Overlooking the magnificent historic Istanbul peninsula, Istanbul Modern is a brilliant initiative. It is a museum of modern art which exhibits modern, contemporary pieces of art with impressive permananet exhibition and noteworthy temporary exhibitions. I think it is one of the must see places to visit in Istanbul. The location is also perfect for a […]
Namli Gurme in Karakoy is an excellent example of how a restaurant innovatively differentiates itself from what we know as the traditional offering of full Turkish breakfast. At the core of this differentiation lies the Namli’s reputable background as a producer of salami and sausage products. In Turkey “sucuk” and “pastırma” are the most popular […]
Japanese Cuisine is spreading throughout the world with a rapid pace especially in the form of fine dining. In London; Roka, Nobu and Zuma are some of the successful representations of this genre that I had a chance to experience. Long after its official opening I’ve been informed about Zuma in Istanbul and it was […]
For me one of the characteristic establishments in the Beyoglu area is the Pano. Pano is a winery, a drink house where the drinks are complemented with food in a lively but friendly environment. Especially the appetizers and meze`s are a real good complement to the wine here. My advice for you is to try […]
Pizzeria Pidos is a relaxed, comfortable and cosy restaurant. It has all the charm necessary to give you this warm feeling you get in an authentic Italian restaurant. A wood fired oven, a home like décor with nice touches, a friendly service are all small components that turns this place into a nice restaurant. Their […]
This post is about my first Hakkasan experience in London which was in 2010. We have arrived an hour before our reservation in order to taste the much anticipated cocktails. I have ordered Hakkatini and quite probably it was one of the best cocktails I have ever tasted. My girlfriend ordered Strawberry and Basil Martini […]
