Tea From Master Bayram in Istanbul’s 16th-Century Kurşunlu Han

By Paul Benjamin Osterlund

March 15, 2016

A proper way to start one’s day is with a fresh cup of black tea from the wonderful tea master Bayram in Karaköy’s 16th-century Kurşunlu Han building. It’s the first stop on our Two Markets, Two Continents walk.

August 3, 2016 Fried Hamsi and Tekir in an Istanbul Market (0)
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May 7, 2018 Final Pide Preparations in the Bazaar Quarter (0)
There’s nothing quite like freshly baked pide – it’s one of the many unforgettable stops […] Posted in Istanbul

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Published on March 15, 2016

Fried Hamsi and Tekir in an Istanbul Market

Istanbul | By Culinary Backstreets

IstanbulWhen in season, fried hamsi (anchovies) and tekir (mullet) are among the tasty treats encountered on our Two Markets, Two Continents walk in Istanbul.

August 1, 2019

Pickled Honeydew in Istanbul: Don’t Knock It ‘Till You Try It

Istanbul | By Culinary Backstreets

IstanbulPickled honeydew may sound like an odd arrangement, but it's surprisingly delicious, and among the vast array of pickled treats one can sample on our Two Markets, Two Continents walk in Istanbul.

May 7, 2018

Final Pide Preparations in the Bazaar Quarter

Istanbul | By Ipek Baltutan

IstanbulThere’s nothing quite like freshly baked pide – it’s one of the many unforgettable stops we make on our walk through Istanbul’s Bazaar Quarter, one of the world’s biggest open-air commercial centers, crowned by the planet’s largest covered market, the Grand Bazaar.