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Trump Towers

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:58:00 +0300

The Loli Shop

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:32:00 +0300

Buyaka

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:52:00 +0300

Kafkas

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:00 +0300

Other Locations:

Şişli: Cevahir Shopping Mall, Büyükdere Caddesi No.22; (0212) 380 10 92

Bakırköy: Capacity Shopping Mall, Fişekhane Caddesi No.7; (0532) 230 09 79

Levent: Sapphire Shopping Mall, Büyükdere Caddesi; (0541) 425 74 25

Ataşehir: Palladium Shopping Mall, Barbaros Mahallesi Halk Caddesi No. 8-B; (0532) 624 30 92

Fashion @ Eye

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:58:00 +0300

Riviera Maison Istanbul

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:05:00 +0300

This chic home collections label draws its inspiration from the simple, airy styles of French country living. White linens, woven textures, and clean lines imbue their more than 3,000 products with a touch of the Provencal. With its April 2012 debut in Akaretler, the brand now offers everything from furniture to crockery, bedding to baskets to the discerning Istanbul shopper. Per its motto, “The good is not good enough,” Riviera Maison’s conceptual and lively product line is one of the best.

Anatoli

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:00 +0300

Other Locations:

Şişli: Addresistanbul, Çiftecevizler Deresi Sokak No. 2; (0212) 320 10 08

Yummy Cupcakes

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:49:00 +0300

Founded in 2004 in California, Yummy Cupcakes quickly expanded and opened their first international branch in Istanbul on the city’s Asian side. They have a wide variety on offer, from chocolate and coffee to red velvet and vanilla flavors. The real crowd pleaser is definitely the red velvet, which you can get with cream cheese frosting or black and white style (half cream cheese, half chocolate).

With a range of flavors and excellent consistency, Yummy Cupcakes is a winner, particularly the frosting, which was decadent without verging on cloying, for those who crave real American cupcakes in Istanbul.

If you live on the European Side, you don’t need to trek all the way to Caddebostan. You can now enjoy these authentic American cupcakes at the Yummy Cupcakes stand at the Macrocenter supermarket in Kanyon shopping center.

Misela

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:04:00 +0300

Misela is a Turkish luxury brand of handbags and pillows. Having made a name in the international world of fashion, Misela’s first boutique opened in the historic Pera district.

Serra Türker, the Istanbul-born painter-turned-designer who is the founder and creative director of Misela, is the creator of these super chic statement handbags. Her small but very classy store in Pera showcases an elegant collection of clutches, pochettes, and shoulder bags that feature vibrant colors and high-quality materials like leather, sea snake, suede, and Swarovski crystals.

The celeb-approved Misela bags have become an international sensation, and have been worn by the likes of Rosario Dawson, Emmy Rossum, Ashley Greene, and Nicole Scherzinger.

Misela brand handbags are also sold at various locations around Istanbul, including Harvey Nichols, Atelier 55, Midnight Express in Bebek, and Midnight Express in Nişantaşı. Misela brand pillows can only be found at the Misela showroom(Pera Residence, Asmalı Mescit Sokak, No:28 Kat:1 Daire:5) and Atelier 55.

Vakkorama

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:06:00 +0300

Vakkorama

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:56:00 +0300

Vakkorama

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:47:00 +0300

Vakkorama

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:41:00 +0300

V2K Designers

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:06:00 +0300

V2K is a concept store by Vakko that brings together the collections of international designers, such as Rick Owens, Hussein Chalayan, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Zspoke by Zac Posen, Vivienne Westwood, and Raf Simons.

Vakko

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:23:00 +0300

Vakko

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:09:00 +0300

Hiref

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:38:00 +0300

Onlinemahzen

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:18:00 +0300

Other Locations:

Batı Ataşehir: Mimar Sinan Caddesi Timur Sokak No.1; (0216) 472 70 07

Göktürk: Istanbul Caddesi No.48; (0212) 322 91 53

Çiftehavuzlar: Cemil Topuzlu Caddesi No.47/B; (0216) 368 81 93

Zeynep Tosun by Akmerkez

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:56:00 +0300

FCUK French Connection

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:35:00 +0300

Fresh, fun, and definitely fierce, FCUK is your connection to youthful styles of the day. Whether you are shopping for the office or a night on the town, the retailer’s seasonal collection has fun, wearable looks for every occasion. Located in the chic Nişantaşı neighborhood, French Connection is up market but not prohibitively so – thrifty buyers should visit their sale section.

Arte Gioia

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:12:00 +0300

da Paola INTERIORS

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:54:00 +0300

Solera Winery

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:25:00 +0300

Serving as a wine bar with a light menu and a wine shop, Solera Wine Bar boasts a collection of more than 1100 brands collected by owner Suleyman Er to be opened upon request or taken home with a 25\% discount. Er, who spent time in the vineyard of South America, is always ready to give advice as well as share his or other artists' photography that is on display and on sale on one of the walls.

naz 19

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:14:00 +0300

Gamze Saraçoğlu

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:35:00 +0300

Godiva

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:52:00 +0300

Godiva is a purveyor of fine chocolates, founded in Belgium, whose name refers to the legendary English figure of Lady Godiva. It is now owned by a Turkish company, Yıldız Holding, which is based in Istanbul. There are 450 stores worldwide, selling all kinds of chocolates, truffles, candied fruit, coffee, biscuits and other sweets. The store can cater for weddings. Godiva currently has a total of five branches in Istanbul, on both the European and Anatolian sides.

Serenk

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:54:00 +0300

Cherry Bean Coffees

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:02:00 +0300

Lomography Gallery Store

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:16:00 +0300

Balık Pazarı (Beşiktaş Fish Market)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:04:00 +0300

Lisan-ı Ezhar

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:46:00 +0200

Lisan-ı Ezhar translates into "language of the flower" a title befitting of this special flower shop. Owned by a sculptor, who uses specially imported flowers from Holland, her unique creations range from bouquets to arrangements and everything in between.

Alef

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:03:00 +0200

Alef is a jewelry store, gallery, and atelier where its owner the master goldsmith Yeşim Yüksek creates a range of sophisticated pieces (earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) using classical goldsmith techniques blended with a modern interpretation and sprinkled with impeccable taste. Most pieces here are made with smoky quartz, onyx, aquamarine, and blue topaz with a surprising twist. Some pieces feature a subtle pendulum effect, which, when used with the quartz, often gives a feeling of a magnifying glass. There’s also a lot of bezel setting and asymmetrical pieces. Two rings created by Yeşim Yüksek, Deco Bride and Gothic Bride, have been included in 21st Century Jewelry: TheBest of the 500 Series, published by Lark Books.

Balonevi

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:34:00 +0200

Ev+

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:08:00 +0200

La Deesse

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:51:00 +0200

Derya Balık

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:13:00 +0200

Kumpanya 62

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:16:00 +0200

Kumpanya62 is a boutique store that sells women’s clothing and accessories by young Turkish designers. At any given time, you’ll find the collections of around 15 designers who in the past have included Burcu Aslan, Burçak Ertem, İnci Erdem, Kith&Kin, Melike Karaaytaç, Oylum Dalmış, and Nazı Ceylan.

Tip:

Don’t worry if something you try on doesn’t fit you well. The store can contact the designer who can make changes to the clothing according to your liking.

Cafem'o

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:19:00 +0200

Milk Design Store

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:29:00 +0200

Chocoist

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:42:00 +0200

Midnight Express

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:06:00 +0200

A concept store focusing mainly on ready-to-wear clothing, Midnight Express has grown from a boutique into a chain. This innovative store was developed by an architect and a fashion designer, and it shows. In addition to the designs of the owners, the collections include clothing and accessories and decorative objects from other local and international up and coming designers such as Burçe Bekrek, American Vintage, Yazbukey, and Tayfu Mumcu among many more others. Click here to see the full list of designers that change according to the store owners’ discoveries or the whims of the fashion scene.

Midnight Express

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:34:00 +0200

This store in the Midnight Express chain,developed by an architect and a fashion designer, focuses entirely on the sale of jewellery. The variety in types of jewellry is as varied as the designers whose precious work is on sale. Everything from Selim Mouzannar’s colorful flower shaped rings and earrings to the more modern and minimalistic designs of Rosamaria is available. Visit here to keep up to date with the ever changing list of designers and collections, and make sure to visit the store itself too.

Koleksiyon Tarabya Merkez

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:22:00 +0200

Ancien

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:14:00 +0200

Ancien

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:05:00 +0200

Kantemur

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0200

Kafkas

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:10:00 +0200

Jeff's Shop Galeri Sakmak

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:55:00 +0200

Önerler Tesbih (Önerler Rosary)

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:54:00 +0200

Miki House

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +0200

Nar Gourmet

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:18:00 +0200

Nar Gourmet is a local brand that provides organic and natural foods and products. Located in IstinyePark shopping mall, Nar Gourmet’s store sells a wide variety of deluxe olive oils, vinegars, and other natural locally-produced products. The product range includes several special varieties of olive oil (including Early Harvest olive oil and naturally pressed olive oil) as well as olive oils flavored with various herbs and spices including pepper, rosemary, basil, bay leaf, oregano, and mandarin orange. Nar Gourmet’s olive oils come not just from the Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Turkey (Balıkesir, Manisa, Aydın, Antalya, Mersin, and Hatay) but also from Tekirdağ and Mardin. In addition to olive oils, customers will be able to purchase a wide range of organic vinegars (grape, apple, red mulberry), ekşiler (sour condiments, such as pomegranate molasses), organic spices, organic teas, soaps, hazelnut and pistachio oils, dried fruit, honey, traditional Turkish Delight, hard candies, jams (such as bergamot, mint-lemon, strawberry, grapefruit, and blueberry), and marmalades (peach, apricot, rosehip, quince). The store also carries a selection of glass- and porcelain-ware as well as books.

Reşat Balık Market

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:12:00 +0200

Reşat Balık Market, located in the Galatasaray Fish Market, offers a wide variety of fish in season, and is especially known for its excellent specialty products such as lakerda (cured bonito fish), çiroz (cured mackerel), and botargo (salted, dried mullet eggs coated in beeswax).

Atölye dö Bora

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0200

Atölye dö Bora is a second-hand store and a mini hair salon that opened on Serdar-ı Ekrem Sokak in 2011. It’s very easy to miss because it’s located underground, right below a butcher.

This dimly-lit, out-of-a-movie-scene kind of retro store features a very-well chosen men’s section on the left by the entrance, mainly filled with outerwear. The rest of the store is dedicated to women’s clothing: dresses, skirts, outerwear, tops, glasses, shoes, bags, all neatly stacked into their own section. The store does require serious investigation skills but rest assured that your search will be rewarding because you’ll come out of it with some great finds from Berlin, London, Paris, or Istanbul.

The concept behind the hair salon section of the store is pretty simple: the store’s owner Bora is also a hair designer who enjoys funkifying short hair. He’s very ambitious with blunt and bob cuts, and adding volume to dull-looking hair.

Sıfır Interiors

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0200

Owned by Selçuk Aslan (who is also the owner of the vintage shop Onsekiz), Sıfır is a vintage store that sells a variety of extraordinary pieces, such as an x-ray machine from the 1930s turned into a table and an English airplane pilot seat from the 1960s turned into an armchair. The product range includes a variety of furniture, accessories, and industrial items, all of which date back to the 1930s-1970s.

Onsekiz

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:59:00 +0200

Onsekiz is a vintage store in Çukurcuma that specializes in industrial lighting and factory lamps. The only store of its kind in Turkey, Onsekiz's products date from the 1930s to the 1970s, generally originating from the US and UK. Some furniture pieces, car models, and unique hand-painted signs, which are reproduced by the shop owner Selçuk Arıkan, are also sold here.

Ipek Hanımın Çiftliği (Ipek Hanım's Farm)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:04:00 +0200

İpek Hanımın Çiftliği (İpek Hanım’s Farm) is located a little outside the village of Ocaklı in Nazilli (Aydın Province). İpek Hanım is a committed vegetarian whose farm products, grown without any kind of hormones, pesticides, or chemical fertilizer, include a wide selection of vegetables, homemade jams, olive oils, cheeses, eggs, and more. An updated list of the Farm’s products (the availability of which changes regularly) is emailed to İpek Hanım’s customers; orders are shipped five days a week, but can be placed at any time. Payment is upon delivery only, with no payment being accepted if orders arrive in a spoiled condition. Prices are reasonable for organic produce.

Ayerya Rüzgarlı Vadi Organik Tarım Çiftliği

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0200

Ayerya Rüzgarlı Vadi Organik Tarım Çiftliği (Ayerya Rüzgarlı Vadi Organic Agricultural Farm), located in Urla (İzmir Province), specializes in olive products, with a good selection of organic olives (green, pink, and black) and early harvest / cold-pressed olive oils. Ayerya also sells fresh goat cheese and eggs, in addition to a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, honey, flowers, and natural soaps. The Farm also sells several different kinds of poultry including chickens, turkeys, peacocks, and pheasants. Email subscribers receive regular mailings with a list of available products; to place an order, just respond with a message specifying the products you wish to have shipped.

Mandalin Bahçesi

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:36:00 +0200

Mandalin Bahçesi, as its name implies (mandalina being the Turkish word for tangerine) specializes in citrus fruits, in addition to jujubes, apricots, plums, and avocados. The company, run by business partners Hikmet Faralyalı and Emel Rona, is located in the village of Gümüldür in İzmir Province, and has a selection of seasonal fruit for mail-order shipping. Any fruit ordered from Mandalin Bahçesi is not picked until the order has been received. Orders placed on their website generally arrive within 1-2 days, with a minimum order of 4 kg. The company also produces fresh honey from beehives located on its farm.

Ekolojik Imece

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:54:00 +0200

(Ecological Collective) is known as the force behind the Feriköy Pazarı, Turkey’s first ecological weekly market, and currently operates three additional markets in Bakırköy, Kartal, and Levent’s Kanyon Shopping Mall, as well as in Ankara and Antalya. Its popular Ekolojik Gıda Kutusu (Ecological Food Basket) offers home delivery of an array of different products including herbs and spices, every imaginable variety of seasonal fruit and vegetable, half a dozen types of honey, and cheeses made from organic goat’s milk. Organic wines, and organic personal care and beauty products, are also available. An updated product list is sent every Wednesday to web subscribers. Products shipped to your home – which generally arrive within 1-2 days – are payable on delivery, by cash or credit card, and there is no shipping charge for orders over 80 TL.

Carpet Inn

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:00 +0200

Carpet Inn is a charming carpet store located on Divrikli Sokak in the Grand Bazaar. A must-see store for tourists looking to buy traditional Turkish carpets, this store sells a wide range of old and new carpets, kilims, and soumaks.

Galeri Şirvan

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:06:00 +0200

Located right next to Fes Cafe, Galeri Şirvan is owned by the internationally-renowned rug expert and dealer Erol Kazancı. This established and well-known store sells high-quality antique rugs and kilims. If you want to buy a good oriental rug from an expert in the field, Şirvan is the way to go. Be warned that the prices are quite high but the quality is worth the price.

Çiğdem Pastanesi (Çiğdem Patisserie)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:21:00 +0200

Jennifer's Hamam

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:53:00 +0200

Arasta Bazaar

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0200

Gilan

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:01:00 +0200

Gilan, the jeweller of choice for celebrities like Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, and Lucy Liu, has five boutiques in Istanbul in addition to locations in Ankara, Bursa, and Bodrum. A family-owned jewellery house whose mission is to fuse "East with West, and Ancient with Modern," Gilan's wide assortment of jewellery includes its One of a Kind Collections; Heritage Collections (including its signature Contemporary Heritage Collection); Design Collections; a Wedding Collection, featuring a selection of diamond rings and necklaces; and a special collection known as Objets d'Art, consisting of luxurious hand-crafted objects such as ornamental daggers and wine glasses. Gilan's rose-cut diamonds are of the finest quality.

Gilan

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:35:00 +0200

Gilan

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:00 +0200

Gilan

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:00 +0200

Fincan Cafe

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +0200

Bee Goddess

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:03:00 +0200

Da'vida Çiçek & Organizasyon

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:13:00 +0200

Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:49:00 +0200

Recep Karaduman

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:48:00 +0200

Recep Karaduman has been in the rug business since 1966, and has been collecting one-of-a-kind kilims and carpets since then. The collection at the store located on Takkeciler Sokak mainly features carpets and kilims that Karaduman collects during his travels all over Anatolia. In addition, you’ll find few pieces from Iran, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Balkans. Each piece in the collection is made with natural materials, such as wool, cotton, and goat’s hair.

Öztürk Rug House

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:42:00 +0200

A classic of Grand Bazaar, this rug store has been located on Takkeciler Sokak for over 50 years. The store has an appealing collection of antique carpets and kilims from Anatolia, expertly repaired and ready to use.

Gallery Shirvan

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:53:00 +0200

Şengör Halı

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:42:00 +0200

Muhlis Günbattı

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:27:00 +0200

A standout at the Grand Bazaar for those interested in Ottoman history and Central Asian textiles, Muhlis Günbattı is a medium-sized shop that is overflowing with colorful objects, and a wide variety of kaftans, textiles, and decorative pieces.

The collection includes a wide range of Ottoman-era textiles, clothing, hand-woven rugs, and accessories, which date back to the 17^th, 18^th, and 19^thcenturies. Collectors will love the wide range of silk kaftans as well as bundles, belts, pouches, jackets, and bedspreads.

One of the highlights of the store is their range of ikat products: you’ll find it as plates, kaftans, and fabric. They also sell beautiful suzani kaftans, rugs, pillow cases, and bedspreads, available in cotton as well as silk. The decorative objects in the shop come in the shapes of fez, Mevlana, kaftan, and pomegranate (available in ceramic and copper).

Finding the shop is quite easy: Just enter the Bazaar from the Nuruosmaniye gate, go straight (you’ll be on Kalpakçılar Caddesi). Take the fourth right (Takkeciler Caddesi), walk straight until you reach the end of the street, where you’ll come to Perdahçılar Sokağı. Look ahead and there it is!

