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A Refugee’s Recipe

When war breaks out in Syria, Chef Abu Yamen sells his restaurant to rescue his family and resettle in the U.S. There, he opens the first Syrian-owned restaurant in Northern Virginia. Through food and memory, Refugee’s Recipe shares his journey of rebuilding lie, honoring sacrifice, and finding hope in every dish.

A Refugee’s Recipe

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When war breaks out in Syria, Chef Abu Yamen sells his restaurant to rescue his family and resettle in the U.S. There, he opens the first Syrian-owned restaurant in Northern Virginia. Through food and memory, Refugee’s Recipe shares his journey of rebuilding lie, honoring sacrifice, and finding hope in every dish.

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