Turkey, located as it is, at the veritable crossroads of Europe and Asia, has absorbed a whole host of gastronomic influences that make Turkish cuisine as irresistible as the land itself.

Master Chefs specially flown in from Istanbul delight your taste buds by serving up the very best culinary delights. The food festival is part of ongoing initiatives by Astir Palace to integrate various ethnic cuisines and to provide Athenian food lovers an opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of Turkish cuisine!

Turkish Cuisine Festival, Il Tramonto restaurant, Arion Resort & Spa, Astir PalaceApril 12-22Indulge in an inspiring buffet of starters and savour authentic Turkish dishes such as tantuni kebab, imam baildi, mercimek, dolma, kofte and special Turkish flatbreads, gozleme and bazlama, stuffed with chicken or beef. Enjoy a la carte dishes created right before your eyes using traditional baking methods. Give into the temptations of the rich dessert buffet including specialty pastries such as baklava, kadayif, keşkül and revani.

Enter the raffle draw and win flights to Istanbul and back, sponsored by Turkish Airlines and a 2 night stay at the Sheraton Maslak in Istanbul.

The 2nd Turkish Food Festival is organised with the support of the Turkish Embassy, Turkish Airlines and Athens Insider magazine.

For more information and reservations: +30 210 8902000www.astir-palace.com, www.arionresortathens.com

Turkey calling at the Astir Palace

ATHENS