Home Textile

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:10:00 +0200

Tradition

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:56:00 +0200

Bun Design

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:10:00 +0200

Yapı Kredi Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:57:00 +0200

Assouline

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:38:00 +0200

Yunus Emre Odun Ekmek Fırın Bakery

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:26:00 +0200

Sofa Art & Antiques

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +0200

With a delightful and enchanting owner like Dilek Hanım, it's no wonder that Sofa Art & Antiques in Galata is exciting, inviting, and full of surprises: the interior of this tiny space (which literally cannot take more than five people at one time) resembles a mythical treasure box, each corner bursting with an unexpected find, giving the customers (who feel more like guests) the youthful exuberance of a real-life treasure hunt.

Sofa Art & Antiquesin Galata is the second branch of Sofa Art & Antiques,which opened in 1976 in Nuruosmaniye by Dilek Hanım’s husband Kaşif Bey. The inventory of the store emphasizes beauty, nostalgia, and aesthetics: sculptures of faceless women, sculpture of a naked woman, grand mirror from France, a small but very Middle Eastern mirror from Morocco, soaps from Spain and Syria, large copper jugs that are 100-150 years old. The stock is ever changing , except for Dilek Hanım’s own creations: beautiful, kaftan-like jackets; tasseled necklaces; and colorful and minimalist paintings.

The old and the new are presented side by side in complete harmony in this tiny little store. All you need to do is search, with jazz or classic music in the background, but you’ll find something astonishing in every corner.

Nish Bazaar

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:34:00 +0200

Yeşim Akdoğan and Yasemin Adriyatik’s store Nish Bazaar in Etiler carries a wide array of imported food products from many different regions of Turkey. Its offerings include spicy and mild powdered tarhana soup from Uşak; cracked olives from Antakya; more than a dozen different teas and herbal teas; the store’s popular brand of nar ekşisi (pomegranate syrup); an assortment of cheeses including goat cheese, Cypriot halloumi cheese, and sepet peyniri (basket cheese) from Sakarya; thyme-flavored honey from Datça; handmade noodles from Sapanca; early harvest Ayvalık olive oil; dark bulgur, dried okra, and dried eggplant from Adana; and much more.

Bee Goddess

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:03:00 +0200

Bee Goddess is a jewelery brand that's being sold atHotel Les Ottomans,IKSV Tasarım,Beymen Nişantaşı and Beymen IstinyePark.

Bir Kuzguncuk Dükkanı

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:55:00 +0200

Nil Ata Interiors

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:53:00 +0200

Kağıthane

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:08:00 +0200

Kağıthane (House of Paper) is a small design shop that has an innovative mix of items from notebooks and postcards to folding fans and bags—all with a humorous edge.

Kağıthane is owned by Emine Tusavul, who is a lecturer at Işık University’s Fine Arts department and the founding partner of an advertising agency. The majority of the pieces at Kağıthane are designed by Tusavul herself but you’ll also find some items created by her students. Most of the items are made of paper, while some are made of porcelain and ceramic. The unique designs are inspired by Istanbul and Turkish culture—from the Galata Tower and the Bosphorus to the traditional tea cups and old Turkish films.

old SANDAL

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Vakko

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:48:00 +0200

Laura Ashley

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:22:00 +0200

At Laura Ashley, you'll find a range of furniture, rugs, decorative objects, wallpaper, as well as clothing for women and children.

Other Location:

Teşvikiye: Teşvikiye Caddesi Dilek Apartmanı No.95/4, (0212) 236 28 09

Cassette

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Other Locations:

Şaşkınbakkal:Bağdat Caddesi No.372/C, (0216) 356 00 69, Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm-9:00pm

Galatasaray:Yeni Çarşı Caddesi No.5/C, Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm; Sunday, 12:00pm-7:00pm

Coastal Homes

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Malatya Pazarı

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:50:00 +0200

Malatya Pazarı, dating back to 1870, is a Turkish company which sells numerous varieties of dried fruits and nuts, lokum (Turkish Delight), pekmez (molasses made from grapes or other fruits), and various other sweets. Their online catalogue includes many different kind of gift boxes.

One of Malatya Pazarı’s newer branches is found in the İstinye Park shopping mall in İstinye.

Swarovski Boutique

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:26:00 +0200

Victoria's Secret

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:17:00 +0200

Robinson Crusoe

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:29:00 +0200

Tohum

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:30:00 +0200

Istanbul-based jewelry designer Verda Alaton’s jewelry lineTohum has been gaining popularity among tasteful Istanbul shoppers. The unique, handcrafted pieces take their inspiration from nature and feature organic shapes and colors. Many of the pieces also have a strong ethnic feel, as Alaton is often inspired by her many travels. While each piece is unique, Alaton also designs custom-made pieces, taking into account clients’ taste preferences and personal styles. Available at Nişantası Beymen, İstinyePark Beymen, and the IKSV Tasarım store.

Sold at:

Nişantaşı:Nişantaşı Brasserie,Abdi Ipekçi Caddesi No. 23/1

Teşvikiye:Ela Cindoruk & Nazan Pak,Atiye Sokak No.14

Istinye:Beymen IstinyePark, İstinye Bayırı Caddesi No. 73

Şişhane:IKSV Tasarım, Sadi Konuralp Caddesi No.5

Kağıthane

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:17:00 +0200

Kağıthane (House of Paper) is a small design shop that has an innovative mix of items from notebooks and postcards to folding fans and bags—all with a humorous edge.

Retromance

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:47:00 +0200

Dream Day

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Dream Day is a catering and event organization business as well as a café.Their menu includes a variety of quiches, cheesecakes, brownies, pies and cakes, cookies, as well as wraps and Turkish specialties like börek (pastry with a variety of fillings) and lentil balls.

The venue can be used for special occasions, such as birthdays, corporate events, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve.In addition to food and drinks, they can also arrange live music for your events depending on your taste.

If you want to hold an event at the venue after their closing time, you must be of at least 15 people. During their regular working hours, they can host a maximum of 30 people.

Süprem Catering

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:46:00 +0200

The Woo

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:24:00 +0200

Other Locations:

Ataşehir: Palladium AVM, Barbaros Mahallesi Halk Caddesi No. 8-B, (0216 663 15 00)

Kemerburgaz: Istanbul Caddesi KartalSokak Başaran Plaza No.1/2 Göktürk, Eyüp, (0 212 322 33 75)

La Poudre

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:51:00 +0200

Madame Coco

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +0200

Other Locations:

Levent: Metrocity AVM,Büyükdere Caddesi No.171;(0212) 344 06 60

Mecidiyeköy: Profilo AVM,Cemal Sahir Caddesi No.33;(0212) 216 44 00

Esentepe: Astoria AVM,Büyükdere Caddesi No.127;(0212) 215 22 22

Şişli: Halaskar Gazi Caddesi No.63/A; (0212) 231 94 88 (Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-8:00pm; Sunday, closed)

Vakko

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:49:00 +0200

Galatasaray Ciğercisi

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:22:00 +0200

Galatasaray Ciğercisi, in the Beyoğlu fish market, specializes in liver. The store also sells other specialty meat products including several kinds of seasonal poultry (quail, duck, turkey, and goose), and is known as a good place to purchase various other kinds of sakatat (organ meats like lungs, brain, heart, tongue, intestines, and trotters).

Damla Dondurma ve Boza

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Damla Dondurma ve Boza, in Kurtuluş, was founded in 1994, and sells many different flavors of ice cream by weight as well as in individual cones. Their ice cream is made from fresh milk. The store also sells the popular Turkish winter drink known as boza, made from fermented wheat.

Üç Yıldız Şekerlemecisi

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:52:00 +0200

The historical Üç Yıldız Şekerlemecisi, in the Beyoğlu fish market, was founded in 1926, and along with Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir is one of the oldest and best-known sweets shops in Beyoğlu. The store sells lokum (Turkish Delight), hard candies, a wide variety of flavored jams (including rosewater, fig and quince jam), badem ezmesi (almond paste), baklava, helva, and much more. You can also purchase freshly-made yufka (phyllo pastry dough) here daily.

M.A.C Cosmetics

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:20:00 +0200

Originally designed for make-up professionals, the M.A.C. cosmetics are unrivalled in quality and regard among pros and amateurs alike. Effective, long-lasting, and largely oil-free, M.A.C. make-up confirms the axiom that “a little goes a long way.” The thirteen M.A.C. locations in Istanbul carry cosmetics for all skin tones and types, in addition to stocking beauty tools and skin care products. For the artistic look or the functional, for the amateur or the pro, the M.A.C. collection imparts the finishing touch to any face.

Silk & Cashmere

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:03:00 +0200

Kwanpen

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:22:00 +0200

Nusr-Et

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:13:00 +0200

Museum of Fine Clothing

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:45:00 +0200

Located right by the Galata Tower on Camekan Sokağı (Galata’s second main shopping street), Museum of Fine Clothing is a small but noteworthy shop carrying a range of sharply tailored women’s wear in dark and neutral colors. If you’re looking for minimalistic, clean-cut designs that you can keep wearing over the years, check out Museum of Fine Clothing.

Tru.

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:26:00 +0200

Points of Sale:

Akmerkez Beymen Blender: Nispetiye Caddesi No. 114; (0212) 282 01 70

Nişantaşı Beymen Blender: Karakol Sokak No. 10; (0212) 373 48 80

IstinyePark Beymen Blender: Istinye Bayırı Caddesi No. 73; (0212) 345 55 55

Erenköy Beymen Blender: Bağdat Caddesi No. 330/1

Capacity Beymen Blender: Fişekhane Caddesi No. 7; (0212) 661 67 05

Kanyon Bilstore: Büyükdere Caddesi No. 185; (0212) 353 53 00

Erenköy Bilstore: Erenköy Mahallesi Bağdat Caddesi Erguvan Apartmanı No.327/B

Nişantaşı Bilstore: Abdi Ipekçi Caddesi No. 10

Galata Building: Serdar-ı Ekrem Sokak No. 27/A

Akmerkez Building Pop-up: Nispetiye Caddesi No. 114; (0212) 282 01 70

Hillside Trio Building Pop-up: Trio Konutları No. 99; (0216) 324 11 11

Zeckie

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:10:00 +0200

Miu Miu

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:58:00 +0300

Prada

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:16:00 +0300

Datlı Maya

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:31:00 +0300

Datlı Maya is the latest offering from Dilara Erbay, the chef behind Abracadabra, the now defunct restaurant in Arnavutköy. With Datlı Maya Erbay has gone back to basics in terms of both the dishes on offer, and the venue in which they are served. Located in what used to be the neighborhood bakery in bohemian Cihangir, the restaurant has taken over one of the city’s largest and most historic stone ovens. The menu here is limited, offering a selection of traditional village food and freshly baked goods such as lahmacun, pide and simit, as well as Turkish stewed vegetables, and a variety of guveç (dishes cooked in clay pots). The desserts however are considerably more European in influence, such as the flourless chocolate cake and the seven spice cheesecake. The drinks menu is even more limited with just water, ayran, gazoz (sweet soda) and tea available.

Upon entering this tiny venue you place your order at the entrance where the bakers are hard at work churching out fresh and crispy treats. Next you make your way up the narrow winding staircases past the open kitchen to the small seating area - be sure to mind your head along the way. The seating area is cramped and cozy, the decor rustic shabby chic. Here you will find communal tables and a view out onto the square and the Firuzağa mosque. The self-service concept continues upstairs with cutlery and bottles of water on the table, and a tea samovar at the back where you can help yourself. The food arrives all at once, on a large wooden cutting board, served fresh and piping hot. The service concept is very much ‘all-hands on board’, with Erbay herself usually around to lend a hand. While there is a very relaxed and homey vibe, it should be noted that Datlı Maya is not a place to spend hours chatting away with friends, but a great place to have a basic and delicious meal at reasonable prices.

Sihirli Sandık

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:52:00 +0300

Brandroom

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:17:00 +0300

Sultans Kostüm

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:17:00 +0300

TU TA

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:55:00 +0300

By Retro

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:49:00 +0300

Foodie

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:43:00 +0300

Wide selection of delicious cakes, homemade bread & tempting array of chocolates.

Second Chance

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:21:00 +0300

Garderobe

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:54:00 +0300

Happy Caking

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:25:00 +0300

Selamlique

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:58:00 +0300

Nişantaşı Güven Kuruyemiş

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:53:00 +0300

Pera Müzesi Artshop

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:59:00 +0300

Sakıp Sabancı Museum Shop

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:50:00 +0300

This small gift shop carries remembrances and products related to the Sakıp Sabancı Museum, a former Sabancı family mansion converted for public purposes in 2002. It now houses largely classical art exhibitions in addition to Sakıp Sabancı’s personal collections of illuminated Korans and calligraphic compositions.

Located near the gallery entrance, the store carries the standard t-shirt and mug memorabilia, as well as merchandise related to both visiting and permanent exhibits. Collection catalogues and art books of the museum’s stunning trove of calligraphy are particularly beautiful.

Jean Guise by Tanatar

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:08:00 +0300

Open since 1936, Jean Guise is one of the most established leather stores in the Grand Bazaar. The store features a wide range of options – from short and casual jackets, to long and elegant ones. The cool designs and cuts are quite attractive; in fact, Jean Guise’s products are being sold all over the world in such luxurious department stores like Harrods in the UK and Galeries Lafayette in France. There is something for every budget here - the prices start from around 200$ and go all the way up to 6000$.

Angora Jewelry

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:12:00 +0300

Lalay

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:19:00 +0300

Lalay

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:51:00 +0300

Hammam

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:27:00 +0300

Simay Bülbül

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:48:00 +0300

V2K Designers

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:04:00 +0300

V2K Designers

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:52:00 +0300

Malatya Pazarı

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:23:00 +0300

The store’s best-known location is in the Eminönü Spice Bazaar, where it has several branches in close vicinity to each other.

Gurmenet

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:39:00 +0300

Blossom Village

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:49:00 +0300

Ayfer Kaur

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:13:00 +0300

Ayfer Kaur, was founded by Cevat Güçlü in 1920, and since then has been located at the same address in the Spice Market in Eminönü. The store – which is named for the founder’s daughter, Ayfer – stocks a wide assortment of different culinary and medicinal spices and herbs, in addition to some dried fruits and nuts. It is a good place to buy powdered sahlep (a popular winter drink).

Bogner

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:11:00 +0300

Bogner

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:09:00 +0300

Hamov Moda Corner

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:56:00 +0300

Atölye Mariposa

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:55:00 +0300

Atölye Mariposa is a charming little retro shop selling a range of colorful clothing and decorative household items, such as objects from France and clothes from England, as well as dresses designed by owner Banu Ones. Only the armchairs and chandeliers are second-hand; everything else in the store is brand new with a retro feel. The faux-vintage home decor pieces are particularly popular with those in search of a nostalgic hit. The inventory includes notepads, bags, purses, boxes, bowls, vases, cups, and much much more. They even sell soap dishes and toothbrush holders.

Atölye Mariposa is a boutique store so most pieces don’t come in multiple numbers. Therefore, you may not find the same object in Atölye Mariposa’s Cihangir location. In fact, Atölye Mariposa brings only one of each clothing item, which is great news for those with a unique personal style. Keep in mind that they carry mostly small and medium sizes.

Hafız Mustafa Şekerlemeleri

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:41:00 +0300

Horasan

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:42:00 +0300

Kelebek Corset Store

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:48:00 +0300

Efy Bookstore

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0300

Levanten

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:35:00 +0300

Secret Wordrobe

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:14:00 +0300

Matchbox

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:38:00 +0300

Okaidi-Obaibi

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:55:00 +0300

Located within the Forum Istanbul shopping mall, Okaidi-Obaibi is a French clothing brand for newborns, toddlers, and teens. The range of items includes jeans, tops, dresses, and much more, all with comfy and playful designs.

Jacadi

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:46:00 +0300

Located in the Akmerkez shopping mall, Jacadi is a 35-year-old French clothing brandavailable in more than 30 countries in hundreds of stores. The luxury brand is based on classic French style, offering simply chic and romantic outfits for newborns, toddlers, and teens. In addition to its clothing line, Jacadi also offers a range of fun and functional furniture pieces.

Yıldız Lux

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:19:00 +0300

Tasarım Perde

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:27:00 +0300

Flower House

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:09:00 +0300

Iksel Decorative Arts

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:35:00 +0300

Pied de Poule

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:20:00 +0300

Tarlabaşı Pazarı

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:05:00 +0300

Kadıköy Salı Pazarı

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:59:00 +0300

Beşiktaş Cumartesi Pazarı

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:49:00 +0300

Yeşilköy Çarşamba Pazarı

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:40:00 +0300

Bonpoint

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:23:00 +0300

Burçe Bekrek

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:13:00 +0300

Kasımpaşa İnebolu Pazarı

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +0300

Fatih Çarşamba Pazarı

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:04:00 +0300

Doğa Şarküteri (Doğa Charcuterie)

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:30:00 +0300

Doğa Şarküteri, which is open 24 hours a day seven days a week, is very well-supplied with Turkish deli foods as well as all sorts of US imports: cereals, Nesquick, cake mix, protein bars, Uncle Ben’s long-grain rice, cranberry juice, and many others. Their wine cellar carries a wide array of wines from Turkey, California, and other locations.

Yargıcı

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:08:00 +0300

Yargıcı

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:04:00 +0300

Yargıcı

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0300

Yargıcı Accessories

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:58:00 +0300

Yargıcı

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:53:00 +0300

Yargıcı

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:44:00 +0300

BNG

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:29:00 +0300

Zencefil Aktar

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0300

Zencefil Aktar is one of the city’s most popular specialty boutiques for natural health and beauty products. The range of foodstuff includes teas, coffees, spreads, and spices, while its personal product range is much more varied. Its shelves brim with naturally-constituted creams and oils for the green-conscious consumer.

Zencefil Aktar

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:41:00 +0300

Benetton Suadiye

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:45:00 +0300

Zara Home

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:57:00 +0300

Zara Home

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:48:00 +0300

Ordning&Reda

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:41:00 +0300

Ordning&Reda is an upscale stationery store in Teşvikiye. Their Swedish-made products include a large variety of notebooks, diaries, and daily planners, as well as various accessories such as iPad holders, luggage tags, pencil cases, and keystraps. The store’s website gives a complete list of their current products: call or email to inquire about the availability of a speicific product at their Istanbul branch.

Tesbihçi Cemil ve Kadir Karateke

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:55:00 +0300

This traditional shops sells an incredible selection of tesbih (Turkish prayer or worry beads) made from a range of semi-precious materials both new and antique.

