daughter and son-in-law
join us 3 days later.So hopefully see you both sometime mid June.
In the meantime I see your forum pages just keeps growing!!
See u.
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do you have pictures of these lamps can you use them in uk? coming over august, thanks x
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Had some fantastic meals at Mozaik Bahce over the last couple of weeks. The pepper bread, and barbecue wraps are a must! I can't wait to go back. Was great to meet you both. Hopefully see you again soon.
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do you have pictures of these lamps can you use them in uk? coming over august, thanks x
Have a look here http://www.theturkishtradingcompany.com/
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Although we returned home last Wednesday this is my first real opportunity to take time out to add to the very long list of recommendations on this thread. We were 6 days into our two week holiday before we made it to the restaurant and it was so good we returned twice more even though we knew there were lots of other places we hadn't tried. The food was excellent and Nichola and Dogan made us feel extremely welcome.
Nichola, I am not sure whether Clare has put the photos on your facebook page yet as promised - I will remind her!
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It's a great pleasure to be able to add our own compliments to the ever increasing list.
Mozaik Bahce certainly is an oasis in the centre of Fethiye. The first thing that strikes you is the simple, tasteful décor which immediately creates a truly restful feel.
As others have said Nichola and Dogan are simply delightful hosts and attend to your every need with total ease.
Brenda and I popped in one lunch time and enjoyed their lovely chicken wraps. Having briefly studied the menu, it didn't take Brenda long to decide that we must return one evening for dinner.
Fortunately, we managed to do so on our last evening and had a superb meal. My only regret was that I could not eat more of the delicious food than I did.
And the icing on the cake was the great pleasure of meeting Gorgeous Bird and Nick and having the opportunity to talk with them and Nichola and Dogan.
If you want to spend a relaxing evening enjoying excellent food in a beautiful setting, then seek out this lovely place.
Thank you Nichola and Dogan - Brenda and I hope you have a splendid season and we very much look forward to seeing you again the next time we are over.
(Perhaps easiest directions now are to look. or ask, for the new Domino Pizza place and walk straight past it. Unless they moved it, there's a sign for the Moziak Bahce in the alley)
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We also found it one lunchtime and were really impressed with the lovely food and great hosting.
We returned for an evening meal, which is really unusual for us, as we normal stay in Calis to eat in the evening. We had the pleasure of meeting Anne (the barmaid from hell) and her husband. Could not resist going back for more lunchtime food, we tried to have something different each time and nothing disappointed us. Cannot recommend this lovely place more highly.
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Visited this place for the first time on Friday and it is really lovely.
Attention to detail makes all the difference.
Food was superbly cooked and presented.
good portions and plenty of choice.
We enjoyed one of our many girls-nigts-out there and we will definately be going back.
Keep up the good work !
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Nichola and Dogan you must be so proud to have so many lovely things said about you and your restaurant...Congratulations and really must come and try it for ourselves soon
Ian and Nigel
Kismet Bar
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Been out for 2 weeks in June & had to try this place.Friendly,unrushed, explained different items on the menu vey clearly so you don't pick something you might not like. Nichola & Dogan really do make you feel that you are in a place of ambience, with lovely food & a very relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed our meal so much the first visit,we went there for our last nights meal - lovely. Keep up the good work.
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I have been compiling a list of all the restaurants that are recommended either here or on Trip Advisor for our imminent trip to Calis Beach. Turkish /Greek / Cypriot / Middle Eastern food has been my favourite ever since a trip to Crete 20 years ago.
Now it seems I can discard the list and just come to this amazing place every night for 11 nights.
I have been a foodie since I turned about 14 and good food and drink has been a very important part of my life for the 40 years since then. As it happens about seven years ago I developed a perennial allergy to something (nobody knows what) and the result is that normally I cannot smell or taste ANYTHING! However my doctor said I can safely take steroids three times a year and they cure me temporarily.
So you can probably guess how much I am looking forward to this trip and whenever I do come to Mozaic Bahce I am going to ask Dogan and Nichola to recommend something to me from their menu.
If you see a man weeping with joy at the table that'll be me.
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absolutely guarantee you want be disappointed. A perfect little oasis in the madness that is Fethiye ! - have the round kebab in the pot...can't think of its name....mmmmmmmmmmmm Here I am in cambridge, just a'dreamin'...
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Pookie - Tepsi Kebap (Tray Kebap) one of my favourites and if you like it extra spicy just ask because it is all made fresh and to order.
Dogan sometimes let me have it but mostly he makes me eat staff meal!! ;)
PS we are currently No1 on Trip Advisor :-\
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only cos people keep coming in for t shirts...
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yeah yeah :D
but yes, when the printer finally gets his bottom into gear you will be able to pick up your Dolphin vest here!!
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Brilliant, what a place, a tranquil oasis (despite being in the centre of town !), delicious food, excellent service, lovely people thank you Dogan and Nichola it was lovely to meet you both. Tony & Kay
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And the icing on the cake was the great pleasure of meeting Gorgeous Bird and Nick and having the opportunity to talk with them and Nichola and Dogan.
It was a lovely evening the food and company was excellent. I had hoped to get back and sample more food but sadly it never happened. October it is.:D
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This is one place I wanna eat at whilst we're there! 5 days to go mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! :-)
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It's on our list for Oct!!!!
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Its on mine for 2 weeks and 5 days!!
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This has so many great reports that we must try it.
Sorry if this has been asked before......but....... exactly where is it please?
Precise directions would be good, perhaps from, say, the dolmus terminus behind the big mosque.
Thanks.
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go to mosque - walk to town centre past police station on left PTT on right.
Keep walking in straight line and cross road until you get to Intercity Car hire on left. Total walk will take no more than a couple of minutes.
Turn to your left at Intercity car hire and it straight in front of you set back from the road about 20-30 metres.
Hope this helps - see you there :D
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Brilliant, Thanks.
We are due to arriive on Saturday 17th July - we will visit you a day or so later.
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Wots the house special?
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it's all special!!!
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Check out the Mozaik Bahçe Fan Page to see the full menu in the photo albums also featuring the House Special... Kinnep Kebap
Some new dishes since last year too 8)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fethiye-Turkey/Mozaik-Bahce/232262358272?v=photos#!/pages/Fethiye-Turkey/Mozaik-Bahce/232262358272
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Got to agree with Anne, every meal, freshly made is a delight, could not pick out any one that is better than the next.
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Hello,
Just returned from Turkey in the early hours of this morning. Visited this gorgeous little restaurant twice during our holiday. Took the water taxi from Calis. Stumbled on the restaurant the first time and as we were looking for something authentic it really grabbed us. The food is divine and the service and friendliness are second to none. No insects, just great food and lovely people. Can't wait for next year to eat here again.
Well done guys - hope you have a great season.
Janice and Steve xx
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Brilliant, what a place, a tranquil oasis (despite being in the centre of town !), delicious food, excellent service, lovely people thank you Dogan and Nichola it was lovely to meet you both. Tony & Kay
Sorry forgot to add a special thanks for thinking of us "veggies", and adding more vegetarian options, never got past the mixed plate with pepper bread this time (truly delicious !!) as we just had lunch a few times, back in September and we'll make an evening of it, and try the new vegetarian dishes.
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Hi
Many thanks for the recommendation. We usually eat in Calis but decided to see if this Restaurant was as good as all the posts. Terrific quality food from eastern Turkey----Just like cuisine you would receive if you are fortunate to dine with Turkish Families.
I wish everyone great success with this lovely restaurant.:D
This is a picture of Gavin, Canon, Fatma and Murat.
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That is the dishyest Murat I have ever seen:D 8)
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lovely photo thank you - we have a super staff team all smiles and all work with love - you can taste the difference in the food
couldn't happen without them, they are very special :)
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Got back to the UK at midnight last night after 11 wonderful days in Calis. I only sampled half of the restaurants on my list but that's ok because I did at least encounter some unexpected gems.
I expected great things from Mozaic Bache and it didn't disappoint. The only disappointment was that I didn't get to meet Nichola because she was busy trying to rescue the dolphins the night we ate there.
Dogan was a wonderful host nonetheless and the food was superb. I was ridiculously full be the time I had finished my starter and main meal but then I remembered all the posts about the desserts that are shipped in every day from East Turkey so I forced myself to eat a bit more food and I was so glad that I did because it was sensational.
We will be back one day. If I have my way it will be soon because my cousin's apartment is for sale :)
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I don't think much can be added to the praise of Mozaik Bahce that hasn't been said in the 22 pages so far but do want to add my own comments. I have always seen it as a lunchtime destination but we met friends there for a meal after a boat trip one evening. I was wrong to see it as a lunchtime place - it's very atmospheric at night and also far more comfortable to be there without the daytime sun and heat. It is a very urban location but you can forget that after dark.
Within moments of the drinks arriving, a fly landed on my glass rim and as I went to flap at it, it fell straight in to my drink. Well, my glass was gone and a fresh drink appeared soon after. It wasn't the fault of the restaurant or the staff, if it was the fault of anyone it was me - but that sort of service shouldn't go unnoticed and we appreciate that level of service very highly.
Meals were lovely, Mrs Scunner could live on Mozaik Bahce's Menemen, and their hot pepper bread and kebaps are as good as everyone has told you already.
