Kheer Basmati (Dessert) MARCH 2017 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM 31 Ron Vincent, Siana, Richard, Baldev, Chris Nazir door for their use. This banquet room holds up to 150 guests and is available for most any kind of event. If desired, Zaiqa will provide the catering for events held in their banquet room; alternatively, the room can be rented, and patrons can bring in their own food and beverages. Zaiqa has a number of different catering menus available in addition to offering Indian-Pakistani food choices. For example, they have an Afghani menu (food is prepared by an Afghani chef); and an international menu, which also includes American options such as Roasted Chicken and Tri-Tip; and they even offer full breakfast and continental breakfast catering options. All banquet costs are charged on a per person basis and are calculated based on the cuisine and services rendered. Zaiqa is a “one-stop” catering shop, and can provide, coordinate, or assist with almost any arrangements or services required for a successful event. They can provide table linens, assist with decorating, and will provide all serving staff, including a bartender if required. The banquet room also comes equipped with a projector and screen which is available for use for any event. They can provide event lighting, and even have an in-house DJ available who plays a versatile repertoire of music. For those who are looking for specialized services such as make-up artists, photographers, videographers, or limousine service, Chris and Ron can also provide referrals to resources they’ve used previously that are dependable and reliable. Informationally, a larger banquet room affiliated with their Mehran restaurant is available in Pittsburg which has a capacity of 300 guests. The same food and service options are available at both locations. But wait—there’s more! Zaiqa not only provides catering in their own banquet rooms, but their staff is also available to provide catering services at other locations and venues. For example, if you’d like to hold your event in a park, at a local community hall, or even in your own backyard, Zaiqa will bring their portable clay ovens and do all the cooking on-site for your event, and can still assist with all the same coordination and arrangements mentioned above. For outdoor activities, they can even provide tents, if desired. So, the next time you’re planning an event, add Zaiqa to your list of caters to check out. They have years of experience with all types of events—weddings, Quincineras, graduation parties, memorial services, and even business meetings or conferences. Their experienced staff will ensure that all details are expertly handled. If you’re interested, contact Chris Nazir or Ron Vincent for further details and banquet menus. To end our visit, my guest and I were treated to a Mango Lassi, a traditional drink which is essentially a yogurt-based milkshake/smoothie; and a bowl of Kheer, a traditional rice pudding dessert, topped with crushed pistachio nuts. Both were the perfect end to our meal. In summary, if you’re looking for a good new local venue, be sure to stop by Zaiqa for lunch or dinner any day of the week to try out their excellent cuisine. The restaurant is intimate, but clean, pleasant, and nicely decorated with good lighting. Plenty of parking is available in the strip mall where the business is located. And if you happen to go during the busy lunch hours, don’t worry—the banquet room can accommodate overflow seating! Zaiqa was recently nominated for the KQED show “Check, Please!”, where Bay Area guests explore local café culture. Be sure to watch for them in an upcoming episode. In the meantime, take time to visit and try out Zaiqa for yourself! Find them on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, GrubHub, OpenTable
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