Zihni Müzik

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:31:00 +0300

Located on the basement level of the Akmar Pasajı (passageway), Zihni Müzik has one of the biggest collections of LPs in Istanbul with around nine thousand records in stock, of which nearly three quarters are second-hand. (Most of the records are 33 RPM, although a considerable stock of 45s is also available.) An updated list of their LPs for sale is available on their site.

Nicol

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:56:00 +0300

Nicol is a chic furniture and home accessories store specialising in high-end designs. Located in a stunning historical Genoese building, the design aesthetic here is avant guard yet classic. Nicol carries furniture from some of the top names in modern furniture design, including Vladimir Kagan, Ralph Pucci, Rina Menardi, Riva and Hudson, as well as pieces by New York-based Turkish designer Barlas Baylar. Apart from furniture you can also find textiles, glassware and accessories using materials such as bronze, bone shark skin.

Vakko Chocolate

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:42:00 +0300

Vakko Chocolate offers a range of fine chocolate, including chocolate covered Turkish delight with pistachios, praline, wafers, chestnut chocolate, and dragée. If you’re thinking about buying a gift for someone, keep in mind that Vakko prepares elegant gift boxes filled with delicious chocolate.

Maya's Corner

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:35:00 +0300

Bally

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:03:00 +0300

Feriköy Halk Pazarı

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:53:00 +0300

Ökotek

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:47:00 +0300

City Farm

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:11:00 +0300

Ecolife Cihangir

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:03:00 +0300

Rani Peynir - Organik

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:02:00 +0300

Imece Organik

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:47:00 +0300

Arnavutköy Peynircisi

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:03:00 +0300

Sephora

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:48:00 +0300

Demirören Istiklal

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:45:00 +0300

Zenuzi Home

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:34:00 +0300

Beyaz Fırın

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:31:00 +0300

Namlı Gurme

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:12:00 +0300

Designer Shop

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0300

Karkas Kasap

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:38:00 +0300

Vakko Wedding House

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:43:00 +0300

Can Hi-Fi

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:20:00 +0300

Derin Design

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:08:00 +0300

Vakko Wedding House

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:27:00 +0300

Storks

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:07:00 +0300

Kağıthane

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:08:00 +0300

Kağıthane(House of Paper) is a small design shop in Karaköy, located in the Fransız İş Geçidi. An innovative mix of items makes up the inventory, from notebooks and postcards to folding fans and bags—all with a humorous edge.

New Balance

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:13:00 +0300

Other Locations:

Levent: Kanyon AVM,Büyükdere Caddesi No. 185

Koç Deri

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:14:00 +0300

Sasanna Tasarım

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:06:00 +0300

Nahıl Dükkan

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:52:00 +0300

Established in 2003 by Kadın Emeğini Değerlendirme Vakfı (KEDV), a non-profit organization, Nahıl Dükkan is just one of their many projects around Turkey that supports women. This is a place where you can buy all sorts of great gifts while also supporting a good cause.

Nahıl’s designs are a mix of modern and traditional, with all items handmade and hand-loomed. Their products include home textiles, jewelry, accessories, handbags, natural soaps, bathroom accessories, lavender sachets, and organic children’s toys. The store also carries a range of vintage and second-hand clothing.

Lady B Cake Boutique

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:59:00 +0300

Five O'Clock

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:47:00 +0300

1930 Antika

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:43:00 +0300

Continuum Design Store

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:56:00 +0300

Continuum, in Çiftehavuzlar, sells a range of playful, offbeat stationery items, as well as creatively designed furniture, houseware, and gardening supplies. Various kinds of games and toys are also for sale, as well as lamps and a small stock of computer supplies.

Yeni Uğur Helvacısı

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:47:00 +0300

Pliee Boutique

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:52:00 +0300

Michael Kors

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:42:00 +0300

Chanel

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:38:00 +0300

Robinson Crusoe

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:18:00 +0300

Plüm

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:11:00 +0300

Istanbul Cupcake Factory

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:16:00 +0300

Istanbul Cupkae Factory's cupcakes are made daily with high-quality, fresh ingredients and homemade buttermilk. They haven’t opened up shop yet but they do deliveries with a minimum order of 25 TL. Aim to order 4 days in advance.

Recommended Flavors

The Classic

Miss Lemon

Istanbul Cupcakery

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:11:00 +0300

Istanbul Cupcakery’s cupcakes are made with natural and fresh ingredients (including fresh bananas, the finest chocolate and cocoa, and vanilla beans). Topped with either Swiss meringue butter cream or cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are a sophisticated take on classic US-style cupcakes.

The innovative range of cupcake flavors include Vanilla Blackberry Lime, Chocolate Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, and Chocolate Coconut Caramel.

The minimum order is for 6 cupcakes. Aim to place your order 2-4 days in advance. You can either pick up your order in Kalamış or Ataşehir.

The cupcakes are also being sold at Miniko Shop in Galata (on Kumbaracı Yokuşu no: 23), Nosta Cafe within the Demirören shopping mall on İstiklal Caddesi, and the Istanbul Kahvaltıcısı at Ağaoğlu Myworld Andromeda Residence in Batı Ataşehir (ph: 0216 688 24 20).

Recommended Flavors

Banana Mocha

Vanilla Honey

Chocolate Orange

Rococo

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:07:00 +0300

Rococo is pastry shop that offers a range of salty and sweet delicacies. Their cupcakes come in a range of flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla, lemon, and raspberry.

Recommended Flavors

Chocolate cupcake

Bebek Antik

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:47:00 +0300

The store hours are flexible, so it’s recommended that you call in advance before visiting.

Vanesserie

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:12:00 +0300

Open since May 2011, Vanesserie is a catering company that creates and serves menus for a variety of events, from garden parties and birthdays to office openings and get-togethers at home.

Their menu is made up of dishes from the international cuisine—you’ll find examples of French, Turkish, Italian, and even Japanese food. Although they’re not officially approved by the Chief Rabbinate of Turkey, they do cook with kosher ingredients and can offer kosher meals. They also have desserts specifically designed for diabetic patients, and they don’t include aspartame. For those counting their calorie intake, they offer a range of diet dishes (including desserts).

At the moment, they can cater for events of up to 150-200 people with a finger food/cocktail menu and 80-100 people with a sit-down meal menu. Although Vanesserie is a catering company, they offer a lot more than just food. Through their partner companies, they offer organizational services, such as DJs, waiters, bartenders, flower arrangements, decorative items, and utensils.

For events of 50 or more people, order at least 5 days in advance. For events of up to 20 people, you can place your order the day before your event. For small orders, such as a cake, you can place your order in the morning and get your food delivered by the evening.

Meşhur Sarıyer Börekçisi

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:16:00 +0300

Meşhur Sarıyer Börekçisi offers not-so-healthy but oh-so-good breakfast/brunch options. Theirşekerli börek(pastry sprinkled with powdered sugar) is the tastiest. If you’re not big on sweets, try theirbörekwith potatoes or meat. Keep in mind that the portions are quite large so you might want to share.They also offer a range of Turkish pastry products, and theirpoğaçais the softest and crumbliest. Skip your morning coffee intake and go for tea, which is a much better accompaniment to these pastry products.

If not for the food, go for the music:

Nar Gourmet

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:27:00 +0300

Armaggan

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:16:00 +0300

A wonderfully vibrant store with collections arranged over several eclectically decorated floors, Armaggan is definitely somewhere to head for unusual, beautiful decorative articles for the house, as well asjewelry, artistic objects, natural dyed textiles, rugsand home textiles.

The aesthetic of the store's designs is modern Turkish, inspired by Anatolian patterns and coloring. Each item is hand made and of very good quality, designed to last. The textiles used are particularly special, made of 100\\% natural fiber and organic dye, which gives them an anti-bacterial property. A unique, individual store showcasing current Turkish design and quality, the antithesis of mass produce.

The shop also houses the Armaggan Art Gallery and Nar Restaurant.

Godiva

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:05:00 +0300

Godiva

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:57:00 +0300

BCBG Max Azria

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:15:00 +0300

A great store for all your fashion needs, BCBG has everything from casual wear to evening gowns. The best part: if you buy a dress to wear at a wedding, they will note it down and won’t sell the same dress to another guest attending the same wedding! That, we think, makes BCBG the ultimate fashion police!

BCBG Max Azria

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:10:00 +0300

BCBG Max Azria

Fri, 27 May 2011 11:57:00 +0300

Balya Organik Health Food Store

Fri, 27 May 2011 11:19:00 +0300

Kutas Pasta

Tue, 24 May 2011 17:35:00 +0300

Harem İstanbul Turkish Delights

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:07:00 +0300

Selvaggia

Wed, 11 May 2011 17:52:00 +0300

Selvaggia is a recent addition to Istanbul’s fashion hotspot Galata. This new store features Selvaggia’s own collection of jewelry called Ottoman Jewelry as well as original pieces from Europe and Turkey. The brands that are sold at Selvaggia include the French Buddha Bar and La Molla, the Turkish Mor Takı and Selda Okutan. In addition to jewelry, you’ll find authentic Italian leather bags by Idem, which was founded in 1865 by the Tramontano family in Naples and carries modern designs that celebrities like Woody Allen, Tom Cruise, and Jack Nicholson have bought in the past.

Öney

Wed, 11 May 2011 10:46:00 +0300

Twist

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:38:00 +0300

Twist

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:35:00 +0300

Twist

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:34:00 +0300

Twist

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:32:00 +0300

Twist

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:28:00 +0300

Ataköy Plus

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:45:00 +0300

Brandroom

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:10:00 +0300

Muji

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:55:00 +0300

A sleek, ergonomic and very simply designed range of products from Japan. A clutch of Muji stationary is a particular asset to your study or office desk, particularly the retractable pencils and gel pens in various colors. In addition to that, check out the very comfortable slippers and leisure wear aimed at the young professional just home from work at the graphics office.

The prices are fairly high but the quality is good and this is a great place to pick all king of things for the home, including useful little hand mirrors, traveling bottles for your favorite bathroom products and even toe nail clippers. The emphasis of the company is on simple and unobtrusive design in true Japanese style, with no branding and the only information on packaging being the price tag, letting the product speak for itself. Not for the extrovert or the flamboyant homeowner.

La Redoute

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:28:00 +0300

Stok 60/70

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:35:00 +0300

Fulya Ballı opened this vintage furniture store in 2009 with her architecture and restoration business partner, İliç Kırtaş. The store is full of mid-20th-century furniture and housewares from Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir that have been salvaged and renewed. The inventory is ever-changing and boasts the likes of lively orange polka dot armchairs, worn light-brown leather couches, polished wood sidetables, and old alarm clocks just waiting to go off in a blare.

Evihan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0300

Leyla Seyhanlı

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:52:00 +0300

Mozk

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0300

Kamer Kıraç

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:08:00 +0300

Tombak Antika

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:02:00 +0300

Durak Dükkan

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0300

Müstamel Eşya Evi

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:07:00 +0300

Milimetric

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:03:00 +0300

Milimetric

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0300

Milimetric

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:58:00 +0300

Milimetric

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:53:00 +0300

Prens Leather

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:24:00 +0300

Sedef Mum

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:19:00 +0300

Chalabi

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0300

Chalcedony

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:08:00 +0300

Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0300

Delicco

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:54:00 +0300

Delicco, located in the Ünalan district of Üsküdar since 2009, is one of the best-known local producers/suppliers of smoked salmon products. The company was founded by husband and wife team David Shipman and Dilistan Çilingiroğlu Shipman (both members of the prestigious gastronomic organization Chaîne des Rôtisseurs) and their business partner Cem Atacık. Delicco imports its fresh salmon from Norway, and makes smoked salmon in the following varieties: Traditional Smoked Salmon, Emperor Cut Loin, Gravlax, and Superior Extra Smoked. 1-kilo bags as well as 100- and 250-gram packages of nearly all the above are available for in-store purchase or delivery. Delicco also makes smoked halibut, eel, swordfish, mackerel, horse mackerel/bonito, and trout upon request.

Orders can be placed by phone at (0542) 475 5889, or by sending an email to the Shipmans at the following address: dilistan.shipman@delicco.com

Denicious Chocolate Company

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:50:00 +0300

White & Shoft

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:13:00 +0300

Takıl Pera

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0300

Antilope Kitapevi

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:52:00 +0300

Torte

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:42:00 +0300

Eren Kitapevi

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0300

Deriden

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0300

Ege Soley Event & Corporate Flowering

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:33:00 +0300

Ege Soley, trained as a florist in Paris, has run her flower shop in the Akaretler district of Beşiktaş since 2011. Her business, Ege Soley Event and Corporate Flowering, is open every day except Sunday, and offers fresh seasonal flowers in a setting that aims for simplicity and elegance. Soley’s flower arrangements range in price from 50 to 300 TL, and are made to order for individual customers, companies, homes, restaurants, and boutiques.

Godiva

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:51:00 +0300

Godiva

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:39:00 +0300

Seskana

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:22:00 +0300

Harikalar Dükkanı

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:15:00 +0300

Özgür Masur

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0300

Arifoğlu

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:08:00 +0300

Arifoğlu

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:02:00 +0300

Arifoğlu

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:56:00 +0300

Lastik Pabuç

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:47:00 +0300

Jupcake

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:57:00 +0300

Kapalı Çarşı (The Grand Bazaar)

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0300

One of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, the Grand Bazaar is 30,700 square meters with over 60 streets and alleys and 4,000 shops. It was completed in the 15th century after Sultan Mehmet II conquered Istanbul. Over the years, the bazaar grew from a small trading area to today’s sprawling mass of shops. Its shops sell a wide range of products, including jewelry, carpets, leather, ceramics, copper & brass, hand-woven textiles, and much, much more! The bazaar houses several nice cafés and restaurants where you can take a break from shopping, as well as two mosques, two hamams (Turkish baths), and four fountains. The bazaar features over 20 entrances, but the main ones are Beyazıt and Nuruosmaniye.

Haggling is obviously the order of the day: do not be intimidated, and remember that shop keepers name a price far above what they expect to sell at, so do likewise and suggest a price lower than you’re prepared to pay; the two of you will meet somewhere halfway. Before you enter into a haggling match, do your research and look around to see what kind of prices people are generally asking for similar products, but do keep track of where your favorite items are, as many shops look the same in the Grand Bazaar and it is easy to get lost among the winding, crowded alleys. Keep a look out for pickpockets and, if you are female, it will save you a lot of hassle to wear trousers rather than a skirt. Don’t respond to any cheesy chat up lines, however annoying they are, and ignore any harassment, which will probably be worse here in the bazaar than anywhere else in Istanbul as the business of selling to strangers naturally gives the hawkers an excuse to be more forward. Ignore it and, if really annoyed, try saying ayıp (“shame on you”).

The Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Republic Day on October 29, Ramadan Holiday, and Festival of Sacrifice.

Sony

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:45:00 +0300

Koç

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0200

Located very close to Şark Kahvesi in the Grand Bazaar, Koç is a small jewelry store with a comprehensive selection, from simply-designed elegant pieces to Ottoman-inspired, fit-for-the-Sultan kind of pieces.

Atölye Türkbükü Arts & Crafts

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0200

Shibu

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0200

Cassette

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:16:00 +0200

Ege Sebze

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:13:00 +0200

Tuba Benian

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:11:00 +0200

Triko Mısırlı

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0200

La Mariquita

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Şamdan Antique

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:06:00 +0200

Modern Tarih Showroom

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0200

Hakan Ezer

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:58:00 +0200

Ayşe Orberk

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:55:00 +0200

Tiara Jewellery

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:59:00 +0200

The 1,500-square-meter, four-story building is one of the biggest jewelry stores in the country. Tiara Unkapanı carries a wide selection of handmade jewelry, including one-of-a-kind pieces, a special bridal collection, antique pieces, Ottoman-inspired designs, and a selection of men’s Swiss-made timepieces.

Enstitü Shop

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:42:00 +0200

The Enstitü Shop offers a wide selection of jams, marmalades, compote, vegetable sauces, and pickles, all freshly made with the naturally-grown, hormone and chemical free fruits and vegetables from Enstitü’s garden in Saros. Kitchen equipments are also available for purchase. Cookbooks, gifts, Ela Cindoruk’s “Whitespoon, Blackspoon” jewelry line specially designed for the Istanbul Culinary Institute, and Aylin Bilgiç’s hand-made porcelain brooches are also on sale.

Herşey Aşktan

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +0200

Herşey Aşktan

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0200

Hall Architectural Interiors

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:17:00 +0200

Habitat

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:17:00 +0200

A reliable international brand offering a comprehensive range of household furniture, decoration, textiles and utensils from a range of designers at not unreasonable prices. Some of the pieces are really lovely and the quality is very good. Choose from a range of carpets, cushions, bed linen, lamps, chairs and sofas, bathroom and kitchen utensils, decorative bowls, tables and garden furniture. The style is mainly modern, with some classic pieces, and both monochrome and colorful designs available. Great for kitting out your own home or to search for a good house warming gift.

Arzu Kaprol Couture Showroom

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0200

A world renowned designer regularly featured in fashion magazines and with showrooms in both Istanbul and Paris, Arzu Kaprol has been designing since the early 90s and has steadily made a name for herself with bold creations and an especially striking couture range.

With subtle yet distinct differentiations between her Spring, Summer and Fall collections, the overriding tones are an ultra modern, often space age feel, with sharp geometric cuts, asymmetry, uncompromising accessories and inspired layering. Her work is featured in fashion shows for those who want to cherry pick before visiting the store; there a few branches in Istanbul, as well as a few other cities in Turkey, and a showroom in Paris.

KAV istanbul

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0200

Torium Shopping Mall

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +0200

Petit Pain Patisserie

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Open since 2008, organic and regular bread, special pastries for diabetics, other pastries, cookies and more are available. Has small indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Vent du Sud

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Atelier 55

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0200

Atelier 55 is an elegantly designed boutique located at the end of the fancy Serdar-ı Ekrem Sokak in Galata. The store sells a wide variety of items (clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, cushions) from a range of Turkish and international designers, such as Bora Aksu, Batya Kebudi, Misela, R Y Augousti, Umit Benan, Charlotte Olympia, VPL, Lagoa, and the store’s own label Atelier 55. Everything in the store, including all the furniture and paintings, is for sale. There is also a small Espresso Bar at the back, in case you need a quick coffee break.

