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Culinary and Musical Journey through Istanbul
Live a day as locals in Istanbul, starting with a traditional Turkish cooking workshop, followed by a visit to a sophisticated bookstore and ending with a live music performance.
- Start your day together by diving into the flavors of Turkish cuisine in a traditional cooking workshop. Take turns learning and cooking traditional foods like 'çiğ köfte', preparing an 'Ayran' and baking a traditional 'Baklava' which would give a unique chance to turn into a Turkish chef for a day.
- In the afternoon, visit the famous 'Sahaflar Çarşısı,' known as the Old Book Bazaar located in the heart of Istanbul. Spend time exploring the stacks of books, uncovering historical books or finding a novel from your favorite Turkish author.
- End the day with an intimate live music performance. Visit the well-known 'Nardis Jazz Club' in Galata, where beautiful melodies of jazz will fill your hearts, while sipping on Turkish tea and enjoying each other's company. The dim lights, soothing music, and private seating will make this a truly magical evening.
Preparation steps:
- Firstly, make sure to make bookings for the cooking workshop and the live jazz performance at 'Nardis Jazz Club.' It would be wise to book these ahead since they might get filled up.
- Secondly, wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can move around in, since you will be cooking and moving around a lot. Also, prepare a camera or make sure your phone is charged, as you'll want to capture the beautiful moments spent during the day.
- Thirdly, make a list of books you might want to look for at the bookstore. That way, browsing will be more fun and purposeful. Alternatively, surrender to the moment and discover books as you roam.
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Some tips:
- Bring an umbrella with you, as Istanbul weather in November can be unpredictable with occasional rain showers.
- If your partner is shy, let them hold the reins in areas where they feel comfortable, such as choosing books in the bookstore or recommending a jazz band they enjoy.
- At the 'Nardis Jazz Club,'iIt's best to ask for the waiter's recommendations on tea or local desserts while you wait for the performance. It could be a good conversation starter.
Recommended locations:
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Mollafenari, No:, Medrese Çk. No:4, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Bereketzade, Galata Kulesi Sk. No:8, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
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