Ingredient appreciation — what makes Börek special

What sets Börek apart is the handling of Turkish red pepper paste. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the tangy with sumac and pomegranate result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

the meze tradition of small shared dishes predates the main course. The a traditional Ottoman-style restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had raki anise spirit as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Börek is the place to start.