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The evening's story, shared around the room
It unfolds while you eat, with room to ask questions, talk, and take part.
Explore the story
The story behind the evening
We’re still writing this one up. More about the story will be here soon.
Sufra Time · Season One
Desert Living & Geology
Live music is playing as you walk in. Find a seat wherever you like in the dining room, eat, and follow the night’s story, with room to ask questions and talk as it goes.
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00–8:30 PM · Mocha Box Coffeehouse · Asheville
An evening in the dining room
Desert Living & Geology is part of Sufra Time Season One at Mocha Box Coffeehouse in Asheville: dinner, conversation, and a story explored together over the course of the evening.
The experience
What the Evening Includes
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Sufra Time Plate
Falafel, hummus, pita bread, fries.
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Qishr
A traditional Yemeni drink made from dried coffee husks and warm spices, made specifically for Sufra Time.
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Beverage of your choice
Mocha Box's exclusive Yemeni coffee or a decaf refresher.
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Pastry of your choice from our pastry case
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Live music as you arrive
Music is playing when you walk in, part of the welcome to the table.
Around the room
You get to join in
There are moments where you take a guess, notice something, or ask about it. Talk as much as you like, or sit back and listen. No prior knowledge of Yemen needed.
The details
Desert Living & Geology
- Evening
- Desert Living & Geology
- Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Time
- 6:00–8:30 PM
- Location
- Mocha Box Coffeehouse
- Address
- 1050 Haywood Road, Asheville, North Carolina
- Ticket
- $95 per guest
- Capacity
- Limited to 52 guests
- Dietary Needs
- Guests will be able to provide dietary restrictions during ticket checkout.
Your Season One stamp
Add the Sufra Passport
The Sufra Time passport is an optional add-on, $6.00 plus tax at checkout. Bring it and collect your stamp for Desert Living & Geology.
The Last Mile
A portion goes back to Yemen
People in Yemen are living through a devastating humanitarian crisis. A portion of what Sufra Time takes in will support The Last Mile.
The Last Mile is a new nonprofit initiative being created to help Yemeni individuals and families with verified needs connect with trusted resources when help is not reaching them.
The evening
Desert Living & Geology
Join us for an evening of food, storytelling, conversation, and Yemeni hospitality.