When in MammaDrau, one must consider paying a visit entirely dedicated to cocktails by mixologist Gürkan Karanfil, and the wonderful little plates reflecting street foods of Sicily, prepared by Ciccio’s brigade of Sicilian chefs bridging Sicily and Bodrum. Arabs ruled Sicily between the 9th-11th centuries, initiating land reforms, progress in agriculture, introducing new crops such as citrus fruits, pistachios and sugar cane. Sicily has never been completely under Ottoman rule but was greatly affected by Ottoman naval presence in the seas that surround the island. Especially in the strait of Messina, which separates Italy and Sicily, Dragut was a notoriously feared captain. Chef Ciccio Sultano is one of the leading chefs in Italy, and I call him as the Sultan of Sicilian cuisine.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 03, 2022 21:51 UTC