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raif rashed

Druze cuisine
Traditional dishes
Made from scratch
About Chef raif rashed

Supernova festival survivor


Chef Rashed is Israeli-Druze and opened Taboonia in NYC after surviving the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack in Israel. The restaurant's name comes from the Middle Eastern taboon oven. He is aiming for kosher certification for Taboonia.

Chef Timeline
  • 2019
    Moves to Hackensack, NJ for a job.
    N/A

    Works at an Israeli manufacturing company.

  • 2023
    Visits family in Israel, helps brother at Nova Music Festival.
    Taboonia (Israel)

    Survives Hamas attack on October 7th.

  • 2025
    Opens Taboonia restaurant in Chelsea, NYC.
    Taboonia (NYC)

    Serves traditional Druze food.

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Taboonia: A Taste of Druze Tradition in NYC
Image credit: Jewish Telegraphic Agency

This new NYC restaurant, Taboonia, is owned by Raif Rashed, a Nova Festival survivor, and showcases authentic Druze cuisine.

Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Published: 2 months ago New York City
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Taboonia: NYC's Newest Druze Culinary Gem
Image credit: ABC7 New York

Raif Rashed's Taboonia, a new restaurant in NYC's Chelsea, offers a unique dining experience with its traditional Druze dishes.

Source: ABC7 New York

Published: 2 months ago New York City
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NYC Chef's Healing Journey: Druze Cuisine After Tragedy
Image credit: New York Post

Raif Rashed, a chef who survived the Nova Music Festival attack, opened Taboonia, a NYC restaurant serving traditional Druze food. He sees it as part...

Source: New York Post

Published: 2 months ago New York City
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NYC's Taboonia: Druze Flavors
Image credit: Times of Israel

Raif Rashed, a Supernova festival survivor, opened Taboonia, a kosher Druze restaurant in NYC, showcasing the foods of his heritage.

Source: Times of Israel

Published: 2 months ago New York City
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