DESIGN, CULTURE, ART AND CUISINE COME TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF… WITH THE OPENING OF
“ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye”
ARMAGGAN, which crafts unique limited edition pieces inspired by Anatolia and infused with contemporary design in its own workshops and studios, opened its second location whose architectural sensibility complements its setting in the historic Nuruosmaniye district of Istanbul.
ARMAGGAN, which opened its first location in the select Istanbul shopping district of Nişantaşı in April of last year, opened its second location, a seven-story shopping emporium, in the heart of historic Istanbul’s Nuruosmaniye district, on May 31, 2011. ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye is the first store of its kind to combine a range of retail outlets from different categories under the same roof, including exclusive pieces from our jewelry, design objects, natural dye textiles, carpets, leather and home textile collections, as well as NAR Gourmet, NAR Restaurant, NAR Coffeehouse, the YESAM Culinary Arts Center, the ARMAGGAN Art Gallery and Bora Travel.
NAR Restaurant and NAR Gourmet Specialties
NAR Gourmet, which breathes fresh life into centuries-old Anatolian culinary traditions, opened both a restaurant and a shop at ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye. Featuring the finest Turkish and Ottoman cuisine, NAR Restaurant is the newest must-try destination on the Istanbul culinary map. NAR Restaurant’s extensive menu features the full spectrum of Turkey’s culinary heritage from palace cuisine to village fare, in an atmosphere whose elegant décor is the perfect setting for a unique selection of rich and exotic flavors.
ARMAGGAN also offers a wide selection of Nar Gourmet specialties. With gourmet treats ranging from an exclusive collection of fine olive oils and tart molasses, and from village jams to marmalade, as well as from organic dried fruits to rock candy, not to mention a delectable line of sweets including everything from grape molasses to traditional Turkish Delight, ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye is sure to please even the most demanding gourmets.
YESAM Culinary Arts Center
Located on the fourth floor of ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye, the YESAM Culinary Arts Center, with support from the Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF), is dedicated to preserving Turkey’s culinary heritage, reviving forgotten dishes and styles of cooking, reinvigorating those that are threatened and ensuring that this rich tradition continues to be handed down from generation to generation. Directed by Vedat Başaran, YESAM is designed to add a new dimension of value to Istanbul, with three conference halls, a show kitchen and a world cuisine research library.
ARMAGGAN Art Gallery
Located on the third floor of ARMAGGAN Nuruosmaniye and also supported by the Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF), the ARMAGGAN Art Gallery helps prominent and promising Turkish artists reach a wider audience. The opening exhibition at the gallery includes sculpture and functional art by Turkish artists who have exhibited at SOFA Chicago and SOFA New York, an important first step in the gallery’s mission of helping to promote and support Turkish artists working in a variety of disciplines and media.
