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

"A Palestinian deli in Kansas City celebrated as one of Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants of 2022 that aims to reclaim and proudly state Palestinian identity after a history of being labeled simply “Middle Eastern.” The shop honors diaspora creativity and fusion—exampled by Bambi’s Nachos made with homemade tortillas topped with salata Arabi, torshi, olives, tahini, hummus, yogurt sauce, shawarma chicken, sumac onions, pickled turnips, and olive oil—and traces its roots to a family patriarch who helped introduce hummus to the city. The owners view food as a nonviolent protest and a way to share joy and connection." - ByElena Dudum