Japanese Cuisine is spreading throughout the world with a rapid pace especially in the form of fine dining. In London; Roka, Nobu and Zuma are some of the successful representations of this genre that I had a chance to experience. Long after its official opening I’ve been informed about Zuma in Istanbul and it was […]
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Ischgl, Austria
Ischgl was the destination we picked for our ski holiday this winter. The primary reason for it was the very positive reviews about the ski area. Its famous après ski places and its high altitude geographical setting were among the other important reasons for our decision. To tell the truth, I have couple of favorite […]
Hotel Goldener Adler, Ischgl, Austria
Hotel Goldener Adler in Ischgl is a very nice hotel to stay. The utmost quality of the hotel is its unique rooms and cosy atmosphere. Rooms are decorated in such a way that it gives you the warm feeling of your home. There are lots of small touches and tiny details that create this feeling. […]
Pano, Beyoglu, Istanbul
For me one of the characteristic establishments in the Beyoglu area is the Pano. Pano is a winery, a drink house where the drinks are complemented with food in a lively but friendly environment. Especially the appetizers and meze`s are a real good complement to the wine here. My advice for you is to try […]
Pizzeria Pidos, Gumussuyu, Istanbul
Pizzeria Pidos is a relaxed, comfortable and cosy restaurant. It has all the charm necessary to give you this warm feeling you get in an authentic Italian restaurant. A wood fired oven, a home like décor with nice touches, a friendly service are all small components that turns this place into a nice restaurant. Their […]
Hakkasan, London
This post is about my first Hakkasan experience in London which was in 2010. We have arrived an hour before our reservation in order to taste the much anticipated cocktails. I have ordered Hakkatini and quite probably it was one of the best cocktails I have ever tasted. My girlfriend ordered Strawberry and Basil Martini […]