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Istanbul

Istanbul - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with Liam Smith

Liam Smith Laing, head chef at La Petite Maison Istanbul, reveals his favourite places to eat in the Turkish capital: he names UKardesler Cafe, Yeni Lokanta and Münferit

BLD

Bizon Studio, Moda, Istanbul

In the heart of Moda, Istanbul’s up and coming arts district, you’ll find Bizon Studio. Renowned for its ever-changing window displays, glazed porcelain, framed sketches, otherworldly sculptures and intricately crafted jewellery, Bizon has rapidly become one of the area’s must-visit ateliers since opening in 2011. Founded by close friends and former Fine Art students Murat Gökçe Yilmaz and Seçil Abdişler, Bizon is the realisation of their life’s work

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Neighbourhood: Kadıköy-Moda, Istanbul

Vestiges of old Turkey rub shoulders with vintage fashion boutiques, politically-charged graffiti and new wave coffee houses in this sea-sprayed Anatolian neighbourhood

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Room 2102, Raffles, Istanbul

Raffles Istanbul has only been open for a few months, but, is set to become one of Istanbul’s iconic hotels. It asserts its class with Arola, a modern Catalan restaurant by Michelin-star chef Sergi Arola; Writers Bar, a cosy niche; the larger and busier Long Bar; Rocca, the all-day-dining restaurant; the rooftop Pool Bar & Grill; and the magnificent Raffles Spa