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Sunday, October 25, 2009

İstanbul by night

Its been a long time that I did not meet with my friends from my banking days. So we went to a fish restaurant last night. There were lots of catching up to do, many gossip, delicious fish and mezzes, plenty of raki and wine...As we were not able to go out for some time, because of hubby's knee, it was such a welcoming relief to us.
The restaurant we went called, Tarihi Karaköy Balıkçısı is located in Istanbul’s Perşembe Pazarı district; a shady area near the Golden Horn filled with small shops that sell plastic pipes and bathroom fixtures. Definitely not a place you could expect to find a nice restaurant. However when you reach to the top floor of an old building, you are finding a very nice place and a magnificent view of the Golden Horn Bridge, Egyptian Bazaar, several of the mosques and the façade of Topkapi Palace. Sometimes I feel like İstanbul is like a gift box. You dont know what to expect until you open it.

I ate the speciality of the place, sea bass wrapped and cooked in parchment paper. It was a wonderful Saturday night filled with nice weather that you cant expect in October, friendship, lots of laughter and an amazing view for our soul...

27 comments:

  1. It looks like you had great fun!
    Istanbul is such a wonderful city.
    Great pics by night.
    Happy Sunday!
    xoxo

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  2. Looks and sounds wonderful
    Instanbul by night is enchanting.. I don't think I went out at night when I was there...

    Isn't it wonderful when you have great company, great food and a fabulous view! Oh and the raki.. i have tried it..and the results were not pretty.. hehehe

    Have a great week. Glad to hear hubby's knee is improving. x Julie

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  3. the view just took my breath away.
    you definitly lucky to be part of the food, view and friends.
    makes my desire to go to Istanbul deepen.

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  4. The best kind of entertainment: good friends, good food and a fantasic place. My favorite way to spend time, also. Your photos are great. I wish I'd been part of your group!

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  5. Sounds like you had a lovely time! And those photos with the lights from the city shimmering on the waters of the Golden Horn... priceless!

    Nevine

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  6. Looks like a sparkling night - on the water and in the glass - and I would guess in your eyes - to be out and about with your husband and visiting with your friends. You are very lucky to live in such a cosmopolitan city.

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  7. Pure magic. I've always loved the image of a city reflected in water...glad you were able to get out...

    much love

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  8. I love those kind of get togethers. I always like catching up in big groups better than just one on one...less pressure or something.

    The lights on the water are stunning, what a great view!

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  9. Everyone at the table seems to be enjoying themselves. I have no doubt they missed having you and your husband there, Aysegul, and were happy to see you return. But I must know: what is rakis and mezzes? Those are words entirely new to me.

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  10. Love your photos. Looks and sounds like a wonderful evening.

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  11. ♥нσρє ιѕ тнє вяιgнт ѕнιиιиg ℓιgнт ωнιcн кєєρѕ dαякиєѕѕ αт тнє вαу нσρє ιѕ тнє gєитℓє cσℓd вяєєzє σи α нσт ѕυммєя dαу ♥

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  12. What a beautiful evening view, with all those twinkling lights. And the table at the restaurant looks gorgeous in the candlelight, with the glasses of wine and good friendship. Glad to hear you had such a good time with your friends!

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  13. hi....can anyone please explain raki to me?... by rubys comment im guessing its alcohol haha

    ~ great photos... laura

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  14. I love this city! Great night shots!

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  15. This sounds like the kind of place the tourists don't know about, where only the locals go. (The best kind, where I like to go when I travel.)

    Yes, please tell us about raki and mezzes.

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  16. I love the line about the friendship and the amazing view for your soul. And that Istanbul is like a gift box. Enjoyed this.

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  17. Sounds like a nice evening out with friends. Such a beautiful and colorful skyline. Looks like you had a fantastic view of the city below.

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  18. The best..., good company, great view, awesome food and wine..., in that order.

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  19. The lightings look so beautiful at the lakeside in night... Exquisite it is.. :)
    My Travelogue, Savoir-Faire

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  20. Stunning evening pictures. I love how the colors are reflected in the water, so pretty. A perfect evening with loved ones, beauty and good food.
    xx
    Bunny

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  21. Istanbul is a gorgeous city at night. (hi Hera)

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  22. To me, that is what makes a perfect evening: great food, good conversation, and a spectacular view of the water.

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  23. This ALMOST looks like Cairo at night, which I'm truly blessed to see everyday. Amazing. I should visit istanbul soon.

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  24. scenery perfect I hope meal too.Best wishes.

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  25. Happy Halloween!
    Thanks for all your sweet comments on my Halloween posts! x

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  26. Places do surprise us when we step right inside. Glad you had a wonderful eveing with the city lights to charm and set the mood. When I wander around KL I find lots of surprises myself.

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