Aziz Habesh knows his way around kibbeh. Sitting in Vezir Han, in the shadow of Istanbul’s Fatih Mosque, the maitre d’ begins to list the types on offer at the Syrian restaurant. He starts counting on ...

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Even without arguably the best view in the city, the menu at Mikla earns it a place as one of Istanbul’s best restaurants It’s hardly surprising that Istanbul boasts one of the world’s richest ...

Talk turkey: The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans all claimed Istanbul as their capital over the centuries -- with a new cruise port and upcoming Peninsula hotel, the worldly city can now be yours. NY ...

Women, long expected to cook for their families at home, have emerged as stars in Istanbul’s male-dominated food scene. A tour of the restaurants where they are quietly defining the city’s cuisine. By ...

A trip to in Turkey is a must for foodies and history buffs alike. The storied nation is home to an impressive array of both ancient and modern landmarks, as well as some of the best food in the world ...

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Book a room at the luxurious Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, located on the shores of the Bosphorus. Shop the wares and have tea with a vendor along one of the centuries-old market streets. Visit ...

The Michelin Guide announced the restaurant selection for 'Michelin Guide Turkey 2026' on December 4, 2025. This announcement ...

All 25 people are said to have ordered the traditional dish lahmacun - a flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables and various spices - in a restaurant in Istanbul's Sisli district on Friday ...