TURKEY. Karantina, Istanbul. March 21, 2020. his street, located near Taksim square, very known for its Meyhane restaurants is now empty. Meyhane's are traditional restaurants where people sit together around tables draped in white linen, select mezzes from trays, and drink Turkish raki. Since March 22, the Interior Ministry temporarily suspended seating in restaurants, patisseries and cafes, allowing only delivery or takeout for the businesses