There is something in Müslüm Sümbül’s singsong cry — that unmistakable call of the simit seller — that seems to charm Istanbul into opening up. As he walks, hands appear out of basement windows. Busy ...

In Turkey, simit is the backbone of the morning table, served with spreads, eggs, and cheese. This version, made in Turkey, keeps that same crunch and chewy center. Derin Yilmaz began her editorial ...

A neophyte chain called Simit + Smith has introduced a new sort of bagel to the Upper West Side. In Turkey, it’s known as a simit, but there are a half-dozen other names for it in the Middle East, ...

WASHINGTON — What popular breakfast bread is round in shape, golden brown in color and covered in sesame? It’s not a bagel; it’s the simit. And the traditional Turkish food is making its mark in D.C.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An unassuming bakery in Istanbul has been churning out a classic Turkish treat for over 75 years. The traditional simit is more ...