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MEZES (Hot & Cold Tapas)

*Piquillos 7.00
baby Spanish red peppers filled with cumin-lime blended goat cheese

*Babaganoush

chopped roasted eggplant, topped with olive oil and fresh parsley

7.00

*Aceitunas 6.00
herb and garlic marinated kalamata, manzanilla, and green olives
*Babaganoush 7.00
chopped roasted eggplant, garlic, light cream topped with olive oil and fresh parsley*Cigar Borek 6.00
filo pastry filled with feta cheese and fresh herbs

*Hummus

ground chickpeas with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil

6.00

*Dolma

tender vine leaves rolled with currants, pine nuts, onion, rice, and fresh herbs

6.00

*Tabbouleh

authentic Lebanese parsley salad with bulgur diced tomatoes, onions, fresh mint

7.00

*Falafel

mashed garbanzo beans with fresh herbs served with tahini sauce

5.00

*Cigar Borek 6.00
filo pastry filled with feta cheese and fresh herbs

 


*Ararat Sampler (vegetarian) 15.00
combination of all the above items



 

Kibbe

stuffed bulgur balls with ground beef, walnuts and fresh herbs

7.00

 

Shrimp Casserole al pil pil

with caramelized onions, green bell pepper, mushrooms, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella

8.00

   

Lamb Kebab

grilled skewered chunks of lamb with bell pepper and onions

10.00

Chicken Kebab

tender chunks of your choice of chicken served on bamboo skewers

9.00

Lule Kebab

(broiled lamb burgers) ground lamb, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, with cumin and fresh herbs

8.00

Kalamarika Fritti

paprika seasoned fried calamari served with homemade tartar sauce

8.00

Ravioli di Formaggio


homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and tomato crème sauce topped with parmesan cheese8.00

Clams & Mussels

9.00
steamed clams and mussels with fresh tarragon, white wine, lemon, garlic with a light tomato sauce

Tilapia
pan seared tilapia with lemon-butter sauce and sautéed spinach 7.00
 

 

SOUP & SALADS

 


Red Lentil Soup  
 Cup   3.00     Bowl    5.00

Ararat Salad

organic mixed greens, with pan fried goat cheese, walnuts, dried apricots, light balsamic vinaigrette

7.00

Greek Salad

heart of romaine lettuce, olives, red onions, cucumber, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette

8.00

Caesar Salad 7.00
romaine hearts, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese and classic caesar dressing
 

 

ENTREES

 

Beyti Kebab

lavash rolls filled with delicate ground sirloin served with garlic flavored yogurt and marinara

16.00

 

Salmon Provancale

roasted salmon topped with fennel, leeks, spinach, over sautéed cannelloni beans and fumet sauce

17.00

Adana Kebab

a full skewer of ground lamb tenderloin lightly flavored with special herbs and spices broiled over an open flame (spicy)

14.00

Chicken Parmagiano

sautéed breaded chicken breast in marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, served with pasta

14.00

Kavurma

tender chunks of lamb served over rice pilaf with yogurt and light marinara sauce and salad

17.00

Lamb Shank

braised New Zealand lamb shank in a light tomato sauce, fine herbs and Chianti wine served over couscous

18.00

New York Steak
grilled to your order with demi-glace sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed mushrooms18.00

Linguini Dimare
linguini pasta with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and salmon in a garlic and white wine butter sauce17.00
Tortellini Carbonara 14.00
homemade beef tortellini with pancetta, green onions and mushrooms in a light cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese
 

 

DESSERT

 

Nightingale’s Nest

lavender honey baklavas with roasted walnuts and pistachio

6.00

 

Rice Pudding
oven baked jasmine rice pudding5.00

Rice Pudding

oven baked jasmine rice pudding

5.00

Crème Brule

vanilla custard flavored with Turkish coffee

6.00

Cheese Cake 5.00
NY style, delightfully smooth and silky
Vanilla Ice Cream or Sorbet of the Day 4.00
COFFEE & ESPRESSO
Espresso 2.00
Cappuccino 3.00
Latte 3.00
Mocha 3.50
Turkish Coffee 2.75
 
COFFEE w/ LIQUEURS
Irish Coffee 6.00
Mexican Coffee 6.00
Bailey’s Coffee 6.00
Frangelico Coffee 6.00
Kahlua Coffee 6.00
 
GRAPPA  
Banfi Grappa 9.00  

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