Georgetown's Alara restaurant, opened by Hakan Ilhan, features a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern cuisine influenced by the region's history, notably the Ottoman Empire. The menu spans hot and cold mezze, kebab plates, and pides, embracing flavors from Lebanon, Syria, Istanbul, and beyond. Chef Ahamet Aydogmusmus curates standout dishes, such as hummus and Turkish beyti kebab. Diners can enjoy a four-course prix fixe option, crafted to share and celebrate the culinary interconnections of the region. After years of vacancy, Alara revitalizes its 5,000-square-foot space formally known as Paolo's Ristorante.
When you go back to the history, that part of the world having been under the Ottoman Empire for 600 years, all cuisines have intertwined.
We try to present that region as a whole, rather than just focusing on one country.
Ilhan’s new restaurant offers a range of mezze dishes and kebab plates, reflecting the diverse Eastern Mediterranean culinary heritage.
The prix fixe menu allows diners to experience various dishes collectively, emphasizing shareable flavors and cultural connections.
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