Dinner at Leyla

Please read through all details below to secure your spot! 🙏

We’re kicking off Neighborhood Bites with an intimate dinner at Leyla, a warm Mediterranean brasserie tucked on a tree-lined block of West 74th Street. Known for its Turkish rustic-haute cuisine and elegant small plates, Leyla blends coastal and regional flavors from Istanbul with a local, neighborhood vibe — perfect for a shared meal and good conversation.

We’ll be ordering à la carte (pay-your-own-way) with a total group size of six to keep things cozy and easy to connect. Some highlights from the current menu include:

• Slow-Cooked Short Rib Pide with eggplant spread and kaşar cheese
• Lahmacun — Turkish flatbread with minced meat, sumac, and parsley
• Grilled Mastic Octopus over artichoke purée and hanguk spices
• Kataifi Zucchini Fritters with mint yogurt dip
• Fava Bean Bruschetta on sourdough with pickled carrot and dill

Most apps fall in the $15–18 range; mains run around $26–37. You can view the full menu here: https://www.leylanyc.com/menus/dinner

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➕ A Little Neighborhood Perk

After dinner, you’ll have the option to leave a bit of feedback for the restaurant via a quick QR scan. By doing so, you’ll be entered into our monthly giveaway for a gift card to a local favorite. It’s our way of giving back to the neighborhood (and thanking you for showing up).

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📅 Event Details

• Date: August 7, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM (Please arrive on time)
• Location: Leyla – 108 W 74th St, NYC
• Group size: 6 people max
• Reservation name: Kevin

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⚠️ RSVP & Payment Info

To help keep things smooth and respectful for everyone, and make sure no seats go to waste, I’m asking for a $10 deposit to confirm your spot.

Here’s how it works:

• RSVP on Meetup to hold your spot temporarily
• I’ll DM you with Venmo/PayPal details. Once you send your deposit, your seat is confirmed
• First to pay = first to lock in
• If the event fills up and someone on the waitlist sends their deposit before you do, I'll offer them your spot (so act fast!)
• You’ll get your $10 back at the event — or you can put it toward a shared appetizer or dessert for the table, your choice

This helps us avoid last-minute flaking (which really throws things off in a group of six), and keeps the experience thoughtful and fair for everyone attending.