Last night I had the fortune of dinning at Tangierino with a friend. Located on Main Street in Charlestown, MA. Tangierino is a Moroccan restaurant that has taken exotic cuisine and ambiance to a new level. The venue is split between the Casbah Lounge and the Dining Room. The lounge is set with several comfortable chairs, couches, and pillows. Each seating area has at least one Hookah (an experience I was able to enjoy for the first time last night. Note: their apple flavored tobacco is yummy). The dinning area has a charm all of its own. Most of the tables are cordoned off by a dark red fabric that they either drape tent style or use as a wall.
The food was wonderful! For my entree I enjoyed the the crispy Moroccan duck. My hat goes off to Owner/Executive Chef Samad Naamad. Well done!
Moroccan tents traditionally belonged to the palace and were erected to welcome kings and sultans as they traveled the kingdom and entertained their guests.
Today, although still used by the palace, Moroccan tents gained popularity among event and themed party planners worldwide.
The tent interior and exterior decoration is an emblem of authority, spirituality, and beauty. The Marriage of national colors, namely red ( symbol of power), green ( symbol of the sacred) and gold ( symbol of wealth) reflect the Moroccan ethos.
The tents are hand-made by a group of forty artisans that live and work together for a month. The artisans weave with their own hands, showing the history and unique tradition of the Moroccan people: past and present. The tents authentic character allows them to become the homes of extraordinary feasts and the perfect showroom for the most luxurious products.
When you acquire a Moroccan tent, you are not just getting a simple shelter but a part of Morocco itself. Its plush qualities reflect the labor of each artisan.
For more information on Moroccan tents, please contact :
Saint Tropez Boutique
25 Evelyn way
San Francisco, California 94127
Phone: (415) 513-5920
http://www.sainttropezstone.com
http://www.sainttropezboutique.us
http://www.sainttropezboutique.net