cook me eat me
TURKEY
- Tomtom, Kumbaracı Ykş. No:56, 34355 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
- +90 532 553 19 01
what is it?
- a very unusual, homely dining experience
- this place stole our hearts from the moment we saw it
- arzu the chef chooses a menu everyday and brings produce from the local market every morning
why go?
- the most unusual and homely dining experience in istanbul
when is it?
- everyday but make sure you book in advance because there are only 4 tables!
who to go with?
- anyone who loves delicious food and unusual experiences
- HOMELY
- UNUSUAL
- GASTRONOMY
taste of two continents
TURKEY
- Rüstem Paşa, Erzak Ambarı Sok. No:92, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul
- +90 536 454 85 80
what is it?
- yummy istanbul do loads of tours but our favourite is the taste of two continents
- there is so much to cover in istanbul so if you’re short on time then this tour does a whizz through both sides of istanbul (european and asian side)
- taste almost 10 items along the route and get to know local info whilst exploring the city
- the location we have provided is just where this particular tour starts, other tours will start in different locations
why go?
- the best way to explore all the different types of local food over istanbul
- meeting point is close to the spice market (approx location linked below)
when is it?
- all the time, come rain or shine
- check their website for tour availability and details
who to go with?
- food lovers & explorers
- TASTING
- TOUR
- EXPLORE
Kılıc Ali Pasa Hamam
TURKEY
- Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Hamam Sk. No:1, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
- +90 212 393 80 10
what is it?
- a beautiful relaxing and traditional hammam experience
- you will be taken inside to experience how cleansing used to take place in the past
- women will be cleansed by women and men cleansed by men
- you will experience lying down on hot marble, full body exfoliation and relaxation in the main hammam foyer
- set in a gorgeous building built by the legend architect sinan who constructed various prestigious buildings around istanbul
why go?
- a really unique relaxing experience, which has remained exactly how it used to be done in the past
- other hammams have adapted to the modern times but this place hasn’t
when is it?
- everyday however please check the website to stay up to date
- women can enter from 8.30am to 4pm and men from 4.30pm to 11.30pm
who to go with?
- for women, go with your girls, it’s just like a spa day and hang out in the foyer area sipping on turkish tea at the end (you can stay as long as you want)
- or head to the hammam solo. many local people do this for relaxation and meeting new people in the relaxation area
- RELAXING
- TRADITIONAL
- BEAUTIFUL
Jigger Istanbul
TURKEY
- 202 Galata, Hacımimi Mah. Galata Mandırası Sk. Ünver Rezidans No:18 Kat:2 D:5, 34433
what is it?
- workshops are held in a beautiful bar on top of the roots karakoy hotel which is brand new
- make sure you check them out as soon in advance as you can because they sell out quickly
- 4 cocktails over 3 hours and you make friends with loads of locals too!
why go?
- i mean who wouldn’t want to go to a cocktail workshop & also one that gives you the chance to meet amazing local people who are super friendly!
when is it?
- make sure you check out their website or instagram for when the cocktail classes ar
who to go with?
- anyone who loves some fun, drinks and meeting new people
