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Buradan Winery
At Buradan Winery “We are a project” – striving to do better.
Read MoreChamilja Wines
Chamilja is scattered across the Thracian Strandzha (Istranca) mountain massif and takes “terroir” very seriously.
Read MoreThree Kalecik Karasıs
Three Kalecik Karasıs – Three different styles of Turkish wine.
Read MoreEmir: 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 – 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…
Read MoreMantı
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…
Read MoreMontag Coffee Roasters
The next time you find yourself in Kadıköy Çarşı with a couple of minutes to spare, treat yourself to some fine roasts.
Read MoreBasta! Street Food Bar: Taking fun food very seriously
Two Michelin-trained chefs elevate the humble wrap in Istanbul’s Moda district.
Read MorePetra Roasting Co.
One of Istanbul’s first coffee roasters and it shows.
Read MoreMari
For a fantastic Beyoğlu restaurant, Mari is surprisingly not talked about. But, maybe that’s a good thing.
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