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More Than a Meal: The Turkish Breakfast Experience
In a world where breakfast often means a quick bite or a cup of coffee on the go, Turkey offers a delicious reminder that the first meal of the day can be a feast— meant to be savored, shared, and celebrated.
A traditional Turkish breakfast, or kahvaltı, is a colorful spread of flavors and textures. It usually includes fresh white cheese (beyaz peynir), black and green olives, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, boiled eggs or fried sucuk (spicy sausage), homemade jams, honey with clotted cream (kaymak), and endless baskets of warm, crusty bread. All of this is typically served with bottomless glasses of strong Turkish tea in tulip-shaped glasses—never rushed, always social.
By contrast, the classic American breakfast leans heartier and often heavier: stacks of pancakes drizzled with syrup, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, toast with butter, and of course, coffee—preferably in a large mug. It’s a breakfast built for fuel, often eaten quickly before the rush of the
day begins.
What sets the Turkish breakfast apart isn’t just variety—it’s the ritual. It’s the slow pace, the shared plates, the conversation. While the American breakfast celebrates indulgence and convenience, Turkish breakfast is about connection. It’s less about “grabbing something to eat” and more about gathering together.
Whether you find comfort in a plate of bacon and eggs or delight in spreading rose jam over fresh bread, one thing is clear: breakfast is far more than food—it’s culture. And in Turkey, that culture begins at the table, with a meal that turns every morning into a celebration.
Kenwood
8060 Montgomery Rd., Suite 400, Cincinnati OH 45236 • 513-407-6965
Mason 5065 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 513-486-1856
What’S GoinG on thiS auGuSt
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-621-2787 [ARTS]
What Happens in Vegas: 9/59/13
Back To The Future: The Musical: 9/9-9/21
BOGART’S
2621 Vine St.: 9/3-9/15
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-872-8801
Emo Nite 18+: 9/5
Cin City Burlesque 18+: 9/6
Jerry Cantrell: 9/7
Yacht Rock Revue: 9/9
Soccer Mommy: 9/10
The Bridge City Sinners: 9/11
Poppy: 9/12
Sapphic Factory: Queer Joy Party 18+: 9/13
Peach Pit: 9/17
GWAR: 9/19
Inhaler: 9/20
The Damned: 9/22
Marianas Trench: 9/23
Our Last Night: 9/25
Sombr: 9/26
R&B Only: 9/27
Invent Animate/Silent Planet: 9/28
Babytron: 9/29
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM
953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-ARTS (2787)
Farm to Table: Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism: 6/13-9/21
Rediscovered Treasures: 9/191/18/26
CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY
1555 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214
513-621-5219
The Kaplan New Works Series: 9/12-9/20
CINCINNATI BENGALS vs. Jaguars: 9/14
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000
Barbie: A Cultural Icon: closes 9/1
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-3888 (Box Office)
Where the Mountain Meets the Sea: 8/30-9/28 Mythic: 9/20-10/19
CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA
1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300
The War and Treaty: 9/6 Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Espana!: 9/12-9/14
The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration: 9/209/21
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy: 9/27-9/28
CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273
A Enemy of the People: 9/59/20
CINCINNATI ZOO
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES
1410 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-8726
Up the Ante: open until 10/14
513-281-4700
150th Anniversary: 9/18
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
44 E. 6th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-345-8400
Ohio Now: State of Nature: 5/29/7
Marcus Leslie Singleton: New Steps: 6/20-10/19
Soul of a Garden: 8/21-11/9
Feed the People by Cofi: 9/119/28
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI
1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-3555
Next to Normal: 9/13-10/5
FC CINCINNATI
vs. Nashville: 9/13 vs. Orlando: 9/28
GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB
8410 Market Place Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288
Deon Curry: 9/4-9/7
Pete Lee: 9/11-9/13
Brad Wenzel: 9/18-9/21
Johnny Beehner: 9/25-9/28
HOLLYWOOD CASINO
777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
888-274-6797
Jeff Foxworthy: 9/20
What’S GoinG on
KROHN CONSERVATORY
1501 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-4086
A Healing Garden: 9/1-10/23
NANCY AND DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER
1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-487-3055
Weekly Holocaust Speaker Series via Zoom every Wednesday at 11:00am: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/speaker-series/ Little Acts, Big Impact: Mini Upstander Play Sessions with The Children’s Theatre: 9/13
The Power of Remembering: A Conversation on Holocaust Education: 9/21
Nancy & David Wolf Lectureship: Too Little, Too Late: Nazi Trials in Postwar Germany with Dr. Rebecca Wittmann: 9/25
NEWPORT AQUARIUM
1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071
1-800-406-3474
Underwater Pumpkin GLOW!: 9/19-11/2
RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER
6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220
Chevelle: 9/10
Little Big Town: 9/11
The Doobie Brothers with The Coral Reefer Band: 9/12
Conan Gray: 9/13
Blink-182: 9/16
$uicideboy$: 9/17
Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls: 9/19
Papa Roach and Rise Against: 9/23
Dwight Yoakam: 9/26
TAFT MUSUEM OF ART
316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-0343
The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick: 8/1-9/7
A New Look at the Longworths: 8/1-11/2
