Terroir in partnership
with Cultura, a Creative Economic Enterprise
10:00 EST
16:00 CET
17:00 TRT
Welcome to the Program CoHosts
Arlene Stein & Renee Lalonde, Terroir
Maksut Aşkar, Chef & Owner Neolokal, Istanbul
Conversation with Cultura: Istanbul & Aegean Cuisine & Traditions
Ismail Erturk, The University of Manchester and Cultura
Sabahnur Erdemli, Cultura
Digging Into Culinary Traditions of Turkey
Associate Prof. Ozge Samanci, PhD, Head of Gastronomy & Culinary Arts Department, Ozyegin UNIVERSITY & Author
10:30 EST
16:30 CET
17:30 TRT
The Mystical Milieu of Spices & Herbs
Ferda Erdinc, Owner Zencefil Restaurant
The Kitchen Project: Cooking Aegean Herbs
Sirma Guven, Founder, The Kitchen Project, Educator, Food Writer
Tolga Kamiloğlu, Chef
Aytunc Peksev, Mixologist Co. Founder Kepler Social House
11:40 EST
17:40 CET
18:40 TRT
ISTANBUL: Taste of Flavours and Ingredients
Feridun Ugumu - Chef & Owner of Hunkar Restaurant
Ferda Erdinc, Founder of Zencefil Restaurant
Being an Inspiring Entrepreneur in Agri-Business
Mehmet Ozgu Manisalı, Agri-Business Entrepreneur
Lives Committed: Olives & Olive Oil
Ali Kursat, Owner, Artisanal Olive Oil, Kursat & Olive Groves
Zeynep Kursat Alumur, Owner, Artisanal Olive Oil Kursat & Olive Groves
12:50 EST
18:50 CET
19:50 TRT
BREAK
13:10 EST
19:10 CET
20:10 TRT
Being a Chef in Istanbul
Didem Senol Tiryakioglu, Owner of Maya & Gram Restaurants, Author of Gastronomy Books
Get a taste for Aegean Flavour with a recipe from her cookbook.
Ancient Roots, Modern Innovation:
Wine Destination into the Aegean
Bilge Bengisu Ogunlu, Owner of Urlice Winery, Wine-Route Entrepreneur
Bilge Yamen, Owner of Yedibilgeler Winery & Estate-Hotel
14:10 EST
20:10 CET
21:10 TRT
Pairings for a Perfect Turkish Dinner
Mains & Meze with Raki & Wine
Mehmet Yalcin, Author, Journalist, Entrepreneur
Totally Local: Olives, Olive Oil, Figs, Raisins & Artichokes
Ümmühan Tibet, Chairperson, National Olive & Olive Oil Council
Pinar Nacak, Izmir commodity Exchange, Ass.Secretary General
Pelin Omuroglu, Oleolog, owner of Olivurla & Olive Groves
15:10 EST
21:10 CET
22:10 TRT
Catch of the Day: Aegean Fish
Ahmet Guzelyagdoken, Cook, Restaurateur & Author
A Sweet Tooth for Tradition: Pudding & Ice Creams
Priscilla Mary Isin, Author, Researcher
Ersin Peya, Owner Dondurmaccİ Ice Cream & Shop
