"Like most restaurants in Philadelphia, halal establishments like Goubaa’s and like Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill in West Philly faced setbacks when the pandemic began. Manakeesh’s general manager, Adam Chatila, and Don Panchito’s Goubaa are both Muslim, which means the designation of halal — meat prepared according to Islamic law — is important to them. Manakeesh has several Ramadan specials, so people get to experience traditional foods from Lebanon and other countries during the holy month." - Zainab Iqbal
