Interview with Paul Nirens, July 24, 2023
Project: Food and Foodways in Israel/Palestine Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Paul Nirens, the owner of Galileats, discusses his background and path in the food industry, the development and future of his restaurant, and his overall thoughts on Israeli cuisine. Nirens also goes into detail about the cultural barriers he's dealt with from limited fluency in Arabic, networking in the local food industry, how best to define Israeli cuisine, and his favorite Israeli foods and chefs.Interview Accession
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Galileat (Firm) Australia Israel Palestine Eggplant Hospitality Arabic language Tourism GaliléeInterview Rights
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Nirens, Paul Interview by Janice W. Fernheimer. 24 Jul. 2023. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Nirens, P. (2023, July 24). Interview by J. W. Fernheimer. Food and Foodways in Israel/Palestine Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Nirens, Paul, interview by Janice W. Fernheimer. July 24, 2023, Food and Foodways in Israel/Palestine Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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