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Istanbul

An awesome gastropub that turns into one of the best Cihangir bars at night. A lantern-lit patio, music, colored sofas – Kiki is everyone's darling – from hipsters to bikers. The venue is famous for its daily events – the 1980s party, aperitif hour, Girl Power Night or a DJ set – so groovy. Their cocktail hit is vanilla and pomegranate vodka. Vodka is really the number one Istanbul party drink though the weather is not cold at all.

Kiki

The famous Turkish delight place selling it for some 200 years. It's the delight kingdom – they offer lokum with pistachio, mint, almond, coconut cinnamon, ginger and five other choices. The place also has halva and fig sorbetto and hazelnut dragée – their selection is to die for. The interior is antique – marble from north-western provinces, wooden stalls and piles of yummy stuff.

Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir

This coffee shop is part of the chain but still has a unique atmosphere due to a beautiful sea view and convenient location. If you are not a coffee fan try their trademark hot chocolate. If you love details you will be have to get a chocolate spoon with your drink to melt in it or eat later.

Kahve Dunyasi Büyükada (The World of Coffee)

The main square is always crowded and offers lots of fun – have an Italian gelato and Turkish lokma or browse around the market to buy jewelry or a flower crown – a traditional decoration of all local girls. If you are lost the meeting point is the clock tower in the center.

Büyükada

The locals eat mussels one by one, right by the stall generously pouring lemon on its rice filling using shell like a spoon. For locals it is a night snack and at the same time a nice chat with a vendor to discuss football or love to seafood. Rice makes it sushi-like, so be careful and don’t overeat.

Street stalls with mussels

The famous Kanaat self-service has been serving excellent traditional food for decades and people stand in lines to try their legendary jambalaya-stuffed meat and vegetables. Bring some cash, no cards are accepted.

Kanaat Lokantası

Everyone knows Istanbul street vendors who wander around or are always at the same spot at the same time praising their food or proudly drinking tea. Don't be afraid - street food is safe. But be sure to walk a lot, as you will be eating a lot.

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