When traveling one of the last things you want to do is pick a bad restaurant. You only have a limited number of opportunities to sample the local flavor, so answering the Where should we eat? question is a high priority. I’ve selected a few of my favorite restaurants that will satisfy your appetite when visiting Rize city center and given each restaurant an award based on what they do best.

Rize, FoodRhett BurnsJuly 25, 2016Comment

Black Sea traditional foods bingo

There are several ways you can measure the success of a trip. Did you see the requisite sites? Did you meet interesting people? Did you return home with at least a little bit of coin left in your pocket? Did you eat all the right foods? This post aims to help you return with no regrets regarding the latter question. Introducing Black Sea Traditional Foods Bingo!

FoodRhett BurnsMay 17, 2016Hamsi, Trout, Alabalık, Laz Böreği, Pide, Fındık, Hazelnuts, Kavurma, Food, MuhlamaComment

Sinop's "enjoyable" waterfalls

In the hills behind Sinop, a mountain stream and the province's unique geology have collaborated to create a splendid progression of waterfalls.

Sinop, Adventure, FoodErin PittsMay 4, 2016Gözleme, Waterfalls, Sinop, Erfelek, HikingComment

Faces of Turkey

theperennialplate.com and intrepidtravel.com produced this incredible video capturing the delicious food of this land and its beautiful faces.

Food, CultureErin PittsFebruary 18, 2015People, Faces, Food, VideoComment

Fit for a sultan

In the heart of Ordu's Ünye district sits an unassuming Ottoman period stone building that houses what I think is one of the best restaurants on the Black Sea coast.

Ordu, FoodErin PittsFebruary 16, 2015Lamb, Ünye, Sofra, Ottoman, Kebab, Eggplant, Ordu, Restaurants, FoodComment

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