Nusret Gökçe (Turkish: [nusˈɾet ɟœcˈtʃe]; born August 9, 1983), better known as Salt Bae, is a Turkish butcher, chef, and restaurateur. Gökçe's technique for preparing and seasoning meat became an …

Jun 24, 2025 · Salt Bae rose to fame on social media, but what happened to him since his restaurants closed down, and where is he now?

Sep 30, 2025 · The U.S. closures hurt, but his restaurants in Turkey, the UAE, and other regions are still operating. He’s active on social media and uses it to promote his brand and businesses.

Jun 5, 2025 · As Salt Bae and his salty forearms bid farewell to Los Angeles, Nusr-Et eyes further international expansion, with new locations planned for Mexico City, Rome, Ibiza, and more.

Jul 27, 2025 · Since 2023, Salt Bae’s restaurants in the U.S. have closed one after the other. By mid-2025, outlets in Dallas, Boston, Las Vegas, and Beverly Hills had shut down. Today, only two Nusr …

Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio visited Salt Bae's New York restaurant, while Drake hit up the Miami spot and David Beckham brought his whole family along to try the Turkish chef's food.

Aug 7, 2025 · Once hailed as a global sensation, the Salt Bae restaurant chain now faces an unexpected downturn. Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, became a viral icon in 2017 with his …

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Jul 1, 2025 · Salt Bae’s rise and retreat is more than a meme cycle—it’s a case study in the perils of personality-as-brand in the hospitality sector. While charismatic chefs and restaurateurs have long …

Apr 14, 2025 · With his newfound fame as Salt Bae, Gökçe moved quickly. Capitalizing on his popularity from that short social media clip, he opened a new Nusr-et location in Midtown New York.