Arzu Damli

Istanbul

Spotter since 2018

My spots (20)

Bord-Istanbul
arzudamli

Bord İstanbul – Fine dining at the museum

"Bord İstanbul" is one of the city's best restaurants and it's right inside the naval museum. Everything's fresh, organic and seasonal here...

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
Helvetia
arzudamli

Helvetia – Just like your mum's cooking

"Helvetia" in Asmalimescit, Beyoglu, Istanbul is one of my favorite spots to have quick lunch. I really like the cozy communal feeling of this place...

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Restaurants

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
Muz-Botanik-Kahve
arzudamli

Müz Botanik & Kahve – Muses dancing all around

"Müz Botanik & Kahve" in Istanbul is a plant shop, workshop space, cafe & design store in Istanbul. Just the name 'muse' was enough for me to fall in love.

coffee&tea
Coffee & tea
shopping
Shopping

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
Firuze-IKSV
arzudamli

Firuze İKSV – Sunset dinner at the Golden Horn

"Firuze İKSV" in Istanbul is a beautiful place for meze, cocktail and raki with a modern twist. It has a stunning view over the Golden Horn - how lovely!

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Restaurants

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
Screenshot
arzudamli

Misk – A lovely taste experience in a flower garden

"Misk" is one of my favorite places in Istanbul -- their beautiful flower arrangements and sense of decoration really pushes their moniker 'floral cafe'.

coffee&tea
Coffee & tea
shopping
Shopping
snacks
Snacks

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
Cuma-Cafe
arzudamli

Cuma Cafe – See you at brunch!

"Cuma Cafe" is my favorite spot for a long brunch or coffee & dessert in Istanbul. Their scrambled eggs w/ goat cheese on sourdough toast is a must-taste.

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
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arzudamli

Yeni Lokanta – A real Turkish delight

"Yeni Lokanta" is a good spot to start exploring the Anatolian cuisine in Istanbul. You just have to try their kisir (bulgur salad) with sour cherries...

restaurants
Restaurants

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Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024
Corinne-Brasserie
arzudamli

Corinne Brasserie – Work & chill!

"Corinne Brasserie" is my favorite work & chill shelter in Istanbul. It's not just a good place to have a break, their drinks are classy & sophisticated.

bars
Bars
coffee&tea
Coffee & tea

By

Arzu

Damli

Oct 28, 2024

About me

About me
An Istanbul-based freelance digital marketing professional with a literature background. Communication is art, art is a form of communication and I am obsessed with these two in my both personal and professional life.

Being an exploration addict with a passion for travel, I think it’s the best way to explore the world by collecting stories.

Find me at the best concerts and theatre plays in town and I will always be ready to share my recent discoveries & tips with you!

Why Istanbul
Istanbul: they call it chaos, we call it home.

It’s the city where the past & future and East & West meet. One of the most multicultural cities in the world — very rich in cultural heritage from its history as a Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman capital.

“Istanbul is inspiring because it has its own code of architecture, literature, poetry, music.” – as Christian Louboutin has said. I am the chaser of this inspiration and addicted to exploring its secrets at every corner.

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