Brandon B.

Zooba – Cairo, Egypt Overview Zooba is a modern fast-casual Egyptian street-food chain founded in Cairo in 2012 by Chris Khalifa and chef Moustafa El Refaey. It elevates traditional Egyptian favorites—ful, ta‘ameya, koshari, hawawshi, and more—with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and...

Comfort Kitchen – Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts Overview Comfort Kitchen is a dynamic restaurant located in Upham’s Corner, Dorchester, that opened in early 2023. Founded by immigrant chefs Biplaw Rai (Nepal) and Kwasi Kwaa (Ghana), the kitchen creates “global comfort food” that...

Yego Coffee – Somerville, Massachusetts Overview Yego Coffee is a family-owned specialty coffee roastery and café in Somerville, founded by Francois Tuyishime and his wife Fatuma. Drawing on a multi-generation coffee farming heritage in Rwanda, Yego offers more than just drinks—it’s...

Tumba de Amaro Pargo – Tenerife, Canary Islands Overview The Tumba de Amaro Pargo (Tomb of Amaro Pargo) is one of the most intriguing historical sites in Tenerife, located in the Church of Santo Domingo in La Laguna. Amaro Rodríguez Felipe...

Zona Arqueológica de Yaxchilán – Chiapas, Mexico Overview Yaxchilán is one of the most fascinating Maya archaeological sites in southern Mexico, located deep within the Lacandon Jungle along the banks of the Usumacinta River. Accessible only by boat, Yaxchilán offers visitors...