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Where Stories Are Served

Food holds memory. It speaks of where we come from, what we’ve endured, and what we dream. At United Plates, we tell the stories behind the dishes — stories of migration, resilience, identity, and joy. This isn’t just about what’s on the table, but who’s at it, and what it means to be fed — body and soul.

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Crispy Zucchini Roka BahçeÇeşmeRoka Bahçe
August 29, 2026

Roka Bahçe

Good Despite Michelin: Roka Bahçe We wandered through the streets of Alaçatı before eventually arriving at Roka Bahçe. Stone houses, beautifully preserved façades, magnificent bougainvillea spilling over walls and balconies,…
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AhtapotIstanbulCasa Lavanda
August 22, 2026

Casa Lavanda

Expecting More From One Star I went to Casa Lavanda with high expectations. There was little reason not to. Set in a beautiful garden in the village of Ulupelit in…
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spicy pepper in sauceÇeşmeKasap Fuat Çeşme
August 21, 2026

Kasap Fuat Çeşme

From Green Beans to Lamb, a Michelin Recommended Story When I go to a good butcher restaurant, my expectations are actually quite simple: good meat, proper fire, and a few…
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ArticlesLe Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie – The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
July 12, 2026

Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie – The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

At first glance, Luis Buñuel's The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie seems like a simple story about a group of wealthy people who can never manage to have dinner together.…
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS
AhtapotIstanbulCasa Lavanda
August 22, 2026

Casa Lavanda

Expecting More From One Star I went to Casa Lavanda with high expectations. There was little reason not to. Set in a beautiful garden in the village of Ulupelit in…
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White asparagusBarcelonaNairod
June 22, 2026

Nairod

A Restaurant That Deserves Its Star The number of Michelin-recommended restaurants that truly stay with me, places whose flavors leave a lasting trace in memory, seems to shrink every year.…
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Wagyu BeefBarcelonaBar Verat & Lluerna – Santa Coloma de Gramenet
April 28, 2026

Bar Verat & Lluerna – Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Eating with the Locals in Barcelona If you are going to live in Barcelona, you will live in a neighborhood. In Gràcia, for example, in Sarrià, Les Corts, or Sant…
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BarcelonaCompartir Barcelona
March 13, 2026

Compartir Barcelona

In The Cool Shadow of Disfrutar I shall begin with a brief summary and a reference to my previous article: Opened in 2012 in the town of Cadaqués on the…
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DRINKS
DrinksPétalos del Bierzo, DO Castile and León (Spain)
December 29, 2025

Pétalos del Bierzo, DO Castile and León (Spain)

Wines Under 20 Euros In north-western Spain, the Bierzo wine region produces some of the most characterful and expressive Mencía-based reds in the country. The winery Descendientes de J. Palacios…
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DrinksTraste 2017 — José Aristegui, DO Valdeorras (Spain)
December 5, 2025

Traste 2017 — José Aristegui, DO Valdeorras (Spain)

Wines Under 20 Euros Hidden in the rugged hills of Galicia, northwestern Spain, the Valdeorras appellation has long been one of the country’s best-kept secrets. This cool, Atlantic-influenced region, with…
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DrinksDetrás de la Casa 2019 — Syrah, Altos de las Estrella (Spain)
November 21, 2025

Detrás de la Casa 2019 — Syrah, Altos de las Estrella (Spain)

Wines Under 20 Euros From the sun-drenched vineyards of southeastern Spain comes Detrás de la Casa 2019, a striking example of the new wave of Spanish winemaking that blends tradition…
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DrinksGotim Bru 2021 — Castell del Remei, DO Costers del Segre (Spain)
November 12, 2025

Gotim Bru 2021 — Castell del Remei, DO Costers del Segre (Spain)

Wines Under 20 Euros In the heart of Catalonia, the DO Costers del Segre region brings together the warmth of the Mediterranean sun and the discipline of a continental climate,…
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ARTICLES
ArticlesLe Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie – The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
July 12, 2026

Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie – The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

At first glance, Luis Buñuel's The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie seems like a simple story about a group of wealthy people who can never manage to have dinner together.…
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ArticlesJosé Andrés’ “Spain My Way”
May 24, 2026

José Andrés’ “Spain My Way”

Book Spotlight For José Andrés, cooking has never been merely a collection of techniques. A close look at his career reveals that the kitchen is handled as both a cultural…
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stuffed lamb ribsArticlesMardin Cuisine of Mesopotamia
May 17, 2026

Mardin Cuisine of Mesopotamia

Cooked by Geography, Kneaded by the City When you step into a street in Mardin and walk between its stone walls, you do not merely traverse a city, you follow…
Lokman Toprak
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ArticlesThe Trip to Spain – A Journey Set at the Table
March 30, 2026

The Trip to Spain – A Journey Set at the Table

Gastronomy, Humor, and the Gentle Melancholy of Middle Age The Trip to Spain can be seen as the most “taste-focused” part of the series, as the third stop in the…
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RECIPIES
RecipiesAlbanian-Style Fried Liver
April 13, 2026

Albanian-Style Fried Liver

Offal is undoubtedly one of the most iconic pillars of Istanbul’s culinary heritage, and Arnavut ciğeri (Albanian-style liver) stands at its heart. However, the prestige of offal is not a…
İrtem Osman Gunes
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Ful MedammesRecipiesFul Medammes
December 2, 2025

Ful Medammes

From Cairo to World Cuisine Like most recipes passed down from generation to generation without their traditional form being compromised, 'ful medammes' is a dish that emerged from scarcity/poverty. Fava…
Nidal Kar
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RecipiesŞıllık Dessert
November 25, 2025

Şıllık Dessert

A Name That Surprises, A Flavor That Delights... A Beloved Dessert From Urfa The first time you hear its name, it might make you smile a little: Şıllık dessert. But…
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RecipiesAmbassador Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Perfect Steak
September 28, 2025

Ambassador Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Perfect Steak

Meat Paradox Before the stars began to shine, in a vast emptiness where time and space had yet to stir, a woman and a man dwelled. Behold, they were granted…
İlker Altay
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