AEGEAN SOFRA

A CHEF’S TABLE EXPERIENCE

A unique mediterranean dining experience where Chef Efe crafts a seasonal tasting menu while sharing the stories behind each dish

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Our monthly Sofra Dinner returns in 2026 with new seasonal menus and stories from Chef Efe.

Upcoming Sofra Dates:

  • January 29, 2026

  • February 26, 2026

  • March 26, 2026

  • April 30, 2026

Chef Efe Onoglu speaking to guests at a dinner party
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Plated gourmet dish with seared fish, greens, and purple edible flowers on a white plate, part of a series of similar plates on a table.
Gourmet dish with green sauce, couscous, cherry tomatoes, mussels, dill, and leaves, served on a beige plate.
Chef plating dishes with precision using tweezers in a kitchen.
Group of people smiling and talking at a dining table set with plates and glasses, with a person standing nearby.
A dining table with various Mediterranean dishes including hummus, pink beet dip, sliced bread, and a wine bottle. Hands are serving food and holding the bottle.
Crispy fried zucchini slices arranged on a dark plate.
Gourmet stuffed eggplant halves on a white plate with green sauce dots and garnished with microgreens and edible flowers.
Sliced artichokes and lemons submerged in water in a pan.
Indian curry dishes served in traditional metal bowls on decorative plates.
Five white plates with appetizers on a black table, including fried croquettes, cherry tomatoes, and artichokes, garnished with herbs.
Gourmet dish with artichoke, tomato, and a fried croquette garnished with greens, served with edible flower and diced vegetables on a white plate.
Plated grilled octopus with microgreens, vegetables, and a creamy yellow puree on a white plate.
Bowls of hummus with herbs on top, surrounded by other dishes including fruit on a wooden table.
Close-up of a floral arrangement with pink dahlias and white flowers in a white vase, set on a dining table with a green tablecloth, metal plates, and decor in the background.
Cucumber soup being poured into decorative bowls with cucumber garnishes.
A cocktail in a glass with orange garnish and rosemary, next to a plate of sliced zucchini chips on a blue patterned tablecloth.
Bowls of pasta with shredded chicken, mushrooms, herbs, and fried garnishes on top.
Person preparing food in a stainless steel bowl, adding ingredients with a spoon, in a kitchen setting.
Roasted Brussels sprouts with creamy sauce and cranberries on a metal plate
A fried spring roll on a bed of creamy spinach sauce in a small bowl.
Cooked rack of ribs on a dark surface
A fresh Fattoush salad with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, red onions, parsley, and pita bread crisps in a white bowl.
Fattoush salad with mixed vegetables, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herbs, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pita bread in a white bowl.
Chef plating gourmet dish with meat, sauce, and vegetable garnish on pureed base in kitchen.
A gourmet dish featuring a poached egg with black pepper and herbs, surrounded by yellow flower petals and a colorful vegetable medley, served in a white bowl on a silver background.
Bowl of food garnished with yellow flowers on wooden table
Baked spiral pastry with a golden-brown crust in a pan.
Baklava pieces garnished with chopped pistachios served with a scoop of ice cream on a dark plate.
Gourmet beet tartare garnished with herbs, radish slices, and a yellow crouton, drizzled with sauce on a green plate.
Artistic dessert in a black bowl with red dome, white foam, sliced raspberries, yellow flowers, crumbly base, and pink cream.
Assorted Mediterranean dishes on a wooden table, including bowls of hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, and marinated vegetables, with pita bread in the center.
Table setting with grilled skewers, rice, tzatziki sauce, salad, and an empty plate on a red tablecloth.
A dessert in a glass bowl with white ice cream, dates, greens, and crispy garnishes on a wooden plate with a spoon.
Gourmet dessert with chocolate mousse, figs, whipped cream, and caramel sauce on a white plate, garnished with flowers and cream dollops.

WHERE DINING

AND STORYTELLING MEET.

Sofra" is a Turkish word that refers to more than just a table—it represents the experience of sharing a meal. Honoring this tradition, Chef Efe crafts a seasonal tasting menu that highlights the rich flavors of the Mediterranean, each dish reflecting history, technique, and personal inspiration.

As the evening unfolds, Efe shares the origins behind each bite—family recipes, time-honored traditions, and the experiences that have shaped his craft. Every plate offers a taste of the Aegean, turning Sofra into a living story told through food.