Small things charm in Istanbul’s bustling cultural crossroads
By Patricia Harris and David Lyon
Turkish Delight is sold on practically every street corner in Istanbul, but the most famous place to buy the gummy candy with chopped dates or nuts is confectioner Haci Bekir, which opened in 1777. Glass cases in the narrow shop are filled with what Istanbulus call “lokum” in a rainbow of colors. When the shopkeeper sensed that we were paralyzed by so many choices, he came out from behind the counter and offered an array of samples — mint, cinnamon, pistachio, even mustard — on a silver tray.
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