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Salep A very warming winter drink made with crushed orchid root, milk, and cinnamon, salep can be bought from sellers on the streets or from cafés. Türk Kahvesi (Turkish Coffee)...

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Street Food

Istanbulites are spoiled for choice when it comes to street food: depending on the season, you can find roast corn, chestnuts, all kinds of fruit (and fruit juice), plus the ever-available fish...

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Sweets & Treats

Lokum (Turkish Delight) Lokum (Turkish Delight) can be found all over the world, but often bearing little resemblance to its original version that is found in Turkey. Lokum contains a variety of nuts,...

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15 Minutes of Fish

Part of Istanbul’s age-old culture, eating bal?k-ekmek (grilled fish sandwich) is a cheap, tasty, and fun tradition that you shouldn’t miss out on during your...

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Eating Seafood the Turkish Way

Rak? or Wine? Also called aslan sütü (lion’s milk) and more similar to arak versus the sweeter version ouzo or pastis, rak? is our national drink. There are many brands to...

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Turkish Specialities

Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) Lahmacun—the Turkish equivalent of pizza—is a round, thin dough that is heavy on meat (minced in this case) as might be expected from Turkish cuisine....

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Turkish Food 101: Soups

Turkish Food offers a myriad of options, no matter what your tastes are, but it sometimes requires a little deciphering, or at least a little tentative exploring into the unknown before you come to...

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Fish Season Is Upon Us

A cold breeze has finally made its way into the city as a harbinger of change. A change of seasons that is, and specifically the arrival of different kinds of delectable fresh fish. Which fish do we...

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Nar Ekşisi: A Pomegranate, In Essence

Tourists often mistake it for balsamic vinegar, as it sits similarly disguised next to the olive oil in dainty carafes served with salad. Only when poured does it reveal itself as an imposter, because...

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Must Drink

Salep A very warming winter drink made with crushed orchid root, milk, and cinnamon, salep can be bought from sellers on the streets or from cafés.   Türk Kahvesi (Turkish Coffee) Whether sade...

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Street Food

Istanbulites are spoiled for choice when it comes to street food: depending on the season, you can find roast corn, chestnuts, all kinds of fruit (and fruit juice), plus the ever-available fish...

View Article

Sweets & Treats

  Lokum (Turkish Delight) Lokum (Turkish Delight) can be found all over the world, but often bearing little resemblance to its original version that is found in Turkey. Lokum contains a variety of...

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15 Minutes of Fish

Part of Istanbul’s age-old culture, eating balık-ekmek (grilled fish sandwich) is a cheap, tasty, and fun tradition that you shouldn’t miss out on during your Eminönü/Sultanahmet trip.  Once you pass...

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Eating Seafood the Turkish Way

Rakı or Wine?   Also called aslan sütü (lion’s milk) and more similar to arak versus the sweeter version ouzo or pastis, rakı is our national drink. There are many brands to choose from, depending on...

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Turkish Specialities

  Lahmacun (Turkish pizza) Lahmacun—the Turkish equivalent of pizza—is a round, thin dough that is heavy on meat (minced in this case) as might be expected from Turkish cuisine. Usually wrapped with...

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Turkish Food 101: Soups

Turkish Food offers a myriad of options, no matter what your tastes are, but it sometimes requires a little deciphering, or at least a little tentative exploring into the unknown before you come to...

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Fish Season Is Upon Us

A cold breeze has finally made its way into the city as a harbinger of change. A change of seasons that is, and specifically the arrival of different kinds of delectable fresh fish. Which fish do we...

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Nar Ekşisi: A Pomegranate, In Essence

Tourists often mistake it for balsamic vinegar, as it sits similarly disguised next to the olive oil in dainty carafes served with salad. Only when poured does it reveal itself as an imposter, because...

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Vefa Bozacısı: Would You Like Some Nostalgia With That?

As much as we remain in awe of Istanbul’s major tourist attractions like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, this feature in our magazine is dedicated to our favorite places that...

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Sumac: A Sour Note That Chimes

Istanbul is undeniably a foodie paradise. The richness of the gastronomic tapestry leaves many  visitors’ mouths agape and waistlines bulging. It’s also something of a shopper’s paradise with many...

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