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15 Dec

Posted at 14:33h # Friendly Meals, Previous Events

December 15, 2015, Moda Sea Club Guest Speakers: Ceni Franko, Karen Gerson Şarhon, Mariya Simyonidis, Selİn&Ayda Tokatlıoğlu, Takuhi Tovmasyon The Istanbul Cuisine is one of the most unique examples of the synthesis of Eastern and Western influences in culinary culture… Classic Turkish flavors combined with the traditional cultures of minorities inherited from the Ottoman era such as Greek, Armenian, and Jewish. The Istanbul tables, blended by minority cultures from Byzantium to the present day, are a colorful mosaic. Of course, it's not possible to introduce each of these magnificent cuisines, each containing its own richness, in a single evening event. In...

21 May

Posted at 14:44h # Friendly Meals, Previous Events

May 21, 2015, Bomonti Hilton The concept of the menu prepared by Greek Executive Chef Yannis Manikis for our Gala Dinner was Nostimo Meltemi (Meltem Flavors). The menu for this special evening also reflected Chef Manikis's kitchen and life philosophy. The chef says, "I act with respect and responsibility for all the beauties provided by Mother Earth. For me, the most important thing is to provide an unforgettable experience with all these flavors offered to us." ...

26 Mar

Posted at 14:49h # Previous Events, Seminars

March 26, 2015, MSA In this seminar, where we hosted "Breads of Anatolia", our first speaker was journalist, author, and researcher Nedim Atilla, a member of the Gastronomic Society of Turkey Board of Directors. Atilla delved into the arduous journey of our bread, which begins with wheat seeds and enriches with varieties such as rye bread, barley bread, over a 15,000-year history. Additionally, at the tasting buffet featuring nearly 40 types of bread brought specially from all corners of Anatolia for this seminar, varieties such as Kahrat bread, Cınıbız bread, Ayan bread, Germiyanoğlu bread, Gastra bread, cabbage bread, herb bread,...

11 Feb

Posted at 14:58h # Friendly Meals, Previous Events

February 11, 2015, Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center Since its opening, Raffles Istanbul has been in the spotlight with its two restaurants: Arola and Rocca. Sergi Arola, a pioneer of innovative Spanish cuisine and Michelin-starred Catalan chef, along with Ali Ronay, known for his interest in Anatolian cuisine and successful interpretations, lead these two restaurants. These two esteemed chefs collaborated to prepare the wonderful menu for our Gala Dinner. In this dinner, which was held beyond the classic service and presentation approach, Arola and Ronay treated us to a taste duel with their individually prepared small plates. Event Menu: https://youtu.be/7jkV-iEz3qM ...

10 Feb

Posted at 15:01h # Previous Events, Seminars

February 10, 2015, MSA In the seminar, despite not having a long-standing history in our country, we examined the journey of Tea, which has taken its place at the top of our hospitality list, and what makes it indispensable around the world. Our first speaker was Sam Jackson, brand manager and tea expert of Whittard of Chelsea, a tea brand that has been in existence for over a century. We listened to his insights on the history of tea, the five different tea families, and tea cultures around the world. Our second speaker, tea researcher Dr. Mustafa Duman, shed light...