Not too far from the site of Pergamon Akropolos , our guide took us to this small town to try the…read morelocal food. The meatballs are their staple dish and it was delicious. Add in the freshly made Ayran, and it left us with a nice insight into the Turkish cuisine . Topped it off with some kind of pastry made from peanut sauce and I was ready for a nap. Part of the fun traveling the world for us, #52 and counting, is to emerge ourselves into the culture. Yes, you may have to go to some small off the beaten path places to do so, but that is why Yelp reviews are a good guide. Venture out, engage and you make make a memorable meal in the process.