Umut Karakuş

Umut Karakuş developed his love for pastry at his father’s kneading table and subsequently graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Department He started his career in 2006, working with some of Turkey’s finest chefs in Anatolian cuisine. In 2012, Karakuş founded the country’s first modern tavern. He has spent the last six years in an extensive exploration of mezes and spices, establishing Turkey’s first spice library of Turkey. He continues this work, with the mission of creating a comprehensive inventory of the country’s spices.