But for nearly 500 years Istanbul was the capital of the Ottoman Empire, a colossus that stretched from the Arabian Gulf, across North Africa, and into Greece and Eastern Europe. And though the ...

This finger food hails from the Ottoman Empire and can be served hot or cold. Falafel too, can end up on a mezze platter, often as little balls perfect for popping in your mouth. The Cyprus ...

In his new book, “God’s Shadow: Sultan Selim, His Ottoman Empire, and the Making of the ... challenges that go into stocking upscale food stores. Lorr explains that the book sprang from ...