Mezze Dinner at Restaurant Orta in Muenchen-Schwabingen, Germany, with Owner/ Host Ulas Tutu (September 2026)

Final dinner in Munich before traveling to Bolzano for Alto Adige 2026 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller. 

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We went to ORTA, a lovely Turkish/ Mediterranean restaurant a block away from where Cornelia Schiller Tremann lives in the Schwabing district of Munich. 

We had Mezze, a collection of small plates that all arrive at the same time and are shared by all the people at the table. Mezze is also a cultural philosophy of social and relaxed dining. The kids did not really like it, but they were compensated by us playing a round of cards with them after the meal. 

Mezze 

Mezze is a selection of small, shared dishes served either as appetizers or as a full, communal meal in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines. The word comes from the Persian word mazza, which means "taste" or "snack".

Sharing Style: Instead of one large individual plate, multiple small dishes are placed in the center of the table for everyone to share.

The Role of Bread: Warm flatbread or pita is used in place of cutlery to scoop up dips and bites.

Pacing: Food is meant to be eaten slowly, accompanied by conversation and drinks over a long period.

Common Mezze Dishes

Dips & Spreads: Hummus, baba ganoush (smoky eggplant dip), and tzatziki.

Vegetables & Salads: Tabbouleh (parsley and bulgur salad), stuffed grape leaves (dolmas), and marinated olives.

Hot Bites: Falafel, grilled halloumi cheese, and miniature pastries or meatballs.

Arriving at ORTA

Mezze

Bye-bye

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