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First 9 Episodes of Good City Sounds

30 April 20202 May 2020 by goodcityguides, posted in Good City Guides Mag

A project that is born in “Self Quarantine” times: Good City Sounds!

Imagine yourself in a beautiful moment, in your favorite city: sitting on a terrace in Paris, traveling by tram 28 in Lisbon or listening to street musicians under Barcelona Cathedral. All of these are possible through sounds and your creativity in dreaming.

Good City Sounds is the fastest way to travel with your own imagination.

Barcelona: Listening “Entre Dos Aguas”

Close your eyes. You’re under Gothic Cathedral Barcelona. You turn right to the narrow cobblestone street, and see a small crowd. 3 street musicians with guitars are preparing to play Entre Dos Aguas. You find an empty stair within the crowd to sit and list. Next 5 minutes are so magical.

Gozlerini kapat. Barselona’da Gothic Katedralí’nin altındasın. Kapının önünden sağa dönüyorsun ve dar, yerleri taşla döşenmiş bir sokağa giriyorsun. Köşede ufak bir kalabalık toplanmış. 3 sokak sanatçısı var; ellerinde gitarlar, “Entre Dos Aguas” çalmak için hazırlanıyorlar. Kalabalıktan sıyrılıp, katedralin merdivenlerinde ufak bir boşluk bulup oturuyorsun. Önümüzdeki 5 dakika boyunca müziğin ritmine kapılıp, büyüleniyorsun.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by wilari, on Youtube.

Biarritz, Watching Kids Surfing

Close your eyes. You’re at La Grande Plage, Biarritz. Sitting at the beach, your toes are buried under the warm sand. Kids are surfing with wedges. They are cheering every big wave with great enthusiasm.

Gözlerini kapat. Biarritz’de, La Grande Plage’desin. Sahilde oturuyorsun, ayak parmakların sıcak kumun altına gömülmüş. İçin ısınıyor. Küçük çocuklar denizde, dalgalara karşı sörf yapıyorlar. Her gelen büyük dalgayı coşkuyla karşılıyorlar. Sen de onları dinliyorsun.

Photography by, me, Good City Guides.
Sound by Surfing Biarritz, on Youtube.

Barcelona, Rushing to Dinner

Close your eyes. You’re in Barcelona, El Born neighborhood, on your way to dinner. Time is around 10pm. You’ll meet some friends for some drinks and tapas; starting at El Xampanyet. Then you’ll continue to Cal Pep and maybe later to Bormuth. You feel the breeze while motorcycles pass near you, and hear families and friends chatting as they walk the same street as you. You’re happy that you’re about to feast.

Gozlerini kapa. Barselona’da El Born mahallesindesin ve akşam yemeğine doğru yürüyorsun. Saat 10 civari. Arkadaşlarınla buluşacaksınız, ilk durağınız El Xampanyet, hem biraz tapas atıştırır hem de ayak üstü sohbet edersiniz. Eğer doymazsanız Cal Pep’te hatta belki de sonra Bormuth’ta sonlandıracaksınız yemeği. Yürürken ufak bir esinti hissediyorsun, yanından motorsikletliler geçerken. Çocuklu aileler ve arkadaş grupları da yanından, arkandan yürüyüp geçiyor. Mutlusun, az sonra kendine bir ziyafet çekmek üzeresin.

Photography by me, Good City Guides
Sound by, Nomadic Ambiance on Youtube

Paris, Sitting on a Terrace

Close your eyes. You’re sitting out a on a terrace in Saint Germain neighborhood, Paris. It’s around 6:30 pm, locals are leaving their offices and slowly filling up streets. Everybody is on the hunt for the perfect seat. You have been there early, already ordered a glass of wine, waiting for your friend. You hear locals laughing, eating, chit chatting around you.

Gözlerini kapa. Paris’te, Saint Germain mahallesindeki cafelerden birindesin. Hava güzel, terası açmışlar, sen de en güzel masalardan birini kapmışsın. Saat 6:30, Parisliler işten çıkmaya ve sokakları doldurmaya başladılar. Sen erkencisin, içki siparişini vermiş arkadaşının gelmesini bekliyorsun. Etrafındakiler sohbette; yemek yerken çıkan çatal bıçak sesini, gülüşmelerini dinliyorsun.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by Headphone Recorder, on Youtube.

Lisbon, Travelling by Tram 28

Close you eyes. Imagine, you’re sitting on the tram 28, travelling through cobbled streets of Lisbon. The driver is taking turns, playing his favourite songs; and you are sitting on a seat watching tiled buildings from the window. It’s just a 5 minute ride. You hear people speaking Portugese and think what a beautiful language it is.

