Boon for Local Non-Israeli Middle Eastern Dining Establishments?

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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.

And most visitors to these restaurants are not. They are just going to get something to eat. Or ordering from door dash, for the sole purpose of getting something to eat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

And most visitors to these restaurants are not. They are just going to get something to eat. Or ordering from door dash, for the sole purpose of getting something to eat.

Yeah, no. You clearly dont know that most of these places were established for the native populations from those countries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

And most visitors to these restaurants are not. They are just going to get something to eat. Or ordering from door dash, for the sole purpose of getting something to eat.

Yeah, no. You clearly dont know that most of these places were established for the native populations from those countries.

Not true. Restaurant owners want all sorts of customers to maximize profit. And even if what you said.were true not all people from their countries share the same political views. It is possible that some of their countrymen never think about Jews at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

And most visitors to these restaurants are not. They are just going to get something to eat. Or ordering from door dash, for the sole purpose of getting something to eat.

Yeah, no. You clearly dont know that most of these places were established for the native populations from those countries.

Not true. Restaurant owners want all sorts of customers to maximize profit. And even if what you said.were true not all people from their countries share the same political views. It is possible that some of their countrymen never think about Jews at all.

As an immigrant, I can tell you that most of the customers will be from the native population but of course they want and serve everyone. They are in the business of making money. I can almost guarantee that everyone from the middle east most definitely thinks about Jews, especially today.

[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!

The Yemeni coffee shops have really taken off in the past few years. I dont' remember there being any but now there seem to be a ton. Not sure as to restaurant increase bc they've always been here. Some of our favs are:

Lebanese:
Raoche Cafe - Mosaic/Falls Church
Mediterranean Bakery - Alexandria (off Picket) - we go here to get fresh bread and other grocery items
Mediterranean Gourmet - Alexandria (off Van Dorn) - for manouche and shawarma
Shwarma Guys - Alexandria - just guess what they serve

Have heard Seray in Vienna, VA is good, but never tried it.

Our favorite Persian place is Shamshiry (Tysons).

And there's a kneffeh food truck at Tysons (https://www.instagram.com/thekunafatruck) - I think they're Palestinian/Jordanian.
Of course, Falafel Inc is a great way to pick up a falafel sandwich. Palestinian-American owned and they partner with World Food Program.