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Savor Istanbul: Top 5 Spots for Authentic Local Flavors

One of the greatest joys of traveling to Istanbul is the incredible food you’ll find not in fancy restaurants, but right on the streets. Istanbul cuisine is a flavorful blend of diverse influences—Ottoman, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Central Asian—all simmering together in a city that straddles two continents. While high-end dining exists, the real culinary…