Eating

[Banjoman]

Back again for another 2 weeks, so more eating experiences to follow on from June. Wanted something simple last night so Ali Babas it was. Busy as usual around 8.45 but still three or 4 tables free, so no problem getting a seat.
Fresh hot bread rolls straight from the oven, then liver and onions - always a favorite of mine here - chopped in small pieces instead of the "slab" that some of the others do, really tender and juicy,with red cabbage, green salad and a slightly spicy yoghurt. Tasted superb and just what was needed after a long days travelling with just sarnies to snack on - I can't stand airline food
The boss and a friend of ours both had steak - cooked exactly as requested, and both platefuls rapidly demolished - even got the "small" steak they asked for instead of the standard size. Despite being busy you never have to wait long fo the food to arrive - they are just well organised
No starters, and with 3 beers the total came to 67TL. Did not fancy a coffee, but we were still given a glass of Listerine ( sorry, mint liqueuer) Will be back here before we go home as I want to have the lamb casserole again, bu knowing the size might well share the one between two of us
No idea yet where to go tonight, probably decide first what we want to eat, and then go to wherever does our preferred version - or we will end up where the boss decides.
Whichever it is you will all find out tomorrow

[m1cksut]

is there nowt better to do there than post on here?
but, always handy to find out directly from people there now where to eat etc, and prices.
67 lira for 3 people sounds pretty good, will try that one out.

[Andy]

nice report Banjoman

look forward to your daily blogs

i have just ordered more web space for m1cksut's,efes fuelled daily reports and have translator standing by :Happy: :Happy: :Happy:

[m1cksut]

nice report Banjoman

look forward to your daily blogs

i have just ordered more web space for m1cksut's,efes fuelled daily reports and have translator standing by :Happy: :Happy: :Happy:

not a chance mate, i wont even see a computer for two weeks, let alone spend time on one, its a holiday for me, no telly, no computer, no work, may even stop drinking........................:nooo:




...........................bitter.:Happy:

[Banjoman]

so many things to do M1cksut - swimming,snorkelling, jeep safari, horse riding, kayakking, white water rafting to name but a few, but the problem with these it that you can't have an EFES whilst doing them (at least not without spilling a lot of it) so the blogs get done in the garden with a large cold one by my side,surrounded by the gentle snoring of some of the other residents (but Ipod and headphones solve that one)
Les decided on chicken casserole last so that meant a trip to Cagris - their version has a nice spice kick that she likes, and they listen when she says just with rice and no tthe pile of stuff that some of the others serve - would just get wasted. My choice was easy - chicken Scnitzel. crunchy coating and moist and juicy inside, with half small baked spud, sweet green pepper, rice, salad and half grilled tomato. Both of us just manged to finish. I'm sure these casserole dishes have a hidden compartment that hides more, and just opens up when you think you are nearly done. With the usual couple of beers the bill came to a wallet busting 26TL - look at the menus on the main drag and you will see exactly the same dishes at around 16-17TL EACH - make your own mind up if you want to pay nearly double for the added ambience, decor and army of waiters
just a balmy 32 degrees in the shade at the moment with a nice cooling breeze. Initial thoughts for tonight from the boss is spag bol, so if she stayd with that it will be the Blue Bar and a curry for me. Will let you know

[CatsWhisker]

Glad your having a good chill. enjoy it all

[m1cksut]

so many things to do M1cksut - swimming,snorkelling, jeep safari, horse riding, kayakking, white water rafting to name but a few, but the problem with these it that you can't have an EFES whilst doing them

that would count them out for me then.
also, i cant swim, sao most of them wouldnt be on my schedule anyhow.
jeep safari though is a possible, will i see the elephants?

[Dalyansteve]

If you have enough beer you will see anything you like!!!

We went to the Cagri last night, quite early, had the last of the chicken dish with potatoes and other things and a cheese salad, water, tea and coffee was free and only paid 10 lira!!! Ok so we are local but even at 15 lira it would have been a good deal.
In fact all the locals will recomend the Cagri as it is open all year and in the winter the choice at lunchtime is great, which is why all the workers go there including the other locals and the bank staff, who get vouchers, so it changes every day.

[John Codling]

Where is the Cagri I am having trouble placing it.

[Julie]

John its opposite where the Dolmus stops .In the market on the right hand side.Round the corner from the butchers with the cooked chickens are outside.:Happy: