Day One of Istanbul Food Quest in pictures...
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| Tahinli, creamy and buttery cinnamon roll-like pastry with sesame |
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| Sucuk Ekmek, traditional sausage sandwich |
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| Dondurma, creamy thick pistachio and chocolate ice cream |
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| Kestane, smoked chestnuts |
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| Coffee |
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| This one deserves an explanation: After this guy walked by us I whispered to Cindhu, "Check out that amazing mustache behind you" and within a few seconds (he may have overheard me) he stepped up to me, took me by the arm and gestured for Cindhu to take a picture. One of the more magical moments of the trip. |
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| Mixed fruit turkish delight |
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| Not so delighted |
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| Mohti Restaurant |
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| Anchovy bread, possibly the worst thing we've eaten. Ever. |
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| Georgian pastry, light dumpling of dough, potato, and cheese |
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| Muhlama, essentially cheese grits with brown butter |
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| After dinner tea |
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