It appears that the owners have changed hands at Khavedan in Cihangir. Successfully turned around by it's American Proprietress it has gone for a small fortune. If the new owners play their cards right, keep the format then there is no reason why the most successful place in Cihangir shouldn't continue to reign supreme. However, neighbors cause many problems to the making of a small fortune. Jealousy runs rife and no one likes a success unless it is you. No one? At least most people. Those who have long lived beside, in and around Khavedan do have cause to be somewhat annoyed especially during the weekends and on summer evenings. The noise is noticeable two streets away. However, many of the complaints have come from those that have recently moved into flats near by. Why? Why even rent or buy beside a bar in the party village of Istanbul? Half these people probably used to frequent the joint anyway. Cihangir is no place for early sleepers!
22nd March 2011
Some regulars have been complaining about Khavedan's new management team. To them it appears that the food isn't as good, the quality has deteriorated, the staff aren't as friendly and the service sucks. True or not? I find this a little hard to believe since the new owners have been smart enough to keep the kitchen staff, the menu, the waiters, the managers, the format and the atmosphere unchanged. Their happy hour continues every Tuesday with beer and wine at a discount and the music is as least kept to a minimum. Although interestingly last night I went past at eleven to note that the advertised DJ wasn't DJ-ing. No idea what the reason could be as I forgot to ask my source this morning. However, the place was not as packed as it had been on previous Tuesdays which might have something to do with the new management or it just may be there were other things on offer that night. However, I fear that the rumor may get around that quality has changed at Kahvedan. If it is true they only need to get one thing wrong to lose a customer forever. However, it could well be that people don't like change and see change as a negative thing and therefore think there has been a downslide where in fact that is not the case. Talk to me new owner and give me your insight.
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