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	Strat's Place - Daniel Rogov - Israel - A Mania for Meze
		Mezes that are a bit more sophisticated will also include at least one kind of pickled or spiced fish, a mixed salad.
		The most sophisticated mezes may or may not include these dishes but will feature house specialties such as fried, marinated seafood and fish, pickled meats, stuffed vine leaves, pickled meats and a variety of salads, nearly all of which have their roots in the Mediterranean.
		In simpler restaurants, the kinds at which the mezes are often best, only the serving plates are placed on the table and guests are expected to dip in, using pieces of pita bread to scoop up first a taste of this, then a taste of that.
	www.stratsplace.com /rogov/israel/mania_for_meze.html (1174 words)

	Meze - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Meze or Mezze (Turkish Meze from Arabic: مزة; Greek Μεζές, pl. Μεζέδες; Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian мезе, Montenegrin Meza, Russian Закуска‎), in eastern Mediterranean, Bulgarian and Turkish cuisine, is a selection of appetisers or small dishes taken with alcohol, similar to tapas of Spain.
		In Turkey, meze are served along with raki in similar establishments called meyhane.
		Montenegrin-style meze platters typically include Prosciutto, Salami and Njeguški cheese, accompanied with roasted capsicums and/or green olives marinated in olive oil with garlic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Meze (278 words)

	Greek Cooking at Epicurious.com
		Greek meze dishes — little snacks that range from dips and olives to meatballs and seafood — are showing up on more and more menus, and even taking center stage at some eateries.
		Meze is eaten throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, and Greek mezethes share common flavors with the Turkish, Middle Eastern, and North African varieties (nearly 400 years of Ottoman rule left a strong mark on the entire area).
		Meze in seaside areas includes dishes like wood-grilled squid and octopus, while the mountainous inland regions are known for pies stuffed with meat and cheese.
	www.epicurious.com /features/going_global/greek/intro (575 words)

	Meze Point
		MEZE is a hot food trend that will have you rethink the concept of a meal.
		MEZE is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean; it is a way of life in countries like Turkey, Greece, Israel, Lebanon and Egypt.
		The main reason for being around the MEZE table is to share thoughts with friends over delicious food and a glass or two of wine.
	www.meze.fi /eng (112 words)

	About Marmaris - Food and Drink In Marmaris - Meze
		Similar to the Spanish tapas, "meze" is the general category of dishes that are brought in small quantities to start the meal off.
		The bare minimum meze for raki are slices of honeydew melons and creamy feta cheese with freshly baked bread.
		In this case, several plates different types of minced salad green and tomatoes in spicy olive oil, mixed with yogurt or cheese, "humus" chick peas mashed in tahini, bulgur and red lentil balls, "raw köfte", marinated stuffed eggplant, peppers with spices and nuts, and pickles, are likely to be served.
	www.aboutmarmaris.com /marmaris-food-drink/meze.htm (256 words)

	Meze by Diane Kochilas at Epicurious.com
		A meze can be as simple as a plate of oily fl olives or as elaborate as a phyllo-dough pie filled with shrimp, octopus, and leeks, but it is always full-flavored.
		In her new book, Meze, Diane Kochilas introduces us to mezes that are dips and spreads, such as navy bean and garlic purée; salads, such as warm potatoes with tomatoes, onions, and oregano; and small egg dishes, such as Swiss chard, tomato, and feta omelets.
		But most of the meze would make marvelous appetizers, and would be welcome as a main dish at lunch or a light supper.
	www.epicurious.com /features/cookbooks/reviews/2003/meze (469 words)

