Food, Drink, & Shopping

The Turkish craft beer scene has been on the march for the last two or three years, and despite rising alcohol prices, 2016 was an...

Belly dancing is not something I’d always dreamed of doing. In the US, this style of dance has been pretty stigmatized and sexualized. Coming...

Surprising to say, but Ottoman palaces in Istanbul are a dime a dozen. Palaces were a necessary part of imperial life, but after the...

If you've been in Kadiköy Merkez, trying to push through the crowds, then it's very possible you've missed this gem of a coffee shop....

I previously wrote an article about Çiya restaurant and the conclusion was that you should only go there if you want to try some...

Tired of over-crowded Istanbul parks? Want a larger natural space to walk through? Want to leave the city, but not go too far? Well,...

Shopping is not the only activity you can do in a mall. Food courts, restaurants, architecture, environment, the crowds, and many other factors make...

“Where can I find the best köfte in Kadıköy?” Ekspres İnegöl Köftecisi should be your first and only stop. Centrally located in Kadıköy right...

“Where can I go when I’m the awkward third wheel on a date?” This unfortunate situation has been endured by many, myself included. To make...

Last week, my husband brought home a 5-liter bag of raw milk. He secretly stuck it in the refrigerator and then surprised me by...

“Where do I take my vegan friend out for brunch?” Long-time residents of Istanbul have without a doubt been introduced to the joy of a...

Visiting the flea market of Dolapdere is a unique experience, especially at night. Rumor has it some of the products sold there are stolen,...

Different regions of Turkey are famous for different delicacies. While the Aegean coast is famous for its olive-oil based meze and alcoholic beverage Rakı, the Black Sea...

We are sitting at the bar with the Bosphorus splayed out behind us, and Alex is telling me that making cocktails is “like a...

Walk through the doors of Bakıroğlu Gurme and you’re met by a visual feast. Blocks of bright fruit and vegetables, counters chock full of...

Being an avid comic book fan and professed geek (I’m wearing my Joker converse as I write this) I always find myself looking for...

Every Saturday from 7:00 - 17:00 in the Şişli Belediyesi Otopark, amongst the neighborhood’s urban sprawl, you can find organic fruits, vegetables, dairy products, personal...

Discovering a new culture might be interesting, but also challenging at times. Sometimes you might feel like a child, discovering a whole new world....

There is an old Turkish saying stating if you are bored with Istanbul, you are bored with life. Although Istanbul is rarely boring there...

Launched in 2010 as a subsidiary of Aktif Bank, Turkey's largest investment bank, UPT is Turkey's first domestic and international money transfer and payment...

Home-cooked Turkish food. I’ll say it again: home-cooked Turkish food. In a restaurant, surrounded by family. Sounds like a dream come true for expats...

If you are looking for a place with a stunning view of Istanbul to get drinks after work, enjoy dinner with friends, or plan...

“A post-modern neighborhood cafe.” That’s how Neylan Öğütveren, one of the owners of Dört Kadıköy describes it. The coffee shop, which opened in October...

You've probably never heard of No. 41 unless you live in Beşiktaş, but once you discover this gem of a coffee shop, you'll be...