We had the good fortune of connecting with Aykut (AK) Demirhat and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aykut (AK), we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I was planning to own my business one day since i was a teenager. While i was working for cooperates for long time, i focused my development as a business owner. When the time came for me to open a business, i was confident at the same time i was leaving my comfort zone and it was kinda scary. But i knew that it was time for me to think bigger and use my own knowledge for my business,.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?

Cafe Ostro is a Mediterranean Restaurant in Dalton Georgia. Fast casual, from scratch and healthy food. What sets us apart; we have innovated mostly our food how mother thought me! We can call our restaurant innovated Mediterranean restaurant. Cafe Ostro offers variety of Vegetarian and vegan options, offers gluten free options (almost everything on the menu), Falafels, Hummus, Kabobs, Shawarmas, Lamb chops, Lentil soup( mother’s recipe), Grilled Mahi Mahi, Grilled Salmon more and more and never frozen! Also we offer Turkish, Greek, Italian beer, wine and freshly made Mimosa. Baklava and Tiramusu is some treat we offer after your meal.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Dalton ,Downtown has different many different place to go. You just grab a drink from Dalton Brewery Company, walk around Downtown and pick a restaurant to eat. Most of restaurants are locally owned and you can always find fresh food. Also there is a Block79 near downtown, offers ice cream, restaurant coffee shop and Freya Lounge is place to go find a good mix drink and have fun with your friends.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I worked for Panda Express Restaurant group for 7 years. Panda is a big company, focus on their people and customer satisfaction. And they provide many opportunities for their employees. I have learned a lot of knowledge from them and owner Andrew Cherng.

Website: cafeostro.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeostro/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caf%C3%A9-ostro/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafeostro

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgkRlmjG7Aee2Wbz0KZWzA

Image Credits
First photo , chicken shawarma wrap ( Our signature dish), second is protein box from , third is vegetarian mushroom burger

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