Istanbul
EAT/DRINK:
Reyhun (phenomenal Persian food, gorgeous rooftop space)
Nevizade
Lokanta 1741
Develi Nisantasi
Guven Kuruyemis Tesvikiye
Gizia Nisantasi
Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Hafiz Mustafa
Soho House (Allis and Cecconi’s)
Blok Mekan
Flekk
Gizia Brasserie
Ginza Istanbul
Antiochia Concept
Aheste
Espressolab
16 Roof
Ruby
Yeni Lokanta
Cesme Bazlama Kahvalti
Norre (best breakfast and cafe, get the banana bread!)
Journey (grab a bite here) + Geyik (cocktail bar across the street!)
Cuma (dinner or breakfast, gorg spot!)
Petra Topağacı (cute coffee shop)
Kase (healthy casual spot, near all the shopping!)
TO DO:
Grand Bazaar (make sure you pop into Lalezar’s ceramic shop, trust me)
Nisantasi neighborhood (my favorite! chicest area IMO)
Cagaloglu Hamam (a MUST do!)
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Boat/ferry across to the Asian side! So worth it.