Gözlerini kapat. Lizbon’un arnavut kaldırımı sokaklarında sallana sallana dolanan 28. tramvayın içindesin. Tramvayın sürücüsü sert dönüşler yapıyor, bir yandan da en sevdiği şarkıları çalıyor. Ve sen de camdan Lizbon’un seramik çini kaplı binalarını izliyorsun. Sadece 5 dakikalık bir yolculuk için tramvaya binmişsin. Etrafındaki insanların Portekizce konuştuğunu duyuyorsun ve kendi kendine ne kadar güzel bir dilleri olduğunu düşünüyorsun.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by “mjnuij” on Youtube.

Amsterdam, Riding on a Bike

Close your eyes. You’re in Amsterdam and its 8 A.M; riding on your bike to work. You just love this route; from your home in De Pjip to your office in Jordaan district. The weather is nice and clear, you get comfortable on your seat and put on your headphones. Music is not too loud, so you can hear the traffic. While riding to work, you pass by your favorites: Scandinavian Embassy, Bocca Coffee, Huis Marseille Museum, Burgerlijik, Libertine Comptoir de Cuisine and many more. You listen “Night Running” and “Nevermind” on repeat.

Gözlerini kapa. Amsterdam’dasın, saat sabah 8, evden çıktık ve işe gidiyorsun bisikletinle. Bu rotayı çok seviyorsun, evin De Pijp’de işinse Jordaan’da. Kısa, 6 dakikalık bir yol. Hava ılık ve temiz; seleye rahatça oturup kulaklıklarını takıyorsun. Müziğin sesi çok açık değil, trafiği de duyabilmen için. Bu rotada bisikletini sürerken, şehirdeki en favori yerlerinin önünden geçiyorsun: Scandinavian Embassy, Bocca Coffee, Huis Marseille Müzesi, Burgerlijik, Libertine Comptoir de Cuisine, ve diğerleri. Arka planda “Night Running” ve “Nevermind” tekrarda.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by Eray Video, on Youtube.

Bologna, Cheering to “Bella Ciao”

Close your eyes. You’re in Bologna, walking around old town. You pass by Caffe Terzi, walk down on Via Guglielmo Oberdan. You’ll be at La Stanze in a few minutes for the aperativo hour. Suddenly you realize Italians are singing, not far away from you. You change to another street, follow the sound and there they are: singing Bella Ciao!

Gözlerini kapa. Bolonya’dasın, akşamüstü eski şehir merkezinde yürüyorsun. Şehirde en sevdiklerinden Caffe Terzi’yi geçip Via Guglielmo Oberdan üstünden yürüyorsun. Birkaç dakikaya La Stanze’desin, tam aperatif saati. Bir anda sesler duyuyorsun, çok da uzaktan gelmiyor. Yan sokağa geçip sesleri takip ederek meydana varıyorsun; karşında İtalyanlar toplanmış Bella Ciao söylüyorlar! Sen de onlara eşlik ediyorsun.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by Luce for All, on Youtube

Barcelona, Hanging Around Parc de la Ciutadella

Close your eyes. You’re in Barcelona, hanging around Parc de la Ciutadella. Its a beautiful summer afternoon; families are having a picnic and groups of youngsters are chilling. Birds are singing and you’re just wandering aimlessly, breathing fresh air.

Gözlerini kapa. Barselona’dasın, Ciutadella parkında dolanıyorsun. Güzel bir yaz günü, saat öğleni gösteriyor. Küçük çocuklu aileler piknik yapıyor, gençler çimlere uzanmış sohbetteler. Kuşlar cıvıldıyor ve sen temiz havayı içine çekerken öylesine uzun uzun yürüyorsun.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by Watched Walker, on Youtube.

Madrid, Listening “Buena Vista Social Club”

Close your eyes. Tonight, you’ve planned the best night out. You met with friends for the tapas crawl at Sylkar (for spanish omelette) first, then Fide, El Doble and La Sastreria. For drinks, you head to Kike Keller which is a design shop in day, a hidden bar at night. Leaving Kike Keller, you’ve arrived to the venue where Buena Vista Social Club will play. It’s one of their last times, “The Adios Tour”. The crowd is happy and enthusiastic.

