The Aegean is one of the regions with the most fertile soils on earth… As Herodotus of Halicarnassus, the father of history, who lived in this region, Herodotus of Halicarnassus, the ancient Greek, said, “under the most beautiful sky and in the most beautiful climate we know on earth”.

As someone who has settled in the Aegean, I am privileged to live here, to walk in lands that have witnessed history, to be under the most beautiful sky and to taste the flavors of this region, which our famous traveler Evliya Çelebi mentioned in his Travelogue with the words “oil flows from its mountains and honey from its plains.” The flavors of the Aegean, especially with its herbs and unique cuisine, appeal to the stomach as well as the eyes.

KUŞADASI AND GASTRONOMY TOURISM

In addition to its natural and historical beauties, Kuşadası also stands out with its local flavors. Apart from the variety and quality of fish and seafood from its coasts, the herbs grown by this generous geography add life to people’s lives…

These herbs, which are preferred for their antioxidant properties and have a variety unique to the region, are eagerly awaited to take their place on the tables when their seasons come. The geography we live in offers these flavors to us and all guests coming to the region, accompanied by magnificent views. It is possible to taste all these local flavors, from seafood to Aegean herbs, in a restaurant with the natural beauties and views of Kuşadası and its surroundings, or in the restaurants you prefer in the historical texture of Kaleiçi.

During the winter months, you can maintain your fitness and health with the delicious Şevket-i bostan. In summer, stuffed zucchini blossoms picked at the first light of the day will decorate your dreams. Horseradish, tangle, cibez, dalgan, ivy, artichoke, bitter-sweet chicory, radicchio, chard, nettle….

These are some of the herbs that adorn the marketplaces. All of them are delicious, all of them are healing. Kuşadası attracts the attention of gourmets in recent years with all these features and restaurants that reflect the unique cuisine of the Aegean region in the best way, as well as its sea, sun, historical and cultural beauties.

Carrying the momentum it has achieved in tourism to gastronomy tourism, Kuşadası is waiting for those who care about taste and healthy nutrition by adding the food and beverage sector to its tourism potential…

How is it made? What is it good for?

The name of wild cabbage, also known as cücük, is cibez in our region. It has a protective effect against cancer because it is formed from the root of the cabbage. After boiling this soft and very tasty plant, it is flavored with olive oil, lemon and garlic.