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9 8 { 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. P R E M I E R I S S U E 2 0 1 8 } K H A R I S M A 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