Kapadokya

It was to be a long day at the Brooklyn Supreme Court. This was the first time I'd ever been summoned for jury duty; unfortunately, I'd neglected to bring enough snacks. Right when I was sure that the entire courtroom could hear my stomach growling, I was called to a jury selection room for a civil case.

Ironically enough, the case involved a restaurant (which shall remain nameless). As the endless series of voir dires was conducted, I daydreamed about appetizers. Finally, it was one o'clock: lunch hour!

Brooklyn Heights' Montague Street is not known for fine dining. However, I was happy to spend my hour of freedom at charming Kapadokya. This homey Turkish restaurant offers a wealth of selections for carnivores and vegetarians alike, and the $7.95 two-course lunch special is a great value. I began with a bowl of lentil soup into which I dunked homemade pita, then enjoyed a hearty vegetable casserole with rice. The waitress was very friendly; we discussed how Greek and Turkish desserts are so similar (the Turkish kadayif, shredded wheat with pistachios and honey, is the equivalent of the Greek kadaifi).

I intend to return to try Kapadokya's version of my favorite Turkish appetizers: feta-stuffed filo "cigars" and cacik (garlicky cucumbers in yogurt).

For those of you who were wondering, I was dismissed from the jury pool; I'm hopelessly biased as far as restaurants are concerned.

Kapadokya: 142 Montague Street, 2nd. Floor, Brooklyn. (718) 875-2211.