I’m writing this on Sunday morning December 19th, 2021 as New York City is quickly shutting down again (for like the 5th time). Fortunately, last Sunday, I got to spend a beautiful evening with three entrepreneurs, a chef, fashion designer and fine artist. Chef Samiya Behaya has been a friend and freelance client for six years. Samiya owns and operates Simple Cafe, a French Algerian restaurant in Williamsburg. Samiya often host private dinners and parties for other creatives.
Last Sunday, she hosted a private party for clothing designer Maria Romerero owner of Tintorería, a permanent capsule collection centered around the perfect suite for women made from artisanal textiles and techniques. During cocktail hour and post dinner, guest could try on and get fitted for their very own Tintorería suit.
The retail wing of Simple Cafe is called is called Simple Goods , a shop that houses home goods such as candles, plates, cutlery, rugs and more. Samiya’s partner, Mika sells her paintings and tapestries from the shop. Her paintings and rugs are “unique symbols that explore the laws of physics. energetic frequencies and the concept that neural pathways in the brain are the key to change and manifestation.. Her symbols serve as a totem or mantra, something you see everyday to remind you of that in which you seek to transform”.