Dogan is quite charming and Nichola might blush to read that she is a very engaging hostess, someone who really does care if you have a good experience in the restaurant, and quite adept as a 'plate spinner' - moving from place to place and table to table keeping everyone happy and attended to without any ommissions. It's not easy to do it enough but not too much! She even manages to do this while having a small meeting regarding the dolphins, and chasing butterflies coming out of an elephants trunk with my kids ;)
I must say the praise is all very much earned but in a natural way. Well done guys on what appears to be one of the big success stories of the last year or two.
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I totally agree with everything that has been said on here! Was there last night and it is such a relaxing place to have a meal. Everybody connected cannot do enough for you, but are not in your face. It is not place that wants to make a quick lira, there is a genuine welcome and all they want is that you enjoy the food they provide! The service is EXCELLENT! The added bonus they provide is a winner!!
:D:D:D
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Please stop praising Mosaik Bahce.....I will get very miffed if there is no room when I next go!!!!!:D
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I have been asked by Dogan to write something here.
A review has gone out in a local newspaper but instead of the final copy being printed the first draft has appeared and has some factual errors about our prices.
It's all my fault and he is very angry with me so can I ask please don't turn up having read the review and expect to find our meals available at last Mays prices.
Thank you and sorry
Nichola
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I will!
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oh hello S - didn't want to drag anyone away from the far more interesting debate on over rated Calis ;)
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I am pleased to share this review from the Hurriyet Daily News with you
Mozaik Bahçe hits No1 spot in Fethiye
Thank you everyone very much indeed
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=mozaik-bahce-hits-the-number-one-spot-in-fethiye-2010-08-02
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Good review but Winter......or do you know something we don't?:D
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uuummm eeerrrr uuum yes but no but ;)
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Can't wait for Oct to try this restaurant!!
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we fly out on saturday can't wait to try the food here now. what is the best time to go there will be 8 of us or can you book a table.
Thanks Kazzie
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Hi Kazzie
we have a really nice large round table that is perfect for groups.
At the moment it seems to be a good idea to make a booking if you know when you want to come, even if its just the day before so we can reserve the table for you.
But its not essential...
I can send you a PM with my mobile number so if you want to you can text me b4 hand or send me an e mail.
Look forward to meeting you - its very very very hot at the moment even at night so bring lots of cool cotton clothes :)
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Hi Nichola
that would be great if you could give me a number and i will text you to book a table.
I will look forward to meeting you.
Kazzie
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Kazzie
I sent you a mail through your profile just after I replied on here last time - let me know if you didn't get it; sometimes they go to spam, that happened to me recently with another forum member x
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We also have eaten here, the food has to be the best in the whole of the Fethiye region.
Our daughters chose to sit at the 'fountain table' and loved the running water! We will definately return.
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Kazzie
I sent you a mail through your profile just after I replied on here last time - let me know if you didn't get it; sometimes they go to spam, that happened to me recently with another forum member x
Spam? I didnt know you did spam! I like spam egg sausage and spam cos thats not got much spam in it.. ;)
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:D ;) :D
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Could I have egg, bacon, Spam and sausage, without the Spam?
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we can do egg and bacon; egg sausage and bacon; egg and spam; egg bacon and spam; egg bacon sausage and spam; spam bacon sausage and spam; spam egg spam spam bacon and spam; spam sausage spam spam bacon spam tomato and spam...
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I Don't like spam!
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Well, there's spam egg sausage and spam, that's not got much spam in it.
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Undoubtedly the best spam fritter I have eaten in Turkey[^]
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The wife and I went here last night.We had the barbeque wraps. Only one complaint.....(well not really a complaint)the wraps were so big that we couldn't eat it all! The ambiance was lovely, and it was really nice to meet Nichola and Dogan. We will definately be back. ;)
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We went there twice a couple of weeks ago and love this place. Service is excellent and friendly and the food is unique. We went with some Turkish friends and they liked it "too much" as well. Our new favourite place.
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Can you get Spam in here or or is it a joke i love Spam . ;)
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I think only available if Nicola is cooking.
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Lance just bought a new program to filter out spam ,i shall save you some!!! ;):D:D
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I think only available if Nicola is cooking.
not something I EVER do ;)
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definatly want to try here, I know directions are on the 1st page, but still cant picture it, any more directions janet and john fashion for us thicko's :-\
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we were here a few nights ago and all i can say is oh my god it was great we all loved it we will be back before we leave.
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From the main Fethiye Dolmus drop off point.
Get off dolmus, walk back to the bottom of the road with the mosque on the corner (on your left).
Turn left. Stay on this side of the road. Walk in a straight line for about 3 to 4 mins, Dogan says. This is the main one way road into Fethiye
As you walk you will pass on your left a school & playground, the Polis Station.
Just past the Polis Station you will come to a road to cross - cross over.
You are nearly there.
Walk about 60 metres. Just before you come to the pedestrian crossing on the main road (the one with traffic lights) there is a wide turning on your left between a Hairdressers and Intercity Car Hire.
So turn left here and you will see set back about 20-30 metres trees a large rectangle Mozaik Bahce sign at just above head level.
You are there.
If it is night time you will see 'new' soft green lighting in the trees...
If you were to walk further along the main road another 80 metres you would come to the town centre Carrefour.
From the water taxi - get off head towards what was Carrefour and is now Migros look for Domino pizza and we are behind there set back off the road
Hope this helps Looking forward to seeing you :)
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got ya! thanks. :)ps it will be october though
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I find it really difficult to picture the location Bee and I've been there a few times!
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Find Domino's Pizza - go to the back of it ;)
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The way I found it was to randomly mention the fact I was going there in a couple of days but I didn't really know how to get there to the mini-bus driver taking us to the 12 Islands Boat Trip. He said "Ah, Dogan and Nichola, my good friends. We are going right past it I will show you".
See ? Easy !:D
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Great! Where can I find this minibus driver :D
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Went here on Tuesday night. Lovely food and Dogan is a lovely host but Nichola wasnt talking! :( ;)
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That makes a change for Nichola. She must have been very down.
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I would miss out on being chatty now and again if I worked the hours she has to :-\
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Hear hear.
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And I never shut up :D
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Unasuming location. Great Turkish atmosphere. The food is so different to any other local restaurant the menu simple and easy. The foods are just so flavorsome. The mixed Meze a dream to tast buds. Just going to take time to try ALL the dishes over the next couple of months. Not tatli people but had to try the Bici Bici. Thanks to all the people who prepare and serve such wonderful fare. Alan & Pauline & Friends
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That makes a change for Nichola. She must have been very down.
Dogan said she had bigger fish to fry! 8)Or a couple to save! ;)
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I know this is a thread about Mozaic Bahce, but I think it needs to be said that Nichola (and Dogan) have worked like trojans 24/7 for the Dolphin campaign. Running a very busy restaurant through the heat of the summer and holiday season, coping with a thriving business (Nikkie's) and still have what has been endless energy, drive and passion for Misha and Tom - Nik, you are a wonder woman. You both deserve a rest now, put your feet up and enjoy spending time together....xx Not too long though, cos we may be back soon for a huge bowl of the best Hummus in Fethiye xxx
Now, back on thread !!! x
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Well said Pookie!
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No not back on thread quite yet.
Well said Pookie - and to add to that the one thing Nichola would never suggest is a celebration evening to take place at Mozaik Bahce. So please, will some one else arrange that. A legendary, selfless campaign in the face of intimidation and at times very little positive news.
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Can't we go somewhere nice:D
Oh ok then, when do we want a party? 8) :-\:P[:o)]
but don't tell Nichola its got to be a surprise!!!
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as long as it's after the 19th when we arrive Tinx:D
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flipping stuck here in UK for a few weeks, otherwise I would have been delighted to organise something. eh, I know this may sound daft, but its hardly going to be a party if poor Nik and Dogan have to host it !!! they should be putting their feet up !
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ok I'll do the bar: :)
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What about selling tickets?
This could cover the cost of someone else to work for the evening plus raise some money for Misha and Tom's rehab
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I will volunteer to help, could waitress, bar or whatever needs doing!
Sue
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Popped in to see you today Nichola, but you were missing again, Dogan looked after me, had my favourite chicken wrap washed down with cold effes. Dogan said you were out saving hedgehogs and field mice now, after your fine work with dolphins, also he wishes for you to slow down as he,s fed up doing all the washing and ironing,(honest he did) ;) hope to catch you next time. regards Des.:D:D
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Heard a whisper she may be at the Jazz Night Des ;)
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no hedgehogs there Tink. ;)
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crikey, dread to think of the size of that ironing pile.....its been months now !!! xxx
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How sweet you all are planning a surprise party for me and Dogan :D
Honestly though what would make us the happiest is if everyone came along on Friday to Aksazlar Beach Club and celebrated Misha and Tom's freedom and by doing so contribute to the Rescue and Rehab Fund.
BTW a big thank you to John and Brenda - you know what for and so sorry I was missing again! All in a good cause though.
Here is the link to what should be the biggest ever event (apart from Calis Carnival). Please support us fund the rehab costs... thank you :)
{A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}37022&whichpage=1
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PS - all the ironing (almost) done and for what its worth I should be in this Thus evening ;)
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Oh and sorry been meaning to say for ages that this Thursday daytime only we are closed for Bayram.
