Old Istanbul or Constantinople was built on seven hills. Each hill has a historic importance rooted back to the Roman and Ottoman empires – where the city’s diverse cuisine and culture come from. “The Seven Hills of Istanbul” supper club represents what Istanbul cuisine is today and what it was in the past. Therefore the…
The 7 Hills of Istanbul
“The Seven Hills of Istanbul” supper club represents what Istanbul cuisine is today and what it was in the past. Therefore the menu created by me – Topik’s founder will include inspirations and influences of the peoples’ of Istanbul – encompassing dishes from different families, neighbours, and memories from across centuries. This is distinct from…
One Night In Za’atari
One Night in Za’atari event of OXFAM UK at the Vinyl Factory, Soho – I served Syrian inspired food and unique Turkish wines from local producers made by regional grapes
Topik holds Syrian Supper Club February fest
The Syrian Supper Club with Irem Aksu stepping in as head chef on this occasion are holding another of their sell-out Syrian Suppers. This isn’t just any supper club popping up on your radar, it is an evening of merriment, delicious food inspired by all the flavours of the Middle East and to add the…
Armenian Supper Club at e5 Bakehouse
A Pomegranate Odyssey; From Istanbul to Yerevan A Pomegranate Odyssey from Istanbul to Yerevan; that is what I called this supper event at e5 Bakehouse. The food I will be cooking is not only for tasting, but also for sharing some of the memories and stories of peoples of Asia Minor – the land which…
Topik curated a dining event for a good cause
On the 24th October, Topik catered for a fundraising event for Dying to Divorce which is a brand new documentary about the women fighting domestic violence in Turkey. As a part of the crowdfunding campaign, Topik – Food Without Borders organised a meal in collaboration with the filmmakers at L’atelier Dalston. As a Topik’s Chef,…
Stuffed Cooked Mussels from the Greeks of Istanbul
“I had never considered living in Athens. When I was in Istanbul I thought the cuisine in Greece and ours would be the same but as I arrived here, I realized it is much different than I expected. Thereupon, I started to research our cuisine in Istanbul to find out the connections between our culture and the food we enjoy.”
Aniseed Biscuits from the Sephardic Jews Cuisine of Turkey
The unique cuisine of the Sephardic Jews in Turkey is not only a representation of the many traditions preserved over decades but as well the story of a journey through different geographies, histories and cultures.
Topik Meze from the Armenian Cuisine of Turkey
“For some reason, my parents did not have the habit to buy ready-made Meze but preferred to prepare it by themselves at home. We would rather prepare every meal we had together as a family. While my father insisted that no other woman could cook better than his own mother, my mother absolutely did not…
Topik launched at dis/placed exhibition
Topik launched food without borders at dis/placed exhibition. My stall had hundreds of people visiting at Shoreditch Town Hall.
Private view at dis-placed exhibition
TOPIK – food without borders kicks off its journey with dis/placed exhibition at Shoreditch Town Hall.
