Sweet Beginnings
The Berkeley Marina
As a pet project, Nida created a collection on tote bags using this brand name.
Made Ethnic
Though they did not eat this cuisine until much later, on their second date, Nida introduced Chris to this popular Hawaiian bowl dish that's commonly prepared using fresh seafood and vegetable toppings.
Poke
After losing her cherished leopard ring, Nida was gifted a new ring by Chris featuring this critical organ.
Heart
Chris and Nida have taken several overnight domestic trips, including to Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, St. Louis, New Orleans, Catalina Island, Calistoga, and this forgettable city.
Reno
Chris and Nida's first Halloween featured multiple creative costumes, but this particular one was inspired by a sweet 2000s song by R&B singer Kellis.
Milkshake
Sweet Bar Bakery
The first Sri Lankan-inspired dish Chris made was not Sri Lankan fish cutlets but another popular snack with a similar name.
Sri Lankan fish patties
VanJess
While vacationing in Marrekech, Chris and Nida paid a visit to the historic property of this world-famous fashion designer which is now a museum.
Yves-Saint Laurent
Many early moments of Chris and Nida's relationship featured this flavored sparkling wine.
Andre
In 2019, Nida's birthday was celebrated in at Hello Stranger. In 2018, Nida and Chris celebrated her birthday at this other Oakland hot spot.
Oeste
In June of 2017, Chris fasted for the first time. After volunteering at Clusterfest in San Francisco, Chris and Nida broke fast at this restaurant.
The Halal Guys
Nida often pokes fun at Chris for keeping live plants. Though she has poked fun at all of the plants Chris has kept, these humidity-loving plants earned Chris the most jokes.
Shortly after beginning her relationship with Chris, Nida went on a camping trip with friends to this Northern California coastal destination. Chris's friends did not believe it was an actual location.
Gualala
Chris and Nida's anniversary is March 23rd, but they first met on this date in March 2017.
March 3, 2017
In October 2018, Nida wrote an article for the Contemporary Muslim Fashion exhibit at the De Young Museum. The article was featured in this publication.
Hello Giglges
To ring in the year 2018, Chris and Nida visited New Orleans, a city known for its food as much as its culture and partying. This popular hot dog restaurant topped Shelankan Spices list of favorite places to eat.
Dat Dog
For Valentine's Day 2018, Chris had two poster printed as gifts - one just of Nida and the other of them together. The photo of them together was taken at this popular East Bay look-out destination.
Indian Rock
Chris and Nida have taken nearly as many trips apart as they have together. In May 2018, Chris traveled to Palm Springs, California while Nida was vacationing here.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The first photo of Chris and Nida as a couple was taken on April 20, 2017. The photo was taken at this pub in Berkeley.
Triple Rock Brewery
On October 14, 2018, Nida modeled in her first paid photoshoot for this women-owned up-and-coming brand.
Y.Han
The most expensive meal shared between Nida and Chris costed over $300. That meal was enjoyed at this rotating restaurant.
Top of the World
Chris and Nida saw many comedians when they volunteered at Clusterfest in 2017, but only this up-and-coming comedian questioned whether their relationship would last.
Jak Knight
In Marrakech, Chris and Nida visited Jemaa el-Fnaa which is know in Africa for being what.
The largest plaza in Africa.