I've been writing a lot about Karakoy lately. This area is becoming so trendy I'm urging you all to go buy a place while the prices are still somewhat reasonable :). One restaurant that is extremely popular and has been featured in many foreign publications, including NY Times and The Independent, is Lokanta Maya. Chef/ Owner Didem Senol plays with the food and creates a constant changing Turkish menu with a contemporary twist. Realizing, a bit ashamed, that almost everyone has been here, Ozgur and I grab our friends and visit Lokanta Maya on a hot Saturday evening...
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