Samad Naamad
A visual and culinary artist from which Tangierino restaurant, Koullshi Lounge and SNE entertainment were born and such companies are a symbol of his artistic passions and amalgamation of mediums. Naamad's pedigree swirls together expertise in design, cooking performance and film production. He is a quintessential creator, going to the ends of earth, stretching beyond his means and sacrificing convention in order to realize a vision.
The Restauranteur
After receiving a degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, he left a predictable and well-trodden path to draw an arc around the things closest to his soul; opening Tangierino in 2000. Persevering through numerous obstacles, Namaad's business now sits among Boston's dining elite. Samad is best known for creating one of the region's most unique and acclaimed dining and night spots: Tangierino Restaurant and Koullshi Lounge.
The Chef
Owner and Executive Chef Samad Naamad gained his title of "One of Boston's Hottest New Chefs" by delighting diners with the authentic flavors of Morocco and creations inspired by contemporary world cuisines. Driving his cuisine by will, creativity and bold, unwinding style, the result is New Englands' most acclaimed romantic and exotic experience, winner of a decade of accolades. Samad Naamad's Tangierino in Charlestown has expended far beyond its roots as the region's destination Moroccan chophouse extraordinaire; it is a sumptuous sensory experience combining old world cooking traditions with an exotic array of the worlds culinary culture of America, Asia, France, Italy, Spain and beyond. For over 10 years, Tangierino has been delivering Boston's most romantic dining as awarded by Boston Magazine, Boston Globe, Improper Bostonian just to name a few.
The Filmmaker
With a life-long affinity for American film and a deep desire to challenge his artistic aspirations, Naamad has been hard at work again charting new challenges and cultivating his passion for film production, direction and acting. In 2005, Naamad both produced and acted his first independent film, Welcome to Hollywood which was released internationally to small audiences and independent festivals. The film would serve as a catalyst for Naamads first directorial effort, The Demon Shadow ,which he acted, directed and produced under his newly formed production company, IRW (Imagination Rules the World). Namad also owns Samad Naamad Entertainment www.snefilm.com and resides in Charlestown, MA.
