Reem Assil Of Reems California On Food, Community, And Social Justice
When the former community organizer Reem Assil opened Reem\u2019s California in Oakland, she knew she wanted to do things differently. But she never could have imagined what was to come. There were protests and death threats, but also industry accolades; a heavy mix for anyone, but especially a new mom and new restaurateur. Reem joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the early days of Reem\u2019s, her time with La Cocina\u2019s incubator program, and how social justice continues to permeate everything she does. They also discuss Reem\u2019s debut cookbook, "Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora," a tribute to the food at Reem\u2019s and the Arab hospitality she grew up with and champions today.\n\nThis episode is supported by Talea Beer Co. For locations and more info, check out taleabeer.com. \n\nRadio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.\n\nSubscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!\n\nMore on Reem: Instagram, Reem\u2019s California, Arabiyya, La Cocina