Normal service resumes 6ish
iyi bayramlar everyone :D
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Sen de Nichola ve Dogan.Are you open and able to sell alcohol this Sunday,Referendum Day?
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we will be doing what everyone else will be doing and selling everything as normal ;)
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Went for eight days and ate here twice.
What can I say that has not already been said about this restuarant.
Nothing.......good food, good wine(angora, white)good service and didn't cost a fortune. Thank you Dogan..Nichola was missing first night and floating around on a high the second night ;) Who could blame her?
lovely to meet you both xx
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During our recent visit, Brenda and I had the greatest of pleasure in spending at least a little time with Dogan and Nichola at their wonderful restaurant.
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what a lovely photo Mr H......and you bought red roses you big softie !!!!
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Not guilty Pookie. Dogan kindly bought them for Brenda's birthday and he also bought some for Nichola :)
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Dogan and I would like to thank you all for a wonderful season - its been a real pleasure to meet so many of you again and some for the first time. Good to put avatars to faces too. I have ditched mine as you can see :D
We have decided that we will make Sunday 31st October the last evening for this year.
Open until then every day and evening except for Sundays when we are just open from 6pm (18.00).
Many of you will be very pleased, as am I that we have every intention of opening at the beginning of April 2011
... in the same location.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the decision making process about a possible change of venue.
Have a wonderful winter - you can keep in touch via the Mozaik Bahce fan page on Facebook; link below - and we look forward to seeing you all next year.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/#!/pages/Fethiye-Turkey/Mozaik-Bahce/232262358272
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Sadly Nik we only made it to Mozaik a couple of times this year, but it was lovely to see you both and the food was as fantastic as always. Mr Pookie and I would like to thank both yourself and Dogan for your wonderful hospitality and friendship :) And we look forward to being first through the doors in April !!! Its been hell of a summer for you both (understatement !) so enjoy your time together during the quieter autumn and winter months. It will be a year to look back on with a great sense of achievement and happiness xxx Huge hugs to you both xx
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Will you still be working in "Restaurant Romatica":D
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That will b my restaurant of choice this winter. Hope the great company will always be guaranteed :D
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Have a good holiday Nicola/Dugan you deserve it. Bruce / Brenda
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It was really nice to have met you both. Have a good rest and we will see you in the spring.
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Nichola,will we still be able to find you this winter on Page 3 of The Sun (Express) ;)
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Hi Paul
sadly I was forced to sack the Sun Express - I met their deadlines but seemed they couldn't...
shame because I enjoyed writing the columns
however I am currently writing a blog on the Born Free web site starring CBF members Baz, Kaz and Tinkerman if that's of any interest ;)
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Enjoy your break folks, we are looking forward to coming to the best restaurant (offically from Tripadvisor) in Fethiye next year for more delicious food... and perhaps a new bag, Can't wait.
Jacqui & Phil
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PS we are currently No1 on Trip Advisor :-\
Not just No.1 restaurant in Fethiye but also No.12 as well.:DTwo restaurants in the Top 20,well done Nichola and Dogan,you do deserve a rest. ;)
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Food was just fab when we met Tribalelder and his better half there for lunch....really enjoyed it...cant wait until next time.
Actually Nichola, your cat was the centre of attention, one of your ladies was trying to sweep the floor inside and telling the cat to stay outside the door, she was having none of it and just kept going back in and yowling back at the girl, it was so hilarious and so entertaining, then when a family arrived with a youngster and a buggy which had a basket type thing underneath for putting things in, your cat got into it and rolled up and went asleep...we were howling and the family thought it was really funny tooo......so good food and good entertainment as well....look forward to the food and the cat next time lol...xx
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oops - change of plan!
The last night of the season has been brought forward by one day.
The last night will be Saturday 30th October.
Sorry for any inconveniance this causes...
And thanks again for a really enjoyable season; see you next year :D
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We had a great meal there last night and will be there again in May next year.
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Hopefully see you soon Nichola and Dogan!!
Will you be taking the winter off? Don't know if you go on Trip Advisor but i did a review on the restaurant page of Fethiye for you.
Take care, Nicky.
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Hi nicky yes I saw the review thank u so much. It's the last night at the restaurant tonight and some of my fave people r here and a few more coming. A lovely way to end the season. See you next year for sure
We have plans for winter but not here as long as Dogan gets his visa ;)
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Enjoy your last night of the season, Nichola and Dogan,..enjoy your winter break...see you next year at the restaurant xx
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I can't believe it's that time already! But it is...
The Mozaik Bahce reopens for the summer season Friday 1st April 2011...
and if you happen to be passing by today it's the new menu photo shoot so you may be able to sample what's going to be on offer this year :P
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Ooh what time?:P
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Opening hours
Monday to Saturday - day and evenings
Sunday - evening only (from 5.30pm ish)so our staff can have some time off...)
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Ooh what time?:P
Oh! you mean today - I'll be there from 11ish onwards and when I have finished taking photos the meals will need eating! ;)
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damn, can't get to gatwick in time ;):D
All good wishes for a very busy and happy season for you and Dogan. Can't wait to try out the new menu [^][^]
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Are there any new vegetarian dishes this year Nichola ??, we fly out Thursday (31st), probably see you Friday !! :D:D.
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Best Wishes for Summer season ,I was going to say dont work too hard ,but I suppose one goes hand in hand with the other .See you soon !!!
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Yeah!!!! My tummy has missed you. xx
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we fly out on the 8th of april, can you keep a couple of plates and heat them up for us then ;)
looking forward to trying new menu
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Are there any new vegetarian dishes this year Nichola ??, we fly out Thursday (31st), probably see you Friday !! :D:D.
We will have a vegetarian kebap as a main meal with all the trimmings. The vegetable kebap will also be an option for the wrap too. These will be cooked separately from the meat section of the barbeque.
An improved upon chick pea and vegetables dish will also be available - I think that is served as a sizzling dish and comes with a new accompaniment...
...Fikir is smoked wheat chaffs, with bulgar and chick peas and will come with most of the main meals... as will mash potato - don't ask!
I am in discussions now about how Fikir can be used as a base for another veggie option.
And of course most of our yummy mezes are vegetarian.
All vegetarian meals will also appear on the menu this year :D
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Same beautiful location then Nichola.:D
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Same beautiful location John, sadly minus the olive tree that our upstairs neighbour had chopped down while we were on holiday :-\.
Still our lovely new shade came today and we now have space for a second group table so every cloud has a silver lining :)
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Sadly didn,t get over to you last season, but will certainly be there for a meal while over in May... cant wait after all the reviews...
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Good luck Nichola & Dogan for 2011 - I'm sure you won't need much luck but good luck all the same :) If I could be anywhere on April 1st I'd be there.
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Originally posted by valleyboy
Are there any new vegetarian dishes this year Nichola ??, we fly out Thursday (31st), probably see you Friday !! :D:D.
We will have a vegetarian kebap as a main meal with all the trimmings. The vegetable kebap will also be an option for the wrap too. These will be cooked separately from the meat section of the barbeque.
An improved upon chick pea and vegetables dish will also be available - I think that is served as a sizzling dish and comes with a new accompaniment...
...Fikir is smoked wheat chaffs, with bulgar and chick peas and will come with most of the main meals... as will mash potato - don't ask!
I am in discussions now about how Fikir can be used as a base for another veggie option.
And of course most of our yummy mezes are vegetarian.
All vegetarian meals will also appear on the menu this year :D
Sounds delicious !!, I always end up having the mixed meze, as I cannot resist it, but I'll have to make several visits this year to try the rest, can't wait.
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Dogan and I would like to thank everyone for their good wishes; we are looking forward to seeing you all again this summer season...
I am sure Keith would prefer I didn't post all the new menu photos on here taking up loads of space so they are available to view on the Mozaik Bahçe Facebook Fan Page which can found by following this link...
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=350337id=232262358272&saved#!/pages/Mozaik-Bah%C3%A7e/232262358272
Thank you all once again :-\ :)
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We will definately pop in again this year. Best wishes for this season to you and Dogan.
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We will see you around the last week of April as the Doha job has finished.
Steve & Jackie
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ok call me thick but as for diections, is it the road that leeds tp pasa kebab or the one with dominos pizza on, probably niether!! but we are definatly going when over in may, Bee.x
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The domino pizza one bee :)
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My brother and father rang me today just to rub in the fact that they were drinking Efes and eating my personal favourite,bbq'd liver wraps, in your lovely restaurant today :-( Never mind, only a month to wait now :-)
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I hope you didn't swear at them.... ;):D
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We've been in today & would like to thank Dogan for his encouragement when Chris practiced her Turkish. The food, as always, made us want to stay - but we had to leave eventually; albeit with oversized tums. Just looking at the menu puts on pounds!!
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Found this article about Hatay in Todays Zaman (reproduced verbatum in this weeks Sun Express) and thought those that enjoy our food might be interested to read it.
http://www.todayszaman.com/newsDetail_getNewsById.action?newsId=238899
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I can now finally add our names to the long list of fans of this amazing restaurant. Eaten there 3 times over the last couple of weeks (sadly back home now and just dreaming of it!)
