Eating in Istanbul

Maria Eliades / March 05, 2013
Old School Dining: Inspired by the Museum of Innocence Even if you haven’t actually read ‘The Museum of Innocence’ (though we highly recommend that you do), you may want to slip back in time to some classic Istanbullu or Istanbullu-inspired tast... Read More »
Feride Yalav / February 26, 2013
Dean and Deluca   Unlike it’s New York counterpart, Dean and Deluca in the Kanyon shopping center, is more of a restaurant and cafe rather than an extensive gourmet market with prices on the expensive side. This... Read More »
Mert Şen / February 20, 2013
40 Bebek: A Home Away from Home Welcoming you with dim lighting and an excellent taste in music, the warmth and sincerity of 40 Bebek is felt as soon as you step inside. Tucked deep in the center of Bebek, it is kitted out with white and wo... Read More »
Feride Yalav / February 01, 2013
Açık Mutfak: No Nonsense Just Good Food and Company If you love those informal dinners at home with friends, then Açık Mutfak will give you the same warm feeling. With freshly prepared homemade meze on display as soon as you walk in at the op... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 22, 2013
Sntrl Dükkan: Another Trendy Addition to Galata When a cafe makes Galata its home, you know it’s going to be a cool place, and that is exactly what happened with Snrtl Dükkan. Cozy up to a hot beverage and a simple lunch or dinner at this inform... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 20, 2013
The Guide Recommends: Our Listings, Reviews, and More So it's a Friday night and you are in the mood for a romantic meal or something with a Bosphorus view? Or perhaps you are craving ... Read More »
Alara Kap & Feride Yalav & Bilge Su Orçun / January 07, 2013
Best Places to Get the Best Köfte Updated Sometimes staple dishes get overlooked just because of their ubiquitous nature, but even the most common favorite deserves a 'best of' list. We're talking about köfte (Turkish style meatballs... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 03, 2013
Changa's New Menu: Choosing is Almost Impossible When you bring the words “amazing food” and “Istanbul” together, the inevitable outcome is Changa. Now with new additions to the menu and a brand new tasting menu, the concept of &lsqu... Read More »
Maria Eliades / December 26, 2012
Let Them Eat Art: Monet at Müzedechanga Claude Monet was known to eat freshly and one would imagine that much of his table came from his own famous garden. "If Monet Could Cook Menu" at müzedechanga in the Sakıp Sabancı Museum ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / December 07, 2012
New Year's Countdown: Best Istanbul Restaurants for the Last Supper of 2012 If you refuse to cook on New Year's Eve (or avoid cooking in general), then pick up the phone as soon as you read this and make a reservation at these New Year appropriate restaurants:   ... Read More »
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