Zitoune Restaurant, Mamaroneck

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Owner/executive chef Alain Bennouna is bringing a second installment of his exciting restaurant to Westchester. His first venture penetrated the NYC market with great success, as he bestowed the meat packing district with his original concept of Moroccan 'nouveau' cuisine. The concept of Moroccan 'nouveau' combines rich Moroccan culinary tradition with fine dinning, providing the client with an olfactory adventure sans this side of culture shock. When reviewing the cuisine of Mr. Bennouna's first restaurant in the November 28, 2001 Dining Out section, the NY Times expressed that the chef "orchestrates his spices deftly, and he modernizes with quite good taste." and from the New York Times February 4, 2007 ".....The authentic welcome and delicious, fragrant food bear a distinctly personal stamp. Mr. Bennouna is in love with his native cuisine, and he wants you to love it too." The Restaurant turned an Italian bistro into a Moroccan warm oasis. The space is covered with beautiful tiles, tapestries, and various hand-made crafts that the owner handpicked and imported from small marketplaces in the heart of Morocco. A gorgeous lounge centered on an intricately tiled fireplace provides a comfortable spot for those awaiting a table or simply in the mood to have a nice cocktail such as Casablanca Storm or Morocco-tini. Westhester Magazine, March 1, 2007 described it "...he's completely transformed the space, with straight from-Morocco decorative finishes featuring colored-glass pendants, Moroccan textiles, and geometric tiles. Beside beaten-copper dining tables, Zitoune features several cozy sofa nooks for slouchy nibbling low, candlit tables."