“It’s a group effort. It’s not just something that I do, but it’s something that all of my family and our employees and team do—it’s everyone’s kitchen.” Basma Wallace, owner of Basma’s Kitchen in Hutchinson Commons, has led the way for her restaurant along with the help of her family and coworkers since its conception. She hopes to develop her restaurant into a franchise, but says that the restaurant will always remain true to its roots here at Chicago. The Maroon sat down with Basma to discuss the progress of her restaurant and her life outside of Basma’s Kitchen. are noticed by me.