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Novikov's First Airport Branch Opened Its Doors at İGA Istanbul Airport

Novikov, the representative of world-famous Modern Asian and Italian cuisines, broke new ground in the aviation world by opening its first airport branch at the İGA Istanbul Airport International Terminal.

It was published

5 months ago

December 12 2024

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

The opening launch was held at the IGA Istanbul Airport International Terminal on Thursday, December 12. TAYA Group Deputy General Manager Abdulkadir Özkök, TUM and TRU CEO Sadettin Cesur ve Novikov Chief Marti Pineda also participated.

Bringing together innovative Asian and Italian cuisines in an attractive “market” concept, it perfectly combines contemporary design and high-level service. Novikov, opened its first airport branch to passengers at İGA Istanbul Airport. Novikov, which started to welcome its guests with its extensive menu, carefully prepared flavors and modern design, aims to make a difference not only with its iconic flavors but also with the unique local flavors it has added to its portfolio.

Emphasizing that since the day it was opened, İGA Istanbul Airport has not only been a global transfer hub, but also a world-class experience center with its modern infrastructure, wide range of services and passenger satisfaction-oriented approach, TAYA Group Deputy General Manager Abdulkadir Ozkok He continued his words as follows: “As İGA Istanbul Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, the intersection of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our top priority is to make our millions of guests ‘feel at home’, in other words, to offer a comfortable and unique travel experience. This is not only our responsibility as an operator, but also the most beautiful reflection of our culture, ‘Turkish Hospitality’. With our service quality that has been deemed worthy of many awards worldwide, we have become an important meeting point not only for travelers but also in the fields of global trade, culture and gastronomy. We are also very happy to host the world-famous Novikov brand in this major center that leads the aviation and gastronomy industry with our innovative projects and sustainability vision. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our valuable stakeholders with whom we have collaborated.”

Participating in the opening launch TUM-TRU CEO Sadettin Cesur “We are very happy to open Novikov’s first airport branch at İGA Istanbul Airport,” said the following: “İGA Istanbul Airport continues to host brands that support the vision of offering a world-class passenger experience. As TUM and TRU, we offer pre- and post-flight food and beverage services to passengers with more than 65 national and international brands and more than 123 businesses, and we try to host our guests at the airport in the best possible way. From now on, Novikov will offer our guests at İGA Istanbul Airport a different and unique taste experience with its cuisine, service approach and atmosphere. The fact that Novikov has chosen İGA Istanbul Airport as the first airport to carry its brand is a separate source of pride for us… As TUM and TRU, we will continue to develop guiding projects in the field of gastronomy, offer different alternatives to passengers from different cultures and bring national and international brands together with our guests. Behind all these efforts, there is also a big share of İGA Istanbul Airport’s superior service quality and the importance it attaches to guest experience. Our being deemed worthy of the “2024 Airport with the Best Food & Beverage Areas” award at the “Skytrax Awards” organized by Skytrax is an indication of this. The award we have just won on Monday, December 9th at the Gault & Millau Turkey 2025 Guide Awards in the category of “The Best Hospitality Award” has once again confirmed the quality of service we offer to our guests. I have full confidence that we will continue our flawless service approach together with our stakeholders and achieve many more awards.”

Novikov Chief Marti Pineda He said the following in his opening speech: "As Novikov, we are now excited to bring our world-renowned culinary culture and innovative approach to İGA Istanbul Airport. I believe that airports are not just transit points, but also discovery areas that offer unique experiences to passengers. In line with this vision, we aim to offer our guests an unforgettable gastronomy experience with our distinguished Asian and Italian flavors inspired by the rich culture of Istanbul. It is a great honor for us to be present in a global center like İGA Istanbul Airport with our first airport branch. We cannot wait to invite our guests to this culinary journey.”

Offering its guests a pleasant break before and after their journey, Novikov brings together the most exquisite flavours of national and international cuisine with its rich menu. This new venue aims to make passengers’ journeys even more special by redefining the food and beverage experience at the airport.

About ALL

Founded in 2017, TUM undertakes the management of 34.000 units with more than 2 national and international brands in the 65 m123 food and beverage area at Istanbul Airport. TUM designs food and beverage areas at Istanbul Airport, creates brand mixes for food and beverage areas, brings potential investors together and carries out the operational processes of existing businesses. Under the roof of TUM, passengers are offered a unique food and beverage experience before and after their flights with different patisseries and cafes offering flavors from Turkish and World cuisines, food restaurants, popular chains of the coffee world, fast-food restaurants at the Land Side, Domestic and International Departure Lines of Istanbul Airport; 7/24 passenger satisfaction is targeted with grab and go points with a wide range of options, food and beverage vending machines and delay catering support in case of flight delays.