The food is probably some of the best we've ever eaten in Turkey and at such reasonable prices. Last Saturday we went for lunch, ate so much we didn't eat for the rest of the day! :D
It was lovely to meet both Nichola and Dogan. We wish you both every success for the rest of the summer and will be back next time we're in Calis most definitely.
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Will soon be visiting Mozaic again. Bringing family & friends after we boasted how good everything had been on the opening day.
(sorry to complain on the day but we were just so full of the delicious authentic food had no room for dessert :o promise to make it up on our next visits:D) C
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Mozaik Bahce opening times
Just a little reminder about our opening times to avoid disappointment
Sunday - we open at 6pm (evening) so everyone gets some time off to relax and refresh.
Mondays to Saturdays inclusive - open all day and evening until late - always feel free to pop in for a late night dessert, even after eating elsewhere - we don't mind at all :D
And just picking up on some comments about drinks for children on another topic...
Soft drinks
Large cokes, Fanta, large glass 2.5TL
And these often go unnoticed
homemade organic lemonade (not fizzy)
organic home made blackberry cordial
large glass and both 3TL (sugar is added)
Milk shakes made with ice cream 5TL
Bumped but available
And finally we had to bump a few things off the menu to make room for some new dishes but they are still available and this includes the "legendary" pepper bread that proved too hot for most :P
Feedback
Thank you for all our reviews so far this year. We welcome your feedback as well as your reviews and some of the changes to our menu and the restaurant environment have come from some of you.
Mozaik Bahce the "listening" restaurant ;)
Thank you
Nichola and Dogan 8) :)
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What time is closing time? :)
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You can't expect to advertise your menu on here like that. Where's the price for Efes :D
p.s. Sad to see my old fave the pepper bread relegated to "bumped but available" - legendary indeed, I loved it, but as mentioned before, it has to be eaten quite fast (before it changes form from pepper bread to table tennis bat rubber!!!).
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I usually avoid topics on the "price of an Efes" but you've asked so nicely and we owe CBF so much... its not the least or most expensive you'll find, settling at a cool 5TL (large) :D
And Rob, Dogan is normally there until 1pm often later especially as the season picks up... :)
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Non fizzy and homemade drinks - sounds brilliant. As a non drinker of alcohol I'll be giving these a try.
Look forward to dining in our favourite restaurant next week.
Carol
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We ate at mosaic this week and the food was delicious. Our only gripe was too much bread that accompanied the starters-we ate far too much & couldn't finish our mains (probably our own fault for being too greedy but they did bring 2rounds of it to the table.)
The food is really good value for money (prob the cheapest meal & most yummy we've had in Turkey) and the waiter was very friendly-perhaps he could have advised that we didn't need to order as much food as we did as the portions are quite large.
Just a friendly word of advice for the owners-keep up the good work but please please please put the dust buster away whilst diners are still at the table.....wait to Hoover up once we've left.
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Going to this restaurant restored my love of Turkish food,and we would never have come across it had it not been for this forum,we had various mixed starters and the mixed grill,really delicious,just wish we had been staying closer.well done for getting it so right
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Originally posted by Billjack
Just a friendly word of advice for the owners-keep up the good work but please please please put the dust buster away whilst diners are still at the table.....wait to Hoover up once we've left.
I will be delighted to pass on this message in the nicest possible way of course - thank you so much for this supporting evidence to an ongoing discussion that is already taking place ;)
and thanks to all once again for the onging feedback and reviews :)
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I have had a quick look at the menu on facebook,the food looks delicous. we will definately be paying this restaurant a visit next month. Thanks for another great tip CBF. Bernie xx
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We wnt for lunch again today and Dogan made the spicy couscous especially for me and the spicy bread with tomatoes. Delicious. Their lentil soup with butter is the nicest I have ever had anywhere. Barrie had the special chicken casserole and we both enjoyed it. Lovely relaxing place to have lunch and you never know which forum members you are going to meet their do you Andy and Brian.? x
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it must be the addiction to Spicy Chicken Wraps:P, when going to town I keep pulling to the left:D
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Well it is the in place for the in people!:D
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Just had a great meal there. Can't resist the starters - but rarely finish the main meal!
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Originally posted by HappyMonday Can't resist the starters - but rarely finish the main meal!
Oh, not just us then :)
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I could eat a lot more if only Dogan would come to Scotland. I cannot eat much in the heat and so wanted to try most of the menu.
Chicken casserole was delicious though.
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We had another great meal here,the food was excellent and the staff are really friendly.I can't say anything about the desserts,always too full to try one! T.
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Yet another fabulous meal here on Thursday - our last night treat. Chicken caserole was super tasty.
We had successfully won the meal for two at the Childrens Calis Auction and offset this against our meal for 6 people!
Thank you Dogan.......
See you in August..
The Crews family and friends
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Dogan and I would like to say a big thank you to Bernie - the whole of the Seketur Hotel were in tonight and also to everyone else who has personally recommended us to friends, family, people they met on a boat, on an excursion, in the bar or around the pool.
While many people come to the Mozaik Bahce because they saw reviews on this forum or Trip Advisor I would say the majority of people are coming on personal recommendations.
This means an awful lot to us,
We would also like to thank those that have given us positive feedback but just as importantly those that have let us know if something is not quite right; not always a comfortable thing to do.
This helps us make the meals and the service better for everyone and we always discuss and act on it if its within our control and really appreciate your input.
PS the table hoover has gone :D thanks Billjack
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Nichola, we had a great time, (on both occasions..lol.) Everyone that we recommended you to came back and said what good food, generous portions and great service. So I am pleased that they too have spread the word.
See you next year and thankyou for a lovely anniversary, our lamp has pride of place! xx
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Just landed back in the UK and missing Turkey already. Just wanted to thank you Nichola and Dogan for a lovely meze lunch at Mozaic. It was nice to meet Dogan again and to meet you for the first time Nichola and it was nice to have a chat with you and learn a bit more about the Fethiye area in general. The meze was delicious and your iced coffee is our favourite - love the dash of chocolate in it. Thank you also for the free info book, which is so useful to have. We absolutely loved the lamps we bought from you. Our only dilemma was whether to keep them in Turkey or bring them home - they look lovely in our apartment in Ovacik and we'll be back for more in September for our UK home. Thank you both again for a very pleasant lunch and a welcome break for my husband from the shopping trip I dragged him to Fethiye for.
Bridge
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Fantastic food again last Thursday....as usual...lovely to see you and Dogan again Nichola...see you in 6 weeks..xxxx
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Our first visit to this restaurant. What a nice and welcoming couple Nicola and Dogan are.The menu was subtly different to the normal Turkish food we enjoy.Pomegranite in the meze!.Some interesting and delicate sensations to the taste buds
The meal portions were healthy (Full to busting)
The setting with the tables set amongst the trees was quite romantic.
The place was full when we arrived which was good considering the number of empty restaurants we saw en route.
We meant to visit again, but best laid plans etc-Would certainly recomend to anybody who appreciates real Turkish food with a twist.
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Second time at mosaic and what can I say just briilliant we will be back.
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first time at mozaic and hopefully many more to come, nichola and dogan made us very welcome, food was superb and plentiful,
and very very reasonable, thanks nichola and dogan. xx[ :)
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Awarded a Certificate of Excellence 2011.
Well done Nichola and Dogan:D
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Congratulations :D well deserved
See you soon
Geoff & Irene
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Thank you John, Geoff and Irene
Dogan is dead chuffed and the certificate is framed and displayed.
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Well done to you both. I read on another site that your certificate is up on display and the many congratulations from others too.
Well deserved for all your hard work, great atmosphere and lovely food. You guys do it right!!!
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Thanks Toky - we are so lucky to have a fab team of people and lovely people that like what we offer 8)
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Yes, well done and richly deserved ! Excellent food and consistently enjoyable which is a testament to your approach to a very competative market. You both must be very chuffed !
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Originally posted by Highlander
Awarded a Certificate of Excellence 2011.
Well done Nichola and Dogan:D
By who, may I ask? :)
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May I answer, Trip Advisor
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May I reply to your answer. Thank you. May I direct a comment to Nichola. Well done :D
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Thank you guys - I feel like this is our shared success - without the first post by Fi and the many members of the forum who took a chance, came along and tried us out and reviewed us on CBF who knows if we would still be here today... never mind No1 on Trip Advisor :)
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You certainly can, as we all say well done Dogan & Nichola, the hard work has paid off.
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Well deserved award, congratulations to Dogan, Nichola and staff.See you next week.xx
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wooop woooop so many people coming back this year - something to look forward too 8)
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And some of us can only dream about it until next year! :(
Well done on the award Nichola, Dogan and your team, it's richly deserved.
Will be back in May next year (flights and apartments booked!) and can't wait to see what you have in store for us then. :)
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Big congrats to you both - you really do deserve it as success like that doesn't just happen.
We're over on 10th and will be heading your way as part of our "impress a friend' task - can't wait! 8)
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Originally posted by Highlander
Awarded a Certificate of Excellence 2011.
Well done Nichola and Dogan:D
Highlander - must try harder.
Dogan & Nichola - now for the 2012 one to keep it company.
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[?] lost me Jim I'm afraid.
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Scunners question on previous page covers it.