Sapphire

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:26:00 +0200

Palladium

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0200

Arzu Kaprol

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:21:00 +0200

Arzu Kaprol

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Lilipud Boutique

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:11:00 +0200

Sofa Art & Antiques

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0200

This is a very unique antiques shop, run by a charming couple, Kaşif and Dilek. Also known as "the Fountain" on account of the incredible, two-century old marble fountain in the entrance of the shop, this shop is remarkable for the presentation and array of oddities and beautiful objects of varying age and genesis. Prints, maps, ceramics, miniatures, calligraphy, antique rugs, silver and contemporary art are all to be found, along with books on Turkey, cookbooks and CDs.

The shop is located on Nuruosmaniye Street, right before you enter the courtyard that leads to the entrance of the Grand Bazaar. It is like a mini Bazaar itself, with less hassle! Do visit even if just to admire the objects on show, and have a chat with the uber knowledgable antique power couple, Kaşif and Dilek.

Antique Objet

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0200

Cocoon

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:27:00 +0200

Cocoon is easily one of the most distinctive shops in the Grand Bazaar, thanks to its rows of colorful felt hats. Cocoon originally specialized in Central Asian textiles and costumes, but then started making felt hats inspired by traditional tribal pieces as well. Apart from handmade felt hats in a rainbow of colors, you can also find a range of cushions, handbags, jewelry, and souvenirs.

Constantine Art Gallery

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:22:00 +0200

Gift Shop

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0200

Backgammon sets & other handicrafts.

Igüs Eşarp

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0200

Carries scarves, shawls and pashminas.

Istanbul Handicrafts Center

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:04:00 +0200

At the Istanbul Handicrafts Center, housed in a restored 17th century medrese (theological school), you can watch local craftsmen produce a range of handicrafts, including hand-painted silks, ceramics, porcelain, and modern examples of the classical Turkish art form ebru (marbled paper). You can also buy high-quality contemporary and traditional Turkish carpets.

Khaftan Art & Antique

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0200

Khaftan Arts and Antique carries everything from ceramics, antique and Ottoman textiles to old prints, maps, and rare books.

Kıyıcı Bag

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:44:00 +0200

Les Arts Turcs

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0200

M. Emin Çömez

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0200

Necef Antik

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0200

Antique worry beads, etc.

Sivaslı Istanbul Yazmacısı

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0200

Sivaslı Istanbul Yazmacısı is brimming over with hand-printed fabrics and woven, ethnic textiles from around Turkey. This is one of the oldest drapery shops in the bazaar and also carries some antique fashion pieces, including vintage embroidered scarves. It is rather like walking into a Turkish lady's attic, housing the clothes and fabrics she has accumulated over the years, with many dowry pieces lovingly preserved and saved for the next generation.

Sûfî Turkish Fine Arts

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Jewelry, porcelain plates, etc.

Zaida

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:10:00 +0200

Specializing in high-quality shawls, Zaida carries a huge selection of scarves in a seemingly endless range of colors and designs. Zaida has been operating in the Grand Bazaar for over 13 years, and has built up a strong reputation for the quality of both its products and service with both foreign and Turkish clientele.

Beyazıt Sahaflar Çarşısı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0200

By the Beyazıt entrance of the Grand Bazaar. Shops carry old and new books in many languages.

English Bookshop

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0200

Ahmet Hazım

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:01:00 +0200

Ahmet Hazım is a fourth-generation family business, which carries a very wide range of carpets and kilims. This retailer specializes in unusual and hard-to-find pieces, including patchwork carpets and kilims, died carpets, and a good selection of Karabağ kilims. The owners have also been involved in a number of high-profile decoration projects, including one for the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel.

Antique Carpet & Kilim

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Located close to the Nuruosmaniye entrance of the Grand Bazaar in a beautiful, stone building dating back to 1635, Antique Carpet & Kilim specializes in carpets, kilims, and sumaks. Most of the carpets in the shop come from the fareastern city of Van’s surrounding areas.

Arasta Halı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:56:00 +0200

BLC Halı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0200

Carries a wide selection of antique Turkish and Asian carpets from the 18th to 20th century as well as new handmade carpets.

Çınar El Halısı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:52:00 +0200

Handmade carpets.

Dhoku

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:50:00 +0200

Dhoku, which means texture in Turkish, offers a range of modern kilims in contemporary designs. The geometric patterns and elegant simplicity of these carpets have made Dhoku’s products highly coveted with carpet connoisseurs worldwide. Its kilims are noticeably heavier and have a more durable feeling than others on sale in the bazaar, and its quality is vouchsafed by the fact that it supplies for the highly credible Anthropologie in the U.S. and in London. Along a similar vein is Ethnicon, another carpet & kilim store by Dhoku’s owner, specializing in Anatolian kilims.

Ethnicon

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0200

Ethnicon is short for ethnic and contemporary, which perfectly describes the aesthetics of this shop that specializes in contemporary Anatolian kilims. Ethnicon kilims are made with the contemporary home in mind in a wide range of colors and simple patterns; these kilims are rightly considered as pieces of art. A long a similar vein is Dhoku, another carpet & kilim store by Ethnicon’s owner, specializing in kilims in contemporary designs.

Gördes Halı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:44:00 +0200

Located just steps away from the Grand Bazaar, Gördes Halı sells not only carpets, but also gold and silver jewelry, watches, Iznik tiles, and leather goods. With its massive showroom, Gördes offers a wide range of carpets, including antique Oushak and Yastık Turkish carpets, as well as died carpets and a range of textiles.

Hakan Evin

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0200

Kashif Boutique

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:14:00 +0200

Tribal rugs, carpets, objects and Turkish bath products.

Meha

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0200

Nakkaş Oriental Rugs & Textiles

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:09:00 +0200

Located in the Sultanahmet area, Nakkaş Oriental Rugs and Textiles is one of the area’s most well-respected carpet sellers. What sets Nakkaş apart is their massive collection of carpets that spans a wide range of styles and designs to suite any taste and also any budget. They offer everything the most opulent carpets fit for a king to simple but beautiful traditional kilims that are so affordably priced, they make for a great gift. This massive store has different show rooms dedicated to various styles of carpets, both antique and contemporary, while the basement is an amazing 6^th century Byzantine cistern which has been carefully restored and serves as an exhibition space for Turkish artists.

Nakkaş offers the biggest selection of traditional silk Hereke carpets that you will not find in any store, in traditional patterns and also in original yet classic designs. For collectors they offer a wide range of antique carpets from Anatolia, Persia and Central Asia. For buyers that are looking to decorate a more modern interior, Nakkaş offers a very unique selection of contemporary designs: working with interior designers to spot the latest trends in color and style, they design a select range of one-of-a kind carpets in line with trends in interior design. Apart from fashionable patchwork carpets, they also offer carpets in ikat, suzani and geometric patterns.

Şişko Osman

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0200

Widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on Turkish kilims, Şişko Osman is now a fourth-generation family business. You'll find a wide selection of carpets and kilims chosen from all over the country, at all price ranges. One of the best-known names in the bazaar, Osman also has his own private collection in the store, containing some priceless items from Turkey and beyond.

Tulu Textiles

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:53:00 +0200

Designer & antique textile expert Elizabeth Hewitt’s own line of textiles and furnishings.

Bagus

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:40:00 +0200

Handcrafted silver jewelry.

Boybeyi Jewelry

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0200

Etno Ethnic

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:32:00 +0200

ETNO has been a fixture in the Grand Bazaar since the 1980s, and is unusual in that it features not only Turkish designs but also designs from all over the world, especially India, South America and Aborigine Australia. It sells jewelry, talismans and other trinkets, both old and new, from areas influenced by Buddhism, shamanism and Islam, with a correspondingly wide range of materials involved – silver, precious and semi-precious stones, wood, leather and various metals. Definitely a hot destination for all those hippy shoppers out there, who would like to check out more than the usual traditional Turkish wares on sale in the bazaar.

Franco Fontana

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0200

Gold jewelry and precious stones.

Hasan & Nuri Kardeşler

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

Gündüz Silver

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0200

Hemera

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:21:00 +0200

Fine jewelry.

Hilat

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Hilat carries beautiful, handcrafted gold jewelry that blends ancient Anatolian designs with modern influences. Many pieces are inlaid with rubies, emeralds, and sapphires to create timeless pieces of wearable art.

Nurdan Şen

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0200

Abdulla Natural Products

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:10:00 +0200

Abdulla Natural Products carries a range of all-natural, traditional Turkish bath products inspired by the traditional hamam (Turkish bath). Products include hand-loomed linen peştemals (Turkish bath towels), olive oil soap, handmade kilims, leather patchwork throws, hamam bowls, thick towels, and bathrobes that are all beautifully displayed.

Örge Tulga

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:55:00 +0200

Contemporary jewelry designer Örge Tulga creates a line of jewelry that is both sophisticated and unique. Using silver, gold, and a wide variety of semi-precious stones, Tulga’s designs are simple and elegant, often inspired by shapes in nature.

Özlem Tuna & Zerre Tasarım

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:53:00 +0200

Özlem Tuna works not only as a designer herself but also as a design consultant for other companies. Her gallery showcases both her own and other designers' work, and while some of her most beautiful pieces are jewelry items made of gold, silver and precious stones, she also makes and sells ceramic bowls, delicate tea cups and napkin clasps, among other things.

Sevan Bıçakçı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:46:00 +0200

With his elaborate and over-the-top designs, jeweler Sevan Bıçakçı has built up a cult following that includes many celebrities. Bıçakçı draws inspiration from antique designs, resulting in beautiful wrought silver set with turquoise, amber, and other semi-precious stones. Using the micro-mosaic technique, Bıçakçı creates remarkably intricate and highly-original designs in his unique style. He has a great eye for detail and incorporates classically Turkish motifs like tulips in his designs; some of the more dramatic pieces have miniature representations of Hagia Sofia or the Blue Mosque as the centerpiece of the ring. He also makes necklaces and bracelets, although rings are his specialty.

Şenay Akın

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:32:00 +0200

One of a kind limited edition contemporary jewelry. By appointment only.

Timuçin Mücevherat

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0200

Üstündağ Kuyumculuk

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0200

Silver jewelry and accessories.

Punto Deri

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0200

ARSE Gümüş

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Süren Gümüşçü

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0200

Marie Antoinette Chocolatier

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:49:00 +0200

Abdulla Natural Products

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0200

Al Hammam

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:16:00 +0200

All sorts of Turkish bath articles and waistcloths.

Derviş

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:07:00 +0200

Fluffy towels, soaps, peshtemals,blankets, etc.

Iznik Art

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:03:00 +0200

İznik Art specializes in çini (traditional Turkish pottery and tiles) from the western city of İznik. İznik tiles are famous the world over, and are ornately decorated in turquoise and coral-red floral motifs. This store produces a wide range of high-quality tiles and decorative objects in traditional patterns, including bowls, jugs, vases, and even mosque lamps.

Mehmet Usta

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:58:00 +0200

Named after its owner, specializes in repairing and restoring gramaphones.

Minyatür Deniz Eskisi

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0200

All sorts of antique and old miniature nautical items.

Nesim Folklore Shoes

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0200

Nesim Folklore Shoes is a small shop bursting with traditional leather sandals, slippers, and shoes in every color imaginable. Here you can fi nd brightlycolored shoes with upturned toes, household slippers, and even the shoes worn by whirling dervishes.

Nick's Calligraphy Corner

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0200

Elegantly designed handmade dried leaves with all sorts of calligraphy.

Shahrazade Traditional Life Products

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:42:00 +0200

Bathrobes, copper bowls, sheets, and more.

Aslı Günşiray

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0200

Günşiray’s utterly unique antique collection is a treasure trove built up over decades of tireless searching and sifting through the forgotten relics of several countries. Her shop is small and full to bursting with beautiful objects accumulated since 1988 (when the shop opened, although her search stretches beyond this to her life-long love of antiques).

Günşiray herself grew up and lived all over Europe, but returned to her native Turkey to fuel her antique-centered wanderings. She has trawled through the country picking up forgotten pieces like old kilims, vases, jewelry and clothing as well as her particular objects of passion - Anatolian art and Ottoman architectural pieces such as fountains, doors, columns, earthenware jars and ceiling centerpieces.

Other items in her store range from elegant couches and shimmering chandeliers to Turkish coffee sets and liqueur bottles to vases and antique Ottoman style slippers and hats - mostly from French, Far East or Ottoman designs.

Besides her lovely shop, Aslı also designs personal and commercial spaces. Unlike most interior decorators, she pays attention to every functional detail and decorates them with oriental and modern accents. Visit her shop to get a taste of her style and make enquiries if you’re looking for interior decoration help, or to feast on all the treasures on display, and maybe take some home!

Aslı Tunca

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0200

Hati

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:34:00 +0200

Harput Antik

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:32:00 +0200

Koçgiri Antik

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0200

Mecidiyeköy Antikacılar Çarşısı

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0200

A permanent flea market carrying all kinds of antiques from different periods and countries

Hikmet

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:06:00 +0200

Apple Center

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Apple Center

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:02:00 +0200

Bang & Olufsen

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:57:00 +0200

Darty

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:54:00 +0200

Electroworld

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0200

Media Markt

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:49:00 +0200

Teknosa

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0200

Yalçınlar

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0200

Yalçınlar

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Anikya Iznik Çini Showroom

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Artrium

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:11:00 +0200

Ceramics, textiles, miniatures, calligraphy, paintings, maps, prints, cards and curios.

Detay Art

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Besides paintings and posters, carries the “Klock” clock collection.

Emine Gedik

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:58:00 +0200

Handmade pillows, tablecloths, cover-ups and more.

ev plus

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0200

One of a kind candleholders, etc.

Evihan

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:43:00 +0200

Gallery 310

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0200

Miniatures & frames. Owner Sabine Buchmann conducts miniature painting classes.

Galeri Alfa

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:25:00 +0200

Galeri Çerçeve

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Fine quality picture frames.

Galeri Çerçeve

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:58:00 +0200

Fine quality picture frames.

Galeri Suav

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0200

Unique selection of jewelry, glassware, copperware, stoneware, etc.

Hiref

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:17:00 +0200

Iznik Tiles and Ceramics Corp.

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:12:00 +0200

Marvelous collection of tiles and porcelain from Iznik.

Karınca

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:52:00 +0200

Gadgets & accessories for pets, adults and kids.

Karınca

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:45:00 +0200

Gadgets & accessories for pets, adults and kids.

Karınca

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:41:00 +0200

Gadgets & accessories for pets, adults and kids.

Mudo City

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Mudo City

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:24:00 +0200

Nahide Büyükkaymakçı

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0200

Take Away Istanbul

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:13:00 +0200

All sorts of interesting gadgets and gifts - inspired by Istanbul.

Tavşanlı Cam & Çerçeve

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Oil paintings, frames, mirrors, aquariums and more.

Tay Mum

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:55:00 +0200

A candle lovers delight.

Türkü

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:52:00 +0200

Anatolian arts, crafts, gifts, books, postcards, jewelry, etc.

ADA Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:44:00 +0200

Has a cafe.

ArkeoPera Kitabevi

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:41:00 +0200

Books on archaeology and history.

Alkım Kitabevi

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0200

The 7-story bookstore has over 500,000 books.

Arkeoloji ve Sanat Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Can Kitabevi

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0200

Vast selection of books, but only in Turkish.

Çitlembik Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0200

D & R Books & Records

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:10:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

D & R Books & Records

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:07:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

D & R Books & Records

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

D & R Books & Records

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

DeForm Müzik

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:47:00 +0200

Deform is a record store owned by Ozan Maral and Tayfun Aras who are also known as the DJ duo Deform-E. The store's second hand stock is a mixture of all kinds of genres including 50s and 60s soul and funk or rock as well as Turkish and international records.

Denizler Kitabevi

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:44:00 +0200

All sorts of books about the sea and other related topics.

Drum Club Shop

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Dünya Aktüel Bookstores

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0200

Wide selection of foreign magazines and newspapers.

Eren Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:10:00 +0200

Books, periodicals, maps, out of print books, engravings on The Turks, Byzantines, Ottomans, etc.

Greenhouse

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:03:00 +0200

Homer Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:40:00 +0200

Inkilap Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Inkilap Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0200

Istanbul Kitapçısı

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:32:00 +0200

Istanbul Music Center

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0200

Kabalcı

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0200

Karum Books

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0200

Karum Books in Nişantaşı is a well-stocked stationery and office supply store, offering a wide range of different brands of pens (ballpoint, fountain, and felt tip) and mechanical pencils, as well as diaries / daily planners, notebooks, and backpacks. The brands for sale include Filofax, Pinetti, Cross, Moleskine, and Faber-Castell.

Lale Plak

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Located in Tünel Square, Hakan Atala, keeps an extensive stock of records in his store including iconic 70s Turkish singers such as Barış Manço or Ajda Pekkan, as well as jazz, (Western) classical music, and world music. The records at Lale Plak are all new, not second hand, and signed jazz records are available for purchase.

Vintage Records

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0200

Vintage Records has a vast collection of second-hand LPs, and is particularly strong on Turkish pop/rock of the 60s and 70s as well as English-language classic rock. You can also find various kinds of musical equipment (amps, speakers, etc.) for sale here.

Librairie de Pera

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:01:00 +0200

Mephisto

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0200

Nezih Kitabevi

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:52:00 +0200

Vast selection of stationery, art supplies and toys.

Notebook

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0200

At Notebook, you’ll find a variety of stationery products, art supplies, toys, and bags. In addition to the Kanyon Shopping Mall branch, Notebook has other branches in Cevahir Shopping Mall, İstinyePark Shopping Mall, MetroCity Shopping Mall, 212 Shopping Mall, Koru Park Shopping Mall.

Opus 3A

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Opus 3A’s stock is new rather than second-hand and its collection focuses on jazz, as well as legendary Turkish 70s pop icons such as Barış Manço or Ajda Pekkan, with some rock and classical music as well. Most of the store's records are 33 RPM.

Pandora Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0200

Pandora Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0200

Pandora Bookstore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0200

Panter Kırtasiye

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0200

Paperie

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Paperie is a small Teşvikiye boutique offering a selection of colorful, personalized stationery: birthday cards, wedding invitations, etc. Their products are designed by the owner of the store, Zeynep Sümer Ayverdi. Paperie also sells pastel pens and other stationery supplies.

