Rebecca Kern

Rebecca is a freelance writer in Washington. She's previously worked for POLITICO, Bloomberg, The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report. She loves exploring new restaurants and cultures in D.C.

The owner of Nabiha, Nesrin Abaza, sits at a table covered in small plates of Palestinian food, with a black and white photograph of her mother behind her.

Arts and Eats

D.C.'s 'protest restaurant' brings Palestinian food and culture to U Street

Nesrin Abaza says Nabiha isn't just a source of home-cooked food, it's a safe gathering space for local Palestinians and activists.