Great time with Necip, he was busy, as expected, but we managed to find time to hang out. Ask him about where/what to eat, the food he choose was always way better than the stuff available in the touristy parts. His place is a hop, step, and a jump from the nearest tram stop, which will scoot you into the touristy section of the old town in 'bout 15 min, and you can transfer easily to both the new part of town and the asian part.