Tara Kitchen

Tara Kitchen Visit our award winning Schenectady restaurant to get a taste of Morocco! The story of Tara Kitchen begins…with a love story.
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Owners Aneesa Waheed and Muntasim Shoaib met in Marrakech, Morocco and after a whirlwind romance, married under starry cobalt skies on a balmy North African night, in the shadow of the Atlas mountains. They left their desert paradise for Aneesa’s hometown of Schenectady—and brought with them their love of Morocco’s rich cuisine and culture. In Tara Kitchen, the only Moroccan restaurant in the capi

tal district, they share that love with a loyal and growing clientele. The couple opened the restaurant in 2012, after nearly three years of offering authentic ethnic food in the Schenectady and Troy farmers markets. Aneesa creates exotic yet accessible dishes—from fragrant tagines to delicious couscous—infused with the complex blend of spices and ingredients unique to Moroccan food. After receiving numerous requests for sauces to cook with at home, Aneesa created the Tara Kitchen line of distinctive jarred sauces that are free of gluten, nuts, soy, dairy, sesame and in some cases, salt and oil. They are available now on our website and at select Northeast Whole Foods stores, Price Chopper, Niskayuna Food CoOp and Honest Weight Food CoOP.

08/19/2026

Morocco trip update!

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08/10/2026

I mean this week 🤣 all upstate locations are closed for a summer break until 08/18/26

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Tara Kitchen Schenectady and Troy.We're taking a short summer vacation from August 10 to August 17 to recharge and bring...
08/10/2026

Tara Kitchen Schenectady and Troy.

We're taking a short summer vacation from August 10 to August 17 to recharge and bring you even more delicious flavors when we return.

Mark your calendars, and we can't wait to serve you again August 18!

Click here for an update from Tara Kitchen!

✨ After years of dreaming, planning, and countless requests… it’s finally here.I’m inviting a small group to experience ...
08/05/2026

✨ After years of dreaming, planning, and countless requests… it’s finally here.

I’m inviting a small group to experience the Morocco that changed my life. 🇲🇦❤️

This isn’t a tour. It’s a journey.

We’ll wander through ancient medinas, sip mint tea in hidden cafés, shop vibrant souks, share unforgettable meals, meet local artisans, explore breathtaking landscapes, and experience the warmth and hospitality that make Morocco so magical.

As many of you know, Moroccan cuisine has been my passion for over two decades. Now, I can’t wait to introduce you to the people, traditions, flavors, and places that inspired everything we’ve built at Tara Kitchen.

🗓 Tentative Dates: November 22 – December 2, 2026

✨ Small group experience.
✨ Authentic local experiences.
✨ Incredible food.
✨ Beautiful riads.
✨ Memories you’ll cherish forever.

If this has been on your bucket list, this is your sign.

📩 Send me a DM or email for the full itinerary and pricing.

Come fall in love with Morocco… I promise you’ll leave with a full heart, lifelong friendships, and stories you’ll be telling for years.

Space will be very limited.

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Happy Birthday to my baby Suha!!! 🎉❤️A true restaurant baby… and my mini me. 😂I had just found out I was pregnant with h...
08/03/2026

Happy Birthday to my baby Suha!!! 🎉❤️

A true restaurant baby… and my mini me. 😂

I had just found out I was pregnant with her when we got the keys to our Schenectady location. From the very beginning, she was part of this journey. Many of you probably remember her crawling around the restaurant, napping in her Pack ’n Play, or growing up surrounded by the sounds of a busy kitchen.

Opening a brand-new restaurant while pregnant with her taught me that if you can survive that, everything else in life feels like a cakewalk. Somehow we made it through the sleepless nights, the chaos, the excitement, and built something special together.

These days, she’s always asking about ROI, gross margins, and net profits. 😂😂 Yet she insists she wants absolutely nothing to do with the restaurant business. We’ll see about that… 😉

I love you to the moon and back, baby girl. Watching you grow into the amazing young woman you are has been the greatest gift of all.

Happy Birthday, Suha! Have the BEST day! ❤️🎂🎈

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I love when my worlds collide! It’s always such a treat to meet people from upstate when I am working in tribeca. This a...
07/29/2026

I love when my worlds collide! It’s always such a treat to meet people from upstate when I am working in tribeca. This afternoon was extra special spent with • SUSIE DAVIDSON • for The Dishing ❤️ check it out for “a different kind of dining guide connecting people and places through trusted intel and in-person experiences”!

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Good night 🌙😴 :::
07/28/2026

Good night 🌙😴

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Just what the doctor ordered! :::
07/23/2026

Just what the doctor ordered!

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Address

431 Liberty Street
Schenectady, NY
12305

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 2pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 5pm - 8pm
Sunday 5pm - 8pm

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+15187083485

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