Chef Fulden Kargi handles everything—ingredient selection, preparation, cleanup—with a thoroughness that transformed our lunch meeting from a logistical challenge into pure enjoyment. Her attention to dietary requirements isn't perfunctory; she checked days in advance, understanding that good food requires careful preparation, not last-minute accommodations. What set her apart was also her communication style: clear, proactive, and refreshingly free of the back-and-forth that I had with other chefs. Her training across multiple cuisines shows in the food—dishes that feel authentic rather than fusion-confused, pleasant looking but not tasty.