Our Favorite Arab/Middle Eastern Restaurants in Paris
Our writers share some of their preferred dining establishments in Paris, where cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa take pride of place.
Lebanese
Why I left Lebanon and Became a Transitional Citizen
More Lebanese live abroad than at home, and the exodus continues. Some have the option to leave, others cannot.
“The Salamander”—fiction from Sarah AlKahly-Mills
In this magical tale set in Lebanon and on a mysterious Mediterranean island, people dream of escape while a biologist seeks an elusive salamander.
France’s new Culture Minister Meets with Racist Taunts
Rosa Maria Branche welcomes Rima Abdul Malak as Macron's choice for the new Minister of Culture.
Joumana Haddad’s “The Book of Queens”: a Review
Laila Halaby on the new novel from Lebanon's multilingual feminist poet and powerhouse.
Sudden Journeys: The Villa Salameh Bequest
Jenine Abboushi inaugurates a new monthly column with a story about a prominent family that lost everything in Palestine.