Category: Food and Beverages

Wine has been produced in Anatolia since ancient times. While struggling with restrictions, bans and very high tax rates, the industry has made great progress in recent years. Turkish wines have lately been winning prizes at international competitions. While these can be tasted at numerous restaurants in the city, here is a special place where you can taste special wines made of indigenous grapes of Anatolia.

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The ever increasing number of restaurants and cafes in Istanbul is almost overwhelming nowadays. In this case, deciding where to eat can be a tedious ordeal for foreign visitors. However, going to places that are also preferred by locals can be a useful guide. Here are a selection of restaurants that Istanbulites prefer to go to around Karaköy. Needless to say, there are many others but these can be a starting point for you.

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