Gözlerini kapa. Efsane bir akşam planlamışsın. Önce arkadaşlarınla tapas barlara uğradınız tek tek – Sylkar ile başlayıp, Fide, El Doble ve La Sastreria’ya gittiniz. Hepsi aynı sokak üstünde zaten. Sonra Kike Keller’e geldiniz; burasi sabah dizayn dükkanı geceleri ise gizli bir bara dönüşüyor. Birşeyler içtikten sonra Kike Keller’den çıktın, konsere gidiyorsun. Buena Vista Social Club çalacak, en sevdiğin gruplardan ve bu onların son turları. Konser alanına geldin, kalabalık, insanlar mutlu ve heyecanla sahneyi bekliyor.

Photography by me, Good City Guides.
Sound by World Circuit Records.

5 Of My Paris Photos and Their Vintage Versions From Almost The Same Locations

27 April 202030 April 2020 by goodcityguides, posted in Good City Guides Mag

Paris is a cabinet of curiosities!

Today, I was getting lost at Pinterest (as a “stay home” activity) to feed my sense of discovery. You know how that happens: first you click on a photo and then to another one and next thing you know you’re down the rabbit hole.

Some vintage Paris photos began to appear on my feed, and later I started realizing some of them were almost taken at the same location I took them. Only one difference, these were nearly 100 years ago!

So follow me through the rabbit hole while I showcase side by side old photos of Paris and my takes.

No.1 La Tour Eiffel from la rue Saint Dominique

This is a marvelous location to capture La Tour Eiffel. The vintage photo is from 1957.

Today:

No.2 Montmarte, from la rue Norvins

The first two vintage photos are from 1950. The third one is from 1954, shot by Inge Morath. All from the same street.

Today:

No.3 La Maison Rose

It is estimated that “La Maison Rose” was constructed before 1850. The first photo was taken between 1910 and 1920, of Laure Germaine and her husband Catalan artist Ramon Pichot; the first owners. The house frequently visited by famous artists of the time, including Picasso. The second one is from 1920s and the latest one from 1970s.

In 1970s, with the change of management, we see that the house started to lose its charm and turned into a tourist trap. In 2018, Laure’s granddaughter re-claimed it with hard work and restored it by being loyal to her family history.

Today:

No.4 La Buvette

In French, Buvette means “bar”, where you enjoy some drinks with a laid back attitude. On the other hand, La Buvette is one of my favourite restaurants in Paris. Not sure, whether this vintage photo taken in 1938 by Fritz Henle is the same La Buvette today; but it would be so cool if it is!

Today:

No.5 Au Petit Fer A Cheval

This one is the most surprising discovery! I knew that Au Petit Bar was one of the oldest bars in Paris, in Le Marais neighborhood but finding its vintage photo was jaw dropping. Unfortunately, I don’t know the date nor the photographer of the first photo but definitely its the same bar!

Today:

Boulangeries and Pâttiseries of Paris

3 October 20184 October 2018 by goodcityguides, posted in Genel

It’s 7 a.m. in Paris, and we don’t look stressed at all! Why should we, we’re on vacation, right? But no, we think we found the best boulangerie in Paris; and they said we have to arrive early to get warm & fresh goodies. We take our task very seriously and hit the road (I mean we take the metro).

Du pain et des idees. The reason why we woke up so early. Boulangerie of a passionate baker, Christophe Vasseur. He used to be a white collar, until one day he decided not to. Then, all he did was to work to be the best baker in Paris. What is so special about this place? They opened their doors in 2002, in a real old bakery dating back to 1889. Their methods are 100% traditional, its like time travel. What to eat? Pistachio & chocolate escargots! Luckily, we were there by the fig season, so we had to change to try WARM fig tart.

Second favourite was des Gateaux et du Pain. Genius behind the store is chef Claire Damon. She won Prix d’Excellence Relais Desserts; which is like the Oscars of pastry category – and she is the only woman winning this award. First we bought croissants and french toast. Sat to the café next door, ordered coffee. The first bite from croissant brought tears to my eyes. Got up, walked back to des Gateaux et du Pain and bought some more varieties. Oh my!

Before we move on, I want to give you a little tip: Boulangerie and Pâtisserie is not the same. Boulangerie is the one which bakes bread & varieties (that’s why you should go to a Boulangerie for breakfast), whereas Pâtisserie is the one that makes desserts. For me it was important to know the difference, now you know too!

Next, pâtisseries!

You’ll be mind blown about quantity of really good pâtisseries existing in Paris. I’ll share the ones I tried; all of them were exceptionally delicious, but I am sure rest of them are as good as well.

Paris Brest of Sebastien Gaudard, Mont Blanc of Muscade, Tarte Infiniment Vanille of Pierre Herme, fresh made chocolate at Alain Ducasse, Tarte Framboise at Boulangerie Utopie, Mille-Feuille at Angelina, and many more…

What I admire the most about the chefs of best boulangeries and patisseries in Paris is how passionate and hard working they are. Its almost a craftsmanship! Each bread/ dessert is carefully made by hand, paying immense attention to detail.

