Abdullah Kuzu was born in Turkey, and came to Exeter as a refugee in 2000. He runs the popular Dinosaur café by the clock tower with his wife Ayşe.
He was interviewed by Richard Bradbury & Anita Nathwani on 6th February 2013 at the Dinosaur. There are seven extracts here – listen to an extract by clicking on the play button. Read the full transcript here.
Abdullah and Ayşe also contributed to the 2004 Book “The Road to EX4”
Extract 1
First impressions of Exeter, London vs Exeter, Multi-culturalism.
Extract 2
Culture clash regarding his daughter. External noise at the end of this extract.
Extract 3
Identity – Feeling Turkish or British? First coming to the UK, going to college in London. External noise at the end of this extract.
Extract 4
The Dinosaur cafe’s transition from Greasy spoon to Turkish meze bar.
Extract 5
What do you feel when you go back to Turkey?
Extract 6
Multiculturalism.
Extract 7
Abdullah’s message to Exeter.