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Some Wonder Women of Istanbul

International Women’s day came and went. Let’s take the time to celebrate the women in Istanbul who are making the road a little easier for the next generations.

Emir: A Pairing

By: istanbites January 24, 2018September 11, 2019

Wine(ries)Articles, Cappadocia, Cheese, Drinks, Istanbites, Mantı, Places, Regional, Turkish Cuisine, TurkishWine, White wine, WineLeave a Comment

As of late, I have been diving into the world of wine, specifically Turkish wine. And, thanks to a very well-versed and very patient sommelier-to-be friend – see her VERY comprehensive work here – the journey has been more educational and pleasant than I could have imagined. Last November, my partner in crime – you…

Kafital Roasters

By: istanbites January 17, 2018June 27, 2018

Places, UncategorizedCoffee, Coffee Roasters, Food, Istanbul Coffee, Kurtuluş, Local, Places, Roasters1 Comment

What Karl’s lacks in grub, is made up for in coffee. And when you roast your own, isn’t that the point?

Mantı

By: istanbites December 10, 2017January 19, 2020

PlacesArticles, Dinner, Dumplings, Food, History, Istanbites, Istanbul, IstanbulFood, Local, Mantı, Places, Turkish Cuisine, Wine, Yogurt2 Comments

From the Chinese soup dumpling to the Italian ravioli, any culture worth its salt has a dumpling dish of sorts. In Turkey, we have mantı.* Mantı is made from a simple dough, rolled into a thin sheet. The sheet is cut into small(ish) squares and, traditionally, a small amount of a ground lamb mixture is…

Montag Coffee Roasters

By: istanbites September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

PlacesCoffee, Coffee Roasters, Culture, Istanbites, Istanbul, Istanbul Coffee, Istanbul Food, Local, Places2 Comments

The next time you find yourself in Kadıköy Çarşı with a couple of minutes to spare, treat yourself to some fine roasts.

Café Replika: Little Turkey

By: istanbites August 29, 2017September 24, 2017

PlacesCafe, Cheese, Drinks, Food, International, Montrealfood, Places, Simit, T, Turkish Cuisine, TurkishBreakfast1 Comment

Learning that we spend most of our time in Istanbul, a friend told us that she just had an amazing Turkish breakfast. Really? Naturally we came a’running.