Tara Kitchen – Middle Eastern
Tara Kitchen invites guests into a world of vibrant North African flavors, where the air is perfumed with the intoxicating aroma of smoky harissa and slow-simmered stone fruits. The table becomes a tapestry of sensory delights, from velvety eggplant dips and zesty chermoulas to the deep, savory complexity of traditional smen and sun-brightened preserved lemons. Each dish masterfully balances the warmth of spice with the sweetness of apricot and prune, creating a soulful dining experience that lingers long after the final bite.
431, Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305 +15187083485 https://www.tarakitchen.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers and Dips
- Tomato Jam - $12
- Tomato Chermoula - $12
- Parsley Chermoula - $12
- Olive Tapenade - $12
- Harissa Marinated Picholine Olives - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Eggplant Dip - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Sauces and Condiments
- Harissa - Smokey, Spicy, Sweet - $12
- Preserved Lemons - $12
- Smen - $15: Moroccan fermented butter
- Apricot & Prune Sauce - $12
- Spicy Date Sauce - $12
- Ras-el-hanout - $12: Moroccan spice blend
Cooking Classes
- Moroccan Cooking Class - $85: Hands-on culinary instruction
- Private Cooking Class - $850: Customized private group instruction