I am so thankful that I had the chance to taste them!

Hope you will too!

Ozge

5 Addresses in Paris: Restaurants & Drinks & Shops

7 December 20177 September 2018 by goodcityguides, posted in REHBERLER

(Türkçesi için yazının en aşağısına inebilirsin)

Paris is such a beautiful cliché.

We were there in July for my friend’s wedding, and it was my third time in Paris, so I was ready to soak Paris all in.

I already had a list as long as 3 pages before going to Paris, and of course I couldn’t see all of them. These are my 5 favorites from all places that we managed to visit. If it’s your second time in this beautiful city or if you’re ready to get under its skin; these addresses are for you. Buckle up for some yummy food in cool restaurants, good coffee and designer shops.

Buvette

It’s official, Buvette is my favorite restaurant for breakfast in Paris! I was reading very good reviews about Buvette before going there, and I really liked the interior; so, I gave it a try. I can say, it’s the place to have breakfast. The colors, the furnishing, the way dishes look & taste – all spot on! I heard late afternoon snacks with wine is also very good.

La Mangerie

My friend is living in Le Marais, and one night she said that she wants to take us to dinner in a cute tapas restaurant in her neighborhood. I couldn’t be happier to see it was La Mangerie because it’s definitely more than just a cute restaurant. They took the idea of tapas (where everything is in small portions and is for share) and combined it with quality ingredients and homemade recipes of Adrian Calvo. Save this place and thank me later.

Fragments

Another brunch spot! I was told Fragments is the place for cinnamon buns and avo toasts in Paris. First, I thought the weather was too hot to go for dessert but then I had 2 toasts instead! One with avo and one with ricotta cheese & figs. I only regret that I didn’t try cinnamon bun; hopefully next time!

Merci

Merci has many titles: a concept store, a designer furniture store, a stationary, a bookshop… It’s a place where you can spend an hour getting very inspired and willing to buy everything. Even the red little car in the garden! There are also 3 restaurants linked with Merci: La Cantine, Used Book Café and Cinéma Café. La Cantine is for lunch with friends, Used Book Café is for scone & coffee; Cinéma Café is for the days you want have healthy food.

Le Labo

Fragrance store from another world! What attracted me the most was (besides unique notes in perfumes) how they decorated the interior – rustic & neat!

If you’re looking for more spots for coffee in Paris, head over to my “Good Coffee in Paris” post – click here.

Let me know if you have other favorites in Paris.

À bientôt!

Paris’te 5 Adres

Paris, her zaman klişe mi?

Bir arkadaşımın düğünü için Temmuz ayında 3.kez Paris’teydim. Bu nedenle bu sefer biraz daha lokal yerlerin tadını çıkarmaya karar verdim. Gitmeden önce yaklaşık 3 sayfalık bir listem vardı ama tabi hepsini görmeye zamanım yetmedi. Ziyaret ettiğim yerlerden 5 tane favorim var. Eğer siz de 2. kez gidiyorsanız ya da hali hazırda ara sokaklara dalmaya hazırsanız bu adresleri not edin. Havalı restoranlar, güzel kahveciler ve şık tasarım dükkanlar için doğru adrestesiniz.

Buvette

Bu bilgi herkese açık! Evet Paris’te ki favori kahvaltı mekanım burası. Burayı keşfetmeden önce hakkında çok iyi şeyler duydum ve bunun üzerine ben de denemek istedim. İç mekanı, renkler, kullanılan mobilyalar, yiyeceklerin görünüşü, tadı, her şey mükemmel. Diğer yandan ben denemedim ama öğleden sonra şarap menüsü ve atıştırmalıkları da bir o kadar iyiymiş.

La Mangerie

Le Marais’te yaşayan bir arkadaşım bizi sevimli bir tapas restoranına götüreceğini söylediğinde ve oranın La Mangerie olduğunu öğrendiğimde sanırım daha mutlu olamazdım, çünkü bu kesinlikle sevimli bir restorandan daha fazlası. Tapas fikrini (her şeyin küçük porsiyonlarda olduğu ve paylaşıldığı) kaliteli malzemelerle ve Adrian Calvo’nun ev yapımı tarifleriyle birleştirerek harika hale getirmişler. Burayı not et, garanti mutluluk!

