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Posted on 22 April 2013
The old neighborhood of Karaköy, next to the Galata bridge on the northern shore of the Golden Horn, is undergoing a fast gentrification as well, like all the other hoods of historic Istanbul. I love to have breakfast in the Namli deli before I stroll again through the backstreets of this old district, that… Read more »
Posted on 24 May 2012
After having been ‘taken for a ride’ the previous evening by a taxi driver, it came as a complete delight to be dropped confidently right at the door of the Cezayir restaurant by the driver. It seemed that he had clearly delivered many a patron to this establishment, indicating to me that the evening was… Read more »
Posted on 14 February 2012
“Whether you’re on a once-in-a-lifetime Valentine’s Day trip, a honeymoon, or simply looking for love, Istanbul’s exotic mosaic of tastes, sounds and aromas will surely sweep you away.” Top 10 romantic experiences in Istanbul: 1.) Take a walk at Akinti Burnu (Arnavutköy) along the Bosphorous Straight 2.) Blend into the local crowd at the Bebek… Read more »
Posted on 29 January 2012
Last Thursday night I was happy to be invited by my friend Rene Ames to Lokanta Maya, one of the most popular new bistros in Istanbul. He started the Food & Beverage Group, a group dedicated to good food and beverage encompassing the world’s culinary fares that are found in Istanbul, whether offered in restaurants… Read more »
Posted on 23 January 2012
On one windy and chilly day a few weeks back, a friend introduced me to a petit café in the backstreets of Beşiktaş. We met at our usual corner landmark, the Alkım bookshop and headed down Ortabahçe Caddesi. After wandering for 400 metres or so we took a left at the orange shoe shop heading… Read more »
