'I cooked for gallery openings in Tel Aviv. Why shouldn't they come eat my food here?'

Rana Jabarin, a chef with a background catering for gallery openings in Tel Aviv, has embarked on a new culinary venture by opening a family-run restaurant in her hometown of Umm al-Fahm, Israel. The establishment specializes in traditional breakfasts and a variety of pastries baked fresh in a tabun oven. Jabarin's initiative is driven by a desire to attract a diverse clientele, specifically noting that she is 'still waiting for Jewish customers.' This highlights her ambition to use food as a bridge for cultural exchange and to encourage cross-cultural dining experiences and tourism to Arab communities within Israel.