Two blocks from our apartment is one of our favorite places in Istanbul to wine and dine: Asmalimescit – lively small streets filled with Meyhane (Tavern), bars and cafes. Any day in the week, starting in late afternoon, these narrow streets would be filled with outdoor tables and chairs occupied by people having a good […]
Tags: small plate, turkish
The old town of Istanbul is very charming and atomspheric but it’s known to be a desert of good food because it’s very touristy. Tourist traps are everywhere so locals hardly cross over to dine here except for few places, one of which is Balikci Sabahatin, a seafood restaurant open since 1945. It’s situated in […]
Tags: meze, Seafood, small plate, turkish
Jon and I met up with two foodie friends to try Street this past Sunday. I haven’t been to Susan Feniger’s other establishments yet (Ciudad and Border Grill) so I’m not sure what to expect. I like the concept of Street: small plates gourmet version of street food from around the world (mosty Asia). Though […]
Tags: Asian, hip, small plate
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