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Very well done to a lovely couple x
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Popped in last week with my friend for my favourite iced coffee and also bought another battery lamp - sorry to have missed you this time but will be back in October with hubby. Congrats on your award. Would also like to say how helpful and interesting the free tourist info book you gave us has been.
Bridge
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well done to you both , you deserve it :)
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After consulting this forum before we left the uk we decided that this was one place worthy of seeking out. definitely one for the veggies my wife loved it. near the fish market if you are looking for it
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Another fan added to the long list!
Met Nichola & Dogan earlier this week & was served a fantastic meal with a superb ice cold bottle of wine, faultless meal from start to end, thank you both & your staff, will be back soon.
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Myself, Dizzie Lizzie and the wee man JK are coming over next week for our first ever visit to turkey and look forward to making the Mosaic Garden one of our first ports of call.
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On the strength of all the comments here, we tried the Mozaic Bache a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately we had the worse meal we have ever had in Turkey. We obviously must have chosen wrongly perhaps we should have stuck to the vegetarian selection, but on the strength of the meals we had we would not go back. Shame, as the place itself is lovely and you could not fault the welcome we received but unfortunately the meal we had was really not good. We have had much better and tastier meals at the Megri lokanta for much the same price.
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If it was the worst meal you have ever had in Turkey, why did you not complain, or ask for a reduction on the bill. Surely you did not just eat up, pay the bill and walk away?
I think that Dogan & Nichola will be very upset that you did not tell them at the time of eating the meal that it was not to your liking or that there was something so terribly wrong.
I do not think you had caught them on a bad day, they do not have bad days.
We have eaten here many times and have not had one cause to complain.
Carol
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To be honest we didn't actually eat much of the meal, and as the restaurant was full of people who seemed to be enjoying their food we did not want to draw attention to ourselves by complaining. So, yes, we did simply pay up and leave. In hindsight yes we probably should have pointed out what was wrong with the meal, but for reasons given above we just walked away.
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Originally posted by Pompeylil
they do not have bad days.
I don't know if Nichola and Dogan did or didn't have a bad day but surely everybody does.
And are entitled to.
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Christie, why don't you message Nichola and let her know what was wrong - I'm sure she will welcome you letting her know.
I really am surprised at this - was it that it was not to your liking rather than a poor meal perhaps?
I'm sure you can tell from the hundreds of posts that dining here is invariably an excellent experience - such a shame it wasn't for you.
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I must say I find it so wrong that anyone, who has a bad meal, in any restaurant, anywhere in the world, should not complain to the proprietors and give them a chance to rectify the situation for whatever reason. It does not mean you draw attention to yourselves if it is done quietly and politely and if you don't complain then the proprietors have no chance to rectify the situation. So rather than complain and get it sorted you choose to go on a public forum and state "it was the worst meal you had ever had in Turkey".
So so wrong when you could not be bothered to talk to Nicola or Dogan in person.
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It was not that we could not be bothered to speak to the owners. If and when, on the rare occasion, we feel the need to complain we would of course always do it quietly and politely, however as explained earlier the place was full and people would obviously have been aware that we were not happy. We chose on this occasion to just leave it. Surely, the idea of this forum is to put your own indivual comments - if we had complained to someone at the restaurant we would still not have enjoyed the meal.
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Originally posted by Christie
We chose on this occasion to just leave it. Surely, the idea of this forum is to put your own indivual comments
I agree, it is. I have had a number of disappointing experiences (although not at Mozaik Bahce I must clearly say :) ) and have let the establishment know, yet sometimes just paid and left because I can't be bothered or I just don't want to spoil the evening further. It is important that CBF isn't a place where people exclusively come to say nice things about nice things.
One thing is for sure - if you please 100% of the people 100% of the time, someone isn't telling the truth ;)
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And itS not me.
Bruce
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I would be interested to know what it was you had, as it wasn't veggie, was the meat you had not good? As you say it was the worst meal, but you don't say what it was or why it was so bad.
I am sure that Dogan would be terribly upset to know something was not right and would welcome the chance investigate the problem you had.
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Thank you Christie for your feedback, as welcome as all the positive reviews we receive. Christie is not the first and no doubt will not be the last to have a different opinion about the meals that we serve but the important thing for us is the distinction between "good" vs "bad" and "like" vs "not to our taste".
One of the drawbacks of having consistently great reviews is that expectations rise and while one person may recommend a place saying that it was the best meal they have ever had another may find that the herbs and spices we use alien and unpalatable.
I am however confident that there was nothing wrong with our meat. We buy the best and most expensive cuts and everything is always fresh when cooked and served; turnover is also extremely high and no meats are around long enough to deteriorate and if they were they would be thrown away.
My worst meal ever was when I was little and my mum made me liver, brussel sprouts and spinach on my birthday: everything I hated most in the world.
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I have been following this post avidly but have to say although we have never been to Turkey before Dizzie,Myself and the Wee Man still intend to visit Mozaik Bahce next weekend (subject to table availability of course). Im a great believer in If in doubt at least try it out. As mentioned above not everybodys taste buds are the same, but no doubt Dogan or Nichola may be on hand to offer advice if needed.
John
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Originally posted by nichola
.........but the important thing for us is the distinction between "good" vs "bad" and "like" vs "not to our taste".
Exactly my point earlier -I hope it is clarified at there is such a difference between the two.
I also understand the reluctance to complain on the night as I often prefer to just walk away - definitely if I just didn't like my meal (as it was my choice and just down to my taste) and certainly if everything was so poor that I had no intention of ever returning. For the latter, it's like Scunner said, not worth spoiling the evening further.
Christie, I think it was the fact you considered it the worst ever meal that shocked everyone. I've visited Turkey for holidays 8 times now and eaten out every night so probably around 100 different restaurants and Mozaik ranks in my top 3. It would be hard to identify the worst as there are probably 20 restaurants deserving of that title - and all in Marmaris!
Of course you should be honest and you have as much right to disagree as others have to praise.....but I guess you expected it to be controversial based on how passionately a large number of people have praised Mozaik to date.
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I think that the way people deal with having a bad meal/service is a very interesting one. I'm also keen that debating that doesn't detract this topic from what is (99%) an appreciation of the efforts of Nichola & Dogan. So, I will start a new topic in restaurants to discuss how we deal with a bad meal in general, and hope this one can return to discussing Mozaik Bahce.
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And here it is
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Originally posted by nichola
My worst meal ever was when I was little and my mum made me liver, brussel sprouts and spinach on my birthday: everything I hated most in the world.
Lol Nichola - I hope you complained !!! how cruel, on your birthday too !!! ewwk ! ;):D
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Jacqui & Bluwise - The meal I had was the chicken casserole - which had all good ingredients in but I just felt the sauce was bland and thin, for me, it just needed a bit more time to thicken and caramalise to bring out all the lovely flavours of the peppers and tomatoes etc. So this might be put down to wrong choice but nothing wrong with the food. My husband had the liver kebab, which unfortunately contained four big chunks of solid fat which you do not expect to find with liver - and as the lighting (by the beautiful lamps) is quite low, he did not realise (until too late) and actually ate of chunk of fat. It was this meal that he was really disappointed in. However the majority of people going to this restaurant are obviously very happy and enjoy their meals so we accept we are the rare exception.
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In fairness many restaurants serve liver kebap with alternate chunks of fat - don't ask me why - and it seems very popular with the locals! Not for me either but not evidence of poor quality.
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Christie, this is useful information for us. I had already spoken to Dogan about the low lighting in parts of the garden and next year there will be improved lighting in areas of the garden that would benefit from more light.
The chicken casserole is by far one of our most popular meals and we can only apologise if the sauce was thinner than it should have been.
Now the liver shish... both the liver and the lamb shish are cooked and served with "chunks of fat".
This is the way that it is cooked in Hatay and there is a simple reason for this. The fat juices bring out the flavours of the meat; some will say that is what gives the meat its taste and it also serves to keep the meat moist during the cooking process.
I too was once caught out with this on my first trip to Antakya. I asked what I was eating with my lamb and even though I was enjoying the taste as soon as I knew what it was I couldn't get it out of my mouth fast enough much to every ones amusement.
Some people love and eat the fat and they are not all from Hatay either, and others clearly don't. If the lighting was better then your husband would have seen the fat and could have made an informed decision before popping it into his mouth.
Thanks for the more detailed feedback.
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Unfortunately we had the worse meal we have ever had in Turkey.
I'm not defending nor attacking either party here, just wanting to give my opinion!
The above statement has now had an open & honest answer from Nichola as to why the dishes did not suit Christie & her husband so is that statement still correct or will you (Christie) review the wording now you understand how the dishes are prepared & served?
I've watched this topic with great interest as my 1 experience of Mozaic was 100% positive & was hoping it was more of a taste dislike than bad food served, although I know even the best can get it wrong sometimes.
Imho this situation would have been the perfect opportunity to request some guidance from the staff "there & then" which would have been a better outcome for all concerned.
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funny isn't it....personally, I would hate a lamb kebab without the additional fat content - it adds so much to the flavour and texture. mmmm [^]
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Thanks for taking the time to explain Christie. :)
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Just had our first visit , me and my wife both had a wrap as a "little" snack which was excellent . Unfortunately we had a big storm and were forced! To stay for a sweet and a couple more Efes (these things are sent to try us) Lovely people . Give it a go ! Thank you, and I hope to get stranded there again. Now back at Oykun and am again stranded at the bar by the weather. Oh dear what a shame , never mind.