Fragments

Bir başka brunch yeri! Fragments’ın Paris’teki tarçınlı çörekler ve iyi tost için güzel bir adres olduğunu duymuştum. Önce, havanın ağır bir tatlı yemek için çok sıcak olduğunu düşündüm ama sonra 2 tane tost aldım! Bir tanesi avokadolu diğeri ise ricotta peyniri ve incirliydi. Sadece tarçınlı çörek denemediğime pişmanım; umarım bir dahaki sefere!

Merci

Merci’nin bir çok unvanı var: butik, tasarım mobilya, kırtasiye ve kitap mağazası. Bir saat harcayıp her şeyi satın almak isteyeceğiniz ilham veren bir yer burası. Bahçedeki kırmızı küçük arabayı bile almak isteyeceksin! Ayrıca Merci, La Cantine, Used Book Café ve Cinéma Café ile bağlantılı 3 restoranı bünyesinde bulunduruyor. La Cantine arkadaşlarla öğle yemeği için, Used Book Café çörek ve kahve için Cinéma Café ise sağlıklı atıştırmalıklar için ideal.

Le Labo

Başka dünyanın parfüm butiği! Beni en çok cezbeden şey (parfümlerinin benzersiz notaların yanı sıra) iç mekanın nasıl dekore edildiği – rustik ve sade!

Paris’te başka favorileriniz varsa yorumlarda buluşalım!

À bientôt!

Good City Guides Wishlist: Best Places to Travel in 2018

30 November 201723 November 2017 by goodcityguides, posted in REHBERLER

“The world is your oyster” said once Shakespeare; world is ours to enjoy and it’s in our hands to make most of it. I love this phrase and in these days while I am making my 2018 resolutions, I put it on top of my list! This year the list is all about experimenting, because I recently started to believe that experience counts more than anything we pay for. And traveling is the best way to find out who we are and what really counts in the world.

For my 2018 resolutions, I began on investigating about the places I’ve never been before. And I found new cities & new regions that never came to my mind which excited me even more!

Here, I am sharing my top 5 places to travel in 2018, and some inspiration along:

Venice to Paris with Orient Express

Brace yourselves! If your favorite movie is Midnight in Paris and if you’re attracted by the glamourous & elegant Golden Age this news is for you. On March 2018, Orient Express opens its doors to transport you back in time. For more information, click here and look at fares. I know it’s not cheap but imagine the experience you’ll be getting! (Photos: Venice Simplon Orient Express)

Peru

Once you start considering Peru, it’s impossible to choose a region to visit. It has nearly everything you can ask for: architecture, adventure, nature… On top, Peruvian cuisine is now the most trending gourmet cuisine in the world, melting different cultures in a pot due to its colonial history. If there exists such thing as national dish, I would pick ceviche for Peru – it’s made with raw fish and “tiger’s milk”. Remember, once we were in Lisbon and tried a Peruvian restaurant called A Cevicheria? Look at it in here. (Photos: Peru)

Galicia, Spain

They call Galicia Spain’s golden coast. Its located at the Spain’s west cost just above Portugal. If you’re a foodie like me, Galicia will make you happy with its exceptional seafood; regarded as one of the best in Europe. You should visit in summer time to spend some quality time at white sand beaches. (Photos: David Loftus)

Marrakech, Morocco

Powder pink riads, tiled mosques, crowded souqs. When I see a photography, I immediately notice Marrakesh, since it’s so beautiful and aesthetic naturally. This bustling ancient city attracts many people; the French occupation has brought European influence but it still looks very authentic. (Photos: boutiquesouk)

Tokyo, Japan

I saved the best for the last. Tokyo, you’ve been in my dreams near a decade! I can’t wait to explore a different world. Are we finally going to meet? (Photos: toptokyophoto)

Where do you plan to travel in 2018?

Let me know.

Good Coffee in Paris

12 August 201710 September 2018 by goodcityguides, posted in REHBERLER

(Türkçesi için sayfanın en aşağısına inebilirsin)

Getting your caffeine fix in France isn’t pretty much the same with rest of the Europe. Look at Italians, coffee is literally their breakfast; they take an espresso shot and move along the day. Or take Spanish people as an example, all dinners end with a macchiato. On the other hand, for French, it’s not about the “waking up” or “digesting” attributes of coffee; they are on the side of “experience”. Its seen as an accessory accompanying a good conversation with a friend or a date.

However, I love caffeinating with specialty coffee, and I found good spots for you to try. Here is my 9 best coffee shops in Paris:

Boot Cafe

There is a lot of character in this coffee shop. Once you’re on the street – it’s impossible to miss the beautiful signage at the door. It’s original and owners kept it that way. Coffee is from 5 Elephants in Berlin – if you love coffee, you know what I mean. Instagram tip: Photograph from outside with a wide angle camera. Iphone will also do the trick.

