Karsu sang her first songs here, at Turkish restaurant Kilim on Ceintuurbaan 246
Singer Karsu shares memories of her family's Turkish restaurant, Kilim, in Amsterdam, where she performed early piano concerts as a teenager. Her career flourished following a national television appearance that brought significant attention to the family-run establishment before it closed in 2019.
Singer Karsu reflects on her formative years spent at her family's restaurant, Kilim, located at Ceintuurbaan 246 in Amsterdam. The establishment, run by the Dönmez family, served as a launchpad for the artist, who began performing piano concerts there as a teenager while dreaming of a global career. Her early success was rapid, leading her to study in the United States and perform at Carnegie Hall by the age of seventeen.
Her career trajectory accelerated significantly after an appearance on the television program De Wereld Draait Door. The mention of the restaurant during the show caused a surge in popularity, making the venue a prominent fixture in the local dining scene until its closure in 2019. Karsu, who gained national recognition, has fondly documented these memories in her bestselling cookbook, Karsu’s Kitchen, celebrating the legacy her father created at the heart of the city.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
