Where is the first coffee house in the world? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Nov 3, 2009 - 4 answers

I tried to make Turkish coffee, but it doesn't foam up like it's supposed to. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by k. on Oct 27, 2009 - 10 answers

LanguageLearning Filter: I'm about to start taking Turkish classes (my fourth language) in German (my third language). Any tips on how to make this a beneficial experience for all my languages? [more inside]
posted by besonders on Oct 13, 2009 - 3 answers

How do you program foreign (namely the Turkish ones - ı, ş, and ğ) characters into a laptop keyboard....? [more inside]
posted by ryanbryan on Oct 12, 2009 - 16 answers

I recorded this from the Voice of Turkey via shortwave on 11955 kHz last Friday. Unfortunately, I didn't make note of the world time, and my meager online language resources don't seem to help me figure it out. What time is she announcing after the pips?
posted by mykescipark on Sep 18, 2009 - 2 answers

Where can I find tahini bread in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Jul 27, 2009 - 3 answers

Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Polyglotfilter: How do I keep track of all these languages in my brain? In short: I'm at various stages of each language, though some are on "pause" for the moment. What are the best methods for continuing my progress in each, without mixing them up? [more inside]
posted by hasna on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me identify a Mediterranean dish that is like a pie made of feta and noodles. [more inside]
posted by acrasis on Apr 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a good Turkish restaurant in the Boston area. Any recommendations? Teşekkürler in advance.
posted by batou_ on Apr 3, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the relationship between the turkish people and the mongolian people? This is a bit of an open-ended question, as I'm not sure I have enough information about this to more effectively ask the question. [more inside]
posted by ChabonJabon on Sep 5, 2008 - 13 answers

I need help with interpretation and understanding of The Divan of the Lover. A friend of mine claims to have figured out the meaning, and I'm drawing a blank aside from the most obvious. [more inside]
posted by sandraregina on May 2, 2008 - 9 answers

I need to prepare some labels with seven different languages printed in their own written language. [more inside]
posted by tellurian on Feb 24, 2008 - 9 answers

What does my username mean? I think it's Turkish. [more inside]
posted by creasy boy on Jan 3, 2008 - 18 answers

How mutually intelligible are the Turkic languages? Would Turkish help me get around Central Asia? [more inside]
posted by pravit on Dec 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I have made Turkish Delight about ten times, and not once have I been satisfied with the results. Either the candy ends up limp and flaccid, or it's full of crunchy little sugar crystals. No matter how much I stir, no matter how precise I am with the heat ... I always end up with a sugary mess. Your thoughts?
posted by mr. remy on Nov 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Can anyone shed some light on this Turkish (I think) graffiti my friend saw in a (Japanese) train station and copied down in a hurry? (Text inside -- might be unsavory or even NSFW for all I know.) [more inside]
posted by No-sword on Oct 20, 2007 - 10 answers

culturally normal for turkish college-age men to kiss before bed? [more inside]
posted by kraigory on Aug 31, 2007 - 16 answers

Does anyone know where I can purchase a kese (some examples here) in person in the Boston or NYC areas, or online? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Aug 26, 2007 - 3 answers

The documentary Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul introduced me to the Turkish rap music of Ceza (Bilgin Özçalkan). While I like the sound of it, I have no idea what is being said, and some of the song titles make me a bit nervous that I might be enjoying something dodgy (and exposing friends to it). Can anyone who speaks Turkish translate this? [more inside]
posted by sindark on Feb 4, 2007 - 5 answers

What are the best books/dvds/cds/websites out there for Turkish learning? What did you use and recommend? Are there any tips or things that helped you? [more inside]
posted by tozturk on May 19, 2006 - 3 answers

Where can I find nice Turkish Delight? [more inside]
posted by stray on Dec 19, 2005 - 16 answers

Turkish food filter: I believe it was called "muharama" or something close. It was spread on pita and had a lot of garlic and possible walnuts. I've tried many spelling combinations in google and found nothing. What is it and what's the recipe?
posted by 445supermag on Jul 1, 2005 - 9 answers