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‘No Americans Allowed’; Syrian Restaurant
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Posted on 01/26/2003 11:16:08 AM PST by SJackson
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To: SJackson
Ahmed Diab, owner of Mondo Fast Food - designed in an American style - said that he considered all Americans responsible for what is going on in Palestine, not just the U.S. diplomats. The Bush administration and Hillary Clinton support a Palestinian State in Israel - that will bring peace.
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01/26/2003 1:13:06 PM PST
by
Nephi
(Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.)
To: SJackson
Here's the REALLY ironic part...
Syria has been an intelligence asset to the US on terrorism.
Remember what Clinton arranged between Syria and Isreal in the Golan Give-away?
To: SJackson
Well then no Syrians should be allowed to eat at any US restaurants!
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posted on
01/26/2003 2:22:01 PM PST
by
buffyt
(Can you say President Hillary?.......Me neither....)
To: SJackson
Aside from diplomatic people, I have no clue what type of Americans live in that dictatorial, despotic, hellhole.
All I know is that my company would have to pay me BIIIIGGGG money to work there.
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posted on
01/26/2003 2:30:48 PM PST
by
spectre
To: SJackson
An Anti-American Boycott Is Growing in the Arab World snip
He went on: "They want to design detailed programs against specific goods and services that might involve the banking system, insurance, financial markets. They want to find some pressure points that can have an economic impact."
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No Americans Allowed," reads a yardlong wooden sign in the window of Mondo restaurant, incongruously an American-style diner decorated with icons like the Statue of Liberty. "The American people should feel that they have a problem," said Ahmed Diab, the 38-year-old owner. Imagine Mondo is having a bit of a problem with his American decor and American fast food line.
Just out of curiosity, I looked up the Syrian Cuisine: There is a great diversity in Syria cuisine, which is reputed throughout the world. The best-known dishes are: Kibbeh, Meshwi, Hoummos, Tabbouleh, and Kounafa. {Never heard of this stuff in my corner of the world.]
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posted on
01/26/2003 5:17:45 PM PST
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exhaustedmomma
(Definition of a liberal = "Someone so open-minded their brains fell out".)
To: exhaustedmomma
Kibbeh (had it once, pretty good), Meshwi (never had it), Hoummos (also known as "Hummus" and a staple of vegetarian restaurants. Its a spread made from ground chickpeas and olive oil, into which pita bread is often dipped. VERY tasty, depending on the chef), Tabbouleh (ditto Meshwi), and Kounafa (popular with Egyptians as well. Basically an Arab version of Pizza, made with sweet cheese and often enjoyed as a dessert with tea. Highly recommended by Clemenza).
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posted on
01/26/2003 5:52:29 PM PST
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Clemenza
(East side, West side, all around the town. Tripping the light fantastic on the sidewalks of New York)
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To: Clemenza
hmmmm, okay I did a little research:
Kibbeh, a Lebanese dish made from freshly ground lamb and/or beef, spices and lots of mint, can be eaten baked, fried or even raw like a tartare. This baked version is kind of like a Middle Eastern style meatloaf.
I think that meshwi means it is kabab-ed; skewered grilled meat.
Taboulleh:1 cup bulgar wheat, 2 cups boiling water
Pour the boiling water over the wheat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Remove the excess water by pressing the mixture in a fine sieve. (It seems to be used alot in salads. Apparently like a "cracked wheat salad".}(I think I have had this, or something similar.)
KOUNAFA pastry (shredded baked wheat dough filled with cheese, cream or pistachios, covered with syrup). *This does sound good!!!
It isn't that I wouldn't want to try or taste these foods, it's just that they made it sound like it was so well known all over the world... like KFC. Actually, I think some of this sounds pretty tasty!! Even the chicpea dip!!:)
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01/28/2003 9:18:11 AM PST
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exhaustedmomma
(Definition of a liberal = "Someone so open-minded their brains fell out".)
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