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Feride Yalav / March 07, 2012
Exploring Turkish Cuisine’s History with Enstitü’s Tasting Menus   The best way to record Turkish history is not through writing but through the palate, as the lush tasting menu at Enstitü in March will prove to foodies interested in learning how the Turkish ki... Read More »
Talya Arditi / February 27, 2012
The Latest in Turkish Cuisine: Tasting Menu at Hünkar Tasting menus are often considered very French and very gourmet. But the basic principle of a tasting menu is in fact trying different dishes in small sizes in one sitting without having to order the entire m... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / December 14, 2011
Baylan: From Patisserie to Restaurant While the name Baylan may be synonymous with desserts, this could soon change with the opening of Baylan restaurant in Bebek. Baylan opened the second branch of its famous Kadıköy patisserie in the ton... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / November 20, 2011
New Menu @ Antica Locanda Antica Locanda is one of Istanbul’s top Italian restaurants, specializing in rustic Italian cuisine. Located on a quiet side street in the Arnavutköy neighborhood, this family-run restaurant opene... Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 20, 2011
Truffles, anyone?   Da Mario and Gina are having an 11-day special truffle menu starting on 20th of October and lasting until 31st of October for all truffle enthus... Read More »
Will Washburn / September 06, 2011
New Menu at Piola   Good news for fans of Italian food in Istanbul. The renowned eatery Piola – with restaurants all over the globe in both hemispheres – has just revamped its menu. Piola’s first br... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / September 01, 2011
Brunch @ Lucca   Lucca has long been one of the most popular restaurants in the upscale Bebek neighborhood. Walk past here on any wee... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / July 12, 2011
Been to Elio Yet? Elio is a new addition to Istanbul’s restaurant scene, but has already opened two branches this spring, one in the tony Nişantaşı neighborhood and the other on privately owned ... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / May 10, 2011
Divan goes Mexican Mexican cuisine seems to be the latest food trend taking Istanbul by storm and the Divan Pub and Brasserie chain is the latest restaurant to add Mexican dishes to their menu. Under the theme Mexican Fire, Di... Read More »
Talya Arditi / May 04, 2011
A New Menu Springs Up at Mangerie   Bebek’s ultimate brunch spot. Amazing Bosphorus views. Casual, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. This is Mangerie. Now with an expanded menu.   Seafood aficionados will be happy... Read More »