Ob-La-Di

Blue & white tiles on their floor is like their signature. Pair your coffee with avo toast or granola.

Amami

Love the decor with all whites & greens.

Ten Belles

They say drinking good coffee is sexy. I agree. They also have heavenly good pastries.

La Fontaine de Belleville

I regret that I couldn’t visit this place, even though it was on top of my list.. It’s a historical French cafe, and its visionary owners didn’t touch the setting so good coffee met with history. (Photos are from their instagram)

Odette

What a facade! Once you’re there, you’ll be mesmerized and think that you’re in a movie. Try their traditional pastries with an espresso.

Le Peloton Cafe

Founded by owners of Bike About Initative, Le Peloton is hosting lots of bikers and instagrammers. Take a seat on the wooden bar, have a good coffee from kind baristas in a friendly interior.

Folks and Sparrows

If you’re a foodie like me, you’ll love Folks & Sparrows. It is separated into 2: one-part cafe, one-part gourmet food shop. Go there for lunch and have a traditional baguette with coffee. Even a simple food like baguette sandwich is prepared by paying attention to the smallest detail. Check out their instagram to find out more (link here).

Telescope Cafe

One of the first specialty coffee shops in Paris; few places to sit and limited food options. But coffee is excellent!

Also, the map of “Good Coffee in Paris” is below.

Enjoy!

Paris’te İyi Kahve

Fransa’daki kahve deneyimi kesinlikle Avrupa’nın geri kalanından farklı. İtalyanlar için kahve kelimenin tam anlamıyla onların kahvaltısıdır; tek shot espresso alır ve günlerine devam ederler. İspanyol halkı akşam yemeklerini macchiato ile bitirir. Öte yandan, Fransızlar için, kahvenin uyandırıcı veya sindirime yardımcı olması değil deneyimlemesi önemlidir.

Burada kahve; sevgilinle veya arkadaşınla gerçekleştirdiğin keyifli bir muhabbete eşlikçidir.

Ben nitelikli kahve içmeyi seviyorum ve denemen için iyi yerler bulduğuma eminim. Paris’te denemen gerekli en iyi 9 kahve dükkanı:

Boot Cafe: Boot Cafe’yi bulmak için kafamı Google Maps’ten kaldırdığımda, ilk gördüğüm kapısının üstünde kocaman yazan CORDONNERIE tabelası. Fotoğrafında gördüğümden çok daha etkileyici diye düşünüyorum içimden. Araştırınca, tabelanın vintage değeri ortaya çıkıyor, sahipleri dükkanı devraldığında bu orjinal tabelayı da korumuş. Sadece görüntü değil, Boot’ta kahve de çok iyi. Çekirdeklerini Berlin’deki 5 Elephants’tan alıyorlar.

Ob-La-Di: İçeride yer alan mavi-beyaz seramikler buranın imzası.

Amami: Burayı sadece dekoru için bile sevebilirsin.

Ten Belles: İyi kahve içmenin seksi olduğunu söylüyorlar. Bir yandan hamur işleri de gerçekten iyi.

La Fontaine de Belleville: Listemin en tepesinde olmasına rağmen, bu dükkanı ziyaret edemediğim için pişmanım. Burası tarihi ve geleneksel bir Fransız kafesi; vizyoner sahipleri tarihi dokuyu bozmadan menüsünü modernleştirmişler. Siz gidip beğenirseniz bana yazın!

Odette: Notre Dame’dan St Germain’e yürürken, karşında tüm ihtişamı ile Odette! Dükkanın mimarisi sanki iki bina arasında sıkışmış gibi; renkleri pastel ve görüntüsü muntazam. Bir dakika, Wes Anderson filminde miyiz?

Odette’teyken içi krema dolgulu minik brioche’ları espresso ile deneyin.

Le Peloton Cafe: Bisiklet girişimcileri tarafından kurulan Peloton’un ziyaretçileri sahipleri gibi bisikletçiler ve heryerde olan instagramer’lar. Ahşap barında, samimi iç dekoru eşliğinde kahveni yudumlayabilirsin.

Folks and Sparrows: Bir bölümü cafe, bir bölümü ise gurme dükkan .Öğle yemeği için Folks and Sparrows’a gidersen, kahve eşliğinde geleneksel bagetlerini mutlaka denemelisin.

Telescope Cafe: Paris’teki ilk nitelikli kahve dükkanlarından biri; oturma yerleri az ve sınırlı yemek seçenekleri mevcut. Ama kahveleri mükemmel!

