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From Ice Cream Carts to Culinary Success: The Story of Mal Al-Sham, El Cajon’s First Syrian Restaurant

In 2016, Hussein Ahmed left his hometown of Daraa, Syria, with his family and four brothers, seeking a fresh start…

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Community

Syrian Pilot Mohammad Omar Ghanem Graduates in the United States

A young Syrian, Mohammad Omar Shafeeq Ghanem, has made his community proud by graduating from the American Aviation School in…

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Business

From Chemistry Student to Syrian Product Ambassador: The Story of Khaldoun Hadid

Khaldoun Hadid began his journey in Syria as a passionate student of industrial chemistry and aeronautical sciences. He could not…

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Foods

Shish Kabob Grill in Denver: A Syrian-American Story of Hope and Heritage

A small Syrian flag sits by the cash register at Shish Kabob Grill in Denver, a symbol of heritage and…

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Foods

The Ottoman Origins of Stuffed Grape Leaves: How a Turkish Invention Became a Middle Eastern Classic

Many wonder why the Ottomans began wrapping rice inside grape leaves. Historically, the Turks were traditionally heavy consumers of meat.…

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