Central Anatolia is the one region in Turkey that does not touch water, so fish has to be trucked or flown in. Be prepared for... (more)
The Central and Southern Aegean Coast
Eating along the Aegean coast is a pleasure, especially if you like seafood. The main course is often the fresh catch of the day... (more)
Excursions to the Far East and Black Sea Coast
Food in the Black Sea area relies on dishes made with dairy, corn flour, and seafood, especially hamsi, which is locally caught... (more)
Istanbul is a food lover's town and restaurants abound, from humble kebab joints to fancy fish restaurants, with lots of excellent... (more)
The Sea of Marmara and the North Aegean
Aegean cuisine is in many ways different from Turkish food elsewhere in the country. The shared Turkish and Greek culture of the... (more)
Regional specialties along the coast include mussels stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and currants; ahtopot salatasi, a cold octopus... (more)