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NewsvineThis unique establishment is located in the landmark brick building constructed in 1902, formerly filled by Mill’s the Florist. Mill’s remains in the entranceway to the Cafe, and its beautiful and fragrant florae create a pleasant atmosphere. The Cafe continues inward and leads to the Hookah Shop in the rear. The Hookah Shop is also accessible from Ramona.
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Opening in the next two or three weeks, Sehbali will have an international flair, showcasing Indo-Pakistani, Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean drinks and cuisine. With free high-speed wireless and fast-ethernet wired connections, it will be a great place to work while enjoying some of their exotic and unique coffees and teas, or even a hookah.
The Cafe will feature coffees imported from small roasters around the world, with rare varietals that change with the seasons. Some of their flagship offerings include the legendary “Monsoon” coffee of India and a variety of genuine Indo-Pakistani chais. Lassi and other specialty drinks will offer interesting new taste experiences.
Organic, shade-grown, and free-trade coffees can also be found here — not your common espressos seen around town.
Sumptuous specialty sandwiches will be available with a wide variety of paninis, in addition to daily specials. If you don’t find what you want on the menu, you can even make your own. The specials follow the Cafe’s Mediterranean/Indo-Pakistani vibe, with Indian chaat varieties. Their range of gourmet desserts will make a mouth-watering finale to any evening. Fortunately, Sehbali Cafe also offers a wide variety of sugar-free luxuries.
Weekend evenings will be “date-nights,” featuring live music and a special menu.
The hookah shop will sell hookahs and supplies and will be a great place to hang out, socialize and study while enjoying the cultural experiences of a fine hookah smoke. Hookahs (also called “shishas”) use hot coals to heat the tobacco, and the light smoke is drawn up through water into a hose. It’s all about socializing, and the exotic, Arabian Nights atmosphere will be conducive to some serious lounging.
Smoking will only take place in the hookah shop, and you can bring your computers.
Overall, it will be a nice international cafe offering what you just can’t find anywhere else.n