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We had been waiting for some time to try the Mozaik and were disappointed to find it closed on its winter break when we arrived in March, on hearing the restaurant had reopened and the sun was out and the sky was blue today, we decided to visit for lunch. Nichola handed us the menus and explained that there were some new dishes on this year, we particularly liked the description written about each and every dish on the menu and accompaying picture ( all but one shot by Nichola) I could not help thinking that if the food tasted as good as it looked and was how it was described, then this might be a bit special. It certainly was. I did something I can't ever remember doing, I made a conscious effort to order a vegetarian main course, their vegetable sauté and it was absolutely delicious, Chris had a casserole which was also excellent. We shared a desert, which contained walnuts, cinnamon and ice cream which was also lovely and then concluded with a coffee and another first for me, mint tea which were both on the house.
Nichola told us they are planning a grand reopening afternoon where they cook every dish on the menu and so you get to taste everything they do, we have put our names down and really looking forward to that.
I'm sure we will become regulars there from now on, whether it be for a meal or just a snack ( they do a nice wrap and also coffee with special walnut biscuits)
Really enjoyed it today and hope to see other forum members there soon.
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Hi nicola and dogan we paid 3 visits to your place last year and we all were gobsmacked at the food and setting we have been visiting calis since 1986 so we have tried quite afew restaurants in our time and yours is certainly at the top ,anyway my dughter is getting married on kizilade in august ,and we start arriving end of july with 30 plus guests and we have. A request from the groom ,he wants to sit at the table with the little fountain ,so i will contact you to try and arrange a tablle for 7 around the first week in august ,i dont suppose you can remember us but gayle showed you her engagement ring ,this was in august last year .
Cheers paul
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Hi there Paul, thanks for the lovely feedback; we certainly do you remember you all and the occasion of the ring :) How exciting to be getting married over here this year.
We can of course arrange seating around the pool table, up to 7 people Dogan says!
You can contact me directly to make any arrangements via my CBF profile or our new email address - it will be a good idea to book ahead that time of year.
mozaikbahce@hotmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you and catching up on news of the wedding :)
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you have a pool table??? wahey!
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oh god Nic - you'll never get rid of him now !!! ;):D
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We went yesterday lunchtime and were not disappointed. The different tastes on the plate were great. Staff very hospitable. We will definitely return.
Paul
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Gutted we did not get to try Mozaic this trip we had planned to but both trips to Fethiye I had the dentist so did not want to eat for a while but absolutely defo on our list for this summer :)
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We had a superb meal here a few nights ago. Love the bookmarks and fridge magnets!
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THis is a fantastic place and the food is to die for.But to my frustration I have only tried it twice and had to leave early both times.Why ! Cats ,Cats and more cats.Please do not think of me as a cat hater.NO my wife has a fear of them and this may seem funny to some people that find it completly normal to have them running around your feet as you are trying to eat.I only hope they can do something about this as we would love to go there again.I know everyone will say its turkey,its near the fish market and so on.Yet we eat with no worry of cats in many of the places in the fish market.Also why is it exceptable to have any animals in restaurants here.You will not see animals walking around or sitting on chairs in Istanbul eateries.Who is to blame mostly expats could they take their pets in to any restaurant in England or a European destination.I am sure there will be many who think differently but does that make it correct.?
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I am sorry to hear about your wife and I know that phoebias are terrible but, I also know the expats are not to blame for stray animals, the ex pats love their pets and look after them.
There are lots of street cats and used to be a lot more before the "Ex pats" i.e. The Animal Aid volunteers started doing a great job re-homing cats(dogs and other assorted animals) and if they cannot do that, the cats are neutered and put back on the streets so hopefully in years to come there will be less and less of them. Read about the good work they do on this Forum. ;)
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I have rarely sat in a restaurant in Fethiye without cats at my feet. They seem to be everywhere and a whiff of food brings them running!
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I can honestly say, that in all the times we have eaten at Mozaic (many, many, many), we have never been hassled by cats ! We saw one a couple of years ago, (Simon I think his name was ?!) but he kept a distance, as like most street cats he was very timid and ran away. I think you must have been unlucky mac2010 (or very lucky as I actually think, as cats fascinate me and don't worry me in restaurants at all).
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I would also have to say the same as Pookie - I am not friend or foe of cats really but I too really don't like them around the table when eating, I don't mind the dogs so much as they just sit, cats can jump up or even scratch before you know it - but I don't recall any cat problem at the Bahce specifically. People who feed the cats and street dogs from the table cause this, pure and simple.
We were there two and a half times - one lunch, one dinner and one for a quick beer with people we bumped into in Fethiye and if I don't get an OBE for services to the hot pepper bread industry then there's no justice in this World. Had the mixed grill when we went for dinner - simply perfect.
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If memory serves, Dogan is not in the World's Top Ten Cat lovers.
If you will forgive the personal nature of the enquiry, did you manage to finish the mixed grill. If so, then I would suggest that is worthy of an OBE also ;)
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Not sure on the bread/wrap content but I ate all the meat components ;)
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Mac2010 - I am very sorry that you and your wife had to leave the restaurant early.
Ever since we opened the restaurant 3 years ago we have worked hard with the support and assistance of Animal Aid to reduce the number of street cats in the vicinity and we have been largely successful and just a few remain.
They do usually keep their distance as they are feral and afraid of humans. We try to discourage people from feeding them and if they weren't fed then they would eventually not return.
We do have a water spray for anyone that is afraid of cats to use. Totally harmless to the cats but enough to keep them far away from your table. A nuisance for a while but they soon get the message.
If you would like to come again just let us know and we can equip you with the spray.
Just as an aside cats in the area do serve a useful purpose as they keep rodents at bay :D
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Nik : point them in the direction of the clothes/money exchange shop - theres a very big rodent in there....that would solve two problems in one ;)
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Originally posted by nichola
We do have a water spray for anyone that is afraid of cats to use. Totally harmless to the cats but enough to keep them far away from your table.
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Well I am sitting here as I write, and there have been no cats at all in the restaurant! You must have been awfully unlucky Mac2010! Just as wel you didn't eat in fish market on Monday evening. There was a cat sitting on a branch over our heads all during our meal. You'd have been freaked out by that. Anyway, full up, happy, and off back to hotel now
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Well I am sitting here as I write, and there have been no cats at all in the restaurant! You must have been awfully unlucky Mac2010! Just as wel you didn't eat in fish market on Monday evening. There was a cat sitting on a branch over our heads all during our meal. You'd have been freaked out by that. Anyway, full up, happy, and off back to hotel now
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I've never seen cats in the restaurant but have seen them out on the street although they never attempt to come in. I do symapthise with someone who has a phobia as I have cats and my neighbour is like your wife. We gave her a plant spray container filled with water to fire at the cats if they came near and it really helped her, so much so that she now "quite" likes our cats...so long as they don't come right up to her ;)
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Originally posted by Toky
Well I am sitting here as I write, ......... Anyway, full up, happy, and off back to hotel now
lol Toky, rub it in why don't you ?? !!!!
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Thank you for offering water sprays I like the idea.I just hope that no cat lovers will moan at us if we start to give the little critters a shower. :)Look forward to trying again. PS my comment about expats did not refer to them as the blame for strays but for bringing their own pets to the restaurants.By the way I am an "Expat" so no digs intended.
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No problem; glad you mentioned it so we can make your visits more enjoyable - no one has minded seeing the water spray in use. It's totally harmless and your wife is not the only person who has a phobia of cats :)
There wasn't a cat in sight last night, maybe they heard the news too ;)
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Do you have a website Nichola?
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Just the Mozaik Bahçe Page - was it something in particular you wanted Stoop :)
http://www.facebook.com/mozaikbahce
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Just our friends come out in three weeks and I wanted them to try your place.
That will do thanks :)
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Would just like to add my name to the endorsements for this place.
Lovely people, tremendous Turkish cuisine, far superior to anything that Calis has to offer.
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We had a lovely meal there last Wednesday evening for our daughter and grandson's last evening in Turkey before they flew home to Australia. The service was good, the staff were friendly, the food was superb as was the atmosphere. Very tranquil and easy to forget we were near a busy road in the middle of Fethiye.
Thank you to Nichola and everyone for a lovely evening.
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we were there last week and we had the best meal ever ,the best meal ever in turkey ,we will be back thanks
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Only managed to get to lunch there twice this year. Both times as other visits, food superb, wonderful setting and great service.
Can recommend the home made lemonade for a lovely non-alcoholic refreshing drink too!
Think we managed to crack the problem we had last year - that's eating so much we could hardly walk after. The food's just too good! ;)
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Had the two best Meals of our visit in the Mozaic, on the first visit I had the Mixed Grill (No way I could eat it all, it was huge) on the 2nd visit I had the Chicken Kebap as the chicken in the Mixed Grill was the most succulent I have had in years and it didn't disappoint a second time ... EVERYONE should visit this restaurant at least once
Also bought one of the lamps, which the lovely lady changed the shade and wrapped in Bubble Wrap for us
Thank You 8)
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I'm a bit embarassed to admit that I've been living in Fethiye area for 2,5 years and that only yesterday I have visited Mozaik Bahce.
