Last month I had two wonderful evenings at Banyan. To be honest it was the first time I had been there. It was strange because I am a huge fan of this area and already love the couple of places nearby and Banyan is a reputable, stylish restaurant. Therefore I should have tried way before. […]
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İnci Patisserie, Beyoglu, Istanbul
İnci Profiterol-Patisserie is one of the landmarks of the İstiklal Street. They stick in what they do best throughout all those years; to make outstandingly delicious Profiteroles. So many times I travelled Taksim solely to buy this Profiterole and believe me it was not a short distance. I also like their cool style. The whole […]
Bibucuk, Suadiye, Istanbul
Bibucuk is my beloved place to hang out. Even though I have become a regular customer only for a year now, I like it a lot. First of all the chicken, especially hot wings is probably the best in town. It is as delicious as my father’s special recipe he used to grill in the […]
Guler Ocakbasi, Elmadag, Istanbul
I am always ready to favour “Kebap”over any other kind of food. Of course the choice of restaurant plays a crucial role in this motive. In Istanbul there are vast variety of kebap options. I recommend booking a good quality, well known restaurant especially for international travellers. One of the best places to enjoy kebap […]
Istanbul Modern, Karakoy, Istanbul
Overlooking the magnificent historic Istanbul peninsula, Istanbul Modern is a brilliant initiative. It is a museum of modern art which exhibits modern, contemporary pieces of art with impressive permananet exhibition and noteworthy temporary exhibitions. I think it is one of the must see places to visit in Istanbul. The location is also perfect for a […]
Namli Gurme, Karakoy, Istanbul
Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast. At the core of this differentiation lies the Namli’s reputable background as a producer of salami and sausage products. In Turkey “sucuk” and “pastırma” are the most popular […]