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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Bar and Restaurant Questions and Discussions => Topic started by: tinkerman on February 21, 2012, 08:44:05 AM

Title: Harem Restaurant Yok!
Post by: tinkerman on February 21, 2012, 08:44:05 AM: The Harem is no more, it has been taken over by Mete of the Golden Moon and is undergoing a major refit and will be re-named Karab-ba (village).

I really liked the Harem and think it was probably one of the most reliable for quality food and great host, if Mete can replicate that he will do well:P ;)
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Post by: John H on February 21, 2012, 09:16:34 AM: Sorry to see it go as it was a favourite of ours.
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Post by: patrice on February 21, 2012, 09:19:24 AM: Shame we used the Harem regulary but must saying that back in September we did not think the meal was up to its usual standard.

Good luck to Mete the new owners and we will give it a try on my first visit in May 8)
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Post by: julesbob0303 on February 21, 2012, 09:24:20 AM: Good luck to Mete on his newest venture. :)
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Post by: Jacqui Harvey on February 21, 2012, 09:24:41 AM: I know someone that will be devastated. Anyone remember the guy who reported on here that he and his wife came to Calis each year and ate at the Harem for the 14 nights of their visit. I seem to recall he did not trust any of the other restaurants on the prom and would only eat at the Harem. He did say some of his children had been over and were actually tempted by other restaurants but he stuck to his one and only.
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Post by: julesbob0303 on February 21, 2012, 09:41:01 AM: Maybe this will be his chance to try somewhere different!! :o :-\ 8):D :)

We have our favourite places to eat, but it's always nice to try somewhere different; somewhere recommended by other people. There are just so many lovely restaurants in the Calis/Fethiye area, it's a shame to always eat in the same place. :P

I'm not sure if we've eaten in the Harem, so maybe it's us who have missed out. :(
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Post by: Cavfan on February 21, 2012, 09:58:48 AM: Ahh thats a shame. Not that I dont wish Mete well of course but I take it that will mean no more Mehmet on the prom? It certainly will be the end of an era.
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Post by: Brianbern on February 21, 2012, 11:19:17 AM: ---And a good morning to you Jacqui.
I think your memory in regard to my previous posts on the Harem Bar are slightly at odds with the facts.
I will try not to be devastated for too long and one of those untrustworthy restaurants along the Prom might take pity on a hungry outcast.
Very best of luck, Mete, we'll be over in April and look forward to seeing you again.

Brian and Bernadette
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Post by: kenkay on February 21, 2012, 11:45:35 AM: Good luck to Mete. Hope he keeps up the standard. The Harem was the first prom restaurant that we ate in back in 2004 8)
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Post by: Christie on February 21, 2012, 13:40:37 PM: It is a shame but presumably Mehmet has decided to concentrate on his other business in Ibiza (?). We used to go to the Harem on a regular basis years back, but for the last few years it seemed to lose its way a bit - food/service not so good.It is always a shame to see long established restaurants go. It will however be interesting to see how it progresses with Mete, it is an ideal spot so hopefully he should do well.
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Post by: Highlander on February 21, 2012, 13:48:19 PM: Whose idea was it to produce a Bar/Restuarant Booklet. :)
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Post by: tinkerman on February 21, 2012, 13:58:08 PM: not sure whats happening at Casa Mamas site cos thats going through a major facelift also
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Post by: laffa on February 21, 2012, 17:17:06 PM: Does anyone know for sure where Mehmet has gone, /
and best of luck to Mete.:P
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Post by: pstevens on February 26, 2012, 21:32:25 PM: We have have known mehmet for many years and hes a great guy,the harem will always be remembered with fond memories by us all ,we have also known mete for Just as long and if anyone can make the resaurant a succses its mete best wishes to you mete we will be booking a table for july 31st
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Post by: tinkerman on February 27, 2012, 06:35:42 AM: I am sure Mehmet has now gone for good, the reason he sold up is he was spending too much time in Spain and Istanbul.
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Post by: yabanci on February 29, 2012, 16:23:31 PM: quote:
Originally posted by tinkerman

not sure whats happening at Casa Mamas site cos thats going through a major facelift also

I think you mean Bella Mamas Andy.
Title: Harem Restaurant Yok!
Post by: tinkerman on February 29, 2012, 16:28:12 PM: yep it is Bella Mamas and its staying, just having a big facelift to match next door
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Post by: tinkerman on March 02, 2012, 10:33:25 AM: (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/tinkerman1/harem004.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/tinkerman1/harem005.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/tinkerman1/harem009.jpg)
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Post by: pstevens on March 02, 2012, 14:11:27 PM: Thanks for the pics ,but what is the last photo of looks like the nil bar?
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Post by: yabanci on March 02, 2012, 14:24:32 PM: The old Bostans
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Post by: Clioman2 on March 07, 2012, 17:29:29 PM: so, will George of the Harem be back in Dennis the Menace's this year? it's good to see Mete still working hard and expanding his empire, so long as he doesn't do what Rick Stein(the chef) has done in Padstow! I wonder if residents of the Golden Moon will get a discount?