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The “European Capital of Culture”
Welcomes its First Loving Hut

By Istanbul News Group (Originally in English)

[Istanbul] Being the only city sitting across two continents (Europe and Asia), Istanbul was once the historical capital of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Empires. With such a rich heritage, no wonder the European Union designated it as the “European Capital of Culture” for Golden Year 7 (2010). It is right here, where East meets West, that a new Loving Hut opened its doors early in October to provide delectable vegan dishes of world cuisine to its dynamic neighbourhood. Straight away, it received acclaims from one of the most popular English newspapers in the city, the Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review:

“Eating at Loving Hut just feels like the right thing to do: its healthier, its compassionate, its peaceful, and its the only way to a sustainable planet. In addition, the prices are great and the food is yummy . . . .”


Coverage by local newspapers
and media on the opening of
the Loving Hut Istanbul

A new entry to the global chain of vegan restaurants, Loving Hut Istanbul is the first of its kind to arrive in the Arabic world. Snugly nestled in the historic centre of Beşiktaş, the most friendly and densely populated up-and-coming district of the city, the little homey eatery attracts many students and teachers from the area’s nine universities, as well as foreign visitors who learned about Loving Hut from the Internet. Its chic yet vibrant atmosphere and simple yet delicious and affordable organic food, appeals to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Many first-time visitors claim it a delightful discovery and many come back bringing their friends. As a satisfied customer put it:

“I’ve always thought that Beşiktaş needs a place like this vegan restaurant. I think all living beings have a right to live and I think we shouldnt consume any living being for its flesh, milk or anything. I think the most loving way is to start with being vegetarian.”

Congratulations Loving Hut Istanbul, on a promising start in Turkey. And we thank Master for Her compassionate support of this international vegan franchise. May more and more people discover the humane and healthful joys of plant-based fare. We look forward to the day when all people may reap the wholesome benefits of the vegan lifestyle.