The food was delicious, the prices very reasonable, the staff friendly, Nicola and Dogan very welcoming (a pleasure to meet you both) and safe for a 2 year old to potter around.
Unfortunately we ate so much that there was no room for dessert :(
We'll be back, that's for sure.
P.S. Haven't seen a single cat all evening!
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You have to give 24 hours notice if you want cats ;)
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Most amazing meal there two days ago,we will be going back!
Today we had a shocking meal just round the corner in osmanli sofrasi
Not a patch on mosaic and they charged us 40tl for some ropey wine!
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We have been twice this summer and failed to get fed.
First time all tables were reserved, we were asked to call back at 9.30
Second time we called at 10pm to be told kitchen closed.
We can't book as we are never on time or even organised enough so will have to miss out as I'm not being turned away again
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Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to write a review for this year; it's always good to get your feedback and we do appreciate it.
Sorry to hear you've been unable to get in (twice :() Keng38. Coming early evening is a good way to get a table and usually tables begin to free up again at about 9-9.30pm. Normally it will be no more than a 20-30 minutes wait and we will hold tables for anyone who says they will come back after maybe going for a drink. Depending on how big the group is we can usually accommodate people who want to stay for a drink until a table frees up.
We never book out all tables as we know most people just turn up and often have made a special trip but sometimes all the free tables just get taken early evening.
One of the reasons we restrict how late people can book a table in advance (8pmish) is that we can't hold a table until 9 or 9.30pm when people are turning up at 7-8pm as we have a no hurry policy. Rushing people out of the restaurant to bring in the next cover is no way for anyone to end a relaxing evening meal.
Normally the kitchen closes at about 10.30-10.45pm unless it is for Durum kebabs or just dessert as Turkish people are want to do at that time of night; it just depends on how busy we have been that evening.
Generally things work out well for most people so maybe if you are planning a day out on a boat trip from Fethiye, or after a late afternoon shopping spree you may want to risk trying us again early evening. We would hate to miss out on you! :)
Anyone who would like to book a table in advance can do this via the CBF message system, our Mozaik Bahçe Facebook page, the mozaikbahce@hotmail.com email address or via Tripadvisor.
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Are you open all day Nichola? Just we might decide to cycle from Koca Calis and try and get fed around late afternoon/tea time so we can ride back in the light and maybe finish off with a few drinks in Guven's - we have lights if we get delayed ;)
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Wow Stoop, think you will have a job cycling back to Koca Calis after a lunch at the Bahce. I admire your stamina :0)
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Might need to bike to work it all off Jacqui!
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Wow Stoop, think you will have a job cycling back to Koca Calis after a lunch at the Bahce.
I had a job walking back to the water taxi after one of their mixed grills
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We had a lunch there last year and didn't eat a thing the rest of the day we were so full!!
I could not imagine cycling back to Calis after that. :o
Of course the answer is not to eat so much, but then ............ :D ;)
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Google try to match adverts to the content of the page. Sometimes you just have to take your hat off to them...
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You do realise that saying all this only make me more determined to cycle back now! We'll be turning up on our bikes for sure now Nichola so have a parking space ready for two :)
Not sure it's a good idea now but I can't go back on my word -- can I?????
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hahaha! Nice one Scunner! ;D
I'll have you know that since that lunch I've lost over two stones and dropped 3 dress sizes so more appropriate than you thought!! But that's down to Slimming World (and me!). ;)
And Stoop, you'll have to post again when you've completed your bike ride and let us know you've done it, and no cheating and just having a salad!! ;)
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haha love your profile pic Keith and the google advert ;D
Yes Stoop we are open from about 11.30am every day apart from Sundays when we open at 6pm.
We'll save you two cycle spaces next to Doğan's mean machine ;)
PS let me know when you know you are coming as I'm not usually there day times...
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Will do Nichola. It's more likely to be late afternoon after we've had a gentle cycle along the prom, a beer on the front (and maybe one on the way through Calis) and a wander round the shops. I'll be ready for your mixed grill by then I hope ;)
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Nichola,
PM me your mobile number and I'll text you when we are coming. I won't be able to email you or get on here much when we are in Turkey.
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I've heard they might be stoopping cyclists if they suspect the riders have been drinking ,and breath testing them ! ;) ;)
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Wow Stoop, think you will have a job cycling back to Koca Calis after a lunch at the Bahce.
I had a job walking back to the water taxi after one of their mixed grills
off topic i know. but why have you changed your avatar to Jo Brand Scun?
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It's his new Face Lift photo ;D
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I always thought he could walk on water ;-)
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Thought we would try again tonight and WE GOT LUCKY!!!
Excellent meal, food was amazing and great service too!
Got a nice tip for cooking rice (Thank you Nicola!)
Only downside is I ate so much that I had to pay double on the Dolmus to get home!
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aaaw you never introduced yourself Keng38 but pleased to meet you anyway and glad you enjoyed your meals :)
By the way I forgot to mention one essential ingredient - add salt to taste...
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spill the beans Nicola, on the tip for cooking rice.
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OK, this is how we cook Turkish rice at home.
Ingredients
Village butter - available in Turkey is so much nicer than supermarket butter
Şehiye - noodles (short, thin with a golden brown colour)
Any old rice will do
Chicken stock cube - preferably organic which you can buy in the UK but not here
Salt to taste
Method
Melt butter in the pan, add the noodles and quickly stir until brown. These can turn very quickly so be careful not to over cook and burn.
Add the rice (which you will have thoroughly washed first) and stir until the butter is absorbed.
Having mixed and stirred the stock cube with a little warm water so it has properly dissolved add some more water and then add to pan.
Add salt to taste at this point and then stir in thoroughly and then add more water to cover the rice and again stir thoroughly.
Bring to the boil, stir and then let simmer until water has absorbed.
We often turn the heat off towards the end and let the rice rest for about 10 - 20 mins or so with the saucepan lid on to allow any remaining water to absorb and this helps avoids sticky pan bottom too ;)
Rice should be non sticky and easily separate.
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guy be carefull of this restaurant, it is addictive. they cook it so good that when i was inturkey had to eat with baki almost every week. ow in uk missing their bici bici :)
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thank you Nicola
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best, and friendliest, place to eat in Fethiye,unfortunately not been to Fethiye for a couple of years so missing it immensely.hope all is going okay for you both x
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Can I possibly ask, without looking stupid. what is bici, bici :-[
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Sadler, can I suggest, to make you look really clever, so you can join in the conversation flawlessly, just put Bici Bici into Google..you will never look stupid again...
Now, I could talk for hours about Bici Bici... good job I use Google :0)
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A bit harsh that Jackie!!! Sadler asked an honest question and did say ... without looking stupid. As it was mentioned on the thread why on earth would he Google it?? He was just asking a question of 'Friendly' people!!! By the way Sadler I didn't know what it was and still don't!!
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And we have missed you Amanda; hope you'll be coming again soon to Fethiye so we can all meet your new beau ;)
Sadler, Haytalı Bici Bici is a dessert that has a milk base (cut into small squares) topped with rose sorbet and rose syrup. It's very light and refreshing and has a fragrant rose scent.
Here is a photo I got off Google (thanks Jacquie) which illustrates better than the one we have on the menu :)
(http://s13.postimage.org/obbdlpgtv/bici_bici.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/obbdlpgtv/)
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Cheers, I think you maybe read Jacquie's remark in the wrong way. I read it as more of a jokey comment :)
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Well as you answered it Nichola with a one line sentence I'm sure Jackie could have done the same ;D
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Thank you Nicola, how kind. Cheers here's to you. Now we both know. What a shame that others don't have the same understanding :o
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Glad someone (Nichola) saw the humour. I even suggested I had Googled it myself, so nothing harsh, just a joke. I thought a fellow Scouser might have realised this.
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I tried a dessert while i was in Bodrum,i think called helva? never even noticed it before,I'd describe it as similar to a bueno chocolate bar.very very sweet but nice :P
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The Mozaik Bahçe is no longer going to operate a booking system.
Existing bookings will be honoured and we will make an exception for special occasions, but other than that and with immediate effect its going to be first come first served... :)
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Can't fault this place. Food always excellent.
Been going here since it opened.
Nichola and hubby always have a welcoming smile. Staff too are always smiling and hellpful (unlike so many places I coud mention.
Worthy of particular note is their Blackcurrant cordial (and their mulberry one). Fresh, natural and full of goodness. A welcome relief frorm midday sun and humidity.
Overall, this place is A1!
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Have to agree with the last post. We ate there for the first time this year and all I can say is ..... we will be back :)
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This Thursday is the first day of Bayram and we have just decided to close for the day and evening so the staff can have a full 24 hours off to spend with their families.
So we are closed Thursday 25th October only.
Business as usual from Friday.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause... and an early iyi bayramlar everyone :)
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Lovely gesture nichola - your staff are great and deserve the time off :)
PS I won't ask what you and Dogan will be getting up to ;) ;) ;)
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They are and they do John - worth their weight in gold every one of them :)
PS Best not lol ;)
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If anyone knows and sees Rayza please let him know we are closed on Thus evening.
