Five Palestinian Chefs on How Identity Shapes Their Restaurants | Bon Appétit

"A fast-casual Palestinian restaurant in Beacon opened in May 2015 by a husband-and-wife team who are deeply embedded in the community; the owners wear keffiyehs, know many customers by name and order, and intentionally opened the restaurant after a 2014 strike to explicitly assert Palestinian identity. The space is used not only to serve food but to educate patrons about Palestinian culture and history, and it has been embraced by locals—sometimes drawing lines out the door—who come to ask about the owners’ background, show support, and learn about Palestine." - ByElena Dudum