Boon for Local Non-Israeli Middle Eastern Dining Establishments?

[Anonymous]

I've noticed a boon in Middle Eastern cafes and coffee shops (Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, etc.) in NoVa over the past couple of years. I'm sure some of them will fail, but a lot of them seem quite busy.

Are people frequently these new cafes and coffee shops as a show of solidarity? I feel like if I contribute directly to some Palestianian relief fund it will get tracked by the feds but if I patronize a local Palestinian restaurant in Falls Church or Lebanese cafe in McLean they may find a way to send some of that money back to their besieged countries.

And the food is usually delicious, too!

[Anonymous]

There is a significant wealthy Muslim population in the DC area and people are just choosing to support their own businesses

[Anonymous]

I'm following this and would love to visit some as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm following this and would love to visit some as well.

What is there to follow?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a significant wealthy Muslim population in the DC area and people are just choosing to support their own businesses

Are they? How many of them are? Why would we care?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm following this and would love to visit some as well.

What is there to follow?

Recommendations on where to eat. Do you not know how to read?

[Anonymous]

Middle east food is great! Just don't call Greek Food the same as Turkish even though it is the same because you'll make someone mad.

[Anonymous]

this one is in DC but very, very good.

https://www.lebanesetaverna.com/

This is a Persian Restaurant that is also amazing

https://www.darvishkitchen.com/

Yemen

https://www.yelp.com/biz/balqees-falls-church-3

[Anonymous]

This is a DC institution.

https://mamaayeshasdc.com/

[Anonymous]

There are some great Middle Eastern places off Seminary Road near Bailey’s Crossroads. I hope they get more customers and the owners are better able to support their extended families.

[Anonymous]

Egyptian, family-owned.

https://kingofkoshary.com/?utm_source=google

[Anonymous]

DC Spot is an instagram account that shows all the cool ethnic restaurants in the area and he has a focus on Middle Eastern cuisine.

[Anonymous]

Eshel--Persian food
507 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've noticed a boon in Middle Eastern cafes and coffee shops (Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, etc.) in NoVa over the past couple of years. I'm sure some of them will fail, but a lot of them seem quite busy.

Are people frequently these new cafes and coffee shops as a show of solidarity? I feel like if I contribute directly to some Palestianian relief fund it will get tracked by the feds but if I patronize a local Palestinian restaurant in Falls Church or Lebanese cafe in McLean they may find a way to send some of that money back to their besieged countries.

And the food is usually delicious, too!

To answer your question, no, they are not.

People keep on saying your post asked for restaurant recs--it didn't. It asked the question above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've noticed a boon in Middle Eastern cafes and coffee shops (Palestinian, Lebanese, Yemeni, etc.) in NoVa over the past couple of years. I'm sure some of them will fail, but a lot of them seem quite busy.

Are people frequently these new cafes and coffee shops as a show of solidarity? I feel like if I contribute directly to some Palestianian relief fund it will get tracked by the feds but if I patronize a local Palestinian restaurant in Falls Church or Lebanese cafe in McLean they may find a way to send some of that money back to their besieged countries.

And the food is usually delicious, too!

To answer your question, no, they are not.

People keep on saying your post asked for restaurant recs--it didn't. It asked the question above.

Speak for yourself. Many, many of us do.