The layers in between.

Börek is a savoury pastry made with thin layers of dough. Those layers can be folded, rolled, or arranged in a tray around fillings such as cheese, spinach, or potato.

The pleasure is in the contrast: a crisp surface giving way to a tender filling. Cut a piece while it is warm, and let the flakes fall where they may.

This is the sort of food that invites a pause. A plate, a little tea, and a seat by the window.