Turkey is one-thirteenth the size of the U.S. but is equally diverse in topography, resulting in a remarkably rich and varied table. In “ Istanbul and Beyond ,” travel writer Robyn Eckhardt explores the country’s many culinary influences, while Davíd Hagerman ’s photos capture the cuisine’s vibrancy.
Excerpted from “Istanbul and Beyond” by Robyn Eckhardt. Photo credit: David Hagerman