Welcome to my site.
I’m Deniz Basusta, and I proudly own and operate my family’s restaurant in Brooklyn. I’m passionate about pushing boundaries, creating memorable dining experiences and would love to connect with you.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, one of my proudest achievements is graduating from New York University.
My family restaurant, which my father began in 1999. It is a second home to me.
After graduating into the pandemic, I began working full-time alongside my father in our family's fine-dining restaurant.
I earned responsibility by working hard & pushing new initiatives. I transitioned our business model and managed every aspect of restaurant operations, from service to business, legal, and financial.
Most recently, I helped us move to our new and larger location!
Some of my other experiences:
Barclays Investment Bank
Providing global support to internal and external clients, my role at Barclays consists of a lot of problem-solving, optimization, and working closely with key stakeholders to keep things moving. Cooperation and organization are an absolute necessity.
Gooseneck Vineyards
Working in this creative startup wine company, I worked closely with the founder to analyze product performance and create cash flow, financial, and inventory level forecasts. This experience shaped the way I looked at analyzing business decisions.
Bank of New York Mellon
Financial Analyst in the 2019 Summer Analyst Program. I worked in the finance group, analyzing previous investment, expense, and revenue targets across 12 lines of business. A centrally located role, communication and financial knowledge were paramount.
Restaurateur Club @ NYU
Serving as President, I managed a 15 person team of photographers, writers, and event coordinators, creating partnerships with NYC restaurants and groups such as The Modern for events, tours, and workshops.
