Going to restaurants and cafes reminded me of a long-forgotten family dynamic: being cared for through food. it didn’t take me too long to realize that it wasn’t the healthiest way to deal with my loneliness, or my wallet.

but it became the catalyst for a consistent art practice, which is something i never thought was possible..

The restaurant project is an ongoing illustrated series exploring food, place, and memory. It includes commissioned pieces for local restaurants including Maru Japanese Bistro, where the artwork is permanently displayed.

Colorful hand-drawn illustration of a glass with ice and purple liquid, surrounded by speech bubbles with a humorous conversation about the color purple.

A hand-drawn sketch of a cocktail glass on a counter with a note listing ingredients for a "K1 MINT AND CUCUMBER" cocktail, including 0.5 oz mint syrup. The sketch includes a television screen showing a cartoon character, and a handwritten note dated July 15, 2025, signed "Dear Romeo."

A sketch of a display with three bowls of potatoes, a row of decorative glasses, and shelves with bottles, including a sign that reads 'Six Blade Knife - Dixe Straits' and a warning sign about pregnancy. The sketch is signed by Madina Baz Y Tapas, dated April 6, at 5:28 pm.