A Refugee’s Recipe
11/1/2025 | 9m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
A Syrian chef rebuilds his life in America through food, turning loss into a story of survival.
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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Community Voice Lab at American University is a local public television program presented by WETA
A Refugee’s Recipe
11/1/2025 | 9m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
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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The food was wonderful.
The atmosphere is so festive.
Um, we love coming here.
We used to come before Ramadan.
He makes excellent food.
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Community Voice Lab at American University is a local public television program presented by WETA