From the kitchen · · 1 min read

How does a night of fasıl unfold?

It opens with mezes, continues with fire and peaks at dessert.

Musicians playing kanun, oud and ney with diners in front

Fasıl is music for those in no hurry.

19:00 — Meze

Talk and mezes first.

21:30 — Fasıl

Kanun, oud, ney.

22:30 — Dessert

Künefe and coffee.

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Mert Aydın

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