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Update #1 · Mar 9, 2012 · comment

Hello to all my supporters,

I want to once again thank all of you for your help in getting me closer to creating my dream.  Asking for funding is always humbling and I am and will be forever grateful you were willing to step up.  I've signed the lease and am in the process of getting ready to start the construction.  Can't wait.  This will likely be the last posting I use kickstarter for as I will be using Sama-zama's facebook page which will operate throughout the life of the restaurant (assuming facebook lasts that long).

Thanks again and stay in touch!
Shawn McKenna

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    A handshake, a sincere thank you, and some tlc when you come by (which I really hope you will as I would love to meet all you contributors).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    A salad,soup or sandwich in addition to above.

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    A salad, soup and a sandwich. Basically, a free lunch (there is such a thing!).

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    Two salad, soup and sandwich sets.

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    Four salad, soup and sandwich sets

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    "Soup du your"*. For this generous amount I will customize a soup for you and feature it for a day using your name if you like ("Hala's crab, cilantro and lime bisque"). You give me some guidelines such as an ingredient or flavor you like, or style of soup and I'll take it from there. *FYI, Taken from Soup du Jour, meaning soup of the day in French.

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    Soup du your as above, but it stays on the menu for a whole week.

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    I will not only make your "soup du your" but will invite you into my place to give you a lesson on how to make it. See how it is to work in a real kitchen and experience the pleasure of others enjoying something you've made. This will stay on the menu for a week.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    I will be happy to make a customized off-the-menu 4-course dinner for you and 3 others at Sama-zama. Think fine-dining tapas.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    For the uber-generous, I will come to your home and cook a meal for you and up to 4 guests. This will ideally be redeemed before I get up and running (currently expecting May 2012) as I will have no days off once I do. If you do want to receive after I open, I will make every effort to accommodate you.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012