.eatmezzeme teaches Austin about Turkish food.
When Mahmud"Moody" Ugur wanted to open a Turkish restaurant in Austin based on the recipes he learned from his mother and grandmother in his hometown just south of Istanbul, he was told the concept would not work if he had"Turkish" in the title.
Ugur came to Austin more than 20 years ago to attend Huston-Tillotson University. As a student, he had several roommates who did not know how to cook. By default, he was soon cooking for himself and everyone else. Moving to a new country, he was able to re-create the tastes in his own kitchen that were reminiscent of his childhood home by the seaside. Food was an important part of his family life and culture.
MezzeMe has seen steady growth in the eight years it has been open. In addition to the many customers living and working near MezzeMe's location in the Triangle, MezzeMe serves many students and members of Austin's growing Turkish community. For many it is a rare taste of home. Austin has a few spots that focus on Turkish-style kebabs, such as Kebabalicious and California-based chain the Kebab Shop.
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