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“Ospitalità Italiana” Quality Certificate to 5 Italian Restaurants in Türkiye

Within the scope of the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana” project, which aims to protect and popularize Italian culinary culture worldwide, the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIIST) awarded five distinguished Italian restaurants in Türkiye at a ceremony held at the Venetian Palace in Istanbul, with the participation of the Italian Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi.

It was published

17 hours ago

May 23 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIIST) presented quality certificates to five distinguished Italian restaurants in Türkiye within the scope of the “Italian Hospitality: Italian Restaurants in the World” (Marchio Ospitalità Italiana) project, which aims to protect and popularize the Italian gastronomy heritage worldwide.

At the award ceremony held at the Venice Palace in Istanbul under the patronage of the Italian Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi; Eataly Istanbul, Filo D'Olio, Gina Kanyon, Monteverdi Ristorante and Terrazza Italia restaurants were honored with the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana” quality certificate.

“This certification process represents a comprehensive commitment not only to the quality of the food, but also to the Italian culinary heritage, hospitality standards and cultural identity. Today, more than 60 Italian restaurants in 2.230 countries around the world have this prestigious certification. Behind these impressive figures lies a rigorous evaluation process that examines various aspects of the restaurant’s business, from the originality of the recipes to the quality of the ingredients, from the chef’s expertise to the atmosphere of the dining area,” said Stefano Kaslowski, President of CCIIST, during his speech at the ceremony.

Emphasizing that the award-winning restaurants’ dedication to Italian culinary culture enriches Türkiye’s gastronomic landscape and strengthens the cultural bridges between the two countries, CCIIST President Kaslowski said, “I look forward to seeing the ‘Marchio Ospitalità Italiana’ seal proudly displayed at these distinguished establishments and to their continued service as beacons of Italian culinary excellence in Türkiye.”

In his speech, Italian Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi emphasized the important work of the five-award-winning restaurant, which brings the excellence of Italian cuisine to Türkiye by staying loyal to traditional Italian ingredients and recipes every day.

Awarded Restaurants

Opened in Zorlu Center in 2013 Eataly, is a gastronomy center for Türkiye with its restaurants inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, fresh produce areas and practical culinary workshops.

A restaurant chain founded by Chef Danilo Zanna, with each branch inspired by a different Italian city Fleet D'Olio, offers original tastes of Italian cuisine and is included in the Gault&Millau gourmet guide.

One of the most exclusive Italian restaurants in Istanbul Gina, interprets traditional Italian cuisine with innovative touches and offers classic Italian flavors such as handmade fresh pastas, risottos and pizzas.

Located in Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Monteverdic, brings the rich culinary heritage of Italy’s Lombardy region to Istanbul with the mastery of Chef Nicole Scandella. The restaurant was recently awarded the “Gourmet Table” award in the Gault & Millau Türkiye 2025 Guide.

Under the direction of conductor Claudio Chinali Terrazza Italia, blends traditional Italian recipes with the rich flavors of Türkiye, offering original flavors prepared with handmade pasta and fresh ingredients.

About the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana” Certificate

The “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana” certificate, a prestigious quality measure used to evaluate the quality of Italian restaurants around the world, is awarded within the scope of a project carried out in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce (Unioncamere), the Italian National Tourism Research Institute (ISNART) and the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad (Assocamerestero).

Restaurants are evaluated according to various criteria such as Italian identity and authenticity, quality of presentation, chef experience and competence, use of Italian DOP and IGP products, gourmet presentation, wine list and extra virgin olive oil quality, while the certificates are renewed annually, ensuring that the restaurants maintain consistently high quality standards.

Source: HORECA TREND and the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIIST)

“Four Hands Dinner” Experience Bringing Chinese and Japanese Cuisine Together at Shang Palace

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, is hosting a special meeting that will be closely followed by the gastronomy world at its award-winning restaurant Shang Palace on Thursday, May 15th.

It was published

1 weeks ago

May 13 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

Chef Cheng Lu, the master of authentic Chinese cuisine, and Kenji Kume, the Executive Chef of Maromi, the refined representative of Japanese cuisine, come together for the first time in the same kitchen to create the “4 Hands Dinner” experience, which will be offered exclusively for tonight. The 8-course, meticulously curated menu, bearing the signature of two visionary chefs, will take guests on an unforgettable taste journey between two deep-rooted cuisines of Asia.

