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Blog: fish, meze & rakı guides Notes and guides from under the bridge.

Fish, meze and rakı culture, the Galata Bridge and the Eminönü waterfront: what we have learned at this table since 1980.

October 14, 20266 min read
Galata Bridge Restaurants: History and Eating Fish Under the Bridge
Galata Bridge restaurants explained: a verified history of the bridge since 1845, how its two levels work and how to order fish underneath without surprises.
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October 14, 20266 min read
How to Drink Rakı: A Rakı and Meze Guide for Your Istanbul Table
How to drink rakı the Turkish way: pour order, why it turns white, which meze to order and in what sequence, the fish that suit it and the toasting etiquette.
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October 14, 20266 min read
Istanbul Fish Season Calendar: Which Fish Is in Season Each Month
Which fish is in season in Istanbul? A month-by-month Turkish fish season calendar, when to eat lüfer (bluefish), fishing ban dates and minimum sizes.
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October 14, 20267 min read
New Year's Eve 2027 in Istanbul: Gala Dinner with a Bosphorus View
New Year's Eve 2027 gala dinner in Istanbul by the Bosphorus: gala menu, unlimited drinks, DJ and fireworks for €180, plus booking and transport tips.
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October 14, 20265 min read
Restaurant Near the Spice Bazaar: An Eminönü Walk Before Dinner
Looking for a restaurant near the Spice Bazaar? Follow this half-day Eminönü walk with walking times, then end with a fish dinner on the Bosphorus waterfront.
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October 14, 20265 min read
Romantic Dinner in Istanbul with a Bosphorus View: A Local Guide
Planning a romantic dinner in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view? Sunset times by month, which table to ask for, what to order for two and how to plan a surprise.
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