A Taste of Marmara at Elma

Event Dates:
  • Fri • January 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM
  • Event Cost: $150.00
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We’re continuing our journey across Türkiye with the next stop in our Regional Dinner Series — the Marmara region.

Marmara is the crossroads of history, culture, and cuisine. It is where Istanbul sits — a melting pot of peoples, flavours, and stories — and home to Executive Chef, Cenk Akkaya.

This evening is all about heritage, stories, and flavors. Each course will transport you to a different part of Marmara, exploring its people, ingredients, and traditions. From meze culture in Istanbul to Ottoman palace cuisine in Edirne, from wartime comfort food in Sakarya to vine-leaf pides in Yalova — you’ll taste the history of a region that shaped the culinary identity of Türkiye.

Your experience includes:
– A six-course traditional Marmara menu
– Rakı education and tasting with Chef Cenk
– Turkish coffee and house made hardaliye digestif to enjoy alongside dessert
– Storytelling from the Elma team, connecting each dish to the region it comes from

This dinner is designed for connection, learning, and cultural appreciation – a true celebration of Türkiye’s regional heritage brought to life in the Okanagan.

Only 20 seats available. Ticket price is per person and inclusive of all taxes and gratuity.