Lahmacun is the perfect savory snack: crispy, oven-fired crust, light and spicy meat spread, a fresh green garnish and a tangy spray from a lemon. We sample some of the best in the city on our Two Markets, Two Continents walk.
August 1, 2019 Pickled Honeydew in Istanbul: Don’t Knock It ‘Till You Try It (0)
Pickled honeydew may sound like an odd arrangement, but it's surprisingly delicious, and […] Posted in Istanbul
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
April 7, 2018 A Meeting of Religions in Karaköy (0)
At this simit bakery in the Istanbul neighborhood of Karaköy, mastic-flavored Greek […] Posted in Istanbul
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IstanbulAt this simit bakery in the Istanbul neighborhood of Karaköy, mastic-flavored Greek Orthodox Easter bread is sold alongside sesame-covered kandil simidi, which will be eaten as part of the Miraç Kandili on Friday, April 13, a holy night that celebrates Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous journey to Jerusalem.
