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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: lance on March 12, 2011, 14:02:36 PM

Title: Orient bar
Post by: lance on March 12, 2011, 14:02:36 PM: Have just been having drink with Teo from bus stop ,he is opening a cocktail bar above the orient when it reopens at the end of may so he says we will see .:D ;)
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Post by: grizabella on March 12, 2011, 15:25:14 PM: Just wish the Orient would rebuild Bostans restaurant wall which they accidently knocked down.Its baltic at night in there now,even with the 4 UFOs switched on.Still wouldnt miss their quiz though!
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Post by: ronzeus on March 12, 2011, 16:51:52 PM: quote:
Originally posted by grizabella

Just wish the Orient would rebuild Bostans restaurant wall which they accidently knocked down.Its baltic at night in there now,even with the 4 UFOs switched on.Still wouldnt miss their quiz though!
You will have all the sympathy in the world from everyone in the UK,especially Scotland. :P
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Post by: grizabella on March 13, 2011, 13:05:53 PM: So tongue in cheek Ronzeus.You forget I'm acclimatised to Turkish weather now and anything below 10dg at night is cold!!!!!!!My sister is getting the sheepskin bedspread out for my visit to the 'Auld Country' in April!!!!!
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Post by: ronzeus on March 13, 2011, 13:46:00 PM: Bless. [:X]
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Post by: tinkerman on April 17, 2011, 13:34:53 PM: (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/tinkerman1/boats013.jpg)

as it is at lunchtime today 8)
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Post by: Highlander on April 17, 2011, 14:04:40 PM: Thanks for the update photo Tink.

The next time you are passing can you ask Tansu if he has any plans to install a stair lift.

Thanks in advance.
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Post by: tinkerman on April 17, 2011, 15:19:09 PM: Theres a human catapult on the beach H
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Post by: squiffy on April 18, 2011, 19:31:59 PM: Tansu is very exited,ive just spent a night with him and mete who used to have post office and his brother had bus stop before. i hope everything is good for him,hes my little BIG! brother
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Post by: tinkerman on April 18, 2011, 21:03:38 PM: a comfy foursome then..
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Post by: jacqtay on April 18, 2011, 21:30:59 PM: :o
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Post by: mercury on April 18, 2011, 21:43:35 PM: It isnt good news for the Nil Bar. looks like Teo;s place is right next to their Hotel rooms.
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Post by: dycedon on April 22, 2011, 09:43:24 AM: Will Memhet still be owner of the Orient?
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Post by: Christie on April 22, 2011, 15:38:15 PM: We think Mehmet is opening the Orient again, and just renting out the bar over the top. Looking forward to seeing it next month - hopefully it will be finished and up and running by late May.
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Post by: squiffy on April 22, 2011, 15:48:46 PM: yes he is and there trying for the first week in may
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Post by: AOK on April 22, 2011, 16:02:27 PM: Lets hope its the 1st week in May as we fly out on the 2nd 8)
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Post by: dycedon on April 22, 2011, 17:37:32 PM: And us on the 12th
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Post by: Foosey on May 16, 2011, 18:09:41 PM: Just got back from Calis and the Orient is open. They have an official opening night this Saturday. The place has been totally transformed. The menu has also been changed, no rice and chips combo.
Some may be disappointed as their old favourites from the menu wont be there. There is more indoor seating space with air conditioning which might be handy for the summer months.
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Post by: squiffy on May 17, 2011, 10:27:24 AM: i was upstairs with tansu and mesut last night its open and looking wonderful but there still doing some finishing touches
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Post by: Cavfan on May 19, 2011, 21:22:48 PM: Would love to see some photos if anyone has any!
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Post by: tinkerman on May 19, 2011, 21:53:38 PM: and the Efes is 5ytl:D ;)
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Post by: karaokemark on May 20, 2011, 06:26:27 AM: quote:
Originally posted by tinkerman

and the Efes is 5ytl:D ;)

3.5tl either side a whopping 60p a bottle cheaper :D ;)[^]
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Post by: mercury on May 20, 2011, 09:11:33 AM: Efes is 4tl either side now Mark. Went last night. more important has anyone tried the food at The Orient?? It looks fabulous. Looks a bit better than the bars either side. lol. Havent tried the Orient for at least 4 years. It used to be the best in the area but went down hill after we came here.
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Post by: tinkerman on May 20, 2011, 10:10:12 AM: "it went down hill when we got here":D
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Post by: karaokemark on May 20, 2011, 11:32:59 AM: quote:
Originally posted by tinkerman

"it went down hill when we got here":D

As did Calis :D ;)
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Post by: tinkerman on May 20, 2011, 11:40:12 AM: :D:D:D:D
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Post by: squiffy on May 20, 2011, 13:36:42 PM: tansu found the new chef, he is from istanbul hes meant to be fantastic
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Post by: tinkerman on May 20, 2011, 14:00:55 PM: :Danother fantastic chef from Istanbul comes to Calis ;)
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Post by: lance on May 20, 2011, 18:26:10 PM: All from the Hilton money must be good in Calis.cant be many chefs left in the Hilton they are all in Calis.

quote:
Originally posted by tinkerman

:Danother fantastic chef from Istanbul comes to Calis ;)
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Post by: Cavfan on May 20, 2011, 21:04:39 PM: So I take it I'll have to wait until September to see it then?
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Post by: Scunner on May 20, 2011, 21:17:16 PM: This reminds me of the Savoy in London - one of the most exclusive hotels in the World but they must pay their head chef really badly as I've lost count of how many restaurants I've eaten in where the chef used to be head chef at the Savoy.
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Post by: cheers on May 20, 2011, 21:23:25 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

This reminds me of the Savoy in London - one of the most exclusive hotels in the World but they must pay their head chef really badly as I've lost count of how many restaurants I've eaten in where the chef used to be head chef at the Savoy.

