Aug 12
Thursday
Since You Asked: Eating During Ramadan?
I booked my trip to Istanbul months ago, looking forward to trying out many of your recommendations, only to realize just before leaving that I will be arriving in the middle of Ramadan! Will everything be closed during the day? Will I be harassed in the street if I’m seen eating? Will I be able to have a beer with my lunch? Thank you for your help,
G. Avur, Las Vegas, NV Continue…
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Since You Asked: Istanbul’s Fish Scene?
13 responses - Posted 02.24.10
I am just back home from a cruise to Turkey, which included a short stay in Istanbul. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a strong seafood culture there. Shame on me for expecting lamb, lamb and more lamb! I indulged and managed to identify some of the fish I ...continue
13 responses - Posted 02.24.10
I am just back home from a cruise to Turkey, which included a short stay in Istanbul. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a strong seafood culture there. Shame on me for expecting lamb, lamb and more lamb! I indulged and managed to identify some of the fish I ...continue
Since You Asked: Drinking in Turkey?
2 responses - Posted 02.01.10
(Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of our new advice column, "Since You Asked," in which we plan to answer readers’ questions about anything food and drink related in Istanbul (and even beyond). Got a question? Send it in to istanbuleats@gmail.com and we’ll try to answer it in an ...continue
2 responses - Posted 02.01.10
(Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of our new advice column, "Since You Asked," in which we plan to answer readers’ questions about anything food and drink related in Istanbul (and even beyond). Got a question? Send it in to istanbuleats@gmail.com and we’ll try to answer it in an ...continue







