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How İzmir kumru evolved from a street sandwich into a registered specialty
Life·Jul 29, 2026

How İzmir kumru evolved from a street sandwich into a registered specialty

Registered as a geographical indication in 2017, kumru — a sesame-covered oval bread filled with sausage and cheese — symbolizes the city's distinctive sandwich culture.

İzmir boyoz's journey from Sephardic cuisine to the city's breakfast tables
Life·Jul 29, 2026

İzmir boyoz's journey from Sephardic cuisine to the city's breakfast tables

Registered as a geographical indication in 2017, boyoz — a rolled pastry made from a flour, oil and sugar dough — is an inseparable part of İzmir's breakfast culture.