Sinan Hamamsarılar or as many in Turkey know him, Tatdedektifi (The Taste Detective) is someone you want to have in your wing when you navigate Istanbul’s streets looking for good food.
He is the one who knows what hides behind every door and in most cases has the key to it.
Sinan is one of Turkey’s most serious and popular culinary experts and influencers, he consults to the food industry and writes for “Hürriyet”, Turkey’s biggest newspaper and for Turkish Airlines’ ’“Skylife” magazine.
On top of all this, Sinan is a great cook and a world-class expert on hamburgers.
Sinan Hamamsarılar or as many in Turkey know him, Tatdedektifi (The Taste Detective) is someone you want to have in your wing when you navigate Istanbul’s streets looking for good food.
He is the one who knows what hides behind every door and in most cases has the key to it.
Sinan is one of Turkey’s most serious and popular culinary experts and influencers, he consults to the food industry and writes for “Hürriyet”, Turkey’s biggest newspaper and for Turkish Airlines’ ’“Skylife” magazine.
On top of all this, Sinan is a great cook and a world-class expert on hamburgers.
Gabriella Ranelli de Aguirre is a leading expert and longtime foreign observer of Spanish and Basque cuisine and culture. A native New Yorker, Gabriella has called San Sebastian home since the 1980s, and working closely with local chefs has seen the evolution of Basque cuisine throughout its most formative decades.
She founded Tenedor Tours in 1997 as the first food & wine travel company in the Basque Country and holds a Master’s in Viticulture and Oenology.
Gabriella has appeared and collaborated on food and travel programs for the BBC, PBS, CNN, Al-Jazeera, and on Spanish and Basque television. The Wall Street Journal named her as one of the world’s top 10 food guides.
Gabriella will be our specialized guide-on-the-ground during our time in the Basque Country, taking us on a journey from A to Z in Basque grilling techniques through classic Basque bars, and up to the (Michelin) stars.
Marc Matsumoto is a television host and culinary creator based in Tokyo, Japan.
Although he was raised in the US, Marc moved back to Japan in 2011 to explore the ingredients, culture, and techniques that make Japanese food and beverage unique.
Through his show, Bento Expo, Marc introduces the delightful art of Japanese bento box lunches.
He also publishes the food blog and YouTube channel No Recipes, where he teaches everyday cooks how to elevate their meals using easy-to-follow techniques.
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Payment
A non-refundable deposit of Euro 500 is needed to secure a private tour.
The balance must be paid no later than 60 days prior to the first day of the tour.
Payments are preferred by bank transfer.
Payments by Credit Card will incur a 3% supplement.
Cancellation Policy and Penalties
If cancellation notice is received up to 30 days before the first day of the tour, the deposit will be forfeited.
If cancellation notice is received between 30 to 10 days before the first day of the tour, there will be no refund, but sums paid can be used in the following year at the same destination.
If cancellation is received within 10 days before the first day of the tour, there will be no refund or credit, and all sums paid will be forfeited.