MOROCCAN NIGHTS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE PULSATES WITH COUSCOUS AND BELLY DANCERS Retains TransMedia Group to promote its authentic Moroccan cuisine, live entertainment and exotic decor BOCA RATON, Fla., October 16, 2003 -- There’s something new swaying at posh Boca Raton these days besides palm trees —torsos. A bevy of belly dancers are pulsating nightly to Arabian and Turkish rhythms at Boca’s newest restaurant and night spot—Moroccan Nights. Jewel-toned fabrics swing from the ceilings as dancers in exotic costumes perform for guests seated on sofas beside low-to-the-ground tables. It’s an atmosphere ripe for enjoying authentic Moroccan cuisine and entertainment, said Michelle Soudry at TransMedia. “When we call Moroccan Nights a unique dining experience, we really mean it,” she said. “And if you don’t believe it, wait until you hear the sounds of darboukas (Moroccan drums) there.” The new Mediterranean themed restaurant recently opened at the Shops of Boca on Power Line between Glades and Palmetto Park Road, offering dining and culture enthusiasts’ a wide selection of Moroccan specialties. And they use kosher meat. Chef Hassan Zahidi, executive chef who hails from Casablanca, Morocco will tell you that besides the imported interior design elements, “Even our spices, which form the foundation of Moroccan cuisine such as our cumin, garlic, saffron and peppers are imported direct from Morocco.” Zahidi, educated at culinary institutes in Morocco and Switzerland is creative director behind specialty dishes like Tagine Belbarkouk, slow roasted lamb or beef stew with sweet prunes and Couscous Merguez, couscous with seasoned vegetables and grilled Moroccan sausages. “We think it’s about time we added some vibrancy to Boca,” says owner Uri Zohar. “You’ve got your typical Italian venues and traditional high end steakhouses, but where’s the culture and entertainment? We offer a reasonably priced menu without charging extra for the ambiance,” he added. “This allows Palm Beach County residents to experience the authentic tastes and culture of Morocco without ever leaving Boca Raton.” says TransMedia Group Chairman Tom Madden. “It’s the perfect place to host parties, whether personal or business and our publicity efforts will reflect that.” Moroccan Nights located at 21073 Power Line Road is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. For more information or to book upcoming events please call 561-483-0666. # # # CONTACT: Michelle Soudry, +1-561-750-9800, ext. 28, or MSoudry@transmediagroup.com