Celebrity Life

Located near the Galata Tower in lower Beyoğlu, Nardis is Istanbul’s premier jazz club, featuring live jazz six nights a week. All interpretations of jazz are on offer from classic to modern; mainstream to fusion. More avant-garde artists tend to be showcased on Monday nights and there are regular performances by solo artists. Nardis has... View Article

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Eating here is a live history class. Overlooking the Golden Horn, Asitane Restaurant is perched in the foothills of Edirnekapı, considered by many to be one of the most important areas of historical Istanbul. The restaurant lies in the shadow of the mighty Chora Church, famous for its mosaics and one of the most revered... View Article

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Secret Garden at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul Top glass: 100ml orange juice 50ml Hennessy VS 20ml honey 1ml Disaronno liqueur Bottom glass: 200ml hot water 2 dried orange slices 2.5g dried rose leaves 2.5g rose hip To make the Secret Garden cocktail, first stir all ingredients into a fishbowl-shaped container that will be the bottom glass.... View Article

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by Peter Clover Istanbul — the honeyed sound rolls off the tongue like a mystical spell. Gilded domes, glittering minarets, aristocratic pavilions and sultans’ palaces rise amidst a vibrant, über-cool metropolis. An intoxicating fusion of warm spices and Middle Eastern flavors scent the air of an outstanding, contemporary culture, alive with all the bustling background... View Article

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Split between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is teeming with history, diversity and culture. Once a major destination on the ancient Silk Road, the Turkish city has been influenced by many of the great civilizations including the Greeks, the Romans, the Venetians and, of course, the Ottomans. This tremendous melting pot of cultures is now a... View Article

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By Charles Runnette This story originally appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. What did Oprah, Law & Order executive producer Dick Wolf and the President of Lithuania do when they went to Istanbul? Sure, they may have dropped in at the city’s top sights like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, but... View Article

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There is a wave of Turkish artists, old and new, who use their oeuvre to ask hard questions of politics and society.

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A company synonymous with extravagance takes the brand-immersion tour to the next level.

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A company synonymous with extravagance takes the brand-immersion tour to the next level.

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Private-hire cars may be for everyone but the high-end water taxi service tacks towards luxury.

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