Have you ever tried "Turkish Coffee" from Fazıl Bey ??

Ladies & Gentleman,

Today, I would like to share some information about a coffee shop in Kadıköy. This nice shop is located in Kadıköy's local bazaar.

In the photo you can see the entrance of the coffee shop. Turkish coffee is a beverage which consumes usually in the morning in order to feel yourself better. The coffe usually cooked on an over by using a coffee pot. You may drink it without sugar or with a little, medium or too much sugar. Actually, I prefered to have a coffee without sugar. -It tastes great =)) - One of the most important things while consuming coffee is bubbles on the beverage. Also it is served with a piece of Turkish Delight - However I ate it in the photo =)) You can also see a glass of still water on the left side of the coffee. If you want to taste coffee better in each shot you should drink a piece of water first than coffee for your own good. Fazıl bey provides you various types of coffee to drink. It consists coffee with lavors of mastic, ginger, chocolate, mint and so on. You may also have powdered coffee in order to cook it at your home.

Turkish coffee has also a symbol in Turkish culture. When a couple decides to marry, the candidate groom visits brides family and bride serves Turkish Coffee with salt. Please never try that at your home =))

For more information about Istanbul you can visit the official website =))

Have a nice day !!

A cosy cafe with a nice garden

Ladies & Gentleman,

In my last post I gave some information about a nice shopping street in Kadıköy. While I was explaining the details in that street I also mentioned about a cultural center. Now, I am going to share my experiences in this nice café. “Nazım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi” is one of the “secret” places in Kadıköy. While I was wandering in the shopping street, I realized that there is a huge door at my left side.  

When I entered in, I realized a huge building on my left side and a garden, covered with tall trees, was standing on my right side. Many tables are placed in the garden for entertaining yourself in a warm and silent area. In addition to this, if you continue walking through the garden, a winter garden is waiting you for bad weathers in winter. Fortunately the winter garden is covered with glass doors and servers open them during summer. While people are chatting or meeting with their friends, they may drink coffee or tea and they can also eat aperitifs or main dishes. Turkish cuisine mostly consist foods that are prepared from fresh ingredients. Moreover, most foods are cooked in a sauce. The daily menu is written on a white board at the entrance of the building. I preferred having an “Ayvalık tost.” This is a toasted bread which contains sausage, French fries, salami, ketchup and mayonnaise. That was delicious…


Have a nice day

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Hanedan Cafe

Yesterday me, my roommates, my boyfriend and her sister met up. Since we were itching to talk about the things going on in each others' lives, we wanted to sit in a place where we can hear each other. This time we chose to go to Beşiktaş, one of the most popular places of Istanbul.

Shore of Beşiktaş has an magnicifent view. Located at the beginning of the Bosphorus, days and nights are always offering quality time. Hanedan Cafe is located by the sea at the boulevard of Barbaros. It is a great place to get water-pipe and also traditional Turkish coffee. My suggestion for water-pipe can be Bahrain Apple water-pipe. Tobacco of Bahrain is coming from Arabia and I have to mention that it is not easily be found.

You have to come and feel the lovely atmosphere of this unique place :)