Food & Culture

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Bodrum Kapari (Capers)

Bodrum kapari (capers) grow wild across the peninsula's rocky terrain, a defining regional ingredient…

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Horoz Şekeri (Rooster Candy)

Horoz şekeri, or rooster candy, is a traditional Denizli Province hard candy tied to…

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Denizli Kebabı

Denizli kebabı is a regional grilled meat dish from the province surrounding Pamukkale, a…

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Antalya Şiş Köfte

Antalya şiş köfte is charcoal-grilled skewered meatballs, a regional specialty classically served with the…

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Antalya Piyazı

Antalya piyazı is a regional white bean salad made with a tahini dressing, distinct…

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Testi Kebabı (Pottery Kebab)

Testi kebabı is Cappadocia's signature pottery kebab — meat and vegetables slow-cooked in a…

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Cappadocia Wine

Cappadocia wine comes from grapes grown in the region's volcanic soil, with native Emir…

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Turkish Coffee Culture

Turkish coffee is a finely ground, unfiltered coffee brewed in a cezve pot, recognized…

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Istanbul Street Food

Istanbul's street food runs from simit and balık ekmek to stuffed mussels, mostly $1–4…