The bozakhanes served this appropriately named fermented malt drink
What is: Boza
The most commonly spoken language here in Syria, as well as most other Middle-Eastern countries
What is: Arabic
An incredibly popular dip made from ground up chickpeas
What is hummus
A popular Middle-Eastern restaurant in tampa, and where Gameela went for lunch
What is: Petra
This is the name often used to reference a period spent indulging on food
What is: Feast
Nothing perfect lasts forever, and eventually bozakhanes were replaced with this establishment
What is: A coffeehouse
The common name for the only international sea located near Syria
What is: the Mediterranean sea
The most popular bread in Syria, that also happens to be natively from the country
What is: Pita Bread
The initial appetizer the group Gameela got during their visit to their restaurant
What is: Hummus
This is the name often used to reference a period spent abstaining from certain foods or drinks
What is: Fasting
This massive empire levied taxes and other payments over Bozakhanes, and generated great income off of them
What is: The Ottoman Empire
Once boasting a peak of 10 million international tourists a year, this favorite hot spot of Syria is also the captial of the country
What is: Damascus
The most popular drink in Syria to conclude a dinner with
What is: Coffee
This national bread of Syria was also served as a side at Petra
What is: Pita bread
This holy month of fasting is determined based on the sighting of the crescent moon
What is: Ramadan
This type of beverage fell under scrutiny of the government and eventually became prohibited from public consumption
What is: Alcoholic (sour) Boza
Saying 'Boza' does not count as an answer as this could imply the sweet unfermented Boza as well
The pride of Syria is displayed in its flag, and the colors red, white, and black represent these values
What is: Blood/fighting occupational authority, calm/purity, and oppression/resolve to overcome obstacles and obtain freedom
A dish of grape leaves stuffed with rice, minced meat, or fruit.
What is: Dolma
The entree Aditya ordered at the restaurant
What is: falafel
The feat that officially marks the end of ramadan, and is celebrated most often with friends, family, and presents.
What is: Ed al-Fitr
What is: 180 days
A popular dance performed in Syria for major gatherings like weddings, parties, and social outings
What is: Dabke
Several layers of sweet cheese dough, filled with sweet cheese or cream makes up this delicious desert
What is: Halawet El Jibn
The entree Christian (camera-man) ordered at the restaurant
What is: Kabsa
This 'festival of sacrifice' celebrates Ibrahim's readiness to offer his son as sacrifice in submission to God.
What is: Eid al-Adha