One of the best things about being in Cunda for the summer was that I had easy access to all the great seafood that is part of living in the Turkish Aegean. The city's waterfront faces the exit from the harbor to the Aegean and fishing boats come and go all day bringing fresh catches into the city's restaurants. The first dish I tried this summer was called Papalina, which consisted of small fish resembling sardines that are deep-fried whole and eaten by the bowlful. When we first arrived they were described to us as the local equivalent of french fries, since they were available at every restaurant and were a great casual snack. At 10 YTL a bowl they also made for a nice, light meal between classes. It wasn't the most sophisticated offering available on the island but it did hit the spot for those times when we were out having a beer and looking for some great local food that wouldn't break the bank. And since it's apparently just a local specialty around Ayvalik and Cunda we had to take advantage of our chance to have it while we could.
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