Food, Drink, & Shopping

In recent years, street-art has begun spreading like wildfire through Istanbul's winding alleyways and backstreets. Some of the best pieces are hidden gems, however,...

A few weeks ago I was talking with friends after dinner in the warmth of my apartment. We were buying our time before we...

Umeyoga takes its name and its essence from the large plum tree growing in the courtyard. Ume means plum flower in Japanese and the...

Kuru fasulye translates terribly into English as “dry beans”. However, anyone who's tasted this dish knows that these beans are nothing of the sort....

MorGurme started its journey seeking to deliver delicious nut butters and healthy cold pressed oils made from top quality ingredients. It teamed up with...

Turkish cuisine is a tapestry of flavors, and one dish that stands out for its unique taste and fascinating history is mantı. These delectable...

In Aksaray there is a bus station, and in that bus station there is a Georgian restaurant, and in that Georgian restaurant there is...

There are lots of specialties that might come to your mind when someone mentions Turkey. One thing is for sure: Food! Turkish cuisine can...

Gluten is made up of two proteins, Gliadin that gives the baked good the ability to rise during baking and Glutenin which makes the...

If you have been living in Turkey for quite some time, it is clear that food constitutes a vital part of Turkish culture. And...

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...

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...

Nestled between two of Istiklal’s more upscale establishments, Terkos Passage is one of Taksim’s finest bargain pazars. It is a place where flawed or...

 Being betrothed to a Brit, I have quickly come to appreciate a good curry. Although I am normally enamored with Turkish cuisine, Fıccın being...

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...

"You look like a rye guy?" I hesitate, almost declare for single malt, and then change my mind. When in Rome as they say... I’m...

If you love produce it's safe to say that any market in Turkey will be a delight for the senses. Mounds of green peppers...

In the heart of Nişantaşı, a brief stroll from the much-frequented City's Mall, there's a charming corner establishment for coffee connoisseurs known as Haha...

In a city whose skyline is spiked with thousands of minarets, it is sometimes forgotten just how many churches are snuggled in the back...

There are pockets of the old traditions that remain in Istanbul, not because of any particular devotion to the past but because sometimes the...

One of my favorite types of restaurant to discover in this city is of the unassuming variety - I pass by the place often,...

The experience of moving to another country can be very similar to having a re-birth. A second life where you set to figure out...

Whether living in New York City or Istanbul, we’re all looking for our own Central Perk. The quaint neighborhood place that beckons us in...

Spread across the quaint streets of Karaköy there are restaurants, cafes and bars at every corner. There is one type of restaurant, in particular,...