I have to admit that I had reservations when it comes to eating Asian at a place owned by anyone but Asian origins. I thought such a place could be super stylish but the food would never beat an authentic Chinese or Japanese. That is why I neglected Novikov, Asian restaurant operated by a Russian company for quite […]
Monthly Archives: February 2016
February
20
Small outside big inside: Yasemin and Tuncel’s
posted by girlcoolhunting
Small is the new big…a definition well appropriate for my new find in town. Yasemin and Tuncel’s roastery and ice-cream shop. This little shop is tucked away in Gokturk, Istanbul’s posh suburb. Owned by a cute couple and designed by Monocle design team (yes, yes, yes!) this little shop offers you a good range of coffee and […]
February
12
Socially eating at Social Eating House London
posted by girlcoolhunting
Hats off to Jason Atherton! I loved his latest outpost in Soho, Social Eating House. The name fits perfectly to the neighbourhood and so is the place. Let me first start with interiors: It is artsy chic with an eclectic, contemporary design with a soul. It has hidden surprises like the bar upstairs “Blind Pig” , with a […]
Champagne Brunch in Istanbul: Konsolos
posted by girlcoolhunting
I am often asked where to questions when it comes to Istanbul. And one of the key topics is always about breakfast…I have my usual suspects like Assk Kahve and Lucca but time to time I enjoy spicing it up and discovering new venues. Here is my latest venture…Located in the ever popular Sishane/Pera neighbourhood, Konsolos offers champagne […]