Aşağıdaki “Paris’te İyi Kahve” haritasından hepsinin konumlarına bakabilirsin.

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Paris Cool Neighborhood Guide

9 July 20179 July 2017 by goodcityguides, posted in REHBERLER

City of light or city of love.. Whatever you call it, Paris is always the talk of the town.

In near past, Paris was the ultimate symbol of French culture and everything it represents. In my first visit (like 6 years ago), I experienced a city that is bound to its roots, which has very traditional restaurants and cafe’s, and rigid French people.

Stereotypes die hard. It was very exciting to see “The New Paris” in my last visit. New generation Parisians’ ultimate love affair with life has changed the city scene pretty much. Rich tradition is blended with new energy. In a beautiful and picture perfect city, now you can find new restaurants that take French cuisine to next level, café culture being elevated with good coffee, art galleries besides Louvre.

Therefore, before posting “pocket guides”, I wanted to give you a glimpse of new cool neighborhoods of Paris.

Montmarte: Located in the north of Paris. Its movie-poster streets and artsy life pulls over locals as well as tourists. If you know where to go, you can avoid tourist flock and enjoy the charming atmosphere. The neighborhood definitely offers more than Sacré Coeur.

Bastille: One of the most historic landscapes of French Revolution is now the home of boho boutiques, new bistros & coffee shops.

Marais and Beaubourg: Marais’ appearance in the cool neighborhood scene of Paris is not new. If you plan meet your friends for wine after work, here is your place. In every corner, you’ll bump into another Parisian café with hippy people or you’ll find vintage boutiques. Together with Beaubourg (where Centre Pompidou is located) they host both small and important art galleries.

Canal Saint-Martin: Imagine a neighborhood of stylish university students and bohemian couples. Its vibrant but cozy at the same time with a calm attribute. I’ll name two restaurants as “must stop by”: Ten Belles and La Fontaine de Belleville.

Oberkampf: Chic bars, good dining options, garden benches and nightlife.

Below, you can find the neighbourhoods on the Paris map. Enjoy!

“Slice of Pai”s Paris Guide

9 May 20179 July 2017 by goodcityguides, posted in Genel

This is an interview with Joann Pai, founder of Slice of Pai, co-founder of Slice of Paris! She is a food and travel photographer, whom I’ve been following for ages.

Let’s get inspired by Joann’s Paris recommendations!

Bu röportaj Slice of Pai’ın kurucusu, Slice of Paris’in de ortak kurucusu olan Joann Pai ile! Kendisi yemek ve seyahat fotoğrafçısı, uzun süredir takip ettiğim, tarzına bayıldığım biri.

Joann’ın Paris önerilerinden ilham alalım!

1- Joann merhaba! Bize senin “Paris”inden bahseder misin? Paris’te yaşamak nasıl bir duygu?

Şuan Paris’te yaşamak çok heyecanlı çünkü her şey çok hızlı değişiyor. Eskiden insanlar Paris’i bir müze olarak görürlerdi ve buraya klasik Fransız yemeklerini yemek ve deneyimlemek için gelirlerdi; şimdiyse her şey dışarıdan çok etkileniyor.

Can you please describe us “your Paris”? How does it feel to live there?

It’s a very exciting time to be in Paris as things are changing rapidly here. Paris used to be a ‘museum’ and people visited to see and eat classic French things, but recently it’s becoming more open to outside influences.

2- Seni Paris’te en çok ne çekiyor?

İlki ve en önemlisi kültür. Fransızlar mutfakları konusunda oldukça tutkulular ve mutfaklarıyla gurur duyuyorlar. Aynı zamanda Paris’in yüzyıllardır neredeyse aynı kalmış olmasına bayılıyorum. Bir Kuzey Amerika’lı olarak, sürekli tarih kokan sokaklarda yürümek inanılmaz!

What attracts you most in here?

First and foremost the culture. French people are fiercely passionate and proud of their cuisine. I also love that Paris has remained relatively untouched for so many centuries. As a North American, it’s incredible to walk around a place with so much history!

3- En sevdiğin brunch mekanları?

Holly Belly ve Dersou‘nun brunchını çok seviyorum. Holly Belly’deki tuzlu pancake uğruna ölünecek cinsten!

Your favourite brunch places?

I love the brunch at Holy belly and Dersou. The savory pancake at Holy Belly is to die for!

4- Sürekli gittiğin bir kahve dükkanı?

Cafe Oberkampf – Sahiplerine bayılıyorum, yemekleri de kahveleri kadar güzel!

Name one coffee shop that you keep going all the time?

