Chamilja is scattered across the Thracian Strandzha (Istranca) mountain massif and takes "terroir" very seriously.
Tag: Istanbites
Three Kalecik Karasıs
Three Kalecik Karasıs - Three different styles of Turkish wine.
Emir: A Pairing
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 – let’s call her “A” – the journey has been more educational and pleasant than I could have imagined. Last November, my partner in crime – you can call … Continue reading Emir: A Pairing
Mantı
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 … Continue reading Mantı
Montag Coffee Roasters
The next time you find yourself in Kadıköy Çarşı with a couple of minutes to spare, treat yourself to some fine roasts.
Basta! Street Food Bar: Taking fun food very seriously
Two Michelin-trained chefs elevate the humble wrap in Istanbul's Moda district.
Petra Roasting Co.
One of Istanbul's first coffee roasters and it shows.
Mari
For a fantastic Beyoğlu restaurant, Mari is surprisingly not talked about. But, maybe that's a good thing.
Food in Books: Peynir Aşkına
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
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.
