If you are off to Dublin, I am sure you will find many great things there. People are great, sincere and funny and this by itself may be a very good reason to go and of course Ireland has an amazing culture and heritage. What I am going to tell you about Dublin is something very special. This local […]
Category Archives: Good Food in Style
April
22
A great night out in Istanbul: Nopa Istanbul
posted by girlcoolhunting
It’s been quite a while that the writer of this blog actually wrote something! Not lazy me,no but still apologies to all. Work, work,work plus some fun but just not the time to write. So let’s start where we left off. I would like to tell you about the great night out I had with friends […]
March
09
Chasing local tastes in Istanbul: Vefa Bozacisi
posted by girlcoolhunting
If you read my earlier post, here is the perfect end to it. There is a drink kept as a secret in Turkey. It is called “boza” and it is a prebiotic drink consumed in winter, despite being served chilled. The most famous place for HomeMade Boza is “Vefa Bozacısı” which is in Fatih neighbourhood […]
March
09
Chasing the best local food in Istanbul: Ozkilis Lahmacun Restaurant
posted by girlcoolhunting
People who know me know that I love lahmacun. Though hate describing it like this; lahmacun is what they call Turkish pizza. A pastry topped with meat and greens. I was told by B. that he found the best lahmacun place in İstanbul. Such a bold remark! So, I had to go with his lead. […]
February
01
Istanbul’s newest fine dining spot: Rudolf Istanbul
posted by girlcoolhunting
Istanbul is becoming a more interesting dining scene every passing day. Fine dining here is not cheap, rules of fine dining are not as established, not easy to have the exotic ingredients. Yet you may still get wonderful finds… Rudolf Istanbul is by fat the most impressive restaurant that is opened in the past months…It is […]
January
09
Nopi London-Can healthy be yummy and trendy?
posted by girlcoolhunting
Newest addition from Yotam Lenghi, Otto Lenghi’s creator, NOPI London has amazed me in many ways. Of course the food was yummy -you expect no less from Mr Lengi but this time kudos to him for such amazing interiors. It has a Scandinavian vibe with soft and basic colors, airy setting and a minimalist decoration but […]
June
25
My Top 3 Breakfast spots in London
posted by girlcoolhunting
Just now a very dear friend asked for my Top London breakfast spots…There are numerous alternatives but being a foodie my expectations have always been a tad higher. So here are my favourites: 1) For style hunters: 202 Westbourne Grove. The place is actually called 202 . It is where style meets great food. A to […]
June
21
Cantinery Istanbul
posted by girlcoolhunting
Istanbul’s new eatery Cantinery didn’t impress me much. Being one and only sibling of infamous Lucca my expectations were high on food. Portions were small and despite having fancy ingredients taste was a bit dull. I am not a fan of book thick menus but this one was really limited. Definitely didn’t match Lucca in food sense. […]
April
30
101Tastes of Istanbul
posted by girlcoolhunting
I really have to stop writing about food. Seriously. It is almost bikini season and here I am eating, talking,eating and talking about food over and over again. A girl has to to what she has to do though. I checked out TimeOut Istanbul`s Food Festival last Sunday and tasted amaaaaaaaaaazing food from Istanbul`s best […]
Momofuku KO: A New York taste adventure
posted by girlcoolhunting
Being stuck at home with flu on a warm April Istanbul day, I have nothing to do but cherish memories; in this case my last NY trip. I do love NY, I can go there anytime for any reason. The object of my affection this time comes in the shape of a lovely dining experience. […]
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