Food & Drink
Meze & Rakı
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Place · Istanbul
Asmalımescit
A small quarter of old Pera in Beyoğlu, named for a small Ottoman mosque and known today for its meyhanes.
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Article · Istanbul
Rakı and Meze: How to Drink Turkey’s Lion’s Milk
Rakı, the anise spirit of Turkey, and the meze table around it: what is in the glass, its history from Ottoman taverns…
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Article
Turkish Dolma and Sarma: Stuffed Peppers, Vine Leaves and Mussels
Turkish dolma and sarma: what the names mean, the 'fake' olive oil dolma, the Ottoman palace roots, and what to try, from…
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Article
Imam Bayıldı and Other Turkish Eggplant Dishes
Imam bayıldı, the eggplant dish that made the imam faint: the legends behind the name, its olive oil cooking, and its meaty…
