Turkitch - Turkish Kitchen

A helping hand for Team Turkitch

Turkitch like many other businesses in the food industry is having a difficult time to continue to operate due to the threat of COVID-19. To help us close the financial bridge for our staff and our brand we started a GoFundMe campaign.

My wife and I have put all we have into this business over the past 5 years and proudly created the first and only Turkish brand in USA “Turkitch”.
Thanks to all our staff, the neighbors, non-profits, school groups, promoters, and the Turkish community who have walked through these doors.

We share memorable times here in Turkitch and feel like we relate to our roots.

We have supported our Turkish and other Mediterranean communities, their events throughout these years and plan to support in years to come.

In accordance with the law Turkitch Turkish Restaurant flagship store located in Lakeview, 565 W. Diversey Ave closed the dining room for what could be an indefinite amount of time. This has caused a major decline in our business and will make it impossible to stay in business.

We have done everything possible including make some difficult decisions and now more than 7 team members are left without employment.

While closing indoor dining is the only option for us, it is a terrifying development in the lives of our hardworking staff members who rely on the many diners who come through our doors to provide income through their patronage of the restaurant.

These hourly employees live not just paycheck to paycheck but day to day.

Any amount of money, you generously care to donate will be distributed to our staff, for our rent, utilities and our suppliers and will be greatly appreciated beyond measure.

Take care of yourselves and know that all of us at Turkitch are immensely grateful for the continued outpouring of support.
We as always, appreciate your love and support (heart image).
Ozkan