Plakhane

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:42:00 +0200

Carries music CDs from all music genres.

Remzi Kitabevi

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:01:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Remzi Kitabevi

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Remzi Kitabevi

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Robinson Crusoe

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Sahaf Bookstore

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:40:00 +0200

A 4-story antiquarian bookstore with a cafe.

Seyhan

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:36:00 +0200

5-story with a cafe.

YEM Bookstore

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:33:00 +0200

Books on art, architecture, interior design, garden & landscape, etc.

3-K Rug Store

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:29:00 +0200

Founded in 1926. A large selection of carpets to include the “abusson’ design.

A la Turca

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:26:00 +0200

A La Turca is a chic and sophisticated antique store located in Çukurcuma, right by one of the area’s famous eateries Çukurcuma 49. Housed in a multi-storied building, this dimly-lit store features an exclusive collection of antique carpets and kilims from Anatolia, suzanis, Ottoman embroidery textiles, kaftans and pillows, pottery, ceramics, frames, pieces of furniture, accessories, and more.

The store is owned by Erkal Aksoy who opened A La Turca out of love and appreciation for antiques. That’s probably why the store feels more like a home and the customers feel more like guests of Mr.Aksoy. The store is usually visited by its regulars and people who hear of the store through word-of-mouth. A La Turca is often witness to long conversations over a glass of cherry liqueur, so it may be better to call in advance if you’re up for serious antique-hunting.

Ahmet Hazım

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0200

Elements

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:21:00 +0200

Güneş Öztarakçı

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:18:00 +0200

Ms. Oztarakçı ıs the first women to open a carpet showroom in Istanbul. She has established an impressive reputation over the past 25 years. Her collection includes Turkish weaves, rare antique rugs, Anatolian kilims, Hereke silk rugs and vegetable-dyed carpets. Where experience, knowledge and a unique feminine touch have created a carpet and kilim collection of impeccable elegance.

Hazal Kilim & Halı

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +0200

Just steps from the lovely baroque mosque in Ortaköy, Hazal offers a remarkable selection of unique old kilims and carpets for every budget. The shop is run by the elegant Engin Demirkol, who has spent almost two decades carefully choosing each of her pieces with a knowledgeable eye toward quality and uniqueness: She enthusiastically welcomes questions about the story each piece has to tell. Hazal features a wide range of old Anatolian kilims, storage bags, pillows, old Caucasian kilims and sumaks and old Uzbek kilims.

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An Anatolian Gem in Ortaköy: Hazal Halı; by Yeşim Yemni

Hazal Halı’s Unique Designs;by Yeşim Yemni

Şengör Halı

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:57:00 +0200

Benetton

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0200

Benetton

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0200

Bogner

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:43:00 +0200

Beymen Club

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:40:00 +0200

Diesel

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0200

Gant USA

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Gap

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:18:00 +0200

Gap

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Lee

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:06:00 +0200

Levis

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0200

LTB by Little Big

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:51:00 +0200

Marina

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:44:00 +0200

Mavi Jeans

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Mavi Jeans

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0200

Mavi Jeans

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Tommy Hilfiger

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:31:00 +0200

Tommy Hilfiger

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:22:00 +0200

Vakkorama

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:12:00 +0200

Izzet Mefruşat Dekorasyon

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:05:00 +0200

Custom made curtains.

Beymen

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0200

Beymen

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0200

Beymen Blender

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:53:00 +0200

Boyner

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0200

Boyner

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0200

H&M

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:02:00 +0200

Harvey Nichols

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:57:00 +0200

Catering to the professional and the polished, Harvey Nichols is home to some of the world’s most elite labels. Located in Levent’s upscale Kanyon shopping mall, the department store carries both the formal and casual looks of top designers, such as Armani, Caroline Herrera, and Fendi. In addition to men, women, and children’s apparel, accessories and home items are also available. From the runway to the rack, Harvey Nichols is a one-stop-shop for fashion du jour.

Mudo Concept

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:53:00 +0200

Mudo Concept

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0200

Suadiye Brandroom

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0200

Vakko

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0200

YKM

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:10:00 +0200

Other Locations:

Levent: Sapphire,Emniyetevler Mahallesi, Eski Büyükdere Caddesi No.1;(0212) 268 82 20

Bayrampaşa: Forum Istanbul,Kocatepe Mahallesi, Şehirparkı Caddesi 12. Sokak Eski Gümrük Alanı No.15;(0212) 437 37 43

Atasun Optik

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Odak Optik

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0200

Opal Optik

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0200

Alexander McQueen

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Atmospheres

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0200

Burberry

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0200

Brioni

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:04:00 +0200

Cashmere in Love

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:54:00 +0200

Chloe

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:42:00 +0200

Clandestino

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0200

Dior

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0200

DKNY

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0200

Diane Von Furstenberg

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:10:00 +0200

Edo

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:02:00 +0200

Japanese based retailer with fashions and accessories for women.

Edwards of Kalamış

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0200

Emporio Armani

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:08:00 +0200

Emporio Armani

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:54:00 +0200

Ermenegildo Zegna

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:49:00 +0200

Escada

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:29:00 +0200

Escada

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:22:00 +0200

Elie Tahari

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:12:00 +0200

Façonnable

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Ferre

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:54:00 +0200

Foli

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +0200

Larger size women’s clothing.

Gucci

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +0200

Fred Perry

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0200

Gucci

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:32:00 +0200

Hugo Boss

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:24:00 +0200

Loro Piana

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:08:00 +0200

Very good selection of cashmere clothing.

Louis Vuitton

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +0200

This branch has clothing and watches.

Machka

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:27:00 +0200

Marina Rinaldi

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:21:00 +0200

Marks & Spencer

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0200

Marks & Spencer

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:14:00 +0200

Marks & Spencer

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:08:00 +0200

Max Mara

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0200

Midnight Express

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:35:00 +0200

Moschino

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0200

Mudo City

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0200

ParisTexas

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:15:00 +0200

Select designer fashions at affordable prices.

Park Bravo

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:10:00 +0200

Paul & Shark

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0200

Patrizia Pepe

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:03:00 +0200

Polar Moda

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:56:00 +0200

Carries Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Balmain, Azzaro and Carolina Herrera among others.

Prada

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Ralph Lauren

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:37:00 +0200

Roberto Cavalli

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:31:00 +0200

Stefanel

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0200

Stefanel

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:11:00 +0200

Vakko

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Valentino

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:58:00 +0200

Vilebrequin

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0200

Zilli

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:36:00 +0200

An extremely exclusive international brand of menswear, specialising in leather and outerwear. The company has been established for over 40 years and has outlets in 30 countries. There are several lines, including "Manhattan" (uptown city wear; suits, casual leather jackets), "World Traveler" (for the businessman in transit: finest cotton shirts, padded jackets, calfskin boots) and "Cold Wave" (luxury ski and outer wear including cashmere jumpers, coats with mink, crocodile jackets with lynx lining). This is not a brand for someone short of money or with any issues with the animal pelt/skin industry.

Yargıcı

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0200

An independent Turkish brand offering a new collection each season. Clothes are light colored and light hearted, and mainly for leisurewear. Expect to find fresh, bright pastel colors with white, cream and beige in a range of shirts, blouses, trench coats, tailored trousers and cute cardigans. There is an accessories range, including canvas Converse-style shoes, roomy shoulder bags, light boater hats and summer sandals. There are several stores in Istanbul, as well as in other major cities.

Hürsan Dünya Şömine Merkezi

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:18:00 +0200

Açelya

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:09:00 +0200

Beyaz Saray

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Ceremony Flowers & Events

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:56:00 +0200

From the exotic to the minimal, from the elegant to the loud, Ceremony’s floral artistry accommodates every style. The company offers arrangements, bouquets, and potted plants, as well as event and delivery services. These fragrant creations, nor their prices, can’t be found in your neighborhood florist. To accent your event, home, or desk with one of Ceremony’s exquisite arrangements, visit their branch in Bebek or order online.

Harman

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0200

Necmi RIza

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:32:00 +0200

Sabuncakis

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0200

Woods The Flower Boutique

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0200

Antony Todd

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:05:00 +0200

Autoban Gallery

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:02:00 +0200

Unique furnishings for the office.

Aykut Hamzagil

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0200

Upholstery, drapery fabrics, infant & children’s furniture, kitchen accesssories, etc.

Bauhaus

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:49:00 +0200

Household goods, building materials and plants.

Bobbin Tasarım

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:37:00 +0200

Excellent selection of fabrics.

Chakra

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:31:00 +0200

Dank

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:25:00 +0200

Habitat

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Haaz

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:02:00 +0200

Ikea

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:57:00 +0200

Incediker Dekor Yorgancısı

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:51:00 +0200

Comforters made-to-order in any shape, size or form.

Koçtaş

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:46:00 +0200

Koçtaş

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0200

Koleksiyon Contract & Office

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:32:00 +0200

Lunapark

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0200

Lunapark is a unique store in Galata specializing in items that are solely Turkish – by nostalgic Turkish brands or contemporary Turkish designers that are all “Turkish Very Much” (which is in fact the store’s concept). Here, you’ll find a range of nostalgic, traditional, and humorous products, from cosmetics (soap, shaving cream, and lotion), accessories, bags, and food (tea, honey, Turkish delight, olive oil) to home décor, stationary, and books. The designers and companies whose products are sold at Lunapark include APA Uniprint, Divan, Ithaca, Koleksiyon, Mabel, Zula, Selamlique, Oya Akman, and the store’s own label Lunapark.

My Design

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

Nuxx

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:25:00 +0200

Praktiker

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Stoa

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:49:00 +0200

Avant garde furniture for the home.

Tepe Home

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:44:00 +0200

Other Locations:

Kadiköy:Tepe Nautilus AVM, İbrahimağa Mahallesi, Dinçlenç Sokak No.18/B, (0216) 339 21 58

Ataköy:Galleria Alışveriş Merkezi, Ataköy Sahil Yolu, (0212) 560 85 84

Bakırköy:Marmara Alışveriş ve Yaşam Merkezi Osmaniye Mahallesi, Ekrem Kurt Bulvarı No.1, (0212) 571 16 66

Avcılar:Üniversite Mahallesi Londra Asfaltı No.6, (0212) 591 74 00

Ümraniye:Yukarı Dudullu Mahallesi Kutup Sokak No.55, (0216) 314 36 26

Vakko

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0200

Adrenalin Tırmanış ve Doğa Sporları

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0200

Av Doğa

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0200

Kutup Ayısı

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:23:00 +0200

Agatha

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Aida Pekin

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0200

Located at the far end of Serdar-ı Ekrem Sokak, Aida Pekin is a jewelry store that features modern and unconventional designs of Aida Pekin, such as felt medallion necklaces and chunky bangles in slightly asymmetrical geometric patterns. Pekin uses a variety of materials and styles in different collections, but always creates elegant and contemporary pieces.

Arkaik

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:16:00 +0200

Arte Gioia

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:14:00 +0200

Bang Crafts

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0200

Original designs by Sedef Çağlayan and Aram Armanlı.

Bedestan

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:53:00 +0200

Carries antique and old watches and silver, steps from Fishmarket.

Cartier

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0200

Chopard

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0200

Collection-Damas

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:31:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Yemek Sepeti

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:49:00 +0200

Diamond

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:40:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Ela Cindoruk & Nazan Pak

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:32:00 +0200

Ela Cindoruk & Nazan Pak is a jewelry studio and store that features the works of both Cindoruk and Pak, as well as pieces from other young designers. Their designs are clean-cut, geometric, and modern, often made with materials like resin and paper in bright colors. The products include rings, wedding bands, cuff links, necklaces, brooches, earrings, and pendants, bracelets.

Gazzas

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:03:00 +0200

Costume jewelry at affordable prices.

Gilan

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Guess Accessories

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:59:00 +0200

Osenmi Collection

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:56:00 +0200

Pilgrim

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0200

Sevan Bıçakçı

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Sabrina Fresko

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:40:00 +0200

Swatch

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:37:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Swarovski

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Check website for other locations.

Tektaş Jewelry

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:31:00 +0200

Topall

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0200

Toywatch

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0200

Urart

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:18:00 +0200

Zeckie

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:15:00 +0200

Zeynep Erol

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:09:00 +0200

Derimod

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:05:00 +0200

Derishow

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Matraş

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:53:00 +0200

Punto Deri

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0200

Artebel Lighting Style

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0200

Bakara Collection

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0200

Dekon Aydınlatma

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:35:00 +0200

Doğanlar Avize

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:23:00 +0200

Lambacı

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0200

Agent Provocateur

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0200

This UK-based lingerie provider, with a location in the Kanyon Shopping Mall in Levent, is an excellent choice for women's intimate apparel, with a product line ranging from lingerie, nightwear, and hosiery, to bridal wear, bikinis, beauty products and accessories, as well as silk sheets and pillowcases. The store also features a special Valentine's Day Gift Guide.

Ayyıldız

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:12:00 +0200

Ipek Kıramer

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:09:00 +0200

La Senza

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:54:00 +0200

Zeki Triko

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +0200

Olivium Outlet Center

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0200

Optimum Outlet Center

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Via/Port Outlet Shopping

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:24:00 +0200

Pet World

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0200

Promar

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:19:00 +0200

West Marine

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:13:00 +0200

Avant Garde

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:11:00 +0200

Berna

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Ikon

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0200

Vintage clothing from the 60s and 70s - Chanel, Nina Ricci, etc.

Roxy

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0200

AK Anne Klein

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0200

Birkenstock

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0200

Bally

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0200

Camper

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:44:00 +0200

Chanel

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0200

Deriden

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Foot Locker

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Hermes

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0200

Hotiç

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0200

Hotiç is Turkish brand specializing in shoes, bags, and accessories with contemporary designs. The first Hotiç store opened in 1938, and now there are over 80 stores in Turkey and abroad.

Hotiç

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0200

Hotiç is Turkish brand specializing in shoes, bags, and accessories with contemporary designs. The fist Hotiç store opened in 1938, and now there are over 80 stores in Turkey and abroad.

Jimmy Choo

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:10:00 +0200

Kifidis

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0200

Otto

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0200

Louis Vuitton

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:53:00 +0200

Louis Vuitton

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0200

Louis Vuitton

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0200

Mandarina Duck

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:47:00 +0200

Mosö Çanta

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0200

A handbag shop for ladies in need of stylish homes for their Marc Jacobs wallets, Mosö offers a dazzling range of designs in leather, snake and crocodile skin, as well as beaded, crystal-encrusted evening clutches. Their bags vary in their degree of ostentatiousness but should appeal to many well-heeled ladies in need of arm candy to complete their look. The brand is well known and featured in fashion magazines, so forget the over-worn European designers and head to the Turkish trailblazer.

Nine West

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0200

Nine West

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:26:00 +0200

Coşkun Kundura

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0200

Divan Kundura

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Addresistanbul

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:10:00 +0200

Akmerkez

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:08:00 +0200

Opened in 1993,Akmerkezremains a favorite among well-heeled residents and visitors alike. Located in the posh Etiler neighborhood, it features many mid to up-market shops, including the reputable Turkish brands Beymen and Vakko, as well as a cinema complex and food court.

Akmerkez is the recipient of many awards, and it was chosen as the best shopping center in Europe by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in 1995. Competition started heating up as other malls started establishing themselves around Istanbul. Therefore, in 2009 Akmerkez undertook a US$30M renovation project.

Highlights:

Beymen Club, Diesel, Massimo Dutti, Mavi Jeans, Network, Vilebrequin, Zara, Max&Co, Napapijri, Zeki Triko, Tartine et Chocolat, Divarese, Hotiç, Matras, Kiehl’s.

Astoria

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:07:00 +0200

Astoria shopping mall attracts a fair number of tourists thanks in part to its proximity to the Gayrettepe metro station. There is a good selection of stores with a focus on higher-end Turkish chains, a very large Electroworld, and a number of pleasant restaurants.

Other attractions include Anantara—a Far Eastern Spa—, a fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool. On the top floors are the Kempinski Residences and a 49-meter double atrium, the largest of its kind in Europe, which makes Astoria really stand out in the Istanbul skyline and brings in lots of natural light while you shop. Rarely crowded, a visit to Astoria makes for a pleasant shopping experience.

Highlights:

Brandroom, Marlboro Classics, DKNY Jeans, Mavi Jeans, Roman, Vakko Butik.

Capacity

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:05:00 +0200

Capacity Shopping Mall, appropriately named for its very large capacity, has quickly become one of the most visited shopping malls in the city since its opening in 2007.

This mall for the masses is located in Bakırköy, which is a major business district that is just 10 minutes away from the Atatürk International Airport. The mall houses a wide array of shops and restaurants, with many popular Turkish and international chains present.

Highlights:

Koton, Mavi Jeans, Steve Madden, L’Occitane, Zara,Sephora.

Capitol

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:04:00 +0200

Carousel

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:03:00 +0200

Cevahir

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:01:00 +0200

City’s Nişantaşı

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Forum Istanbul

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:57:00 +0200

Located in the Bayrampaşa neighborhood, Forum Istanbul is a massive shopping center opened with much fanfare, and is expected to draw 20 million visitors annually.Apart from a wide range of clothing, food, and technology stores, it is also home to Ikea.

It features many entertainment facilities, including a bowling alley, an ice rink, and an Ice Museum. There are also plans to open a Ferris wheel as tall as the Bosphorous Bridge.However, the star attraction here is Turkuazoo, an aquarium with 10,000 species of aquatic life. Forum also features public spaces that are used for festivals, and cultural and sporting events.

Highlights:

Desa, Divarese, Hotiç, Little Big, Roman, Swarovski, T-Box, Mavi Jeans.

Galleria

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0200

IstinyePark

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:53:00 +0200

This large mall has many high-end stores, including Gucci, Prada, and Dior, as well as many massmarket brands. Described as a unique, urban-lifestyle environment, IstinyePark has both an outdoor shopping space where most of the luxury brands are located and a large indoor area.

In addition to a food court, there are a number of good restaurants here. Another special feature is an indoor food bazaar, inspired by traditional Turkish markets. This bazaar offers an excellent variety of fresh, good-quality produce.

Located in one of the city’s evolving financial districts, this center draws an elite crowd as well as many young and aspirational Istanbulites. It is also a great place for people-watching as local celebrities and models can often be spotted browsing the shops.

