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Her kitchen brings together the generosity of the Turkish table and the discipline of French cuisine. The best of the season, the patience of handwork and simple presentation: from olive-oil dishes to muska börek, from escargots to mezze on the spoon, every plate follows the rhythm of the gathering.

Olive-oil stuffed onions

A selection from the table

Sibel Balık

Chef and host

She has spent years hosting gatherings in Istanbul's finest homes. She composes each menu with the host, for the season and the guests, and follows every detail from kitchen to salon herself.

Escargots in herb butter

A selection from the table