The Food of Istanbul, Turkey

M. Silver Associates: A small fish restaurant that, with its army of tables, chairs and frazzled waiters, seems to have conquered waterfront of Bosphorus-side Kandilli neighborhood. Full review here: http://bit.ly/I0g62Y

M. Silver Associates: It was not until the food bloggers of Istanbul Eats sat in Şeyhmus Kebap Evi that they came to know what delicious kebab actually sounds like. Full review: http://bit.ly/ImhH1W

M. Silver Associates: Hand-written menu has no more than 4-5 items. Must have - doner! Cafe owner buys meat from a butcher, cuts it into flat filets & skewers it according to his own methods. Review: http://bit.ly/Hv20cM

M. Silver Associates: Eti brand pop kek – those unctuous and delicious cakes frosted or stuffed with everything from raisins to chocolate. New favorite cake, sarma ( “wrapped” or “rolled up”.) Review: http://bit.ly/IgjGs6

M. Silver Associates: Kebab that Ddserves to be panned. A wonderful little spot on quiet back street in Fatih neighborhood run by two Kilis natives. Their kebab making reputation is well deserved: http://bit.ly/Hx3Zhz

M. Silver Associates: You open the door and are wrapped the scents of hot espresso and fresh basil, of Parmesan cheese and spicy puttanesca sauce bubbling in a pan. Full review: http://bit.ly/ImOTq2

M. Silver Associates: To many Istanbulites, it must be tender reminder of days when local places got classed-up w/ European names: a whimsical chapter in culinary story of city. Macaroons & chocolate: http://bit.ly/IgmZzB

M. Silver Associates: Landmark Meatballs! Full review: http://istanbuleats.com/2012/01/nuruosmaniye-koftecisi-landmark-meatballs/

M. Silver Associates: At Pandeli you pay for ambiance & view: http://bit.ly/I0kIWN If you are in for substantial meal, go w/ hunkar begendi (lamb bits over eggplant puree), kuzu tandir & kagitta levrek. Not cheap, bu good.

M. Silver Associates: Cozy, the place welcomes you with an immediate barrage of choices. In addition to Laz boregi, try savory borek stuffed w/ roasted eggplant Daily selection of savory boreks: http://bit.ly/Hx6mB1

M. Silver Associates: 6 beers & 4 plates of hamsi came to 70 TL - best deal in town. Located on small plaza of meyhane & fish stands, feels like you've wandered into kitchen of very hospitable family: http://bit.ly/In1jOX

M. Silver Associates: You'll be faced with difficult task of choosing between a list of kebab, try a mixed grill platter. The food is intoxicating as the name indicates! Full review: http://bit.ly/HuEfwM