Meze

Meze ( ; also spelled mezze or mezé) is a selection of small dishes served as appetizers in cuisines. It is similar to Spanishtapas and Italianstuzzichini. A meze may be served as a part of a multi-course meal or form a meal in itself. Meze are often served with spirits such as oghi, ouzo, arak, rakia, raki, or grappa at meyhane and ouzeri.