An American-Pakistani couple just opened a Dhabba in NYC and it’s stealing everyone’s hearts
Similarly, ‘The Chai Spot’ is a dhabba themed lounge recently opened in New York City to provide its residents the true chai experience, in its native habitat.
Almost every human in the subcontinent has this unhealthy, and unexplainable tbvh, relationship with Chai. It’s a love story that puts Romeo and Juliet to shame, the epitome of dedication, loyalty, dependence and LOVE. Chai isn’t a mere drink, it’s a permanent life companion providing encouragement and support whenever required.
Paired with some biscuits and it becomes an ideal way to start AND end the day…
Needless to say, where there are Pakistanis there are chai dhabbas. Similarly, ‘The Chai Spot’ is a dhabba themed lounge recently opened in New York City to provide its residents the true chai experience, in its native habitat.
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This aesthetic AF chai lounge aims to bridge the differences between the East and the West by bringing them together in a gorgeous environment and helping improve Pakistan’s visit alongside.
They’ve further created an amazing opportunity for women to use their skills and work on becoming increasingly independent economically by selling customer products, usually handmade or sewn stuff by women from villages in Sindh and Balochistan.
Another MAJOR positive aspect of this café is the adorable love story behind it. Founders Khalida Brohi, a Balochi, and David Baron, an Italian-American, fell in love in 2014 and after overcoming numerous hurdles they finally managed to tie the knot and opened up this café as a symbol of the fusion of their two cultures.
