All Things Pepper

Only One Night with Tamara Ivanović & Esra Acar Koç Cooking All Things Pepper! Just in the season of pepper! On Friday, October 10th, join us at Belly Pepper for a one-of-a-kind Mediterranean dining experience. For this special evening, guest chef Tamara Ivanović from the Balkans will be cooking side by side with Turkish chef Esra Acar Koç. Together, they will explore how pepper in all its colors, textures, and flavors can shape a full menu, from starters to dessert. Every course shows the many faces of pepper: smoky, sweet, bright, earthy not just in savory plates but even in desserts. Dive into the Mediterranean kitchen with us and experience similarities and differences between Turkish and Balkan cuisine at one table. Menu Cold starters Green Ajvar Baked sivri biber turşu in olive oil, Pomegranate & Olive Ezme Green Tomato Turşu Creamy Fermented Somborka Muhammara Sour Cherry Pickles, Feta, Pistachio Esra’s Dill & Cheese Poğaça Tamara’s Ruža Pogača Soup Tarhana Pide Main Wine Leaf Sarma w/ Lamb Short Ribs, Sour Cherry Dried Paprika Dolma w/ Prunes, Leek and Walnut, White Bean Puree Dessert Surprise