Rick Mattar is a man with a unique vision. His cafe is a one-of-a-kind concept for the Okanagan and he seems like it is just one of a long list of ideas in his head. We are excited to see what else he comes up with. If you get a chance to check out what he is doing you are sure to have a different cultural experience than the Okanagan has ever seen before. Today Rick is In Focus and well worth the read.
What do you always find yourself saying?
I'm busy
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Hugh Hefner
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose?
Cleopatra
Who inspires you?
Bob Marley
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Great Pyramid at Giza
Machu Picchu
Angkor Wat
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
F*#k the Haters
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
My death
What are you passionate about?
I've been making original music that has been downloaded all over the world and appeared on college charts in Canada. Our music has been included on compilations in Germany, Poland the UK, Italy, Canada and USA. ShepAndDJStilz.com
What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
The first day I landed in Costa Rica 9yearrs ago and started backpacking for months.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Raising money for a charity with wild shows for mysmallhelpCanada founded by a good friend. The money went to people on a grassroots level and truly changed lives in Peru, Africa and Vancouver.
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna?
Hector's Casa
What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna?
The beautiful Beaches and waterfronts
What is the name of your business/organization?
Cafe Sahara
What does your business/organization do?
Okanagan's First Hookah Lounge
Where can people find you or your business online?
http://facebook.com/CafeSaharaKelowna
How do people connect with you on Linkedin?
http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/rick-mattar/4a/816/4b1
Where can people find your business on Facebook?
http://facebook.com/CafeSaharaKelowna
What is your Twitter account?
@CafeSaharaCA
What is your mission?
To create one of Kelowna's coolest lounges.
If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
Franchise or multiple locations
Where do you want your business/organization to be in 5 years?
Going strong
What 3 qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Relaxed Atmoshphere
Cultural Experience
Unique Venue
What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
Let's make our business successful and have fun doing it.
How does your business/organization impact the community?
Brings a cultural experience that has never been in Kelowna. Food, music, dance, hookahs.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Retirement Experts. Best bet to retire young and comfortable.
If I could change 1 thing about Kelowna, it would be:
Develop more waterfront nightspots and boardwalks with day and night markets
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The waterfront areas and Downtown are unique to the interior BC and have a lot of potential to grow in the next few years.
My choice for the Kelowna In Focus spotlight is:
Hector's Casa
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