And while the Syrian heritage is impossible to encompass with any one thing, food, as always, can be a direct and intimate way to get to know a culture. Here are seven restaurants that could serve ...

wasn’t easy, particularly in Dubai where competition from high-profile chain restaurants and hotel dining rooms is intense. But the chef believed his Syrian-inspired bistro would find an audience.

Pennsylvania surrounded by the Syrian side of his family and a larger Syrian community. The food that he ate throughout his childhood helped him feel connected to his ancestry. “When I think ...