TAFT THEATRE
317 E. Fifth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-232-6220
Ani Difranco: 9/3
Gaelic Storm: 9/4
The LOL Podcast Presents the Laugh Out Loud World Tour: 9/7
All-Star Vegas Starring Piff the Magic Dragon: 9/13
Girl Named Tom: 9/14
Mat Kearney: 9/21
Kaleo: 9/24
ConventionS & SpeCial eventS
Stampaway USA
Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 9/1-9/2
Ohio Renaissance Festival 10542 East State Route 73 Waynesville, OH 9/1-10/26
Factory 52 Oktoberfest Factory 52 4600 Beech St. Cincinnati, OH 9/5-9/7
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Washington Park OTR 1230 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 9/6
Sacred Journey Market-The Dark Market
Holiday Inn & Suites 4501 Eastgate Blvd. Cincinnati, OH 9/6
Loveland Oktoberfest 126 Karl Brown Way
Loveland, OH 9/12-9/13
Newport Oktoberfest
Newport on the Levee Riverboat Row, Ste. 1113 Newport, KY 9/12-9/14
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Washington Park OTR 1230 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 9/13
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove 705 E. Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 9/18-9/21
September Summer Music Festival at Ault Park
Ault Park 5090 Observatory Circle Cincinnati, OH 9/18
Kings Island Halloween Haunt Kings Island Amusement Park 6300 Kings Island Dr. Kings Island,OH 9/19-11/1
Cincinnati Fear Fest 1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd. Williamsburg, OH 9/20-11/2
Paradise on the Point: Music & Beer Festival
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove 705 E. Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 9/26-9/27
2025 Cincinnati Moon Festival
Fountain Square 520 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 9/27
Greater Cincinnati Home Expo
Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 9/22-9/24
Mariemont Veterinary Clinic
In May of 2022, Zola Veterinary Group purchased Mariemont Veterinary Clinic from Dr. Jim Westerfield, the long-time owner/practitioner. Located in between the Madeira, Madisonville, and Oakley areas, Mariemont Veterinary Clinic has been faithfully serving the local community at the current location on Murray Avenue since the late 1980s. When we decided to dive in and purchase the hospital from Dr. Westerfield, we knew there was something special about Mariemont Veterinary Clinic. In this day and age where corporate entities dominate the veterinary field, Dr. Westerfield had created and fostered a unique space where clients and pets were seen as a family community, while still practicing excellent medicine. As soon as we came in to see the clinic, we knew that this was a special place. The warmth and welcoming atmosphere was evident as soon
as we walked in the door, and although the building was older, we could see the potential in it. In January of 2025, we began a major remodel, clearing out the entire building except for the four outside walls. Teaming up with BDA (Buidling Design for Animals) Architecture and JDL Warm Construction, our vision of expanding the feeling of community to reach as many people and pets as possible was becoming a reality. The major project was completed by the first week of June, and we are currently operating out of our new and improved space. As a full service veterinary clinic, we are now able to continue to offer the highest standards of care to all pets, small animals and all exotics, and share our vision of community with the entire Cincinnati and Tri-State Area. Come on in and tour our new facility and see what we are all about!
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Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery presents ‘Jazzed About Art’
Art Beyond Boundaries and Independence Alliance (https://www. independencealliance.org/) announces the 9th annual Jazzed About Art presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. This event takes place at the Woodward Theater in historic Over-theRhine on Friday, October 10th.
The evening will begin at 6 pm with a cocktail hour followed by a buffet dinner catered by Ollie’s Trolley. Throughout the evening guests will enjoy live jazz from Art Gore and The Jazz Knights. A Bourbon pull and fabulous raffle prizes will be on display with tickets available for purchase. Jazzed About Art is an annual event that raises needed funds to support Indepen-
dence Alliance’s arts program, Art Beyond Boundaries. This fine arts gallery provides an inclusive venue where artists with disabilities can display, market, and sell their artwork and establish themselves in our vibrant arts community. Since 2005, this program has assisted hundreds of artists with disabilities grow artistically. The gallery hosts several themed exhibitions each year featuring artists with disabilities and demonstrating a range of talents and skills spanning every type of medium.
Daily Specials
Margarita Monday: $6 margaritas
Taco Tuesday: $2.50 any taco!
BOGO Wednesday: Buy one entree get a second half off Burrito Bowl Thursday: $10
Pitcher Friday: $20 margarita / $10 domestic pitcher
Super Tower Saturday: $35 marg towers (100 ounces!)
Sunday Funday : $2.50 kids meal (one per adult) $5 off beer buckets (import and domestic)
Central DininG
CAFE ALMA
6111 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-620-8526
Our mission at Café Alma is to encourage the habit of healthy eating, living a well-balanced lifestyle and spreading the knowledge we have about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.
FORNO
3514 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-818-8720
Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees & pizza plus wine & craft cocktails.
HIGH GRAIN BREWING CO.
6860 Plainfield Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-791-7000
A brewery with a scratch kitchen making sustainable choices from the onset of each project. We
love beer and believe beer is best with a good meal with locally sourced food.
