Sameer's Eats

After my last blog post about the cheesecakes containing animal gelatin at The Cheesecake Factory, I’ve received numerous emails from readers asking me to verify some restaurants regarding some items on their menu.
Below is an email I received from the folks at Outback Steakhouse:
G day
The only Halal protein served in our restaurant is the lamb [...]

I recently reached out to The Cheesecake Factory to get an update on their list of cheesecakes that contain animal gelatin (ie. those considered not halal). Here’s the response that I received.
Dear Sameer:
It’s so nice to hear from you again. Thank you for your continued interest in The Cheesecake Factory! To answer your question, several [...]

As a “mompreneur” and a homeschooling mother of 5, I keep pretty busy. This, however, doesn’t temper my zeal for finding delicious and exciting meals to cook for my family.
I’ve always loved cooking and baking almost as much as I love eating the finished products. I enjoy making sure my family has home cooked meals [...]

Here at Sameer’s Eats, we all enjoy watching Sameer and his friends eat delectable halal dishes prepared by restaurant owners around the country- people who work pretty hard to get their ideas and their dishes off the ground and to a table near you.
Ever wonder how that happens?
Starting any business has its challenges and restaurants [...]

Thanks to Madison Back, a Journalism student at NYU, for writing about Sameer’s Eats.
Sameer Sarmast has always had a ravenous appetite. But it was not until two years ago that his passion for food was made public. “There’s a lot [of negativity] in the media, and I try to bring out the positive side through food,” [...]

Foodies with religious dietary restrictions get help
Websites, apps find eateries
By SACHI FUJIMORI
STAFF WRITER
Sameer Sarmast is the type of foodie who will drive to Philadel­phia just to taste the best cheese­steak or a half-hour from his Para­mus home for his favorite juicy burger. “I love food. I’m one of those guys who eats out 70 percent [...]

Usually after dinner, I need to top off my night with something that will leave a sweet taste in my mouth. You have all been keeping up with me as I eat my way around the country at the top halal restaurants. I appreciate all of you for following me as I explore new dinners [...]

I recently witnessed two halal restaurants with enormous potential shutter their doors. It is always disappointing to hear about any business owner not do well. However, when you hear about mediocre food, smalls portions but big prices, and needlessly long waits for underwhelming service, it is not all that surprising.
This cycle is become all too [...]