Restaurants in Istanbul
Talya Arditi / January 02, 2012
Egg & Burger Opens in Etiler
Egg & Burger is a cozy, American-style diner that has become a favorite among locals, especially those living in Nişantaşı where the original branch is located. Recently, the diner has opened a branch in Etiler, very close to Akmerkez, to Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 11, 2011
Peymane - La Cucina
Peymane – La Cucina brings together two seemingly disparate cuisines under one roof: the ocakbaşı tradition of Turkish cuisine (a meat restaurant with an open grill in the middle) by Peymane and Italian cuisine by La Cucina.
Before Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 07, 2011
Arşipel: From Bodrum to Kuruçeşme
Arşipel is a fish restaurant that made its initial entry to the restaurant scene in the southwestern city of Bodrum. It later opened a branch in Suada but has recently moved to a venue with a large terrace and indoor seating area in Read More »
Talya Arditi / August 15, 2011
Carlotta: The Latest Healthy-dining Option in Istanbul
The team behind Da Mario, Zuma, Anjelique, and several other top-notch restaurants has recently opened Carlotta—a concept venue that encompasses a restaurant, deli, and cafe all in one. Located in the business district of Maslak, this Read More »
Talya Arditi / August 08, 2011
Harem: A New Spot for a Coffee Break
Located on a residential street in Levent, Harem is a recently-opened restaurant that offers a refuge from the hectic city life with its relaxing garden. Unlike the name suggests, Harem’s decoration is quite modern and the menu is a mix of Read More »
Talya Arditi / July 08, 2011
360 Goes Asian
360 Istanbul East, the Asian-side branch of the famous 360 Istanbul club, has now opened in the Double Tree by Hilton, located in the upscale Moda neighborhood.
Like its Beyoğlu counterpart, 360 East benefits from a truly spectacular Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / May 17, 2011
Dolce Crosses the Bridge
Cafe di Dolce, known as one of the top patisseries in Istanbul, has now opened a new branch in the Bosphorus neighborhood of Kandilli on the Asian side of the city. Originally opened in Kuruçeşme by Nilgün Ertuğ, Cafe di Dolce is a boutique Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / May 14, 2011
Ortaköy is Blooming!
The team behind the Otto restaurants has launched a new venue called Bloom. Located between the Ulus and Ortaköy neighborhoods, Bloom is a funky new restaurant/bar housed in the Lotus development. The menu features Italian, Mediterranean, Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / March 17, 2011
Cipriani: Can it live up to its name?
The famed Italian restaurant Cipriani opened a new branch in Istanbul’s Levent district in January. Not surprisingly, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding its entry into the Istanbul culinary scene.
Sadly, the experience does not Read More »
Alev Scott / March 13, 2011
Blogger’s Base: A modern day philosophers’ cafe in Galata
Blogger’s Base has been open for a month as I write this, and it’s already the talk of town due to its unique ethos and undeniable cache of cool. Its premise is what the name suggests—a base for artists, musicians, and designers who Read More »
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