Highlights:

Chloé, D&G, Miu Miu, Moschino, Sephora, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Etro, Jimmy Choo, Loro Piana, Prada, Pierre Cardin, Topall, Yargıcı, Louis Vuitton, Title Kids, Beymen, Vakko.

Kanyon

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:51:00 +0200

Located in the business district of Levent, Kanyon is one of Istanbul’s most modern and certainly the most architecturally appealing shopping mall. This luxurious, open-air shopping mall boasts numerous designer brand stores, two bookstores, a pharmacy, coffee shops (including Starbucks), and much more. There are also a number of restaurants, mostly concentrated on the top floor, which are flocked by businesspeople from around the area during lunch. Many young professionals also meet up here for dinner as well. A modern cinema is located right by the restaurants on the top floor. The mall also has a luxurious sports center called M.A.C, also located on the top floor, and Istanbul’s luxury supermarket Macrocenter, located on the ground floor, where you can find many international products and freshly-made grab-and-go sandwiches in addition to everything you could hope to find at a supermarket. An organic bazaar is held every Friday right by Macrocenter, and regular cultural events (such as jazz nights and wine tastings) take place at Kanyon. (Make sure to check out our Agenda section for upcoming Kanyon events.)

Highlights:

Bally, Camper, Mandarina Duck, Harvey Nichols, Gap, Apple, Banana Republic, Vakko, Tommy Hilfiger, L'occitane en Provence, Swarovski

Maltepe Park

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:48:00 +0200

Metrocity

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:46:00 +0200

Meydan

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0200

Prestige Mall

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:42:00 +0200

Profilo

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:41:00 +0200

Tepe Nautilus

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0200

Aisha

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0200

Aisha is Turkey's answer to Jurlique or NUDE, selling a range of very high quality beauty products at correspondingly high prices.The ingredients contain a very high percentage of essential oils (for which they have organized a special Aisha dictionary to decipher the properties of each product based on their individual components).

The range covers face creams, cleansers and lotions, body lotions, scrubs, butters and bath salts, a range for mature skin, "mummy", kids and baby ranges. The aromatherapy range is a particular highlight, covering a comprehensive selection of oils, and is backed by the founder's philosophy of holistic and natural healing aided by relaxation. A shop to buy up some treats for down time.

Armaggan

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0200

A wonderfully vibrant store with collections arranged over several eclectically decorated floors, Armaggan is definitely somewhere to head for unusual, beautiful decorative articles for the house, as well as jewelry, artistic objects, natural dyed textiles and home textiles.

The aesthetic of the store's designs is modern Turkish, inspired by Anatolian patterns and coloring. Each item is hand made and of very good quality, designed to last. The textiles used are particularly special, made of 100\\\% natural fiber and organic dye, which gives them an anti-bacterial property. A unique, individual store showcasing current Turkish design and quality, the antithesis of mass produce.

Boff

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:30:00 +0200

A haven of favorite products from home, Boff stocks super-size American brands, including the American versions of French mustard, vanilla coke and obscure kids' cereals as well as all kinds of beauty products such as Clairol hair dye, Crest toothpaste, Victoria Secrets body spray and other products which are sometimes just what you are craving, and unable to find anywhere else in Turkey. The prices are obviously higher than back home but worth it, especially balanced against the cost of getting a relative to ship it over! Buy super size to make the most of the price.

Building

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:26:00 +0200

Butik Katia

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0200

Simple Life

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:16:00 +0200

No one really has to inform you beforehand what the store Simple Life specializes in because as soon as you walk in, the natural lighting streaming in from the floor-to-ceiling window will give it away. Specially made and delicate glassware is only the beginning. The store also shawls with motifs of sultans and Harem women as tassels by designer duo Deniz and Pınar Yengin AKA Rumisu. If you are looking for solitary pieces to add some personality to your living space, this is the place to go and get lost in the beautiful selection.

Hammam

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:11:00 +0200

Hammam provides you with all the materials you need to create your own hammam at home, or indeed the materials to take with you to a public hammam. All kinds of soap (made of glycerin rather than animal fat), essential oils and lotions are on offer, as well as the implements with which to apply them (loofahs, scrubs) and towels, bathrobes and slippers for the proper apres- hammam experience. There is also a pretty range of painted soap boxes featuring traditional Anatolian designs so that you can carry your soap to the baths in style.

Happy Things

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:07:00 +0200

Haremlique

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0200

The Harrods of linen and cotton shops, Haremlique’s collections include a range of bed linens made from 100\\\\% Egyptian cotton, a complete set of bath linens ranging from towels to bathrobes to pestemals (traditional Turkish cloth towels), as well as a sleepwear line, scented candles, soaps and other accessories of a thoughtful nature, like lavender sachets.

Haremlique also provides a bespoke service that offers the option of personalized and made-to-measure linens for (specifically) private yachts and homes. The quality is very good and the prices are accordingly high.

IKSV Tasarım

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:28:00 +0200

The design shop of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), IKSV Tasarım stocks a collection of jewelry, stationery, t-shirts, books, and decorative objects, all beautifully designed by local and international artists. IKSV Tasarım has three different lines. The Turkish artists line features the works of prominent painters, including Aliye Berger, Abidin Dino, and Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu. The Turkish designers line features the works of well-known Turkish designers, such as Aida Pekin, Ela Cindoruk - Nazan Pak, and Deniz Toraman. Some works in this line are specially designed for IKSV Tasarım. The foreign designers and artists line features items of world-famous artists and design brands, such as Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, and MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art). The designs change according new discoveries or a chosen theme, so visit here to keep up to date with the most recent designers.

Istanbul Modern Museum Shop

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:25:00 +0200

Lal Istanbul

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:21:00 +0200

Located in newly upmarket, super cool Galata, Lal sells a variety of clothes, accessories, leather and glass products from Turkish designers, show casing the best talent on the current playing field.There is a definite "modernized vintage" feel, in the sense that old fashioned belts, fur hats and embroidered cloth necklaces are given an updated twist by young designers while retaining the solidity of tradition.

All items are good quality and correspondingly pricey, but they are truly unique items and much better than the semi-touristy shops selling similar products nearer Istiklal Caddesi.

Lokum İstanbul

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:11:00 +0200

This boutique shop sells not only lokum (Turkish Delight) but also akide şekeri in the shape of tesbih, candles, and a fragrance range, made of Turkish scents, such as linden and rose, designed by owner Zeynep Keyman, as well as various seasonal or limited edition products. The store's chic interior features black lacquer cabinets and shelves that give the shop a very old school Italian feel. At the same time, the vaulted ceilings and deep-set lighting is reminiscent of a modern Turkish bath. It’s not just the inventive and tasty products but also the boxes that are oh-so cute. Available in big and small sizes, the boxes are covered with toile and fringed with pompoms. In fact, all the packaging is high-end, finished with grosgrain ribbons, and are shaped like fez and tambourine.

Lush

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:08:00 +0200

Launched in the UK in 1994, this is now a world recognized cosmetics brand mainly selling soaps, hair products and exotic bath products like pink champagne-fizz bath bombs. The company has a very ecological ethos, avoiding packaging in 70\\% of its products, encouraging customers to bring their own bags and only using vegetarian and natural ingredients in their products. The result is a colorful, very pungent array of condiments for the bathroom, which some people love and others hate.

The most likely people to be found in a LUSH store are young girls excited by the thought of a "Love Lettuce" face mask, "Sex Bomb" for the bath or "Foam a Friend" soap - hours of fun! Careworn middle aged dads who have really hit a humor low favor the "Honey I washed the Kids" variety. Most products are presented in giant slabs which you can buy in slices by weight, rather like cheese in a deli. The smell is almost as strong and you are usually aware of the location of a LUSH store long before you lay eyes on it. An excellent store to buy a present for your teenage niece.

Lush

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:02:00 +0200

Launched in the UK in 1994, this is now a world recognized cosmetics brand mainly selling soaps, hair products and exotic bath products like pink champagne-fizz bath bombs. The company has a very ecological ethos, avoiding packaging in 70\\\\% of its products, encouraging customers to bring their own bags and only using vegetarian and natural ingredients in their products. The result is a colorful, very pungent array of condiments for the bathroom, which some people love and others hate.

Atölye Mariposa

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:55:00 +0200

Atölye Mariposa is a boutique store so most pieces don’t come in multiple numbers. Therefore, you may not find the same object in Atölye Mariposa’s Nişantaşı location. In fact, Atölye Mariposa brings only one of each clothing item, which is great news for those with a unique personal style. Keep in mind that they carry mostly small and medium sizes.

Maybeshop

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:36:00 +0200

Despite the puzzling English name suggesting a metaphysical uncertainty, this shop is decidedly Turkish - in fact, almost everything on sale has an Ottoman flavor, and the shop professes to showcase specifically Anatolian design.

Items include ceramic bowls, glasses, furniture, pieces of jewelry, odd ornaments like terracotta fish and birds, vases and much more. Some of the items, like the picture perfect, evenly painted terracotta birds, have the look of a modern version of a traditional, rustic piece of art. Many of the pieces are really lovely and the shop is worth a visit, particularly for those interested in Anatolian design.

Muji

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0200

Paris Düğme

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0200

Parti Paketi

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0200

This is a riot of a shop, providing anything you could possibly need for any imaginable party. Crazy paraphernalia for the following festivities are available: singles party (Truth or Dare game kit, anyone? Devil horns or rainbow colored punk wig? Balloons?), Valentine's Day (sexy heart shaped fridge magnet set, teddy bears aplenty and rose petal confetti) and carnival (hats of every description, wigs, superhero costumes and much more). Every season, national or religious holiday, age group or time of life is catered for (there is even a baby shower section). The first port of call for a party, or for an expedition of wonderment.

Raen Spa & Natural Care

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0200

If you like your soaps, face creams, shower gels and general lotions and potions of an organic and potent quality, head here. It is a boutique establishment offering products based on herbal ingredients, most of which can be sourced from Turkey - oils and essences of jasmine, rose, pine, bergamot, linden and orange, among many others. These are used in all the products, as well as other more exotic ingredients like ylang ylang.

Raen offers a bespoke service which involves making you up a selection of individually picked products based on your skin's needs, so you can take home a full bathroom cabinet's worth of glorious smelling, organic delights. The implements with which to enjoy these products are also sold - sponges, scrubbing brushes and massage rollers among other things. A great place to treat yourself or pick up a present for your mother or girlfriend.

Santralistanbul Dükkan

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0200

Complementing the art and cultural spaces of santralistanbul, this small store lets visitors flex their purchasing muscles. Although it carries products related to santral venues and its historical role as the Silahtarağa Power Station, the dukkan is more than a gift shop. Designer goods ranging from jewelry to children’s toys, home products to furniture grace the shelves. It’s the perfect retail interlude.

The Works '' Objects of Desire ''

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:26:00 +0200

This is an extraordinary shop, a cave of bizarre and sometimes quite disturbing wonders. It is something like an antique shop, as its stock is in the main collected and treasured from generations past, but it also sells things you would never find in any self-respecting antique shop, including a sizable erotica section.

Vintage clothes, including brands like Donna Karan as well as unbranded items, are piled away among collections of books, toys and what can only be described as miscellaneous pieces (a wooden margarine box, an elaborate cigarette dispenser and a mysterious "general electric mechanical object" among the mix). Great for a laugh and even a (very) individual birthday present!

Vie en Rose

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0200

Located at the heart of Cihangir, Vie En Rose is an apothecary selling essential oils, soaps and creams made fresh on the premises and sold in a bakery-like shop front. All products have sell-by dates on them as the founder believes anything which you can't eat you should also not use on your skin.

Rose is the primary ingredient used in the products, and the company uses roses imported from all over the world as well as Turkish-grown flowers. Massages are also available, where the essential oils are used to great effect. The store would particularly suit those people concerned with the strains of modern living and looking for products and services tailored to a philosophy of natural calm.

Yastık by Rıfat Özbek

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:17:00 +0200

Yastık means "cushion" in Turkish and that is exactly what is on sale here - shelf upon shelf of cushions in a huge array of patterns and colors. The company was set up by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Rıfat Özbek in collaboration with Erdal Karaman. An extraordinary variety of fabrics from around the world are used to make the cushions, including Ottoman silks, Brazilian and Anatolian floral patterns, African tribal prints and English interior stripes. The shop also sells unique lighting fixtures, but the main pull is obviously the infinite possibility of cushion choice.

Finspor

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0200

Intersport

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0200

Su Sport Works

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:35:00 +0200

Adidas

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:31:00 +0200

Nike

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Reebok

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:59:00 +0200

Esse

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0200

Esse

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:54:00 +0200

Gaia & Gino

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:52:00 +0200

Herend

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:48:00 +0200

Jumbo

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0200

Kütahya Porselen

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0200

Visit website for other locations.

Luxuria

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:39:00 +0200

Mikasa

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:23:00 +0200

Monev Exclusive

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:13:00 +0200

Monev Exlusive is an elegant store that sells homeware products of a variety of international brands in its Nişantaşı and Suadiye stores. Here you can find German avant-garde porcelain and glass brand Rosenthal, classical English style porcelain brand Wedgwood, long-established European brand Villeroy & Boch, American brand Lenox from the White House, well-known cutlery brand WMF, and European crystal producer Schott.

Paşabahçe

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:55:00 +0200

Renowned since 1935 on home soil and abroad for their glass, this is the place to go for all manner of household vessels - bowls, glasses, beakers, carafes and vases of both classic and modern design. Some of the most interesting items are to be found in their ice cream bowl range, some of which are leaf-shaped, of various colors and delicate hue. The company regularly display their products in home ware fairs and are well represented abroad. The prices are reasonable and the quality very good.

Paşabahçe

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:51:00 +0200

Villeroy & Boch

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0200

Che Cigar

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:16:00 +0200

Corvus Dükkan

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0200

Doluca-Sarafin Wines

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0200

KAV Şarap Butik

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:09:00 +0200

Kavaklıdere Wines

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0200

La Cave Wine Shop

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:04:00 +0200

A cave of wonders in the form of an extensive wine and spirits cellar, this is a great place to pick up obscure liquors that you will probably have great difficulty finding anywhere else in Istanbul, like cachaca (irreplaceable in the making of a caipirinha) and certain brands of rum and whiskey.

There is also a vast choice of both imported and home grown wines, and the staff will knowledgeably steer you in the right direction, with a slightly smug air forgivable considering the rarity of expertise in imported alcohol in Turkey. Prices are not modest but that is hardly surprising; definitely somewhere to come if you simply cannot face another Efes or glass of rakı, or want to whip up some exciting cocktails at home.

Mania Gurme

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:52:00 +0200

Memo’s Tobacco & Wine Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:16:00 +0200

Rouge

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:03:00 +0200

Located just off Taksim Square, Rouge is a wine bar, restaurant, and wine shop all in one. Rouge serves over 260 varieties of Turkish and international wines that have been carefully selected. This eclectic venue is decorated with artworks, mahogany, and splashes of color on walls and chandeliers. The menu includes a variety of cheese, an assortment of appetizers, and deli-meat platters.

A 46

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:45:00 +0200

An independent boutique clothes store, A46 sells a range of outfits from the casual T shirt and leggings (from the understated "Tutti" line) to the glamorous evening gown (the "Tuvanam" line). The store itself is a very attractive cocoon of dim lighting, chandeliers, artfully displayed silken nightgowns and elegant mirrors to create a perfect environment for dressing up while taking your pick of the clothes on display.

Accessories such as hats, boots and jewelry are also on sale. The designer, Tuvana B. Demir, sells her clothes in 15 countries, so don't be surprised to see delighted fans in the Istanbul home branch. Her vibe is girly and fun, with a seriously glamorous edge.

Artisan

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:43:00 +0200

An individual dress designer, established in 1973, specializing in wedding and evening dresses. The creator of the store, Bilge Mestci, designs all the dresses herself, and has been doing so since she opened the shop. Her style is distinctive and ranges from sleek, block colors to truly outrageous outfits of multicolored ruffled creations of every kind of fabric.

Her wedding dresses, while generally of light colors, are far from traditional and incorporate accessories such as hats shaped like huge feathered turbans, complementing a figure hugging modernized take on the classic white virginal dress. Her evening wear is generally not for the shy or retiring but ideal for those wanting to make a splash at a high end cocktail party. You certainly will not encounter anyone wearing the same dress!

Arzu Kaprol

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:42:00 +0200

Atıl Kutoğlu

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Kutoglu has been designing since 1992 and is now a Pretty Big Deal, featured in New York Magazine and on catwalks all over the international fashion scene. The company is actually based in Vienna now but the flagship store is still in uptown Istanbul in chic Nışantaşı.

Kutloglu's style is very much influenced by Turkish and Ottoman patterns and colors, and some items are lifted straight from history annals of Ottoman fashion - genie pants and tunics, among others. The colors are generally bold and Oriental, but some designs are more subdued and there are subtle touches which combine modern European and traditional Turkish looks in a lot of his work.

Bahar Korçan

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:39:00 +0200

One of the many well-established designers who have set up shop in the newly trendy Galata area, Korçan is one of the foremost designers in Turkey's fashion industry. She designs quirky, colorful clothing in a wide range of fabrics, often using layers of gauze to create a sense of whimsy.

Berrin Akyüz

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Akyüz works with Polish designer Lucasz Budzisz to design four collections a year for her shop in Cihangir, as well as the branch in Üsküdar. The Cihangir shop in particular is very popular with locals for its young, eclectic clothes for both men and women.

The women's range is very far-reaching in terms of style covering bold leather asymmetric mini skirts, floaty pastel dresses and skirts, ruffled shirts, crazy colored belts and necklaces, and a huge range of felt hats with various embellishments. The vibe is overall girly boho with a decidedly eccentric edge, veering on fancy dress. The men's collection features velveteen jackets, skinny trousers, leather cravats and obscure rope belts. Not recommended for the most manly of men, but fun all the same.

Chez-bo

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:32:00 +0200

Dilek Hanif

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0200

A high profile designer represented in Milan and Paris, Hanif's atelier is based in Istanbul, in keeping with her Turkish roots and the inspiration she takes from her home country. Very classic, with clean lines, unfussy neck and hemlines occasionally embellished with a full skirt of ruffles or a gossamer thin sleeve, the style of Hanif's work could be described as adventurous Grecian with a rakish edge.