	Amazon.ca: Meze: Small Plates to Savor and Share from the Mediterranean Table: Books: Diane Kochilas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Early on in Meze Diane Kochilas, award-winning author of The Glorious Foods of Greece, sets the prototypic meze stage: two village codgers holding down either side of a small table; two glasses and a carafe of raki between them; a plate with some bread, olives, air-dried anchovies, cucumber sticks, and cheese.
		Mezethes (plural of meze, which means middle) are little Mediterranean dishes designed to complement a beverage, tease the tastebuds and encourage diners to linger around a table for good conversation, says Kochilas (The Glorious Foods of Greece), and "variety, playfulness, and surprise" are key to their preparation.
		The object of these establishments and their meze fare is to offers its patrons a place to eat, drink, and have conversation in the hours between large meals.
	www.amazon.ca /Meze-Small-Plates-Savor-Mediterranean/dp/0688175112 (1119 words)

	Georgia Restaurant Meze House
		Those about to sample their first MEZE are advised to take a fairly lengthy time to eat their way through the Numerous Courses.
		MEZE is normally taken by two or more people, there fore is all the more enjoyed in good company.
		For those wishing to know little more, MEZE is literally the Greek aword for "Mixture" and consists of a great variety of hot, warm and Appetisers or Hors D'Oeuvres or Starters, which in themselves constitute a full meal.
	www.cyprusyellowpages.com /georgia (262 words)

	Meze :washingtonpost.com
		Meze, named for the snack-size savories (often spelled mezze) popular throughout the Middle East, feeds into that philosophy by devoting three-quarters of its menu to hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.
		Meze's creme caramel is too dense, its baklava damp and cloying.
		Meze is as good for a bite at the bar by yourself as it is for a twosome or a group (ask to be seated upstairs if you're looking for a little privacy).
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=1064457 (1128 words)

	Meze
		Meze, the small plates of just about everything from seafood, meat, and vegetables to handheld pies, colorful salads, nuts, olives, and cheeses, is the food of hospitality and conviviality, food meant to be shared with friends and family and savored with wines and spirits.
		Meze makes every meal a party, and no one knows how to throw a party better than the Greeks.
		The convivial and festive nature of the meze table is reflected in Diane’s warm, inviting style.
	www.helleniccomserve.com /meze.html (992 words)

	"Meze" Dishes to Accompany the Spirits (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		These are eaten, along with wine or more likely with "raki", the anise-flavoured national drink of Turks, sometimes referred to as "lion's milk", for a few hours until the main course is served.
		Beyond these, a typical meze menu includes dried and marinated mackerel, fresh salad greens in thick yogurt sauce with garlic, plates of cold vegetable dishes cooked or fried in olive oil, fried crispy savoury pastry, deep fried mussels and calamari served in sauce, tomato and cucumber salad, and fish eggs in sauce.
		In this case, several plates of different types of minced salad greens and tomatoes in spicy olive oil, mixed with yogurt or cheese, "humus" chickpeas mashed in tahini, bulgur and red lentil balls, "raw kofte", marinated stuffed eggplant, peppers with spices and nuts, and pickles, are likely to be served.
	www.about-turkey.com.cob-web.org:8888 /cuisine/meze.htm (274 words)

	Cyprus :: MEZE @ the Gallery, Turnmills 27th October 2006
		MEZE is all about playing quality music across various music genres.
		In Cyprus a MEZE is a traditional meal which offers a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes thus the name suits the party perfectly.
		We are proud to announce that MEZE will be staged in one of the MAINROOMS at Turnmills which was voted 3rd best club in the WORLD by djmag and the best club in London in 2004 and 2005 by Mixmag.
	www.cyprus-forum.com /cyprus7854.html (471 words)

	When the main course is kebab, then the meze spread is different. In this case, several plates of different types of ...
		Drinking alcoholic beverages in the company of family and friends, both at home as well as in taverns and restaurants, is a part of special occasions.
		Beyond this, a typical meze menu includes dried and marinated mackerel, fresh salad greens in thick yogurt sauce and garlic, plates of cold vegetable dishes cooked or fried in olive oil, fried crispy savoury pastry, deep fried mussels and squid served in a sauce, tomato and cucumber salad, and fish eggs in a sauce.
		In this case, several plates of different types of minced salad greens and tomatoes in spicy olive oil, mixed with yogurt or cheese, "humus" (chick peas mashed in tahini), bulgur and red lentil balls, raw kofte, marinated stuffed eggplant, peppers with spices and nuts, and pickles are likely to be served.
	www.turkishpeople.com /food/articles/ministry/4d.htm (294 words)

