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Productive day at the Expo in downtown Manhattan. Grateful for the conversations with Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su, SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya and Haris Khan.

As a restaurant owner and longtime entrepreneur in NYC, I spend a lot of time talking about what small businesses actually need to survive and grow in this city — access, opportunity, modernization, and systems that work for the people building communities block by block.

The conversations happening around MWBE growth, economic justice, and the future of small business in New York are important… but turning those conversations into real change is the work.

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Eid 2026

Eid Ul Adha Mubarak ✨ Tonight was all about family, friends, laughter, and a table full of food made with love. Grateful for the people who fill our homes, our hearts, and somehow always our plates too. ❤️ Wishing everyone a beautiful Eid filled with peace, generosity, and togetherness. 🌙 : : : #eid #eidmubarak❤️ #family #friends #dinnerparty

One-Night-Only Brazil x Morocco Dinner

Dear Friends,

I’m so excited (and honestly still pinching myself a little) to share that on June 9th I’ll be cooking at the James Beard Foundation’s Platform at Pier 57 in NYC for a very special collaborative dinner celebrating the flavors of Brazil and Morocco.

This dinner was inspired in part by the upcoming international soccer match between Morocco and Brazil on June 13th — two passionate cultures coming together through energy, pride, music, movement, and of course FOOD. ⚽🇲🇦🇧🇷

For me personally, this feels like such a huge moment. As someone who has spent years telling stories through Moroccan food and trying to build bridges between cultures through the table, being invited to cook at the James Beard Foundation is deeply meaningful.

The format of the evening is really special — we’ll each be presenting 4 courses, with every course featuring a dish from Morocco and a dish from Brazil side by side. It’s a true dialogue on the plate, course by course.

✨ A truly joyful evening celebrating culture and connection✨

I would absolutely LOVE to have familiar faces in the room
supporting this special night.

Tickets are available here:
jamesbeard.org/events/platform-collab-dinner-world-cup-brazil-morocco (https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/platform-collab-dinner-world-cup-brazil-morocco)

Thank you always for supporting my journey, my food, and my crazy ideas.
It means more than you know.

With love,
Aneesa

Join Me at the James Beard Foundation for a World Cup Match-Up: Brazil vs. Morocco! Click here for an update from Tara Kitchen!

Spent the day at NYC City Hall meeting with City Council members, participating in hearings and advocating for better access and opportunities for MWBE businesses across NYC.

As a small business owner, this work feels deeply personal. For a city that’s on the cutting edge of practically everything, some of these systems still feel like they run on dial-up and fax machines 😂 Furthermore According to the New York City Comptroller’s office, Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) secured just 5% of the total citywide procurement value in Fiscal Year 2025, accounting for $2.4 billion out of $46 billion in total registered contracts and purchase. Which is exactly why these conversations matter so much.

I also loved learning more about the history and architecture of City Hall itself. Walking through such a historic building while discussing the future of NYC business felt pretty special. Grateful to be part of the conversation and hopeful for meaningful change.

and baby sister raeesa you can’t just walk in and ask to@see the mayor the last picture is me trying 😂😂😂

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Memorial Day Weekend Made Easy ☀️🥗

Hosting this weekend? Let Tara Kitchen handle the salads.

Fresh, colorful, crowd-pleasing Moroccan-inspired Specialty Salads and Meal Salads/Bowls — perfect for BBQs and family gatherings.

SPECIALTY SALADS
Small Bowl $32 | feeds 12 - Large Bowl $60 | feeds 24
• Beet, Arugula & Goat Cheese (gf/sf/nf)
• Carrot & Orange (gf/df/sf/nf)
• Cucumber, Yogurt & Dill (gf/sf/nf)
• Cucumber, Tomato & Onion (Fattoush) (gf/df/sf/nf)
• Greek Salad with Veggies, Feta & Kalamatas (gf/sf/nf)

MEAL SALADS & BOWLS
Small Bowl $45 - Large Bowl $90
• Chickpea & Roasted Veggie (gf/df/sf/nf)
• Couscous, Almonds & Dried Fruit (df/sf)
• Basmati Rice, Almonds & Dried Fruit (gf/df/sf)
• Lentils, Veggies, Olives & Raisins (gf/df/sf/nf)
• Greek Rice with Cucumber, Feta & Olives (gf/sf/nf)

Pre-order now for pickup on Sunday 5/24 starting at 4:30pm
Pre-order ends at Saturday 5/23 at 11:00am

Pick or Delivery available from the Troy and Schenectady Locations

Memorial Day Salad Specials from Tara Kitchen Click here for an update from Tara Kitchen Mediterranean Market, Takeout and Catering!

Team building at Tara Kitchen Troy today 👩🏻‍🍳🔥

This group was a newly formed team working together on a big project, and honestly this was such a fun way for them to connect outside of the office. A lot of laughter, teamwork, and good food.

If your team is tired of the same old happy hour… come cook with us. We’ll feed you well and these classes are such a great way to bring people together.

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starts at 10:00 am. Beautiful day to check out that market. Stop by and see M 🥰

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