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The Migrant Kitchen
Project Overview
The Migrant Kitchen is a fusion restaurant in New York City that operates under the slogan "Eat Well. Do Good." The website highlights the following key aspects of the business:
- Locations: The restaurant is open daily on the Upper West Side (UWS) and in Central Park.
- Services: Dine-in menu, Catering services in multiple locations
Execution
The Migrant Kitchen's fusion cuisine stands out for several unique aspects:
Cultural Blend
The restaurant combines Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines, reflecting the backgrounds of its co-owners which blended Palestinian and Mexican Cuisine.
This fusion is rooted in the historical migration between Palestinian towns and Latin America, creating a natural overlap in flavors and ingredients.
Innovative Dishes
The Migrant Kitchen offers creative fusion dishes that showcase their unique culinary perspective:
- Lamb torta filled with sumac and Aleppo-spiced lamb, black beans, and avocado
- Pork carnitas shawarma
- Pastleon Mahshi: a stuffed fried plantain with traditional Middle Eastern grape leaves and stuffed zucchini
- Jerusalem Bagel with Mezcal Smoked Salmon and Labne Cream, a play on the traditional New York Bagel
Results
Social Impact
Beyond its innovative cuisine, The Migrant Kitchen distinguishes itself through its commitment to social good:
- Hiring migrants and providing employment opportunities
- Donating meals to New Yorkers in need (one meal donated for every meal purchased)
- Supporting food security initiatives, having served over 3.5 million meals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Culinary Recognition
The restaurant's unique approach has garnered attention from food critics and media:
- New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells called it "one of Manhattan's most original restaurants"
- Featured in various media outlets including NYTimes, Eater, CNN, NBC, and MSNBC
By combining cultural authenticity, culinary innovation, and social responsibility, The Migrant Kitchen has created a distinctive fusion cuisine that resonates with both diners and critics in New York City.
THIS VENTURE HAS BEEN ACQUIERD IN JANUARY 2025