Turkish cuisine brings together fresh Mediterranean flavors, Middle Eastern spices, and Central Asian traditions. From regional favorites like baba ganoush and baklava to uniquely Turkish specialties ...

Cumin might be the coziest, homiest, most appetizing smell in the world. The first time I remember being enveloped by its aroma was at Mamoun’s, the legendary falafel shop on New York’s Lower East ...

In Turkey, that means something more specific ... alongside a glass of water and a piece of lokum, or Turkish delight. The water cleanses the palate, while the lokum balances the drink’s bitterness.

On our first day in Istanbul last summer, we toured the lavish wonders of the Topkapi Palace. We walked for hours on a hot summer’s day. We decided to sit for a cool drink and walked into a café ...