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Maha: Also, when we were looking, we were looking at the
place that has been already established, and that’s why it was
very expensive. And then we were thinking it’s better to start
fresh and buy new equipment to put our own place together.
Because I have to tell you, I feel at home, honestly. Because I
wanted the kitchen to be very homey, so I feel comfortable.
Because that’s what I do. I cook food as if I’m cooking at home.
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downs. There’s challenges, and there’s great days and bad
days. What is the most challenging experience to date, since
opening?
Mark: Opening in the mornings. At least for me, it is. Got to get
up at five.
Kharisma: Oh, wow.
And the kids are happy, because we designed it together.
Monica wanted to do the layout this way for the coffee so Mark,
when he’s serving people, he’s comfortable. I wanted to do the
layout inside just the way that we can manage, because both of
us are in the kitchen all the tim