Her colors are bold and both Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter feature white, cream and black quite heavily. Skirt lines are both knee length and full length to suit a glamorous mother and daughter pair. Pret a porter and couture lines available for all seasons of the year.

Elif Cığızoğlu

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0200

Elif Mısırlı

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:20:00 +0200

Faik Sönmez

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:17:00 +0200

Ferruh Karakaşlı

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0200

An haute couture suit maker working only on a made to measure basis, Karakaşlı is renowned for creating flattering clothes from the most exquisite cloth - to be exact, Moxon fabric (the material used for "the most expensive suit in the world") and Loro Piano cashmere. Described as a "magician for the body" by Elle magazine, you can be sure that such magic does not come cheap, and the much sought after designer performs his tricks in London, Vienna, Munich, New York and Florence as well as operating in his home store in Nışantaşı. Form an orderly queue, gentlemen.

GEN by Figen Özdenak

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:13:00 +0200

Özdenak has been in the business of designing for 22 years, and both her branches in Istanbul (Levent and Beşiktaş) are established stores for ladies who lunch and shop, with sleek sandblasted walls, plenty of space for browsing between the clothes racks and a Zen-like atmosphere.

Her style is wearable, with a good mix of fitted and loose black and pale monochrome items, including sturdy hooded coats and cardigans, flimsy layered dresses and stern military jackets. Definitely a collection for the modern woman, but not for anyone who is inclined to girly frivolity.

Gönül Paksoy

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:10:00 +0200

Turkish designer Gönül Paksoy is known for her ethnic and intellectual designs. All of her clothes utilize 100\\% natural dyes, and mostly antique fabrics. All of her pieces are original, hand-dyed, and hand-sewn, using 100\\% silk even for the thread and lining, each a one-of-a-kind item.

Many of her pieces could best be described as wearable art, with the presentation of the store also contributing to this impression. Her showroom has an art gallery-like setting, with minimalist white walls, terracotta floors, and fewer items on display than most boutiques. The Gönül Paksoy boutique sells not only clothing, but also jewelry, accessories and books that she has authored.

Other Locations:

Teşvikiye: Genç Apartmanı No.1/3; (0212) 236 02 09

Hakan Yıldırım

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:08:00 +0200

Hakan Yıldırım designes a very glamorous range of women's wear from his Nişantaşı workshop. A favorite with Istanbul socialites, his garments are produced as a limited series and have been gaining increasing international attention.

Mehtap Elaidi

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:06:00 +0200

Established in April 2000, Elaidi has become a relatively quickly recognized brand from designer Mehtap Elaidi. The line is aimed at professional ladies who lead busy lives and need wearable clothes for whatever their business or social lives throw at them.

The clothes are distinctive and make a statement of style which suits the independent mindset of the target Elaidi customer. Daring high-waisted tartan trousers, slouchy high boots coupled with leg warmers and yellow tights is a sample outfit from the catwalk collection, and the more formal evening wear includes bat wing jackets and cape-like yellow and black flowing gowns.

Murat Taşkın

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0200

Özlem Süer

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:57:00 +0200

A really beautiful collection from an extremely successful Turkish designer represented in nearly every continent, but with the flagship store and headquarters still in the heart of Istanbul. Süer acts as a design consultant for various artistic societies and holds the post of professor at Mimar Sinan University.

This wealth of creative outlet is visible in her work, which is bold and extremely versatile. She designs spring/summer and fall/winter ready to wear lines every year, as well as an avant-guarde couture line and a bridal line. Her style ranges from extremely feminine gossamer pieces to retro 50s style jackets, hat and gloves combos, exquisite long-trained summer dresses and goth-style lace. A feast for the eyes.

Sedef Gür

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:56:00 +0200

Gür specialises in very pretty kaftans, tunics and more modern style tops inspired by traditional Anatolian designs. Her clothes are embellished with beads, feathers and delicately stitched embroidery, and show case an impressive range of vibrant prints. They are very Turkish but with the kind of wearable quality which would appeal to a boho hipster model from New York.

As well as clothes, the shop sells beautiful shawls, pillows and accessories such as as stitched bead and cloth necklaces, and what can only be described as an antique range - old heirloom pieces such as Ottoman tunics and brooches which are termed "originals" and are certainly one-offs. An exciting treasure trove to trawl through, even if you don't end up buying.

Simay Bülbül

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:53:00 +0200

Bülbül only opened her own boutique store in Galata in February 2010, but has been designing for a long time and has already got considerable experience in her speciality - leather. She covers the basics, but what is especially interesting about her collection is the inclusion of unexpected leather touches or added details to tunics, blouses and jackets.

The leather used is buttery-soft and most of the pieces entirely made of leather are cut loose for a causal feel. Prices are pleasantly surprising -pieces start at a very reasonable 50 TL, going up to a thousand or so for the serious pieces. Bülbül creates a new collection not be season but by month, so there is always an exciting cache to rifle through. Her clothes are also stocked in Midnight Express and in Ümit Ünal's shop in Tünel.

Yasemin Akat

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:51:00 +0200

A very modern, wearable couture collection from a Turkish designer who is represented in 20 countries all over the world, with 180 outlets. As the brand only formed in 2003, this demonstrates an extraordinary popularity fully justified by the quality of the clothes.

Muted tones in primarily camel, cream, brown and black are displayed in draped skirts, jutting lapels, flowing sleeves and loose silk tunics. Braided girdles, layered ruffles and delicate bands of contrasting color give the je ne sais quoi of detail so important at this level of couture. The Istanbul stores are in Nişantaşı, Erenköy, Ataköy and Arnavutköy.

Yıldırım Mayruk

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:47:00 +0200

Vural Gökçaylı

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:43:00 +0200

Zeynep Erdoğan

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:32:00 +0200

One of the most famous Turkish designers, Erdoğan's work is regularly featured in major fashion publications and shows. Her most popular line, Catz Cabaret, can be found in outlets in Nişantaşı, Bebek, Akatlar and Galatasaray. Her style is very bold and very unique; humor characterizes almost all of her creations and results in tongue in cheek collections like "Circus", which incorporates little sequined jackets and black and white waistcoats with bow designs in tribute to the stereoptypical garb of the Big Top.

Other collections, like "Beauty Contest", includes more glamorous evening wear, even down to the studded leather gloves, and "A Skating Queen" is a fun take on the glitz of ice skating champion gear - black trousers paired with a cropped, lightning-design T shirt and funky shoes. Definitely worth a look if you're after something fun and attention-grabbing.

Amandine

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:30:00 +0200

Art Cafe

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:28:00 +0200

Owned by a mother and her three daughters, this little chain specializes in fun pastries and confectionery. Sumptuous birthday cakes, the "boutique" line of hand made iced mini cakes with all manner of delicate decoration and the kids' range of cakes and sweets featuring Barbie and the like demonstrate the breadth of the establishment's expertise, along with their specially designed cakes for Christmas, New Year and other annual occasions. Cakes are made to order or are available to buy from the counter. The cafes themselves are cute and good spots to have a coffee with a sandwich, cookie or tart from the display.

Art Cafe

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:27:00 +0200

Aslı Börek

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:19:00 +0200

Taste their wonderful meat, cheese or spinach "su böreği" (pastry cooked on high heat with water) and you'll be coming back for more.

Aslı Börek

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0200

Taste their wonderful meat, cheese or spinach "su böreği" (pastry cooked on high heat with water) and you'll be coming back for more.

Baylan Patisserie

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:09:00 +0200

Founded by the Albanian immigrant Filip Lenas in 1923, Baylan is one of the oldest and most established patisseries in Istanbul.

Baylan classics include Kup Griye (made with ice-cream, caramel sauce, and crocan), Trüf (dense chocolate cake), and Karamel (caramel and chocolate cake topped with profiteroles filled with caramel). In addition, Baylan’s menu includes a variety of desserts, such as mille-feuille, tiramisu, macaroons, and mousse au chocolat, as well as pastry products like quiche lorraine and croissant. You will also find a variety of coffee, tea, fruit juices, and alcoholic drinks.

A little bit of history

Baylan’s first branch was opened in Beyoğlu in 1923 under the name Loryan, which was changed to Baylan in 1934. In 1961, a new branch in Kadıköy was opened—and this branch is still in operation to this day. In 2010, a very modern branch opened up in Bebek and renovations began taking place in the Kadıköy branch to keep the glory of the old days.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Baylan was frequented by many poets, painters, writers, and actors, such as Atillâ İlhan, Behçet Necatigil, Haldun Taner, Cemal Süreya, and Orhan Kemal. In fact, nearly 40 writers who were referred to as the “Baylancılar” were part of the social-realist literary movement that became known as the “Baylancılar movement.”

Baylan Patisserie

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:07:00 +0200

Baylan is one of Istanbul’s oldest patisseries, and its modern branch in Bebek includes a three-story restaurant, a patisserie, and a bar that is perfect for after-work drinks. The menu, which was designed with the consultation of the three Michelin starred French Chef Alain Ducasse, is not extensive, instead focusing on a select number of dishes. A number of items on the menu are cooked using the “sous vide” method in which the food is sealed in an air-tight bag and cooked immersed in water for long periods at relatively low temperatures. This cooking method creates a particularly tender consistency. There is also a noteworthy wine list, with a nice selection of both Turkish and international wines.

Baylan’s interior is rich and tasteful with lots of dark wood, cream colored linens, and marble floors in a herringbone design, with a wonderful view over the Bosphorus. Particular attention has been paid to the table setting, with fine linen table cloths, Limoges china and silver flatware, as well as beautiful double walled glasses.

Baylan’s classics include Kup Griye (made with ice-cream, caramel sauce, and crocan), Trüf (dense chocolate cake), and Karamel (caramel and chocolate cake topped with profiteroles filled with caramel). In addition, Baylan’s menu includes a variety of desserts, such as mille-feuille, tiramisu, macaroons, and mousse au chocolat, as well as pastry products like quiche lorraine and croissant. You will also find a variety of coffee, tea, fruit juices, and alcoholic drinks.

A little bit of history

Founded by the Albanian immigrant Filip Lenas in 1923, Baylan is one of the oldest and most established patisseries in Istanbul.Its first branch was opened in Beyoğlu in 1923 under the name Loryan, which was changed to Baylan in 1934. In 1961, a new branch in Kadıköy was opened—and this branch is still in operation to this day. In 2010, a very modern branch opened up in Bebek and renovations began taking place in the Kadıköy branch to keep the glory of the old days.

Beyaz Fırın

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:38:00 +0200

Cakes,cookies baklava,breads & "börek" (Turkish meat or cheese pies) are available. "Light" products also sold.Check their website for other locations.

Beyaz Fırın

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0200

Cakes,cookies baklava,breads & "börek" (Turkish meat or cheese pies) are available. "Light" products also sold.Check their website for other locations.

Butterfly

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:32:00 +0200

Charming 2-story pastry shop has a "tea room" where pastries, brioches,sandwiches & tarts are served. Fouquet chocolates are sold.Check their website for other locations.

Canella Bakery

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:26:00 +0200

Cupcakes, tarts, croissants, brownies, muffins and more.

Develi Baklava

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:25:00 +0200

Open Since February 2010. Owned and managed by the popular kebabs and meats restaurant Develi, homemade baklava, salty and sweet pastries are sold.

Dilge’s

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:23:00 +0200

Homemade goodies with small seating area. Breakfast is served.

Divan Patisserie

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0200

Easily one of the top pastry shops in Istanbul, Divan is popular with its freshly baked pastries and range of other treats such as its own line of chocolates and lokum (Turkish Delight). Most notable are the maron deguise (chocolate covered chestnuts) in the winter and rococo ice cream cake in the summer. The maron deguise are only offered by special order if you want indulge in them during the warmer months. Some Divan branches have an adjacent tea room where you can sit and enjoy their creations with a cup of coffee or tea.

Divan Patisserie

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:19:00 +0200

Cafe Di Dolce

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:16:00 +0200

Do not be deceived into thinking this pastry shop is Italian; while it offers a wide range of pastries and sweets with a distinctly European flavor, rather than traditional Turkish pastries, you will not find Italian gelato or tiramisu here. However, what you will find is delicious, heart-shaped macaroons, decadent cakes for any occasion (including big birthday cakes and cakes for special occasions such as Valentine's Day), and a special range of treats for kids.

Emek Pastry Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:14:00 +0200

Fresh baked cakes & pastries available.

Foodie

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:12:00 +0200

Wide selection of delicious cakes, homemade bread & tempting array of chocolates.

Güllüoğlu

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:09:00 +0200

Hacı Bozan Oğulları

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:07:00 +0200

Hacı Bozan Oğulları

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:05:00 +0200

Inci Pastry Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0200

Karafırın

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:02:00 +0200

Karaköy Güllüoğlu

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0200

The best baklava place in town, this establishment hails originally from Gaziantep, where an enterprising member of the Güllüğlu family decided to move it to Istanbul. having done a great deal of baklava research across the Syrian border in Aleppo.

The current branch in Karaköy is the same that was opened in 1949, serving extremely good baklava of all kinds - plain, pistachio covered, green pistachio-infused pastry, cream filled, square, cylindrical and even chocolate baklava. Go and marvel at the trays and trays of glistening parcels of delicious distilled heart attack, enjoy with a cup of çay in the cafe area or buy a box or two to take home.

Guide Suggests:

Baklava with clotted cream

Komşufırın

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0200

Very good selection of fresh daily homemade breads, pastries, muffins and more.

Komşufırın

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:43:00 +0200

Very good selection of fresh daily homemade breads, pastries, muffins and more.

Laduree

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:39:00 +0200

Laduree

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0200

Mabel

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Well-loved chocolatiers since 1947, Mabel offer hand made individual chocolates, sugar coated and cocoa dusted almonds, foil wrapped and shaped chocolates, bars, sweets and especially chocolate for children.

Most famous is their umbrella-shaped chocolate, which grown adults have been known to buy and savor in a nostalgic spirit. The combination of old world charm and tradition coupled with a large range of genuinely good chocolate makes Mabel something like a Turkish cross between Thornton's and Lindt.

Maria’s Cheesecakes

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:25:00 +0200

You might have to travel far to get to US born Maria’s shop, but customers state you won’t be disappointed. Open since 2006, Besides the varieties of cheesecakes available (her own special recipe), brownies, apple pie and quiches are other offerings. Catering service available.

Meşhur Beyoğlu Çikolatıcısı

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0200

Muskat Butik Pasta

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0200

Open since 2005. The selections are limited (tartes, cakes, etc.) but all are delicious - especially the brownies and breadsticks. There is a small seating area.

Naan

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Turkish bread is delicious. But let’s face it – there are certain kinds of bread it’s not easy to find at your local fırın. Naan Bread, in Reşitpaşa, is here to fill this niche, with a selection of gourmet breads including favorites like foccaccia, sourdough, raisin loaf, rustic ciabatta, and olive loaf. Naan also has classics like French baguettes, and a number of tasty sweets like scones, lemon bars, and oatmeal cookies, as well as savories like empanadas and pizza. If you don’t feel like making your own sandwich, Naan will make one for you on the spot. The owner of this new bakery is a graduate of the NY French Culinary Institute with a degree in breadmaking. All breads are organic.

Özsüt

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:11:00 +0200

Established in 1938, Özsüt is a popular purveyor of typical Turkish cakes, milk puddings and salty treats (börek, poğaça, etc.) They have also added ice cream, cheesecake and tiramisu to their repertoire! Check their website for info on other locations.

Pelit Pastry Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:09:00 +0200

Founded in 1987. Vast varieties of homemade cakes, cookies, pastries and more. Mouthwatering cakes are prepared to order. Check website for other locations.

Pelit Pastry Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:07:00 +0200

Founded in 1987. Vast varieties of homemade cakes, cookies, pastries and more. Mouthwatering cakes are prepared to order. Check website for other locations.

Pelit Pastry Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0200

Founded in 1987. Vast varieties of homemade cakes, cookies, pastries and more. Mouthwatering cakes are prepared to order.

Petit Pain Patisserie

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0200

Open since 2008, organic and regular bread, special pastries for diabetics, other pastries, cookies and more are available. Has small indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Savoy Pastry Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:46:00 +0200

Open since 1950, this longstanding pastry shop is still going strong. Has changed hands a few times since then, but the quality has remained the same. Make sure to try the homemade bitter chocolate wafer!

Seval Pastanesi (Seval Patisserie)

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:34:00 +0200

Open since 1957. Specialties include macaroons & homemade ice cream.

Swiss Gourmet Shop

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:32:00 +0200

As can be expected from the Swissotel, their "gourmet" shop is rather like a miniature version of Selfridges' sleek and shiny Food Hall, selling hand made chocolates, cakes, pastries, breads and sandwiches, in a cafe-like setting where you can also perch for a coffee. The shop is found just off the lobby of the hotel, with glass walls looking out and a convenient location for popping in to buy something delectable.

Sensus Wine & Cheese Boutique

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +0200

This is a cavern of delights in a city not known for its wine bars, despite the plethora of nightlife and dining venues. Adjacent to the Anemon Galata Hotel (right next to the tower), the bijou cellar-like bar is reached down some steps and is lined with shelves of Turkish wines of very respectable vintage and genesis. There is a bar and some tables for those who also want to sit and try some of the excellent cheese on offer (another rarity in Istanbul).

The cheese, like the wine, is resolutely of Turkish origin but very French in style and taste. In most respects, this bar could easily be found on some secluded and extremely chic street in Paris or Marseille, rather than in the midst of the hubbub of Istanbul. An excellent place for a couple of glasses of wine, and definitely somewhere to buy a few bottles to take home with you. You can also order from the internet and have a case delivered.

Abant Çiftliği

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:40:00 +0200

Appetizers, deli meats, cheeses, etc.

Antre Gourmet Shop

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:37:00 +0200

40 varieties of Turkish cheese and about 15 varieties of international cheese are available along with homemade jams, baklava, appetizers and sandwiches. Also has a catering service.

Ecevitler

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:36:00 +0200

The 40 year-old deli carries a wide variety of deli meats, cheeses, regional treats and more. Organic products will be added to their repertoire.

Giritli Mezeci

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:34:00 +0200

Open since September 2009, this deli carries all sorts of appetizers to include Turkish, Armenian, Lebanese and Arabic delicacies among others - up to 300 varieties are available.

