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Walk up the hill past
Christ Church
and then turn right into one of Beyoğlu's most interesting
shopping streets, Serdar-ı Ekram Caddesi. Check out its edgy boutiques and consider having a break
at bohemian
Mavra
or chic
Le Fumoir
.
Continue straight ahead to
Galata Tower
and then head down winding Camekan Sokak. You'll
eventually come to the sculptural
Camondo Stairs
, commissioned and paid for by the famous
banking family of the same name. At the bottom is Bankalar Caddesi, centre of the city's prosperous
banking industry in the 19th century. It's now home to
SALT Galata
, where you can end your
walk enjoying a meal in the rooftop restaurant with its fabulous views of the Historic Peninsula and
Golden Horn.
ANTİOCHİA $$
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| ANATOLIAN
13-27; lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel)
Dishes from the
southeastern city of Antakya (Hatay) are the speciality at this tiny (read cramped) restaur-
ant. Mezes are dominated by wild thyme, pomegranate syrup, olives, walnuts and tangy
homemade yoghurt, and the kebaps are equally flavoursome - try the succulent
şiş et
(grilled lamb) or
dürüm
(wrap filled with minced meat, onions and tomatoes).
CHANGA $$$
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| MODERN INTERNATIONAL
35-55; 6pm-1am Mon-Sat Nov-Jun; Kabataş, then funicular to Taksim)
A number of eateries
in İstanbul attempt fusion cuisine, but few do it well; this sophisticated restaurant is one
that does. Most diners opt for the 10-course tasting menu ( 135 per person, minimum two
people), but you can also order à la carte. In summer the action moves to the glamorous
MİKLA $$$
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| MODERN TURKISH
appetisers 25-38, mains 51-79; dinner; Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel)
Local celebrity
chef Mehmet Gürs is a master of Mod Med, and the Turkish accents on the menu here
make his food memorable. Extraordinary views, luxe surrounds and professional service
