Somer Sivrioğlu

Somer Sivrioğlu is a Turkish chef and restaurateur.[1]

Somer Sivrioğlu was born on 25 May 1971 in Istanbul, where he lived for 25 years.[2] His mother was also a chef and restaurateur, and he gained an understanding of the Turkish cuisine early in life.

Sivrioğlu has held a number of senior positions in the hospitality industry. He has been involved in launching high street restaurant chains, launching specialty eateries and launching and running national restaurants. In 2007, he opened his own restaurant, Efendy, in Balmain, Sydney.[3] In 2016, Sivrioglu opened his second Sydney restaurant, Anason, in Barangaroo.[4]

Somer Sivrioğlu has written weekly columns for the Turkish community newspaper Yeni Vatan. He has also hosted the TV show Somer'in Mutfağı ("Somer's Kitchen") and the SBS Radio program Lezzete Yolculuk (Journey to Taste).[5]

Awards
  • 2013: Local Business Awards WINNER Best Restaurant Inner West
  • 2012: Best in Taste Award WINNER
  • 2011: RCNSW Awards of Excellence WINNER Specialty Restaurant
  • 2010: RCNSW Awards of Excellence WINNER Turkish Restaurant
  • 2010: Inner West Courier WINNER Best Restaurant in Inner West

References
  1. Short order: Somer Sivrioglu. The Australian, 4 February 2012.
  2. Simon Thomsen (2008-04-01). "This family-friendly Turkish restaurant puts a modern spin on enduring classics". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  3. Hospitality Foodservice. P. Isaacson Publications. 2010. p. 166. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  4. Good Food. Good Food Guide. 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  5. Chef's Challenge - Somer Sivrioglu by June Cowle. 702 ABC Sydney, 30 October 2012.
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