Friendly Meals

09 Dec

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Venue: TelezzüzDate: September 24, 2025 At their first gastronomic gathering of the autumn season, the Gastronomic Society of Turkey came together on the evening of September 24 at Telezzüz for a very special dinner where flavor met art. As Istanbul’s art season begins, the evening started with a private tour of the “Folia” exhibition at Abdülmecid Efendi Köşkü. Curated by Selen Ansen and Eda Berkmen, the exhibition draws on the dual meanings of the Latin word folia—referring both to nature and to excess. After exploring the enchanting world shaped by the mansion’s architecture and history, the group continued on to Telezzüz,...

24 Feb

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Istanbul’s fishing calendar is something locals follow closely—and food lovers know by heart. The months from January to March are prime turbot season. Inspired by this seasonal rhythm, the Gastronomic Society of Türkiye hosted the first members’ dinner of 2025 with the theme “Turbot in Season” at Misina Fish Restaurant.   The specially curated menu didn’t just highlight the noble turbot from the Marmara and Black Seas, but also featured other refined seafood dishes presented like works of art. The evening began with Spanish-style marinated anchovies (boquerones), gilthead seabream carpaccio, salmon gravlax, and torik lakerda with Ayvalık olive oil. These were...

25 May

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May 25, 2023 Gastronomic society of Türkiye gathered at Çok Çok Pera to taste a menu specially prepared by Thai Royal Chef Khun Nuch, head of Çok Çok Thai, the leading representative of classic Thai cuisine in Turkey, and Çok Çok Pera, which offers contemporary Thai cuisine.  The event began with tastings of Royal Kitchen and Rakı Hot Chili cocktails from Ernest’s Bar by Fatih Akerdem in Istanbul. It continued with the presentation of Chef Nuch’s menu, accompanied by Doluca Tanit, Signium Roze, and Karma Merlot & Boğazkere wines. The dinner highlighted the harmony of spices, hot and sweetness, the prevalence...

06 Mar

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March 6, 2024 On the evening of March 6, Gastronomic Society of Turkey came together at the Friends Dinner themed "Between Two Rivers", which brought the flavors of the fertile lands between the Tigris and Euphrates to the table. At the beginning of the night, Ni&Ce rosé made from Kilis vineyard grapes from this very region was sipped. Then, as the 18th term board of directors started the night with a ceremony, the special menu prepared by Arça Restaurant & Grill's chef Cenap Öztekin Varol began to be served to the tables. Menu; Starting with lettuce tarator “terettür” with walnuts...

23 Nov

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Nowember 23,2023 / Moda Sea Club The 2023 Gala Dinner, held with the aim of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Republic as Kitchen Companions, took place with the theme "Restaurants and Signature Dishes, the Cornerstones of Modern Life on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic." The gala dinner, held on November 23, 2023, took place at the Moda Sea Club. The dinner, which started with the delightful taste of bisque, a prevalent flavor of the era, featured signature dishes from renowned restaurants that left their mark on the Republic era, such as Mayonnaise Marinated Sea Bass from Karpiç, Volovan with...