In an overview published by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, two-Michelin-starred chef Fatih Tutak outlines the modernization of Turkish culinary arts in Istanbul. Tutak notes that a rising generation of chefs is reinterpreting regional Anatolian ingredients and classical traditions to establish a distinct, modern gastronomic vocabulary within the city's expanding restaurant landscape.
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Millions of tulips have been planted across Istanbul's public parks to celebrate the annual spring tulip festival, an event serving as a botanical reminder of the flower's historical Central Asian and Ottoman origins prior to its association with the Netherlands. In a reflection of the city's diverse cultural heritage, the culinary preservation of Sephardic Jewish culture is highlighted by traditional dishes such as Fongos, an Izmir and Istanbul specialty frittata made of spinach and bread. Meanwhile, in regional sporting news, betting markets at FanDuel Sportsbook have opened for the upcoming April 28 basketball matchup between Fenerbahce Istanbul and BC Zalgiris Kaunas.
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