Ramadan Iftar: Chef Tarik Abdullah x Villa Jerada at Cafe Suliman

Join our chef curated 5 Course Ramadan Iftar at Cafe Suliman.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Limited 20 spots are available. $100 per person.

What is an Iftar?

An iftar is the meal that muslims end their fasts with at sunset during the month of Ramadan. It's a time for gratitude, community, and reflection.

Whether new to Islam, a convert for many years, a born muslim, or new to Seattle and seeking community, this event is open to all. Join us this Ramadan, Tuesday March 11 2025, limited spots available.

We will be serving food prepared with intention and love by our wonderful chef Tarik Abdullah from Feed the People.

Chef Tarik Abdullah, Villa Jerada, Cafe Suliman

1531 Melrose Ave.

Menu (subject to change):

Preserved lemon labneh

Roasted chicories with toasted coriander, tahini, buckwheat honey, dukkah oil with pita

Moruno Rub tiger prawns squash seed romesco

Aleppo urfa biber rubbed chicken, , roasted chicories with toasted coriander, tahini, buckwheat honey, dukkah oil with pita

Ras al hanout Maamoul w/ Sumac ice cream

About the Chef Tarik:

Meet Tarik Abdullah, a seasoned Seattle chef with 30 years of culinary experience spanning Los Angeles and his hometown. Influenced by a diverse upbringing in a
community rich with Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian, African, and Mediterranean cultures, Tarik's cooking is a flavorful fusion of spices. Beyond the kitchen, he unites
communities through platforms like Morning Star and Midnight Mecca, providing culinary opportunities for youth. Notably recognized in media outlets such as Guide to Washington and Vice, Tarik won the 2018 Mayor’s Art Award for his impactful community work. His latest ventures include Cooka T’s, a successful vegan concession stand at Lumen Field, and Amin, a pop-up showcasing dishes inspired by his Seattle roots and love for spices.

About Villa Jerada:

Villa Jerada is an award winning Moroccan & Levantine pantry products that celebrate ancestral culinary traditions. Mehdi Boujrada, owner and founder of Villa Jerada, grew up in Casablanca, Morocco. He started his company because he wanted to share a piece of his culture with his friends and community in the US. Villa Jerada’s offerings, made from the highest quality, most painstakingly sustainable ingredients are my love letter to the flavors of the Levantine region, a place in the world that is so much richer and more beautiful that many in the west know. Read my letters in the form of bright chermoula, rich and luscious tahini, indispensable dukkah, and a ras el hanout that will warm your heart and turn a tough day around.

About Cafe Suliman:

Café Suliman is a café that draws inspiration from the many casual cafés and eateries around the Levant, Egypt, North Africa, and The Arabian Gulf. They serve simple and comforting home cooked food that relies heavily on the bounty and beauty of the Arabian pantry.

Ahmed Suliman, is a Sudanese national who grew up in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Spending the first half of his life immersed in a cosmopolitan culture that attracted people from all over the Middle East to create a unique melting pot. The youngest of three boys he spent most of his time in the kitchen (not allowed to touch anything of course) with his late mother “Afaf”. He has spent hours on the phone as she walked him step by step on how to make Mahshi (stuffed vegetables with rice) or Bamia Bil Lahma (okra with lamb). "The smell of garlic and onions is a scent that brings comfort and happiness to me. I hope to share my story as an immigrant to bring you a unique experience written in food, culture and history."

Upcoming iftars:

Wasat intends to host iftars throughout the month of Ramadan on Thursdays and Sundays. Find out more on our website: https://www.wearewasat.org/events. All are welcome.

Wasat’s mission is to create space to connect people and explore the American-Muslim experience through art, love, service, and learning.

Host or Publisher Wasat