SALT Impresses Again with Ca`d`Oro
Ca`d`Oro is the latest restaurant by the Istanbul Doors Group, located within the newly opened SALT Galata building located in the historic Ottoman Bank on Bankalar Caddesi in Karaköy. The menu, designe... Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 27, 2011
A Carnivore’s Paradise
Succulent, soft, flavorful meat. And lots of it. That is the definition of a carnivore’s paradise. Add to that low prices and great service, and you get Şehzade Cağ Kebabı.
Located on... Read More »
Nar Lokanta
While I very much enjoy Turkish food, it is only on rare occasions that I get particularly excited about a Turkish restaurant. So I knew, when I could not stop raving about Nar Lokanta to anyone w... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / October 04, 2011
Contemporary Fish @ Sur Balık
Enjoying a feast of meze and grilled fish alongside the Bosphorus is an Istanbul classic, a favorite experience for residents and visitors alike. Anywhere you go along the Bosphorus, you’ll notice that... Read More »
Will Washburn / September 23, 2011
Galata Evi
The Galata Evi, a small restaurant near the Galata Tower with excellent home-cooked food, can boast a unique location, being situated in the building known as the Eski İngiliz Karakolu or Old Eng... Read More »
Talya Arditi / September 13, 2011
Lokanta Maya: Local, Regional, Seasonal
When you hear the name Lokanta Maya, you may not automatically think of Turkish food. But everything about this restaurant is local and native. Open since May 2010 in Karaköy, Lokanta Maya is set on one... Read More »
Talya Arditi / September 11, 2011
Detox in a Box
What is raw foodism?
It’s the practice of consuming unprocessed, uncooked, and mostly organic foods as the main part of your diet. The practice is quite new to Turkey and it’s ... Read More »
Will Washburn / August 27, 2011
An Istanbul Classic: Hamdi Restaurant
It’s hardly necessary to give detailed directions to Hamdi Restaurant: all you have to do is get off at the Eminönü tram stop, and look up. The well-loved Istanbul eatery is almost... Read More »
Yeşim Yemni / August 18, 2011
Ottoman Cuisine with a Stunning View
Located on the top floor of Yaşmak Hotel Group, Olive Restaurant offers a lighter version of traditional Ottoman cuisine. From the dining room’s panoramic view, you can see everything from the stunnin... Read More »