Black Sea Coast
Opposite the fine Alaadin Mosque is a beautifully restored 1262 madrassa building that now contains a brilliant coffee-house, family restaurant and a…
Must-see shopping in Black Sea Coast
Trabzon
It's worth popping in just to breath the deliciously spiced air in Trabzon's most enticing food shop. Offerings include honey, dried fruits, nuts, lokum …
Black Sea Coast
In Giresun's little flatiron building, Fındıkevi is one of a trio of nearby boutiques dedicated to the hazelnut in all its guises: salted, chillied,…
Trabzon
Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…
Black Sea Coast
Amasra's small but central vegetable market is a colourful affair full of village folk selling fresh fruit and jars of assorted preserves.
Black Sea Coast
Half a dozen metal-craft shops are closely ranged down a stretch of lane that has been home to coppersmiths for centuries. The one at number 11 is…
Trabzon
A heaven for helva lovers since 1953, Beton serves various forms of the traditional sweet (made most often from sesame seeds) including variants that are…
Black Sea Coast
If you don't make it to the hilltop Ziraat tea garden, you can buy the same tea at the central Doǧus outlet.