THE TURF CLUB
4618 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45226 513-533-4222
A quirky joint doling out beers and jumbo burgers with adventurous toppings in a neon-lit room.
TRUVA TURKISH KITCHEN
8060 Montgomery Rd., Suite 400 Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-407-6965
A Mediterranean restaurant specializing in authentic Turkish cuisine. The restaurant focuses on offering the freshest ingredients in their signature dishes, inviting guests to enjoy the taste and flavors of traditional Turkish fare.
DoWntoWn DininG
EL
BARRIL
940 Pavilion St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-381-6112
Mexican inspired sports bar in historic Mt Adams!
FILLO MODERN GREEK
1505 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-873-1995
The heart of Fillo’s dinner menu lies in its Mezedes - traditional Greek small plates designed for sharing and celebrating the joys of togetherness. From classic favorites like tzatziki and spicy feta dip to irresistible moussaka, each meze bursts with the authentic flavors of Greece, prepared with love and care.
MOERLEIN LAGER HOUSE
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-2337
Prominently situated in the dynamic Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein
craft brews and delectable fare reminiscent of foods served in the city’s celebrated 19th century beer gardens.
NICOLA’S
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-6200
Chic venue presenting contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm space with exposed-brick walls.
PRIME CINCINNATI
580 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-579-0720
Known for its USDA Prime Steaks, exquisite cuisine, extensive wine selectionand outstanding service.
VIA VITE
520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-8483
Elevated Italian dishes in an upmarket restaurant with a bar serving wine, beer & craft cocktails.
area art GallerieS
ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES
1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726
Carl Solway Gallery
424 Findlay Street Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-0069
The Carnegie 1028 Scott Blvd Covington, KY 41011 859-491-2030
DAAP Galleries 2624 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-2839
Gallery Veronique
The Shops at Harper’s Point 11324 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-530-5379
Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278
The Marta Hewett Gallery The Annex at the Pendleton Art Center 1310 Pendleton St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-281-2780
Weston Art Gallery 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2517 513-977-4165
northern DininG
FORNO
9415 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-231-5555
Italian plates, including wood-fired pizza, served in a rustic setting with a fireplace.
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY
7875 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45236
Reservations: (513) 794-0670
Carryout: (513) 794-0676
Banquets: (513) 794-0672
Stop by Maggiano’s at Kenwood Towne Centre for season-fresh Italian food in Cincinnati, prepared by Chef Karl Lenz and inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes.
THE ORIGINAL MONTGOMERY INN
9440 Montgomery Rd. Montgomery, OH 45242
513-791-3482
Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!
KentuCKy DininG
COPPINS AT HOTEL COVINGTON
638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
859-905-6800
Locally sourced New American fare & cocktails in a rustic-chic gastropub at Hotel Covington.
GRANDVIEW TAVERN
2220 Grandview Dr. Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
859-341-8439
One of Northern Kentucky’s premier food and beverage entertainment business. Established in 2007 and still going strong. Over a decade of research and development has forged a casual upscale concept, second to none.
THE PARK POUR
4815 Cooper Road
Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
513-376-7247
Great coffee, light bites, cocktails and exciting wines. A comfortably familiar spot for conversation with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home.
TRUVA
TURKISH KITCHEN
5065 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
513-486-1856
A Mediterranean restaurant specializing in authentic Turkish cuisine. The restaurant focuses on offering the freshest ingredients in their signature dishes, inviting guests to enjoy the taste and flavors of traditional Turkish fare.
THE KNOWLEDGE BAR & SOCIAL ROOM
620 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
859-905-6713
Vibrant bar offering a vast array of spirits and classic cocktails, plus tapas.
ShoppinG GuiDe
IDLEWILD – OTR
1230 Vine Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 381-4059
SLOANE BOUTIQUE – OTR
1216 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-579-8111
LANE & KATE – OTR
1417 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-1122
LULU’S BOUTIQUE
6145 Bridgetown Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45248 513-574-0839
ADC FINE ART
1013 York St. Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-723-1222
APPOINTMENTS
441 Vine St. #20 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-7430
CINCY SHIRTS
1435 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513-510-5774
295 W. Loveland Ave. Loveland, OH 45140 513-340-4373
EDDIE LANE’S DIAMOND SHOWROOM
9301 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 513-793-4111
UPPER EDEN
1120 St. Gregory St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-1120
JACOB JAMES
3446 Edwards Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-376-6288
DEERFIELD TOWNE CENTER
5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273
EASTGATE MALL
4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH 513-752-2294
FLORENCE MALL
2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231
KENWOOD TOWNE CENTER
7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100
LIBERTY CENTER
7628 Liberty Way West Chester, OH 513-644-0900
NEWPORT ON THE LEVEE
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 866-538-3359
NORTHGATE MALL
9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600
ROOKWOOD PAVILION
3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800
SYCAMORE CROSSING/ PLAZA
7800-7896 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 877-225-5337
VOICE OF AMERICA CENTRE
7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000
OUTLET MALLS
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
400 Premium Outlets Drive Monroe, OH 513-539-0710
Tanger Outlets
8000 Factory Shops Blvd. Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005
