Why subscribe?

Hi,

I’m tired of content hubs where the importance is on novelty, trends and not being late to whatever new thing algorithms and PR companies decide is consumable. I don’t want to be alert, excited and energetic all the time. I don’t want to need caffeine in my life to enjoy the things I enjoy. And I enjoy food and living in a big city.

So this newsletter will have:

• London food recommendations: restaurants, pop-ups, tasty products, etc.

• Bits on food culture in Turkey, mainly consisting of cohesive fun facts which would make good dinner party anecdotes

• Things I do or have recently discovered that make life more enjoyable

It’s for those who want to enjoy rather than consume. For those who prefer the ‘decaf’ life, still with the taste but without the jitters of living.

Honestly it’s easier if you read it then try to imagine what I mean.

Who am I?

My name is Berkok. I’m a London-based, Istanbul-born food writer, mostly writing about better ways to enjoy food and life in the city.

I have worked in the restaurant, FMCG, research and media industries, but my love resides in eating, cooking, telling stories and manga. I am also known for asking people their favorite fruit in an (secret) attempt to guess their personalities and backgrounds.

What now?

Subscribe. Try the recommendations. Read the stories. Give me feedback. And please share with people if you enjoy the way I try to enjoy life, I’m not marketing this.