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Three Kalecik Karasıs

By: istanbites June 25, 2018September 11, 2019

Wine(ries)Articles, Drinks, Food, Istanbites, Kalecik Karasi, Pairing, Turkish Wine, WineLeave a Comment

Three Kalecik Karasıs – Three different styles of Turkish wine.

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…

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…

Food in Books: Peynir Aşkına

By: istanbites January 3, 2017January 19, 2020

Books, Books & Films, FilmsAnthropology, Articles, Books, Cheese, Culture, Food, Istanbites, Istanbul, Local, Regional2 Comments

After 15 years of hunting, smelling, and tasting Turkey’s lesser known cheeses, the duo behind Istanbul cheese boutique Antre Gourmet want to share them with you.

Ottoman Street Food

By: istanbites December 26, 2016December 26, 2016

Articles, FeaturesArticles, Food, History, Istanbites, IstanbulFood, Ottoman Food, StreetfoodLeave a Comment

Ottoman Istanbul, as it does today, had a street vendor for every occasion from a humble serving off water to some of the most elaborate candy.

Chateau Kalpak

By: istanbites December 9, 2016December 9, 2016

Articles, FeaturesArticles, Culture, Drinks, Istanbites, Places, TurkishWine, View, Vineyard, Wine2 Comments

Turkey houses one of the most award-winning vineyards, Chateau Kalpak. And, it’s right outside Istanbul

Turkish Cheeses: A very quick guide

By: istanbites November 24, 2016

ArticlesArticles, Breakfast, Cheese, Guide, IstanbulFood, Local, Regional, Turkish Cuisine5 Comments

A quick guide to some of Istanbul’s most popular and traditional cheeses.

Food at Yedi Istanbul

The speakers at Yedi Istanbul were wonderful and brilliant, but let us not forget about the food.

Part 2: Yedi Istanbul #giveback

By: istanbites November 12, 2016November 16, 2016

ArticlesAnthropology, Articles, Culture, Festivals, Fish, Food, GiveBack, International, Local, Organic, Regional, Sustainability, Talks, Yediistanbul1 Comment

The second part of our take on Yedi Istanbul. Few other Istanbul food festivals tackle issues like food waste, sustainability and social responsibility