Greeks do understand the joy of living…good food, good mood. I already know that. Yet, I am still surprised (positively) every time I go to a new Greek town. This time it was Thessaloniki. Maybe it is because my grandparents are from the town before they migrated to Turkey, maybe because it is by the […]
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February
26
Novikov versus Nobu: Asian Taste Wars in London vol 2
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I have to admit that I had reservations when it comes to eating Asian at a place owned by anyone but Asian origins. I thought such a place could be super stylish but the food would never beat an authentic Chinese or Japanese. That is why I neglected Novikov, Asian restaurant operated by a Russian company for quite […]
February
20
Small outside big inside: Yasemin and Tuncel’s
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Small is the new big…a definition well appropriate for my new find in town. Yasemin and Tuncel’s roastery and ice-cream shop. This little shop is tucked away in Gokturk, Istanbul’s posh suburb. Owned by a cute couple and designed by Monocle design team (yes, yes, yes!) this little shop offers you a good range of coffee and […]
February
12
Socially eating at Social Eating House London
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Hats off to Jason Atherton! I loved his latest outpost in Soho, Social Eating House. The name fits perfectly to the neighbourhood and so is the place. Let me first start with interiors: It is artsy chic with an eclectic, contemporary design with a soul. It has hidden surprises like the bar upstairs “Blind Pig” , with a […]
Champagne Brunch in Istanbul: Konsolos
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I am often asked where to questions when it comes to Istanbul. And one of the key topics is always about breakfast…I have my usual suspects like Assk Kahve and Lucca but time to time I enjoy spicing it up and discovering new venues. Here is my latest venture…Located in the ever popular Sishane/Pera neighbourhood, Konsolos offers champagne […]
January
16
Cold, very cold winter but in style
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Brr it is so cold in Istanbul and what to wear is a big question mark. just the time to get a little inspiration from real people on streets. I am not such a fan of all black. But this one is right on spot…Just perfect for an afternoon stroll on a sunny but cold Istanbul […]
Truth to be told
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Truth to be told. I have been lazy. Not intentionally, but still lazy with my dear blog. I had to work, work, work and not much time to have fun. I also moved to a new house which took what was left from the little time I had. I am done with New Year resolutions […]
September
24
Paros…lovely Paros
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A less popular choice than its popular sibling Mykonos (but definitely a right one) is to go for a short break in Paros, lovely Greek Island which is a short 50 min ferry ride from Mykonos.Offering wonderful beaches, great local restaurants and lovely people. What else one can ask… I was captivated by this beauty […]
August
14
Blue Voyage…The perfect holiday on Turkish coast
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I do not have enough words to describe my love for sea…Simply put, I adore it. It makes me rejuvenate. Almost like the Phoenix coming alive out of her own ashes, I feel I am reborn after a good swim …Released from the stress and worries. Therefore a good holiday always consists of sea side […]
June
23
My go to coffee place in Rome: Caffe Greco Antico
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If you are in Italy, it is a known and “proven many times” fact that you can never do wrong with coffee. Not unless you insist at calling your coffee just as “latte (cause it means milk)” instead of ” coffee latte” or “latte macchiato”. It is always good. So anywhere you go, you will […]
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