:D:D:D
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Post by: Highlander on May 20, 2011, 21:28:48 PM: Wasn't the chef at La Terrace from Istanbul. Well that's what Tansu said.

Mind you, he was a fantastic chef :)
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Post by: Scunner on May 20, 2011, 21:56:12 PM: He was - at one time the only man in Calis who could do a decent steak :)
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Post by: Highlander on May 20, 2011, 22:05:42 PM: Absolutely - his steak diane has fabulous. Whatever happened to him -did he go back to Istanbul ;)
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Post by: Highlander on May 20, 2011, 22:27:22 PM: Don't know why La Terrace is no more - it was a lovely place to eat and watch the sunset. They also employed lovely people as waiters.

One of our favourites when it was there.
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Post by: laffa on May 20, 2011, 22:50:27 PM: Think you mean Cem, and he is now married, and living elsewhere, but cant remember which country, I taught him how to do welsh rarebit,he loved it, nice chap too.
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Post by: Scunner on May 20, 2011, 22:59:13 PM: I know I'm taking this off topic but does anyone remember the first chef Phil & Louise had when they managed the Lighthouse - concoctions like Jack Daniels Steak and the steak special the name of which I forget but it was two little steaks, one in a mushroom sauce and the other in red wine sauce (I think) each served on top of toasted bread. It was a revelation as menus in Calis go, with everyone else still copying each other's menus. Classic stuff.
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Post by: Cavfan on May 21, 2011, 08:07:14 AM: I can certainly remember that menu at the lighthouse and agree it was a revelation. We loved it! they also did those deep fried ice cream things which were amazing! Loved the place then- the bar and the music was really chilled too went most nights if not for dinner then for drinks. They also did ace espresso! You just get used to a place and .........
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Post by: tinkerman on May 21, 2011, 08:55:46 AM: such a shame what happenened to the Lighthouse, Phil and Louise were excellent hosts and had the place buzzing but like so many others the landlord gets greedy and finished it off.
Phil and Lou are still excellent hosts but at the Sugar Beach Club in Oludeniz, excellent place for a day out.

now back on topic...The Orient, havent eaten there yet but had a few beers during the recent fashion show which was a great success.
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Post by: Highlander on May 21, 2011, 09:47:03 AM: quote:
Originally posted by laffa

Think you mean Cem, nice chap too.

That's him Moe and yes a really nice fellow.

Sorry Tink - will go into the Orient when we are over ;)
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Post by: John H on May 26, 2011, 11:05:52 AM: Is Bekir who used to run the Vegat Apartments and is Mehmets brother(I think)still working at the Orient?
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Post by: Foosey on May 30, 2011, 12:05:46 PM: quote:
Originally posted by John H

Is Bekir who used to run the Vegat Apartments and is Mehmets brother(I think)still working at the Orient?

John, Bekir is Mehmets brother. He does not work at the Orient but is usually around that area. He has had a few medical probs in the last year or so.
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Post by: LOOE on May 30, 2011, 19:28:13 PM: Hi we have just come back from Calis and we spent a few nights in this bar. Great Deco and atmosphere and the staff were lovely. :-)
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Post by: John H on May 30, 2011, 19:51:55 PM: Thanks Wendy I have sent you an e mail.
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Post by: Foosey on May 30, 2011, 22:29:41 PM: quote:
Originally posted by John H

Thanks Wendy I have sent you an e mail.

Recieved John, I have replied back.
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Post by: heatherhanum on May 31, 2011, 17:57:44 PM: We ate at the Orient on the opening night. There were no prices on the menu but we thought ah well let's have a word with the boss. He tols us that he would give us a reduction on the bill. We really enjoyed the food. Al a cart. You know what I mean, small protions but really nice food. We got the bill it was a tad more expensive that we expected for the Orient but never the less it was lovely food and the staff are really nice. I think that we will only eat there on special occasions though due to the price. Good luck to the owner I hope he does well.
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Post by: Highlander on May 31, 2011, 18:28:50 PM: No prices on the menu :o. Won't be eating there until there are Heather.
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Post by: Karennina on May 31, 2011, 18:32:38 PM: Yes me neither H have been caught out so many times in the past (not from this particular establishment I hasten to add!)it is one of mine and Mr Karennina's rules now i am afraid[?]
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Post by: dycedon on May 31, 2011, 19:37:44 PM: We ate there twice last week, all prices on the menu, much about the same prices as previous, the food was excellent, good to see decent food without the usual rice, chips etc, more like Paspatour, certainly worth a visit, but then again the Orient was always one of our fav places to eat, also seen George, he is working there for a couple of weeks before headib
g back to UK.
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Post by: LOOE on May 31, 2011, 21:49:55 PM: All the prices were on the menu when we were there. Yes I agree a little more expensive but the food was oustanding. I had beef medallions, you get two medallions but one would have been plenty, so good. Then upstairs for a drink or few! ;-)
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Post by: John H on June 24, 2011, 12:48:51 PM: The new building of the Orient is a big improvement over the previous.
Very light,bright and tastefully decorated.
Food was exceptionally good and very well presented.
In the evenings the staff wear a smart casual uniform which adds to the overall improved appearance of the restaurant.
Prices were good.
Further to my earlier post I did make contact with Bekir.
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Post by: hazel dorrington on June 24, 2011, 15:32:55 PM: Great food as always, but I think the place had more character before it was renovated.
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Post by: Cavfan on June 24, 2011, 20:18:01 PM: If you want character you should've seen the Orient when the loos were the authentic Turkish stand up ones and the chickens on the spits were hosed down outside the loos:-\! The place had some character then!Looking forward to seeing the changes this time.:D