Ozzie is the pub's resident cat, who makes himself comfortable anywhere he likes — Alsancak, İzmir.

Cheers! Toasting with Türkiye's anise-flavored national drink ... rakı — Kalyon ... Alsancak, İzmir

A group photo at Kalyon — Alsancak, İzmir.

Aylin & Murat celebrated 35 years of marriage on 16 September ... Kalyon — İzmir, Alsancak.

Serenay & Hakan celebrated 4 years of marriage on 14 September ... Kalyon — İzmir, Alsancak.

Feeding cake to the groom of 35 years ... Kalyon — Alsancak, İzmir.

Feeding cake to the groom of 4 years ... Kalyon — Alsancak, İzmir.

Mui takes a selfie as Deniz feeds him hamsi, a fish found only in the Black Sea — Kalyon, Alsancak.

Dinner @ Kalyon

October 11, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 68 °F

A day that started with breakfast at a gevrek bakery, ended with dinner at Kalyon … one of our favorite eateries — a pub, really — in Alsancak. This was a belated anniversary celebration for both Aylin & Murat and Hakan & Serenay.

Another joyful family outing as time together slowly begins to dwindle on this year’s gathering. But first … we have several more outings in the works.Read more