Morristown Welcomes New Turkish Delight

A Taste of Turkey, right off the Green, hopes to reach a diverse audience of Morris County residents.

What a difference six months make. More than half a year ago, Oscar and Anna Ata of Bedminster launched their plan to start a business marketing imported Turkish items. The new South Street enterprise, called A Taste of Turkey, had its grand opening last week. Oscar Ata said the opening event, which featured a visit from Morristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty, was a huge success, but the newly minted entrepreneur still carries a little disappointment. "We should have opened two months before, but getting permits took much longer than we expected," he said. "Things should be busier." His wife's outlook was a bit sunnier. "Yes, we were hoping to open before Christmas, but permits and construction did take time," said Anna Ata, who also works as …

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