Turkish Grill House, which opened its doors in January of this year, has officially closed its doors at 1485 W. Prince Rd. They were sharing the 1940s ranch house-turned-restaurant space with Old Times Kafe.
The owners of Turkish Grill House, Ibrahim Aslan and Engin Saglam (who have no ownership in Old Times Kafe), temporarily closed during the summer but just recently made it official.
The Turkish menu that featured dishes like Curry Chicken and Ali Nazik Kebab was available in the afternoons once the daytime cafe closed for the day. No specific reason was given for the permanent closure but keep an eye out and perhaps they’ll open up elsewhere in Tucson.
Meanwhile, Old Times Kafe is indeed open every day except Tuesday from 5:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more information, visit oldtimeskafe.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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