El Turco the East Hamptons restaurant that debuted last year, is reopening for the 2023 season.
Frank Cilione, the longtime operator of the dual restaurant and nightlife venue on Three Mile Harbor Road, and the entrepreneur and real estate investor, Cagri Kanver, are backing the restaurant again.
Executive Chef Yılmaz Güney will be on board with his signature dishes from Turkey along with an expanded Mediterranean menu. It features some unique dishes not available anywhere on the East End.
Diners can expect to see an expanded presentation that brings back last season’s notable Turkish favorites as well as many new scrumptious Mediterranean offerings.
All will feature farm to table ingredients, locally sourced, including fresh fish and seasonal vegetables that are crafted in groundbreaking ways.
Highlights includes Diyarbakir Usulu Kavurma (lamb served with rice pilaf, cacik, and mixed pickled vegetables) and Kuzu Incik (lamb shank served with rice pilaf, grilled vegetables).
The Mezes menu includes the traditional Hummus (homemade daily and served with paprika oil and pepper; Cacik (shredded cucumber, fresh dill, and mint in garlic yogurt); Sarma (grape leaves stuffed with rice, currant, and spices), and Roasted Beet Hummus (with lemon, coriander, garlic, and cumin).
El Turco Kebab (meatball wrapped in filo dough, charred eggplant with yogurt and garlic), Chicken Skewers Antep Style (chicken marinated with tomato and pepper paste and served with grilled tomato and pepper), and Fish Kebab (fresh market fish skewered with seasonal vegetables).
Chef Güney’s menu embrace his background growing up in Istanbul.
Ultimately he become an award-winning culinary chef in the United States. He landed at El Turco in Miami where soon after his arrival he was awarded a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022.
He also lends his expertise to the newest sister company, Chef Meze Catering & Events out East.
El Turco Hamptons held back nothing on its stunning décor.
The restaurant is designed and manufactured by Highgate Millwork, which is well-known for impeccable service throughout the Hamptons.
It is also notably artistic with a showcase of installations for diners to enjoy. Guests can expect art on display creating rich Mediterranean cultural ambiance.
A new metal sculpture will immediately greet visitors upon their arrival outside while several distinctly beautiful pieces will be on display throughout the interior of the restaurant. Gokhan Avcioglu of GAD Architects will provide the breathtaking metal sculpture for the outside.
Inside, the restaurant will feature paintings by Efe Korkut Kurt and Alea Pinar Du-Pre, while Gurdal Bibo will share his photography.
The restaurant will also host live music and DJ sets Friday and Saturday evenings for the post dinner crowd.
Click here to book your El Turco Hamptons reservation.
LOCATION:
44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, NY, 11937
HOURS:
Monday to Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner service
Friday and Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner service
10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for live music
Sunday: Closed