	Amazon.com: Meze: Small Bites Big Flavors from the Greek Table: Books: Rosemary Barron,David Roth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Healthful as well as delicious, it's easy to see why the little Mediterranean dishes called meze work perfectly for cocktail parties, as part of a buffet table, or for a relaxed weekend dinner with family or friends.
		Meze gives advice on stocking the shelves with essential basics and offers helpful hints on preparing spectacular Mediterranean buffets or casual outdoor get-togethers without spending all day in the kitchen.
		Meze celebrates the art of slowing down, of savoring the simple, distinct flavors of Mediterranean ingredients, and of sharing the experience with friends and family.
	www.amazon.com /Meze-Small-Bites-Flavors-Greek/dp/0811831485 (1304 words)

	Meze Estiatorio Boston - Owners & Staff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		MEZE opened on August 26, 2003 and soon became widely recognized as the premier Greek restaurant in New England.
		He felt if he could create a gathering spot where good food, wine, and conversation could be experienced, then the social ritual of bringing family and friends together can be done in honor of them and all immigrants who love living life.
		Meze and Paolo’s menus have been praised in national media like Wine Spectator and La Cucina Italiana, Yankee magazine's travel guide and on Epicurious.com.
	www.mezeboston.com /staff.shtml (1043 words)

	Meze :washingtonpost.com
		Meze (named for the Middle Eastern small plates similar to tapas) takes the place of Mo Bay Cafe and is worth a visit, whether you're interested in the food, cocktails or just hanging out.
		Be thankful, then, that Meze's late-night menu includes 10 of the 30 mezes on the dinner menu and that it's served from 10 to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 to 3 a.m.
		Went to Meze on a Sunday afternoon and was very disappointed.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=796797 (760 words)

	Fredericksburg.com - Turkish wedding has meze (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		An array of traditional meze, Turkish appetizers, is set out for a wedding dinner on a terrace at the Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey.
		of traditional Turkish meze dishes prepared for a wedding dinner includes green beans in olive oil, eggplant with tomatoes and onions and smoked eggplant salad with yogurt.
		Meze (pronounced mezAY) are just small plates of food, of the kind that are served throughout the Mediterranean, often focusing on the flavor of one or two fresh ingredients.
	fredericksburg.com /News/FLS/2006/082006/08302006/216978?rss=local (1459 words)

	Meze Cookbook by Salaman, Rena - Cooking.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Greek and Lebanese meze is a snack served alone or before a meal, or as part of a whole meal.
		Meze made with beans include a superb version of Falafel.
		Greek food writer Rena Salaman shares her enthusiasm for meze and shows how to cook these simple dishes and serve them for every occasion.
	www.cooking.com /products/shprodde.asp?SKU=638854 (254 words)

	On Cyprus, meze is the meal
		Throughout Greece you'll find meze, but these nibbles are usually the first course, the tidbits one eats with drinks in the early part of the evening before the night gets carried away with itself.
		A Cyprus meze is like a romp through the entire gastronomic repertoire of the island, all in bite-size portions.
		The clientele was a mixture of local shepherds and villagers with a handful of British holiday homeowners, greeted like old friends when they returned from their exile in the cold north.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/04/06/FDGIMC0PAK1.DTL (1386 words)

	Meze Cookbook by Kochilas, Diane - Cooking.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Diane Kochilas introduces the dazzling array of Greek meze and explores its rituals and traditions.
		A meze spread is not meant to be a meal, but a nosh, a communal, convivial landscape of small and varied dishes perfect for grazing, she explains.
		From yogurt and eggplant dips to seafood delights to meatballs and kebabs, Meze features 80 simple dishes that can be enjoyed as appetizers or used to create a meal.
	www.cooking.com /products/shprodde.asp?SKU=269674 (227 words)

	Meze - Specials
		Sometimes a meze can be as simple as a plate of good olives, a cut raw cucumber, a few radishes, and, of course, bread.
		Gaea’s vast range of olives and olive tapenades are all part of the meze tradition, easy to serve, easy to eat, and healthful.
		It is usually eaten hot, as a main course (stuffed or stewed), cold, as a starter (in salads or pureed) and of course as meze.
	www.gourmed.gr /gourmed-specials/show.asp?gid=23&nodeid=112&arid=8268 (612 words)

	meze (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Istanbul Meze offers a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes.
		Our Turkish chefs at Istanbul Meze also prepare traditional home cooking dishes on a daily basis, so that you get a better taste of our culture.
		We welcome private parties at Istanbul Meze, our wine bar is equipped for birthday parties, new years celebrations or business meetings.
	www.istanbulmeze.com (124 words)

	Turkish Meze (Hors d'oeuvres)
		Sidewalk tables are a favorite place to spend a few hours consuming meze and drinks.
		Unfortunately for foreign visitors used to dining as couples, meze is best when shared in a big group.
		A couple or foursome can have an excellent dinner ordering four to six plates of meze, but the dozens typical on big Turkish dining tables would be overwhelming.
	www.turkeytravelplanner.com /TravelDetails/Food/Meze.html (216 words)

	village voice > nyclife > Counter Culture by Robert Sietsema
		Named after the appetizing dishes that were the legacy of the Ottoman empire's domination of Greece, the restaurant sports a cheery blue awning, inviting you into its austere interior, where a wall of unvarnished brick is hung with stringed instruments.
		Reflecting the partition of Cyprus in 1974 and the subsequent migration of Greek islanders to New York, Meze is a Cypriot spot, and there's no better place in town to enjoy the unique dishes of the shoe-shaped island.
		As you might expect, given the name, Meze's meze are amazing, especially the familiar bread dips, which are a central feature of the menu.
	www.villagevoice.com /nyclife/0540,sietsema,68400,15.html (734 words)

	Meze by Diane Kochilas at Smarter.com
		You'll also find plenty of recipes...that will make a full-course summer meal." This compilation of the small snack-like dishes known as meze, mezze, or maza, are meant to be consumed during the hungry hours between lunch and dinner--particularly cocktail time.
		You'll find a healthful selection of aromatic bean dishes, and a recipe for the best fried potatoes in the world, Greek fries, which are hand cut and cooked in olive oil.The convivial and festive nature of the meze table is reflected in Diane's warm, inviting style.
		The innate attractiveness of the food -- the colors, textures, and shapes -- are captured in brilliant photographs that evoke the sunny, warm Mediterranean dime.
	www.smarter.com /meze---pd--ch-1--pi-1104759.html (454 words)

	www.myspace.com/mezenewport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Hello Meze Lounge, thank you for letting me dance in you on saturday, i danced alot and didn't fall over this time, the music was grand!
		In aid of the Scleroderam Foundation Charity a three day Contemporary Music Festival by the Sea (Porthcawl near Cardiff and Swansea) the very best in new and emerging music from Wales, UK and beyond...
		Thought it was a random Meze myspace with a very good background.
	www.mezelounge.com (645 words)

	Meze in Washington, DC - AOL City Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Like the Spanish tapas, the Middle Eastern meze should be enjoyed as a series of small dishes hot and cold, meat and vegetable, selected for the mix and match of textures and flavors.
		We loved tucking into our small plates, favoring the potato balls stuffed with ground lamb and the meat-ball kabobs, plus the thick and tangy yogurt stirred with diced cucumbers.
		If this information is inaccurate or the business has closed, let us know.
	search.cityguide.aol.com /washington/restaurants/meze/v-114889473 (364 words)

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