Jump to full article: Evansville (IN) Courier & Press, 2009-11-02
Author: Carol Wersich
Intro: Business partners Khaled Elkhal and Mohammed Metoui plan to bring a hookah lounge to 519 N. Green River Road for reflecting on the ancient hookah smoking practice, which originated in India and spread across the Middle East.
The business site is located in a strip mall, behind the Acropolis Greek Restaurant.
Called Charazad Hookah Lounge, the Mediterranean-themed operation will feature hookahs, or water pipes, for use in smoking, said Elkhal. . . .
The facility will seat fewer than 50 and will provide an air filtration system that meet proper air standards.
No one under 18 years old will be permitted to enter the establishment, Elkhal said.
City Attorney David Jones said there is no absolute ban on smoking in local restaurants and bars as long as the businesses follow the city's smoking ordinance, which Elkhal said Charazad plans to do.
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