Food, Community & Social Justice | Reem Assil
Reem Assil talked about her culinary and managerial approach at her restaurant 'Reem's California.' Reem walked us through her entry into the world of cooking and summarized the challenges she's faced in bringing common Arab dishes to the American foodscape and nurturing community within that culture. In addition we discussed her cookbook Arabiyya, and her chosen single ingredient that can be used in different dishes and desserts: Ashta.
Reem Assil is a Palestinian-Syrian chef based in Oakland, CA. She is the owner of Reem’s California, a nationally acclaimed restaurant, inspired by her passion for Arab street corner bakeries and the vibrant communities that surround them.
Matbakh
A podcast series about eating, making, appreciating and learning about the food and drink of the Arab world. Chefs, restaurateurs, food historians, critics and writers share their takes on the best of what the Arab kitchen has to offer – past and present. We delve into well-loved and under-appreciated dishes, ingredients and flavors, as well as the history of the region’s food and what its future holds.
