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Feride Yalav / April 11, 2013
The Magger's Interview with Our Publisher Dilara Apa
The Magger, an online blog about Istanbul happenings, recently featured our lovely publisher Dilara Apa and asked some questions about The Guide Istanbul and, of course, the city. See what happened by visitin... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / April 10, 2013
Silvena Rowe: Re-Inventing Turkish Cuisine
Silvena Rowe is a London-based celebrity chef, who was born in Bulgaria to a Turkish father. She moved to the UK aged 19 where she began her culinary career. She has since written several cookbooks, made many... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / April 09, 2013
Sumac Octopus With Pomegranate: Recipe by Silvena Rowe
This recipe was provided by celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe. Read our interview with her here.
Octopus can be very tough, so it is best poached before using it in a dish. Use fresh octopus if possibl... Read More »
Feride Yalav / April 08, 2013
Where Istanbul’s Chefs Go Shopping
Hande Bozdoğan- Founder of the Istanbul Culinary Insitute
All fruits and vegetables as well as nuts are brought in from Bozdoğan’s own farm in the Gulf of saros, while the rest is bought from ... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / April 05, 2013
Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam: Historical Luxury
We’d like to start this article by thanking a 16th century pirate named Kılıç Ali Paşa; an Italian who converted to Islam and rose up the ranks from slave to Captain of his ship. It seems ther... Read More »
Feride Yalav / March 26, 2013
Hazal Yılmaz Takes On Istanbul (The World)
Before we ever met Hazal Yılmaz we imagined her as some ubiquitous phantom who managed to appear at every necessary spot in Istanbul before we did, taking photos and writing poignant commentary on her popula... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / March 22, 2013
An Easter Feast
Easter is celebrated differently all over the Christian world. However one thing that all customs share is a feast shared with family and loved ones, breaking the fast of Lent. To help you prepare the perfect... Read More »
Rhiannon Davies / March 20, 2013
Take a Trip to Alaçatı's Herb Festival
If you’re a herbivore or simply a herb enthusiast, make sure your diary is clear on April 12-14 as the fourth Alaçatı Herb Festival will take place in the picturesque village of Alaçatı ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / March 19, 2013
The Marmara Hotel Bodrum: Unique Treatment and Benefits
Even though it’s not possible to turn back the clock, you don’t have to live with the residue of time on your complexion. The Marmara Hotel Bodrum’s Darphin Time Defier anti-aging treatment ... Read More »
Alara Kap / March 18, 2013
The Essence of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul
After four days of fashionably late A to Z runway looks, Istanbul natives must now return to not being photographed, not having too many opinions, and not overexposing t... Read More »
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