Essays

⭐ The Lebanese Holiday Gift Guide 2025 ⭐

10 local gifts for under $50

Nov 29 •

For Many Lebanese, Music Colors Their Nostalgic National Memory

My latest for Rolling Stone MENA

Aug 22 •

67 Awards: The Judges Seem to Like Us

Three categories have one finalist with work about Lebanon and/or Palestine

Jul 9 •

Puppets, bread, and circuses

Muddled thoughts after the November ceasefire and my return to Kfarkila

Feb 25 •

5 Predictions for Lebanese Wine in 2025

Based on my analysis of the local market and what global wine experts have said

Jan 28 •

Aanab News in 2025

The updated framework + special offer

Jan 21 •

Aanab News: 2024 Wrapped 🥂

Looking back on what was accomplished this year

Dec 21, 2024

The Stories I Didn't Write

Vinifest, USAID getting Lebanese wine to Texas, and more on doudou shots

Dec 20, 2024 •

New Findings on Indigenous Lebanese Grapes

A summary of Joe Merheb's latest study

Dec 19, 2024 •

Recent Coverage of Lebanese Wine - Part 2

Published media on Lebanese wine (November 1 - December 15, 2024)

Dec 17, 2024 •

My first concert wasn't 50 Cent, it was Fairouz in Las Vegas

How music gave me a Lebanese childhood in California

Nov 22, 2024 •

ESSAY FOR VITTLES: How Lebanon's Wineries Remain Rooted

Take pride in our makers and our people

Nov 15, 2024 •

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