Cafe Oberkampf- I love the owners and the food is as good as their coffee!

5- Gece dışarı çıktığında gittiğin top 5 restaurantın hangileri? Ve onların en sevdiğin yemekleri?

Bir çok seçenek var: Clown Bar, Pas de Loup, Le Mary Celeste, Au Passage ve Kunitoraya favorilerim. Bunların çoğu menülerini sürekli güncelliyor o yüzden tek bir yemek önermek çok zor. Ama sana garanti veriyorum, her şey çok lezzetli!

Your top 5 restaurants for a night out? And your favourite dishes?

So many places to choose from, my favourites are: clown bar, pas de loup, le mary celeste, au passage, and kunitoraya. Most of these places update their menus often, so it’s hard to recommend one dish. But I assure you, everything will be delicious!

6- Paris’te pazar günleri ne yapmalı?

Pazar günleri Parizyenler için dinlenme günü. Pazar sabahı yemek ve antika pazarlarında dolandıktan sonra, geç brunch için rosto tavuk alıyorum. Sonra da ya bir sanat galerisi gezmesi ye da parkta yürüyüş.

Best way to spend Sunday in Paris?

Sunday for Parisians is a day for rest. I love spending my sunday morning wandering through markets, both food and antiques, and picking up a roast chicken with potatoes for a late brunch. Then going to an art exhibition or a walk in the park.

7- Kaçırmamam gereken bir etkinlik veya pazar var mı?

Bastille yemek marketi ve The Punes Vanes (bit pazarı) Paris’i ilk defa ziyaret ediyorsan mutlaka görmen gereken pazarlar. Ben antika avcısı olarak şehir içinde boş ambarlarda pop up açılan pazarları bulmaya çalışıyorum, büyük bit pazarlarından daha uygun oluyorlar.

Etkinliklere gelirsek, şehirde sahneler kurulan ve her yerde canlı müzik olan Fete de la Musique‘e bayılıyorum (Haziran ayında)! Bir de Fransa kültür bakanlığının normalde halka kapalı olan yüzlerce tarihi yapıyı ziyarete açtığı Journees du Patrimoine (Eylül ayında) yi çok seviyorum.

Any local events, markets that I shouldn’t miss?

For markets the Bastille food market and the puces vanes (flea market) are must sees for first timers in Paris. I love antique hunting so I tend to find pop up brocantes/ vide greniers around the city, as they are usually cheaper than official flea markets.

For events, I love fete de la musique (June), where they set up stages around the city and there’s live music everywhere! Also the Journees du Patrimonie (Sept), where the French ministry of culture opens up thousands of historic monuments to the public for the weekend, ones that are usually closed to the public.

8- Senin mutlaka gör ve yap diyeceklerin?

İlk defa ziyaret edenler için;

Musee d’orsay veya l’orangerie’i ziyaret et, Jardin Tulieries’den yürü, Marais’teki butik dükkanları ziyaret et, en iyi tatlıcıların tatlılarını dene (mesela Pierre Herme), St Martin kanalı yanında bir kadeh şarap iç, benim favorilerim olarak söylediğim restaurantlarda birşeyler ye veya daha geleneksel yemek için Paul Bert‘e git. Böyle durmadan devam edebilirim!

Your must see’s and do’s?

My must sees and dos for first time visitors: visit musee d’orsay or l’orangerie, walk through Jardin Tulieries, walk through the boutique shops in the marais, enjoy pastries from the masters, such as Pierre Herme, have a glass of wine by canal st martin, and grab a bite at one of my favourite restaurants, or Paul Bert for something more traditional. I could go on and on!

9 – En sevdiğin dükkanlar?

Ev eşyaları için Merci ve La Trésorerie

Kırtasiye için Papier Tigre

Kitap için OFR

Parfüm için Le Labo

The stores you love to visit?

merci and la trésorie for household goods

papier tigre for design /paper goods

OFR for books

Le Labo for perfume

10- Paris’te Paris’i doyasıya yaşamak için önerin var mı?

Paris’te yaşayan çoğu insan biraz İngilizce bilmesine rağmen, eğer birkaç Fransızca tabir öğrenirsen işine yarar. Fransızlar, Fransızca konuşmak için efor sarf ettiğini görünce çok mutlu oluyorlar.

Bir de her şeyi bir güne sığdırmaya çalışma, Paris’i yaşamanın en güzel şekli telaşsız ve sakin yaşamak.

One crucial tip to live Paris to the fullest?

Even though most people in Paris speak a bit of English, I think it’s very helpful to learn a few French phrases when visiting. French people are generally happy to see you making an effort in speaking French.