Merkez Şarküteri (Merkez Charcuterie)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:32:00 +0200

Founded in 1966, this deli and butcher carries a very good selection of appetizers, cheeses, deli meats, olives, etc. It is also a very good place to find imports from the US such as Philadelphia cream cheese, Pepperidge Farm cookies, and breakfast cereals.

Namlı Şarküteri (Namlı Charcuterie)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:29:00 +0200

Open for 70+ years, produces their own products (hotdogs, salami, sausage, etc.) and carries a variety of appetizers and cheeses.

Nişantaşı Çiftliği

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:27:00 +0200

Prepares appetizers (meze) daily.Special orders prepared.

Park Peynir

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:25:00 +0200

Carries a wide selection of regional and international cheeses along with jams and marmelades.

Santral Şarküteri (Santral Charcuterie)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:24:00 +0200

Quality deli carrying a variety of international products, cheeses, olives and appetizers. Santral also carries many American food products like cranberry juice, popcorn, and Oreo cookies.

Şütte

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:22:00 +0200

Şütte has become a tradition in Istanbul. The original is in Balıkpazarı; the rest are franchises. Carries pork products (ham and bacon) too.

Şütte

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:19:00 +0200

Şütte has become a tradition in Istanbul. The original is in Balıkpazarı; the rest are franchises. Carries pork products (ham and bacon) too.

Taşpınar Çiftliği

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:06:00 +0200

Established in 1963 with a different name - Mevsim, changed o Taşpınar in 1980. Specialty is regional cheeses. International cheeses are also available.

Tuşba

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:49:00 +0200

Tuşba Şarküteri, located in Pangaltı, was founded in 1968 by Doğan Yörükoğlu, originally from the city of Van. (The store’s name, Tuşba, is the former name of Van). Tuşba sells a wide variety of domestic and international cheeses, chocolates, pickles, stuffed grape leaves, and dozens of other meze, which are made daily. Tuşba is famous for its topik (an Armenian ethnic specialty), its patlıcan salatası (eggplant salad), yaprak dolması (stuffed grape leaves), as well as its midye dolma (stuffed mussels). The store also sells a variety of local and imported beverages, and will make sandwiches upon request.

Mısır Çarşısı (Egyptian or Spice Bazaar)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:45:00 +0200

An exotic market built in 1660, the Egyptian Bazaar is the second largest bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar and is almost as overwhelming, with an extraordinary array of spices, sweets, dried fruits and nuts, teas and coffees, as well as towels, slippers, baskets, and some jewelry, and, bizarrely, aphrodisiac mixtures.

The bazaar was called the Egyptian Bazaar because most of the imported spices came from Egypt during the Ottoman period, and was originally built to provide financial support to Yeni Camii (New Mosque) nearby. The market itself is now overrun with stalls selling primarily Turkish Delight and other traditional Turkish sweets.

The streets just outside are full of stalls that sell ingredients for a meal to make at home, or delicacies like honey comb, fresh village cheese, and heaps of delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. Towards the back of the bazaar is a huddle of shops selling kitchenware and basic household goods.

Eminönü Pazarı

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:42:00 +0200

To the right of Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Bazaar) A colorful, crowded market full of fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meats, local cheeses, olives, and pastırma (dried beef) all enhanced by the aroma of coffee roasted just round the corner at Kuru Kahveci Mehmet Efendi, which carries the best Turkish coffee beans.

Balık Pazarı (Galatasaray Fish Market)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:40:00 +0200

Although the name means “fish market”, the Balık Pazarı, located in Galatasaray just next to the Çiçek Pasajı, is much more than that. It is an open-air market with a vast selection of produce including hard-to-find items like tere (garden cress), Beluga caviar, and crème fraîche. Other products include fresh duck, geese, turkey, quail, regional cheeses, farm eggs, herbs and spices. The selection of fish varies by season - winter brings tuna and swordfish, while in summer you can find fresh salmon and trout at reasonable prices.

IstinyePark Bazaar

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:38:00 +0200

The İstinye Park market is a shoppers delight! Here you will find all sorts of fresh fruits and vegetables - exotic and hard to find items as well. The market also has a fish market and butcher. One stop shopping for your home!

Organic Food Market

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:32:00 +0200

Istanbul’s very first open-air market offering 100\\% organic produce and products is now open. The organizers of the market are the municipality of Şişli and the Buğday Foundation.The market is only open on Saturdays.

Adapazarı Tavukçusu

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:27:00 +0200

Carries a variety of game –fresh chicken, turkey, goose, quail, duck and more – from villages throughout the country.

Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir Confectioners

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:23:00 +0200

Known for their selection of Turkish Delights along with other hard candy and chocolates.

Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir Confectioners

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:21:00 +0200

Known for their selection of Turkish Delights along with other hard candy and chocolates.

Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir Confectioners

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:18:00 +0200

Known for their selection of Turkish Delights along with other hard candy and chocolates.

Tunç Balık

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:40:00 +0200

Textile Arts

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:53:00 +0200

Ambar

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:58:00 +0200

Open since 2001, carries over 150 varieties of products - from dried fruits and marmelades to olive oil, yogurt and cheeses. Also carries skin care products.

Asri Turşucu

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:56:00 +0200

A small family business, Asri Turşucu have been specialists in pickles since 1913. The vegetables used in the pickles come from Bursa, which is said to have excellent water, which feeds into the produce of the area and results in abundant crops - particularly the red peppers and tomatoes. The company takes 3 months off in the summer in order to prepare their raw produce for pickling. No artificial additives are used, only lemon and salt.

Başak Kuruyemiş & Baharat

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:54:00 +0200

Not only stocks dried fruits & nuts and spices, but good quality caviar is also available.

Bebek Balık Evi

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:52:00 +0200

Bebek Balık Evi, located on the same street as Bebek Balıkçı, offers approximately 20 different kinds of fresh fish (not refrigerated) every day. You can find lobster and shrimp here in season, among other selections. Home delivery is available.

Beşiktaş Kaymakçı

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:49:00 +0200

Also referred to as Kaymakçı Pando - after its 84 year-old owner, has been in business since 1895. Some contend that Pando carries the best kaymak (Turkish version of clotted cream. Have it there with honey or take out.

Bünsa

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:47:00 +0200

Herbs, spices, dried goods - including sun dried tomatoes, fresh ginger, special jams and honeys - including the infamous “mad honey” from the Eastern Black Sea region.

Cemilzade

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:43:00 +0200

A very well known purveyor of lokum (Turkish Delight), marzipan and candies, Cemilzade was founded in 1883 in the old town of Istanbul by "Lutist" Cemil Bey, who later moved to Egypt to pursue his career in music composition, taking the business with him. The shop was reestablished in Istanbul by his sons after his death and continues to flourish today in several locations.

The lokum is particularly famous, as it is made according to the traditional recipe, without additives, in small batches to ensure optimum quality. It comes in all the best flavors (rose, pistachio and pine, among others) and is matched by the marzipan, of which the pistachio deserves a special mention. Candies, chocolate and traditional turish gum (mastic) are also sold; this is a brilliant place to stock up for sweet tooth supplies.

Cemilzade

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:41:00 +0200

Cemilzade

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:39:00 +0200

Dükkan

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:35:00 +0200

Organik Dükkan

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Natural food ingredients & products (soaps, honey, dried fruits, etc.). Check their website for info on other locations.

Felice

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:28:00 +0200

Carries all sorts of organic products, fruits, vegetables, etc.

Fruit & Chocolate

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:25:00 +0200

Flower bouqets prepared with chocolate and fruit!

Fruit & The City

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:23:00 +0200

Specializes in floral arrangements prepared with fruit!

Godiva

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:21:00 +0200

Kırkambar

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:19:00 +0200

Natural and organic products as well as different herbs and spices.

Kolaylar Manav (Kolaylar Greengrocer's)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:17:00 +0200

Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:15:00 +0200

The Istanbul base of the world-famous Turkish coffee brand, this is a place of pilgrimage for coffee devotees. Mehmet Efendi founded the company in 1871, and it has been handed down through the family and transformed into an international phenomenon, making the name synonymous with Turkish coffee everywhere.

The quality of the coffee is extremely good, and this is very much the brand of choice for making Turkish coffee, with strong arabica flavor and a heavenly smell. Look out for the distinctive tribal design and copper-colored packaging for the product on sale world-wide.

This branch was and still is the headquarters, on the site of the original shop, and the current Art Deco building was designed by a famous architect, Zühtü Başar, in the early 20th century.

Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:12:00 +0200

The store’s newer, Anatolian-side location is in the Kadıköy Çarşı (marketplace), in the vicinity of many other purveyors of teas, coffees, spices, and fruits and nuts.

Kurşat Olives & Olive Oil

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:10:00 +0200

Olive oil products from Ayvalık.

Laleli Olives & Olive Oil

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:08:00 +0200

Sells own brand of olive oil.

Lazari Kozmaoğlu Butcher Shop

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:03:00 +0200

Lazari Kozmaoğlu’s store in Dolapdere has the unique distinction of being the only remaining pork butcher in Istanbul. You can find bacon, ham, and pork sausage here, in addition to Italian pork products like mortadella.

Malatya Pazarı

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:01:00 +0200

This branch of Malatya Pazarı is located on the well-known shopping street in Beyoğlu, İstiklal Caddesi.

Meşhur Bebek Badem Ezmesi

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:59:00 +0200

Meşhur Bebek Badem Ezmesi is a family-run business that has been selling the purest and best form of sweets since 1904 at its current premises. The shop is famous for its badem ezmesi (the Turkish variant of marzipan that is slightly less sweet). In fact, the name of the shop means “the famous almond paste in Bebek” and people from all parts of the city come here just to buy the badem ezmesi (regardless of its whooping prices). Most customers would argue that it's worth every penny. Even though the shop is best known for itsbadem ezmesi, their other items are excellent as well. Their selection of sweets includes akide şekeri (a kind of Turkish hard candy), fıstık ezmesi (pistachio marzipan), lokum (Turkish delight), and dragées of various fillings (such as pistachio, almond, and orange).

Nespresso

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:57:00 +0200

Carries a variety of expresso, accessories, chocolates and more.

Pelit Turşuları

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:55:00 +0200

All sorts of pickle products and sauces.

Petek Turşuları

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:52:00 +0200

All sorts of pickled products and sauces are available.

Safran

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:48:00 +0200

Nişantaşı’s answer to Turkey’s growing organic trend, Safran carries a wide variety of local, natural, and organic produce and products. Highly-trained and knowledgeable staff guide shoppers through rows of bulk grains, organic honeys, essential oils, and much more. The store’s commitment to health and wellness is apparent in its selection, particularly their attention to children’s health and non-toxic cosmetics.

Sele Zeytincilik

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:45:00 +0200

Carries olives & olive oils.

Şekerci Cafer Erol

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:43:00 +0200

A treasure trove of treats, this is the place to go if you want to choose from a wide range of traditional Turkish sweets. The company has been on the sweet scene since 1807, which gives it considerable weight as a brand.

Choose from lokum (Turkish delight), akide şekeri (hard boiled colored sweets), ezmeler (Turkish marzipan), jöle (soft fruit-flavored sweets), draje (sugar coated nuts) and their special line of chocolate.

Tikina

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:32:00 +0200

Specializes in tea, but also carries a variety of jams and cookies.

Titiz Manav (Titiz Greengrocer's)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:29:00 +0200

This vegetable and fruit market has been open for over 15 years and carries hard to find exotic fruits and vegetables as well.

Urfa Pazarı

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:27:00 +0200

Carries all kinds of typical Turkish foodstuffs to include pastırma (dried meat) from Kayseri, Turkish delights, cheeses and more

Uzmanlar Manav (Uzmanlar Greengrocer's)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:23:00 +0200

Vast selection of vegetables and fruits - including the more exotic ones. Delivery service and fresh fruit juices also available.

Vefa Bozacısı

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:19:00 +0200

Vefa Bozacısı has been in business since 1876, and its founder Hacı Sadık Bey is the one who originated boza as we know it today. This historic shop sells only boza between October and April. During the warm months from April to October, you can find ice-cream, lemonade, and kuru üzüm şırası (a sweet, non-alcoholic drink made of fermented grape juice).

What is boza?

Bozais a nourishing and creamy drink, which is slightly sweet, served with a dusting of cinnamon on top. This thick and bubbly drink is made of fermented wheat; the grain is boiled in water, crushed, and drained. Sugar and a little bit of yeast are added and the mixture is left to ferment. Boza is ready to be drunk when it begins to bubble and has a slightly acidic taste, managing to be simultaneously sweet and sour. This sweet winter drink is traditionally enjoyed with leblebi (roasted chickpeas) in the evening.

CarrefourSA

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:16:00 +0200

CarrefourSA

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:15:00 +0200

Macrocenter

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:04:00 +0200

Upscale supermarket chain with a gourmet, wine and pastry section.

Other Locations:

Kuruçeşme: Muallim Naci Caddesi; (0212) 257 13 81

Etiler: Akmerkez Shopping Mall; (0212) 353 05 70

Nişantaşı: Abdi Ipekçi Caddesi No. 24; (0212) 233 05 70

Zekeriyaköy: Vişne 2 Mah. 3. Cad. No: 2/1 Garanti Koza Zekeriyaköy Evleri

Metro Cash & Carry

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:01:00 +0200

Metro Cash & Carry

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0200

Migros

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:51:00 +0200

Other Locations:

Ortaköy: Ortaköy Dereboyu Caddesi; (0212) 327 54 70

Ataşehir: Optimum Outlet ve AVM, İstiklal Sokak No. 10/4; (0216) 664 10 80

Caddebostan: Erenköy Mahallesi Cemil Topuzlu Caddesi No.138; (0216) 385 15 57

Bakırköy: Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil Caddesi No.1 Kat. 2; (0212) 542 30 30

Beylikdüzü: Perla Vista Shopping Mall Adnan Kahveci Mahallesi Alemdağ Caddesi; (0212) 871 01 49

Real

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:48:00 +0200

Real

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:45:00 +0200

Tansaş

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:41:00 +0200

Antique Object

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:39:00 +0200

Altug Parfumeri (Altug Perfumery)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:35:00 +0200

An excellent beauty store, and one of the very few places to find the highest of high end products such as La Prairie and Sisley, as well as more mainstream yet coveted ranges like Lancôme, Estée, Clinique, Guerlain, Chanel, Lancaster, Clarins, Calvin Klein, Dior, Shiseido, Biotherm, Yves Saint Laurent and L’Occitane. There is also a service providing facials and hand and feet spas. Book for an appointment, so that you can combine your beauty product shopping with your beauty needs when you visit the store.

Douglas

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:31:00 +0200

Selvi El Sanatları

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:25:00 +0200

Jo Malone

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:25:00 +0200

A specialist perfume store with a wonderful range of scents, mainly floral, made using essential oils. Perfumes and colognes are simple and named as they are - orange blossom, jasmine, sandalwood, hyacinth, musk and lemon, among others. There is also a range of candles, bath products and soaps based on the perfume ranges. The packaging is very simple, white and uncomplicated, complimenting the peaceful, sophisticated vibe of the brand. The decor and atmosphere of the branches reflect this too.

Kiehls

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:23:00 +0200

Kiehl's is like the Madonna of American cosmetics brands - well-established on the scene (since 1851 in Kiehl's case), yet constantly updating both image and product. Certain staples are always stocked, like the "Material Girl" equivalent Creme de Corps, and their popularity will never die.

Other products, especially the fancy new face cleansers and creams with super-food ingredients like the Acai cleanser or the Yerba Maté Tea Lotion, are the "Revolver" on the Kiehl's discography chart. If we're honest, we will probably always go for the tried and tested Ultra Facial Moisturiser, but it is exciting to confront the enormous range of toners, lotions, serums, and hair products.

Men's products are particularly well catered for, and involve hard-hitting ingredients encased in masculine dark blue packaging that will reassure any self-respecting metrosexual that he is still a Real Man while buying beauty products. Members of both sex can now visit the new store in Akmerkez and indulge their Kiehl's addiction, while "Like A Virgin" plays sweetly in the background.

Kardeşler Antique Shop

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:17:00 +0200

Lanterns, silver and copper items. Repair services are offered.

L’Occitane En Provence

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:13:00 +0200

A French beauty product brand rooted in the Provence region, and highly influenced by the scents of summer, especially lavender. L'Occitane has been around since 1976 and the brand is represented in many countries. There is an emphasis on natural products and scents in its range of skincare, body products, soaps, haircare and fragrance. Look out for new products as they launch, like the plum blossom range out just in time for Spring.

L’Occitane En Provence

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:11:00 +0200

Sephora

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:10:00 +0200

Sephora is a French cosmetics brand best known in France, especially its magnificent flagship store on the Champs Elysées. It sells a wide range of products alongside its own brand, and the full range of skincare, body products, fragrance, hair products and make up can be found here. Brands include Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Lancome, Acqua di Parma, Chloe, Klorane, Dermalogica, Givenchy and many, many more, both skin-specific and big fashion lines (Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Elisabeth Arden, etc). A great place to stock up on favorites.

Sevil Parfumeri (Sevil Perfumery)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:07:00 +0200

A cosmetics/fragrance store that sells a huge array of products from the lowest to the highest range. Come here for brands like Biotherm, Chanel, Vera Wang, Prada, Chloe and Yves Saint Laurent, as well as cheaper brands like Sevilla (eye shadows and mascara) and Essie (nail varnish). Something to suit every budget - the range covers make up, skin care, body care, hair care and fragrance. Regular sales are arranged, so head there to snap up some good offers.

Tekin Acar Cosmetics

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:04:00 +0200

A huge range of discounted beauty products on offer, from high end lines to unheard of budget ranges. Make the most of the deals on brands like Lancome, Armani, Tri Aktiline, Biotherm and Nina Ricci. Prices are still fairly high due to import costs, compared to the States and Britain, but it is a good place to find much needed favorite items, and is less hassle than ordering in.

Watsons

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:59:00 +0200

Despite its Western sounding name, this is a cosmetics company mainly selling Turkish brands (its own), as well as a few low-end cosmetics such as Rimmel, Pure Beauty, Superdrug and other similar lines which are found quite easily in British and American supermarkets but which are harder to find here. To stock up on cheap essentials, and if you're not picky about your mascara's staying power, come here and snap up the offers. The range of products sold includes make up, skin care, body care, bath products and fragrance.

Watsons

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:57:00 +0200

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