The Trip

Episode 73, Beirut: Anissa Helou

Anissa Helou is the author of nine books, and a leading voice of culinary sophistication for the Middle East and beyond. Host Nathan Thornburgh and Anissa shared strong, cloudy Arak in Beirut and talked about Syria, Lebanon, food and feminism.
Show notes:
Anissa’s blog
Anissa’s Instagram account
Feast: Food of the Islamic World
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Join Roads &amp; Kingdoms and host Nathan Thornburgh for this evolving travel podcast, currently on hiatus in 2024. Archives include long boozy global interviews and Anthony Bourdain-led deep dives. Always, though, beats have been by Dan the Automator, artwork by Daisy Dee, show art by Edel Rodriguez. All advertising proceeds go to NYC's Let Us Breathe Fund for which this show has raised thousands, even in hiatus. So thank you for listening.