Turkey’s largest city is a dream destination for everyone who loves to eat and cook, as an ever-increasing number of cooking courses and food-focussed walking tours are on offer. Ask Istanbullus what ...

If you're like me, when you travel, you like to plan your trip around food. Seeing the sights is important, I know, but having an authentic food experience gives you insights into the local culture ...

For the best part of a week we have feasted around this sprawling metropolis, downing pides and dolmas and boreks, and developing an unexpected affinity for ayran, the local salted yoghurt drink. Food ...

ISTANBUL, Turkey — How much do I love eating in Istanbul? Let me count the ways (and know that the addresses listed below barely skim the possibilities). For the food lover, the city that bridges ...

The street food of Istanbul is as iconic and popular for a reason. From the crunchy sesame-coated simit to the spicy richness ...

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Yes, I was in Istanbul on Dec. 10, the night the twin bombings happened at the Besiktas Stadium. Our hotel, situated at the heart of Taksim Square, was just five minutes away. I was ...

Delve into Istanbul's diverse culinary landscape and discover a "riot of tastes" – from soul-affirming lentil soup, to visually spectacular sweet pistachio pastries. English food writer Rebecca Seal ...