By Ragad Ahmad

For Saif Manna of Manna Bakery, his grandmothers represented contrasting approaches to Palestinian cuisine, and each influenced his food philosophy.

By Elissa Odeh

Organized by church volunteers, the festival has become a highlight of the year for both the Lebanese American community and Philadelphians interested in Middle Eastern culture.

By Elissa Odeh

At Majdal Bakery, Kenan Rabah strives to serve Philly a taste of his heritage, helping him reshape his identity from one lost in political conflict to one rooted in history and tradition.

By Elissa Odeh

For Samar Dahleh, the community element of tatreez is what draws her to it the most. “You are supposed to sit like the khaltos (aunties) used to, do tatreez together, chatter and enjoy a cup of tea,” she said.

By Elissa Odeh

With the sighting of the crescent moon in the sky, Ramadan began on February 28 in the United States. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the holiest month of the year for Muslims, in which they fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food and drink and breaking their fast with a meal known as iftar

by Elissa Odeh

Philadelphia’s own celebrity chef, 29-year-old Lebanese American, Miled Finianos, founder of Habibi Supper Club, is known for his high-end communal monthly pop-up dinners with a Levantine-inspired menu that introduces a new aspect of Lebanese cuisine.