Istanbul's first Far East hotel, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, is preparing to offer a new peak in fine dining experience by bringing together the cultural heritage of two great Asian cuisines at the same table at its signature restaurant, Shang Palace. The event is being organized three days later, exclusively for the evening of May 15th.

8-Stage Far East Menu Where Art and Modern Touches Meet

Shang Palace's Head Chef Cheng Lu, represents China's Cantonese and Sichuan cuisines with over 40 years of experience. Known for his authentic recipes, Lu will present the refined techniques and timeless flavors of Chinese cuisine to guests on this special night. Kenji Kume, who specializes in Japanese cuisine and has been serving as Maromi's Executive Chef for over 20 years, is known for his interpretation of classic Japanese cuisine with modern touches. Standing out with his aesthetic presentations and delicate balance of flavors, Kume brings the refined character of Japanese cuisine to the menu.

The menu brings together many elements, from Far Eastern seafood to traditional steaming techniques, from contemporary presentation styles to centuries-old flavors. In this exclusive experience consisting of eight stages; guests will be presented with creative plates such as oysters marinated in Shaoxing wine, “Lo Hei” sashimi, steamed bun with beef, Peking duck sushi, Tanmen noodles with foie gras, lychee crystal dessert and an elegant choux presented in the form of a swan. The menu is designed as a taste story that reflects the technical mastery and cultural richness of the two cuisines.

Make your reservation now so you don't miss this unique experience in the stylish and elegant atmosphere of Shang Palace.

Source: HORECA TREND and Shang Palace

BigChefs Opens a New Page in Taste with Its New Summer Menu

Türkiye's leading full-service restaurant chain brand BigChefs* is preparing to welcome its guests with a brand new menu reflecting the freshness and comfort of summer as of May. Always focusing on customer satisfaction and flawless service with the motto of "Always better, always eat better", the brand is bringing traditional flavors together with modern interpretations and bringing them to its menu this season.

It was published

1 weeks ago

May 13 2025

Author:

Elif Akin Yuksel

It is possible to see the freshness of summer in all the products newly added to the BigChefs menu. In the new summer menu of BigChefs; “Beluga Lentil-Based Bulgur Salad”, which literally reflects the green spirit of summer with bulgur, beluga lentils, fresh herbs, and “Purslane-Ayran Soup” served cold, stand out as the coolest and most traditional of the summer menu.

Smoothies that add coolness to summer with dragon fruit, peach and peanut options take their place in BigChefs' new menu, while grapefruit, dragon fruit and peach flavored "Special Spring Waters" add an exotic taste to summer. BigChefs, which added Virgin Petit Beurre to its menu in moctails, one of the trending drinks of the recent period, also adds a fresh and light touch to its dessert menu with "Warm White Chocolate Mountain Berries".

Indispensable Flavors

BigChef's new summer menu invites its guests to open a new page in taste. The most striking plates on the menu are candidates to be favorites of every season; "Big Shish Kebab" and "Chicken Schnitzel with Eggplant". Bringing together the strong ingredients of Anatolia, Big Shish Kebab stands out with both its devotion to local production and its taste.

BigChefs' summer menu, which diversifies the classic flavor of chicken schnitzel, which is much loved by its guests, to suit every palate, features new schnitzel varieties with mushroom sauce and eggplant puree, as well as Chicken Milanese, whose flavor deepens with different cheeses.

A Menu Enriched with Flavors That Can Be Consumed All Day Long

The menu also includes a delicious plate that can be preferred all day long with sour cream, avocado, marinated salmon and fresh herbs on sourdough village bread. The “Fried Salmon Salad with Crispy Lentils”, which offers a healthy and nutritious meal with salmon pieces in teriyaki sauce and sprouted legumes that have been on the rise recently, emphasizes the lightness and freshness of the menu.

BigChefs, which invites a gastronomic discovery with each new menu, both inspires and emphasizes the sustainable approach in its cuisine once again with this selection prepared specially for the summer months. Saying “We are opening a new page in taste”, every page turned in the brand’s menu is inspired by nature, nourished by tradition and shaped by the expectations of the age.

Commitment to Sustainability and Safe Food

BigChefs prioritizes sustainability in its menu by supporting local producers with the “Women of the Soil” project. In addition, it continues its commitment to providing healthy and safe food to its guests with the Safe Food Certificate agreements made with the Association of Out-of-Home Consumption Suppliers (ETÜDER).

*According to the results of Deloitte “Türkiye Food Service Market Report” published in 2022.

Source: HORECA TREND and BigChefs