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Centre, Harbiye; starters 9-38, mains 35-48; lunch & dinner) , an upmarket restaurant with an

212-219 3114; www.kantin.biz ; Akkavak outdoor terrace; or Slow Food-favourite Kantın (

Sokağı 30; salads 10-18, mains 16-30; 11.30am-9pm Mon-Sat; Osmanbey) , one of the

city's best bistros.

Those keen to acquire some of the culinary excellence that Nişantaşı is known for should consider
signing up for a cooking class or foodie walk with Selin Rozanes' Turkish Flavours ( 0532 218
0653; www.turkishflavours.com ; Apt 3, Vali Konağı Caddesi 14; cooking classes US$100, per
person tours US$100-145) .

Nişantaşı is the fashion hub of the city, and the queen of the local industry is undoubtedly Gönul
Paksoy ( 212-261 9081; Atiye Sokak 6a; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; Osmanbey) , who creates and
sells pieces that transcend fashion and step into art.