![]() Khadijah currently resides in Denver, Colorado. Khadijah has had the great honor of increasing her knowledge of Arabic dance and music by attending many festivals, workshops and sharing the stage with many masters/legends in Arabic dance and beyond. Khadijah has traveled to many countries over the years not only to instruct, choreograph and perform but to also study from the world’s most respected and renowned artists in Middle Eastern dance/Music and beyond! Khadijah’s foundation in Arabic dance came from many mentors around the world! She has been featured in BellyDance magazine (California), BellyDance TV (California), Al Seha TV (Cairo), Univision (Colorado), The Denver Post (Colorado), TV appearances with HBO, and more! Her unique, energetic in combination with great athleticism and grace is deeply rooted in tradition, which has made her amazing signature style popular worldwide. Khadijah is one of the most sought-after instructors, performers, and choreographers of Middle Eastern Dance and Folklore! Her upbringing and coming from an artistic family had prompted her to pursue studies of music and movement in various Arabic dance styles and beyond. No Transfers are allowed. Workshops are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the promoters.īIO: Middle Eastern dance has captivated many and inspired people from all backgrounds around the world. *Make sure you are purchasing the correct workshop. All sales are final. Friday, June 4th – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (PDT) – Musicality: How to recognize and develop a listening ear for khaleeji rhythm patterns and instrumentation. “We have some good restaurants, but we really need more.* All Workshop TIMES based on Los Angeles Local Time! “I love that more restaurants are coming to Lafayette,” she said. Resident Jacqueline Molenaar said she likes that the new restaurants are all independently owned instead of chains. “We need places with good service and good, fresh consistent food.” “We drive elsewhere when we want to go out to eat,” she said. Summer Goodrich said a dearth of good restaurants is a major drawback to living in Lafayette. Several residents said they’re looking forward to more dining options. “Everyone we’ve talked to, we’ve gotten a good response,” she said. She said she’s banking on the uniqueness of the restaurant drawing patrons to her downtown Lafayette location. Her plans include offering small, medium or large plates for all the menu items, providing a range from tapas to family style. “We want it to be very approachable.Īs a mother, Ruel said, she also knows how difficult it can be to find a place for a nice dinner that’s open to children. “Lafayette is screaming for something you can bring your family to,” Ruel said. Ruel and building owner Tebo Development also are sprucing up the space, including adding outdoor seating. Owner Connie Ruel said she’s going to split the restaurant into an upstairs dining room and a downstairs children’s playroom. Public Road, which previously housed Kerry’s Steakhouse. Then there’s a Portland restaurateur who’s opening a family friendly, contemporary American eatery called Tutti in April in the building at 103 S. ![]() “Lafayette needs a restaurant for breakfast,” he said. His idea is for an affordable breakfast menu with American and Mexican dishes. Gomez said the Casa Alvarez building was just too good a deal to pass up. Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant owner, Jorge Gomez, recently bought the empty Casa Alvarez building at 502 S. The yet-to-be named breakfast spot also is hoping to draw from an existing fan base. “So far, the support has been unbelievable,” Tadlaoui said. They’re also counting on fans of Boulder’s defunct Mataam Fez to make the trip to Lafayette. The two said they’ve been told they’re “crazy” to open a restaurant during a recession, but believe the concept plus the location will equal a thriving business. “We want people to feel like they’re transported,” he said. He ran the Mataam Fez in Vail for 14 years and opened two Moroccan restaurants in other states.Ī Moroccan native, he brought in pillows, rugs, lanterns and other décor from his native country in renovating the space. Tadlaoui’s family started Denver-area Mataam Fez restaurants, including the one that closed in Boulder at the end of 2006. The restaurant offers a five-course meal and belly dancing entertainment on weekends, along with a three-course option Monday through Thursday. “We’re bringing people into Lafayette,” Abdallah said. The owners of the Kasbah - Sharif Abdallah and chef Zak Tadlaoui - said the restaurant is already drawing repeat business from people in surrounding communities and walk-ins from the Old Town neighborhood. Public Road, replacing Pulcinella’s restaurant. The newcomers include the Kasbah, which opened about six weeks ago at 300 S. “Everybody is happy to see those places fill up,” she said.
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