Guest post by Louise Vinciguerra<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Istanbul has a lot of great snacks for the casual wanderer. This article examines some street-side goodies the culinary curious can try while exploring Istanbul.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the best street food, don\u2019t be too shy to ask the staff at your hotel. They\u2019re sure to know the best spots nearby for getting a true taste of Istanbul. And, if you\u2019re still organizing your trip to Turkey, check out hotels in Istanbul on Venere.com<\/a> for a quick way to get your trip in order so you have more time to find out about the region\u2019s food and culture.<\/p>\n

Outside of Turkey, the food name most recognized from the country is the kebab. However, kebabs are found in many Middle Eastern and Arabic cuisines. The word \u201ckebab\u201d simply means meat that has been flame-cooked, usually in smaller pieces, though sometimes it\u2019s cooked after being ground up. Usually this meat is by default lamb, but you\u2019ll also find chicken, beef and goat kebab.<\/p>\n

In Turkey, lamb kebab is found roasting on a rotating vertical spit, from which the seller will slice off thin bits of meat. This is d\u00f6ner kebab, or \u201crotating kebab.\u201d<\/p>\n

Popularly served nestled in pita bread, d\u00f6ner kebab<\/a> is a quick-and-easy morsel to snack on in the streets of Istanbul. You can also get it on a salad, with french fries or with another kind of bread.<\/p>\n

However, just because kebab in all its forms is famous doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s all Istanbul street food is!<\/p>\n

B\u00f6rek<\/h2>\n

Paris has croissants, and Istanbul has b\u00f6rek<\/a>. This flaky pastry stuffed with a savory filling makes a fantastic quick bite as you walk through Istanbul\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n

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