Food in Turkey

The food on our trip to Turkey was wonderful. Lots of lamb, of course, but the big surprise was the quality and variety of seafood. Best grilled fish ever! The surprise treat was the fried mussels on a stick. The mezes, or starters, were another surprise; a modest mom-and-pop restaurant would offer eight or 10 choices.

Restraint is in order, however, because you really should try the lentil soup — I tried it in 12 places and each version was delicious and different from the others — and you must leave room for the main course.

We drank only bottled water; it was available nearly everywhere. Turkish beer was good, and we liked the Villa Doluca red wine.

ALBERT A. SCHAUFELBERGER, Fripp Island, SC