Deniz

Fort Greene is blessed with a huge range of dining options, from high-concept (iCi) to down-home (Smoke Joint). Now an affordable Turkish restaurant has popped up on Fulton Street. Deniz is the table service sibling of Bensonhurst fast-food spot Istanbul, and the menu mixes the traditional with the eclectic. Starters like hummus, eggplant salad and grape leaves have a Mediterranean focus, and the wide range of kebabs (seafood, fish and meat) are great for a simple meal. Heartier Turkish fare like dumplings filled with lamb and onions share menu space with a handful of Italian-style pastas for those weary of Middle Eastern flavors. The inviting but understated dining room reflects the home-style cuisine, and a full bar promises that laid-back locals may just adopt Deniz as another neighborhood hangout.

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