[exhaustedmomma]

An Anti-American Boycott Is Growing in the Arab World
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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.]

[Clemenza]

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).