: Visit a traditional meyhane in Beyoğlu for rounds of rakı and meze, or try contemporary takes on Turkish soul food at Yeni Lokanta or Karaköy Lokantası .
: Linger over a serpme kahvaltı —a table-filling spread of cheeses, olives, jams, and eggs—at spots like Van Kahvaltı Evi or along Beşiktaş's "breakfast street". Д°stanbul - Lonely Planet
: Lose yourself in the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar for jewelry and carpets, then follow the scents ofTahtakale down to the Spice Bazaar . : Visit a traditional meyhane in Beyoğlu for
: The city's current "cool" neighborhood, packed with independent art galleries, third-wave coffee shops, and spectacular sunset views from the Moda seafront. packed with independent art galleries
: The cultural hub where historic apartment buildings house contemporary galleries like İstanbul Modern and the Pera Museum .