I have sent him a message via the forum and he isn't booked in for Thus but he let me know he would be in this week and it would be sods law if he decided to come that night after I already told him we would be open in the evening all week.
Cheers :-[
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When does mozaic bahce close or is it open all year.
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1am
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I think I read on here 24 November lance
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Good question Lance.
We don't stay open all year but we haven't quite decided when we will close although it will be next month sometime. The last night will be a Saturday and we will stay open as long as it's viable so that depends on how busy we are in November.
As soon as we decide when to close I will post on here and on our Mozaik Bahçe Facebook page.
John I did post on the request for sutures topic that it was the 24th November but Doğan is still deliberating (or dithering) now... and it might be the 17th November instead.
Just a note for next year we will be opening about one week earlier than usual because Easter is in March and of course I'll be posting information about when nearer the date.
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(This) Saturday 10th November is the last night we are open this season...
Thank you everyone for a great season... we will miss you all but will be open before Easter in 2013 so we'll see you in March :D
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I hope ou all have a good rest over the winter . You work so hard you deserve it.
I was sorry I didn't get down in October but the weather was so bad we stayed put.
I had hoped the cooler weather would have made me hungrier but no, my appetite deserted me completely.
Still there is always next year..xx
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Have a lovely break both of you, looking forward to next year.
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Do you have a re-opening date in March yet please Nichola? I need to reserve a table!
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I would suggest an opening date prior to 9th March.
If so, I will have mezes for 2 and 2 beers.
Everyone else can join the queue behind me.
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We may not be able to oblige Amca :( but we know we will definitely be open on Thursday 28th March and may well open a couple of days prior to that - yet to be confirmed.
Just a reminder though that we no longer operate a booking system as we find this works better for everyone overall. Look forward to seeing you Supacabby :)
Just 10 weeks to go :D :D :D
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I will be arriving unannounced as usual, sometime during 2013. I will of course expect my usual table.
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Tabiki A1 it is ;)
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Perfect for me thanks, end of March will do nicely!
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If scunners having that one i ll have it too please,he s a fussy bugger! :) see you soon xx
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No offence Bullo but I think my usual table might be a little too classy for you luv :D
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Is it the fountain seat? My favourite!
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We don't like the fountain seat. Well not since twin 9 year old girls caused it's complete collapse :o
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Mr Pookie and Mr Tinkerman are banned from the fountain seat - since the water fight last year. Kids eh ?!
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No offence Bullo but I think my usual table might be a little too classy for you luv :D
cheeky devil ! :(
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I just wanted to let you know I have posted the full menu for 2013 on the Mozaik Bahçe Facebook page - follow the link below to view.
We reopen on Thursday 28th March which is just a couple of weeks away now.
I also wanted to let you know that I will give a days notice on when we will advertise the date for our popular "taster" opening party day so that those that wish to come along know to look out for it. It will be posted here on CBF first and then 30 minutes later on our FB page and will be a booking only event.
And for the benefit of newcomers to CBF and to avoid disappointment we only serve dishes and desserts from Hatay, a south eastern region of Turkey close to the Syrian border; the only exception are the children's meals. No international cuisine or British breakfasts or roast dinners.
We are very much looking forward to this summer season and seeing so many of you again who are much more than customers, more like family and old friends.
Whether we see you or not have a fantastic time here on your holidays :D
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151601297723273.1073741825.232262358272&type=1
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The food looks fantastic Nichola. Only shame is I've got to wait till June before I can visit!
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I can honestly say that, every year, the opening of Mozaik Bahce is something that we both look forward to SO much. Not long now, -happy days :)
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Hi Nichola, Everything looks fantastic, and the new Ice Cream Sundae looks very good,will be trying that if I can manage it.Cant wait for your opening.
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Problem is, the meals are so big I can never manage a sweet... Perhaps we should just call in for coffee and and ice cream one afternoon??
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Great pictures from the 2013 menu on Facebook. Anyone who doesn't know Mozaik Bahçe really is missing a treat...their food tastes as good as it looks!
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I am posting a couple of pics from tonight here as requested because some people just refuse to join Facebook Mr UBT
(http://s17.postimg.org/fmb8irv3v/DSC0152.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fmb8irv3v/)
Mick, Kym, Pete (usedbustickets), Jan (mrs usedbustickets), Val (retiredandlovinit), Syd (won't reveal cbf name ;)) and Jo
(http://s4.postimg.org/q31808el5/DSC0086.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q31808el5/)
as above and Mark (supacabby) and Julie
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Mick (mickinblack) Doğan, Murat, Ogun, Bediş, Zeliş, Deniz, Can, Nurten)
Thanks for coming - a very enjoyable evening :)
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Tagging required please ;D
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I am glad you had such a great time without me.
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I needed that Chicken Casserole Nichola.The lamp works a treat many thanks.
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Glad your opening night went well Nichola, see you in a few days. 8)
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me too Nichola and if bewva is there when I am, point him out please :) just looking for a black tree with a face :)
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Its actually a very good portrait if you don't mind. ;)
I am waiting with baited breath to see when the open buffet will be. :) May see you there Amanda.
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Just checked the weather forecast and it is looking good for the end of the week so expect some news mid week 8)
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Fab food as usual, fab hosts as usual, best restaurant in Fethiye, as usual!
Nice to meet Mr & Mrs UBT & the rest of the party, glad you enjoyed too.
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Gutted I missed the opening night... But will be there Saturday night ...
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We still have some places left for our opening Taster Day at the Mozaik Bahçe - this Saturday afternoon (6th April) starting at 12 noon. More details can be found here
http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/forum/calis_bar_and_restaurant_questions_and_discussions/mozaik_bahce_opening_taster_day_april_2013_50634.0.html
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Had a wonderful meal there this week.I recommend the lamb kebap, humous and pepper bread and a new red wine on the menu, cumartesi similar to a merlot. Very nice.Dogan was his usual lovely self and the new waitress was really friendly and attentive. Oh and mozaic kebap recommended as we speak :) top marks as always.Thanks Nichola for the tourist info you lent us, was great to chat.xxx
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Had a lovely meal there on Monday ( yes in the pouring rain! ) and we were made very welcome by Dogan and his lovely staff
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We loved this place on our first visit to the area last year. Friendly attentive staff, who were not in your face if you no what I mean.
The lady owner(sorry did not catch her name) came after us into the street to thank us, as she missed us leaving. And the main thing was the food and presentation were first class. Top of my 'to do' list when we go to Calis again :)
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Nichola,
To save me reading 52 pages of this thread to see if its been posted before - any chance of posting a menu (including prices) ?
(Just to whet our appetites) :) :) :) Looking forward to our first meal with you in June having read so many good reviews !!!!
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Not sure that the menu has ever been published on here or indeed on facebook.
To whet your apetite here is one of the starters :)
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lol John that's not a starter :o
Kevin, you can view all our starters, main meals and desserts here - it is not necessary to be a member of Facebook to view our page or menu. Re prices I think I can safely say that you will be pleasantly surprised by our prices. Our most expensive dish is the mixed grill - 4 skewers of meat plus veg 26TL
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151601297723273.1073741825.232262358272&type=3
Amanda, littlereddevil, Barry, Supacabby, Barnbow Will, retiredandlovingit thanks for your feedback - always a pleasure :)
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Thanks Nichola - see you in June ;D
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And everything is 100% delicious.
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I was surprised that the lady owner of mozaik bahce sat around talking all the time when we were there a couple of days ago.
Luckily it was with us, nice to see Nichola sitting down relaxing for a change! Lovely seeing you all again and as usual the food wasn't bad either.
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56 pages and coming up to it's 4th anniversary :o isn't it time this topic was locked ;D
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How about a new thread for the new season? It must be a bit daunting for newcomers.
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Get lost Andy or I'll be withdrawing our raffle prize :o ;)
Good to see you Keith nice to see you relaxing too :)
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Was introduced to Mozaik by our apartment hosts 2 weeks ago and we returned for a further visit just before returning to the UK.
Great food (we appreciate spicy :) ), relaxed setting and some nice touches. The pashminas on a slightly chilly evening are a lovely idea.
Well done all of you at Mozaik on being No1 Fethiye restaurant on Trip Advisor. I reckon it's probably deserved.
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Probably ?
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Well deserved.
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Spent 2 lovely evening here this holiday. The food is amazing, so well presented that it looks like a picture on a plate. The service from the team is admirable, they all work hand in hand. Nicola is one of the most laid back people I have met and there's such a calmness about her. It's lovely to see the place busy each time we've been there. Dogan and Nicola are the perfect hosts.
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I'd agree with that Toky. We were there this evening and the place was buzzing but Nichola and Dogan still found the time to chat to people and be fantastic hosts. Their staff was really friendly and jolly too. Must be a lovely place to work. The food is really delicious. Every mouthful is a joy. I had the Mozaic Kebab. Fantastic flavours and beautiful on the plate. Thanks Mosaik Bahce.
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We were there again last night too! We normally go in the daytime but we wanted to use our lucky winning Charity Auction bid for a special evening meal. It was fabulous as usual and very, very busy. Nichola, Dogen and all the staff there are always happy, helpful and so friendly, making us all feel very special. Magical.