Food, Drink, & Shopping

Those traversing the crumbling walls demarcating the boundaries of old Istanbul may find that amongst the equally-as-crumbled residential buildings between Chora Church and Tekfur...

While eating healthy might not normally be a top priority, if you have kids like me, that opinion will likely change as you probably...

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....

Istanbul arguably doesn’t really have one central district, like a downtown or a city center. It is a city of many centers, each with...

Throughout my life whenever I have told people I'm from Kyrgyzstan, I have encountered a mixed reaction of amusement and curiosity. Well, I guess...

Editor's Note: This venue has been changed into If Performance Hall. and no longer holds a pool hall. "Where can I go to enjoy a...

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

I’ve been in this crazy, lovely city for two years now, and although I cannot claim to know all its secrets, I have in...

We started Boza to Bourbon as a weekly place to find a beverage that you may have never tried or were dying to find....

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

The Tarihi Salı Pazarı (Historic Tuesday Market) is one of the most fascinating and vibrant bazaars that Istanbul has to offer. It´s a unique...

“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...

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

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

Taking dance lessons in Istanbul is a great way to keep fit, meet new people and enhance your Turkish skills. I have been taking...

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

It may have taken a while to reach my mouth, but I'm happy to say that I've finally discovered the best Thai Food in...

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

Let’s just admit it: Istanbul is saturated with coffee shops. Yes, it kind of makes sense -- the city was formerly the capital of...

One of the most prominent local names in the electronic music scene, Mahmut Orhan will be back in Istanbul for a live concert accompanied...

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 can I find the best köfte in Kadıköy?” Ekspres İnegöl Köftecisi should be your first and only stop. Centrally located in Kadıköy it’s...

“My friend thinks the only good breakfast spot is Van Kahvaltı Evi. Where can I take him out to brunch to prove him wrong?” So...

"Where do I take my friend who is sick of Turkish tea?" Don’t get me wrong: I love Turkish çay. And it also proves to...