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Block Club Chicago - January 16, 2025
From "23 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend" - New Afro-fusion restaurant Mahari is opening its doors this weekend, kicking off with a Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce. Started by chef Rahim Muhammad, Mahari mixes African, Caribbean, Creole, Afro-Latina and soul food.
WGN9 "Spotlight Chicago" - January 9, 2025
"From the vibrant spices of West Africa to the soulful comfort foods of the American South, one new Hyde Park restaurant is inviting you on a unique culinary journey of tradition. “Mahari” is a dining experience that combines African, Caribbean, Creole, Afro-Latina, and soul food cuisine."
What Now Chicago - July 14, 2024
"(Muhammad's grandmother's) home, nestled in a large network of levees for the Mississippi River, was teeming with life – the front yard had avocado, fig and plum trees, and it was a meeting place for the extended family. He added that the warm, moist climate of Louisiana meant that crops grew in abundance in his grandmother’s community, imbuing people with a strong value for fresh food."
Hyde Park Herald - July 10, 2024
"Hailing from a long line of chefs, Muhammad said Mahari is the amalgamation of his familial roots in the Dominican Republic and Louisiana, and his time spent exploring the Caribbean and the American South."