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Hagia Sophia: Balikçi Sabahattin

Hidden in an idyllic 1920s house with a garden setting, Balikçi Sabahattin is an olive's toss from Istanbul's old city. The meze—like sweet roasted red peppers and smooth, garlicky eggplant spread—are unimpeachably fresh; so is the excellent seafood. And Balikçi ("fisherman") Sabahattin's kids are as adept at grilling fish as he was. We loved: Fish köfte (meatballs).

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