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Ultramarathon Destinations In Turkey

WITH ITS DIVERSIFIED GEOGRAPHY, AND MILD WEATHER BETWEEN OCTOBER AND MAY, TURKEY IS AN ULTRAMARATHONER’S PARADISE

Open Sesame! Helva Hits The Sweet Spot

COMMONLY ENJOYED AS A SNACK OR MEAL NOT ONLY IN TURKEY, BUT ALSO IN THE MIDDLE EAST, CENTRAL ASIA, AND INDIA, HELVA IS THE NAME GIVEN TO A VARIED RANGE OF SWEET DESSERTS AND CONFECTIONS

Eat Up! Restaurant Week Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

FOCUSING ON SOCIAL ASPECTS OF GASTRONOMY, RESTAURANT WEEK IS BACK FROM NOVEMBER 15-30 WITH THIS YEAR’S THEME “TURKISH CUISINE.” METRO TURKEY TAKES PLACES AS THE GASTRONOMY PARTNER IN THIS CULINARY PROJECT ORGANIZED BY GASTRONOMY & MARKETING CONSULTANCY FIRM DUDE TABLE

Istanbul Theater Festival - Who Is The Actor?

FEATURING EXCITING, INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES FOR THE AUDIENCE, THE 23RD ISTANBUL THEATER FESTIVAL SEEKS A BROADER DEFINITION OF PLAYS, ACTORS, AND STAGES

Cooks Grove- Exploring The Geography Of Food

ŞEMSA DENIZSEL HAD THE COURAGE TO DO THE ONE THING THAT MILLIONS OF ISTANBULITES PERVERSELY DREAM OF ON A REGULAR BASIS: SHE QUIT THE CITY COLD TURKEY. TODAY, MANAGING TIME AT HER OWN PACE, SHE DEDICATES IT TO ENSURING THAT ON THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY MAP, NORTHERN AEGEAN CUISINE GETS THE RECOGNITION IT DESERVES

Simit

SESAME-STUDDED SYMBOL OF THE CITY The simple simit has held a special place in Turks’ hearts for centuries. People across the country enjoy the snack, with some adding regional flavor and tastes.

Hamdi Ulukaya

The Billion-dollar Man Without a Birthday 

Intema Yasam

A One-stop-shop for Your Kitchen Needs in Kanyon Shopping Mall 

A Creative Lingua Franca Culture Groups In Istanbul

As a metropolis of more than 15 million, Istanbul is a hub where cultures from around the world intersect. There are groups in the city that promote the sharing of culture, and like the city itself, show participants how people are more similar than different. With a bit of curiosity and open-mindedness, it is easy to join them.

Tunel 90 Seconds Through History

While many think of buildings when they think of architecture, architecture goes beyond—and at times underground. Tünel, an underground funicular that connects Karaköy to Istiklal Caddesi in a 90-second ride, boasts a unique history that links neighborhoods and cultures, from past to present. Today, the cars have a capacity of 170 and the system transports about 12,000 passengers per day.

Neni Brasserie

THE LOCALS WILL APPROVENeni Brasserie breathes new life into the Ba¤dat Caddesi area and is an example of how to create something new and exciting while maintaining familiarity.

Top 7 Turkish Boutique Olive Oil Brands

Top 7 Turkish Boutique Olive Oil Brands

Sekerci Cafer Erol Sweet Treats For A Modern-day Sultan

Sekerci Cafer Erol Sweet Treats For A Modern-day Sultan

Meerschaum Exploring The Beauty Of The Curlstone

Meerschaum, also known as curlstone, is a unique mineral mined in the Anatolian province of Eskisehir. Local artisans hand carve the stone into collectibles, most notably tobacco pipes, world renowned for quality and taste.

Jewelry That Tempts The Fates

Jewelry That Tempts The Fates

Turkey's First Off-Broadway-Style Production

Turkish actress Ayca Varlier took to the stage in Turkey’s first off-Broadway-style musical production, Tahir and Zühre, an Anatolian answer to William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

MSA's Restaurant Excellence In The Making

The name for MSA’s Restaurant is no coincidence. Instead of fashionable ambiguity describing the place's conceptual secrets, one comes across the “still in training” statement on several occasions. However, the place, a training field for culinary students who aspire to create and develop other people’s taste palates, is already much more than just a work in progress.

Wild Mushrooms

In Turkey, Wild Mushrooms Start Appearing With the Passing of the Summer Heat and the Coming of the Cooler Season. After Careful Picking, Sorting, and Cleaning, Local Chefs Prepare Mushroom Dishes on a Seasonal Basis Throughout Their Restaurants in Istanbul. 

Tea From Turkey, With Love

Turkish Passion for Hospitality and Tea, Which Goes Hand-inhand When Hosting Friends and Family, Is Widely Known. Tulipshaped Cups of the Brew Are Found on Tables and in Hosting Rooms Around the Country. 

Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Topkapi Style And Location

Doubletree By Hilton Istanbul Topkapi Style And Location

Ahmet Ertegun The Man Behind Legends

Turkish-American businessman and co-founder of the influential record label Atlantic Records Ahmet Ertegün still sets the standard over a decade after his death. The legacy of Ertegün, who discovered many leading musicians, continues today, with his stars defining the music industry.

Nazimi Yaver Yenal Ahead Of The Architectural Drawing Board

Despite being considered one of the most talented architectural figures from the early years of the Turkish Republic, the majority of Nazimî Yaver Yenal’s designs remained on paper, never constructed into reality. His life philosophy, however, lays a strong foundation for people today with talent, skill, and ambition.

Bao Buns

New on-the-go Favorite 

Big Chefs

New winter specialties

Pistachios Abounding From Antep

A fertile land with abundant agriculture, Turkey is the third largest country in pistachio production. These green gems are gathered in the late summer months right before they reach their full blossom. Fortunately for pistachio lovers, there is no specific season for eating them; you can enjoy pistachios as often as you wish, on their own or incorporated into your favorite Turkish dish.

21st Istanbul Theater Festival

Raising the Curtains (and the Bar) 

Like Music To Your Ears

Sound Therapy in Turkey