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  1. Ferhat Yalcin
    I haven`t tried any of their restaurants other than Carlyle and I won`t comment on food. However, the service is very consistent. Efficient, friendly and fast.
  2. Ferhat Yalcin
    go try the `chilled burdock soup` before it runs out.
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    Rest in peace, Stephen.
  4. Ferhat Yalcin
    you guys should try the roasted beet salad with pistachio dust next time. By far the best beet salad I`ve had.
  5. Ferhat Yalcin
    and the goat cheese bruschetta
  6. Ferhat Yalcin
    this `Gillian`, Brian`s girlfriend in Family Guy?
  7. Ferhat Yalcin
    call a local pest control company. Not only they help you get rid off the animals but they also show you how to stop them from coming in.
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    I miss the chocolate hazelnut bar
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    Inci. The people who introduced `profiterole` to Istanbul and rest of the country in 1940`s. They are on the historic `Istiklal Caddesi` in Taksim and they have been at the same location. On a cold day, hot chestnuts smell and taste great. In the spice bazaar you will notice some funny signs such as this
  10. Ferhat Yalcin
    Historic `Sultanahmet Koftecisi` since 1920. Same location, same recipe and same menu, same owners. They are at the 3rd generation right now. and this is `kofte`
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    This is `kokorec`. All lamb intestines. Tripe soup is made of cow. Definitely add a lot of vinegar and garlic and stay away from everybody the next day. Recommended very late night.
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    I agree with Dave, wine in Turkey is not that good. You should stick with beer or Raki. There is no problem finding any kind of booze on the streets, restaurants or hotels. Plus, there is no time restriction which means you can buy it 24 hours, 7 days. I will be going to Istanbul this Sunday and stay for 2 weeks. I was born and raised in Istanbul so I used to know a ton of good, small family run places to eat. Nowadays, my friends take me to those places since I kind of forgot most of them but there is an absolute visit to the original `Sultanahmet Koftecisi` and to the street carts which they serve charcoal tripe. There are many restaurants as well they serve the tripe soup. They are called `Iskembeci`. It is a must. You should also visit the spice bazaar and score some saffron for very cheap. Good luck during your visit. Also, don`t forget to negotiate if you are planning to buy any kind of carpet.
  13. Ferhat Yalcin
    you should have imagined that lady in her twenties with a mini skirt on this entire topic is just disappointing.
  14. Ferhat Yalcin
    Radius pizza, your favorite place.
  15. Ferhat Yalcin
    Happy New Year. out.
  16. Ferhat Yalcin
    Escoffier, I am sorry you had a bad experience. Especially on a day like Christmas Eve. I have been to Del Merei couple times and always had good time and food without recognition. You say you have been visiting this restaurant since the first week it opened and until few days ago all your visits were good. I, of course, don`t know how many times you have dined there but if this is more than 3 times, IMO, this makes you a loyal person which also means that you really like this establishment and this maybe more a friendship considering you interact with the waitstaff. Now, what I don`t understand is, since you are a loyal to this restaurant, why come here and write a trashy review? Is this how you treat your other friends that you like and loyal to ? Why don`t you talk to a manager, NICELY, explaining your experience. Maybe you should have pointed out the problems that you did not like. I am sure they would have done something different to please you. On the other hand, I really don`t buy this ``if they were honest and told us the truth, we would understand, a simple apology goes a long way`` bullshit. A lot of people do not give a shit whatever the reason is. They do not care if this is Christmas eve or Christmas day. And those people are the ones most likely to write a stupid review online here, yelp, or complain to a food critic. and I bet $500 you won`t be able to memorize the menu in 15 minutes
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    It`s been a great time and experience at Corduroy. I will really miss my staff, the greatest, the best and most reliable service team I ever worked with: Kyle(service director), Peter, Maureen, Amanda, Leah, Kris, Susan, John, Felix, Amanda C. (private party planner) and of course Pichan. I appreciate everything you guys have done and still do. All these people are really really hard workers and deserve the best. I wish Tom Power the best and good luck after me. He is one hell of a great Chef. My last day at Corduroy is December 31st, 2009.
  18. Ferhat Yalcin
    I know Corduroy is open.
  19. Ferhat Yalcin
    Can you name the bad linen companies so we won`t make the mistake of using them?
  20. Ferhat Yalcin
    An effective way to deal with yelp people is simply `the manager/owner is not here and please call back on Saturday around noon or Sunday evening`. This has been working for us perfectly since we opened last year.(nobody is at the restaurant on Sundays or Saturday noon) If they can not get to you there is nothing they can do but if they realize your idea about not paying them, it becomes a problem.
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    You guys should see the ones we have in the basement. Really blows you. if only I can get them installed.
  22. Ferhat Yalcin
    I did not organize this. Chef, do you know anything about it ?
  23. Ferhat Yalcin
    Do you know how much the waiters make ?
  24. Ferhat Yalcin
    3 course bar menu is available Monday-Saturday between 5.30-10.30pm. We do not take any reservations for the bar.
  25. Ferhat Yalcin
    CORison 1990,91,92,93,94. CORison Kronos 1996. CORison half bottle 2001. All Available at CORduroy and I don`t even know Cathy
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