Foursome Restaurant: Turkish Soul & Mediterranean Flavor in Greenwich
New York’s West Village just got a little more flavorful. Foursome, the newly opened Mediterranean restaurant and lounge on Jones Street, is a vibrant addition to the neighborhood, blending Turkish heritage with a cosmopolitan flair. The name nods to its four founders — Haldun Kilit, Kaan Sekban, Tuba Demircioglu, and Oya Mungan — each of whom brings a unique sensibility to the space: design, hospitality, food, and art.
“The name Foursome actually came about on a boat in Turkey,” Mungan recalls with a laugh. “We wanted something that represented the four of us. And when Americans ask about the name, I tell them: ‘Threesome is too old. Plus, one is better now.’” That cheeky humor runs through much of what makes the restaurant tick.
Foursome officially opened in June with a mission: to introduce New Yorkers to the full glory of Turkish breakfast and the broader palette of Mediterranean cuisine — served in a space designed to feel like home. “If you come to my house, this is the same brunch I would serve you,” says Mungan. “We want to tell people: make yourself at home.”
All-Day Menu: Michelin-Starred Restaurants
The all-day menu is ambitious but deeply personal. At the heart of it is the “Aegean Dream,” a traditional Turkish breakfast that includes menemen, simit (Turkish sesame bagel), sucuk sausage, feta and halloumi cheeses, fresh olives, tomatoes, jams, acuka, and Turkish tea served in tulip-shaped glasses. “Breakfast in Turkey is a festival,” says Mungan. “We believe happiness starts with breakfast.”
Executive Chef Kenan Atmaca, along with Chefs Melih Turgay Yılmaz and Ferhat Kanca, bring pedigree and passion to the kitchen. With experience serving royals and helming Michelin-starred restaurants, their combined talents shape a menu that is both rustic and refined. For brunch, the “Foursome Rainbow Pancake”—made with matcha, beets, and spirulina — is a colorful standout. For lunch and dinner, expect hearty mezes, pishi tacos made with fried Turkish dough, and mains like sumac-crusted salmon or braised short ribs with eggplant orzo and chili blueberry sauce.
But don’t expect Foursome to follow the traditional cadence of a New York restaurant. “In America, brunch is a weekend thing,” Mungan says. “We serve brunch six days a week. For us, every day is brunch day. Why wait?”
A Mediterranean Postcard & Bob Dylan Tribute
That slower, more mindful pace is intentional. “We want people to slow down and enjoy their food. Savor it. We are not good for rush people,” she jokes. “We are trying to change habits. Fast food is not healthy. Slower countries live longer.” That philosophy extends beyond the plate. Foursome’s interior feels like a Mediterranean postcard —white chairs, wooden tables, and walls adorned with vibrant, ingredient-themed art imported from Turkey. A special corner pays tribute to Bob Dylan, who once lived nearby. “We even named a cocktail after him,” says Mungan.
An Exciting & Exotic Beverage Program
And speaking of cocktails — bartender Jorge Ramirez, known for his time at Blind Barber, leads the beverage program with layered drinks that channel Turkish ingredients. His “Espresso Fortuni” features Turkish espresso and cardamom; the “Turkish Delight” offers a rose gin base topped with elderflower cold foam and dusted with cardamom and rose petals. For Pride Month, Ramirez appears as his drag alter ego, Gigi Martini, “shaking up cocktails with a side of glam, sass, and sparkle.”
Rotating Art Exhibitions
Foursome also plans to support local artists through rotating exhibitions and talks, a reflection of co-founder Demircioglu’s background curating public art spaces in Dubai. “We want to showcase both emerging and established artists,” Mungan says. “It’s food, drink, and culture all in one space.” At its core, Foursome isn’t just a restaurant — it’s an expression of hospitality, identity, and joy. It’s a space where a leisurely breakfast might stretch into cocktails, and strangers might leave as friends.
“We built this place to share what we love,” Mungan says. “The food, the culture, the hospitality. And hopefully, to bring a little bit of happiness to people’s lives — one Turkish bagel at a time.”
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