Two minutes with Frances, on why she's excited about Esra
Tell us what we can expect from an evening at Esra
Esra is everything you want in a neighbourhood restaurant - nestled into a great community; exquisite and regularly changing food and the friendliest of welcomes. Unfussy and elegant all at once, Esra is a great expression of Selin and Stef - two women I admire and like very much.
What is a must-order dish on the menu - will there be any Oklava favourites making an appearance?
What Selin does with breads of all kinds is really spectacular. If there's a pide on that day, it's essential. Some of my favourite dishes at Oklava and from Selin's books feature lamb - the brilliant spicing and great textures you can achieve cooking lamb over fire means it's always something I try when I'm ordering from a Selin menu.
In three words, how would you describe Selin's cooking?
Unashamedly flavourful. That's just two!