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Serving up a slice of Palestine at Old Jerusalem in the Mission District
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hamza Fahmy , as published by Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Old Jerusalem, the restaurant, and Mazen's story can be found through Mission Local, a source for neighborhood and civic news in San Francisco.
In the Mission District, a local eatery is offering a taste of Palestine. Ahmed Ali Mazen is the person behind this culinary endeavor. He has a personal connection to the region, having left his farming village in Palestine many years ago.
Further details about Old Jerusalem, the restaurant, and Mazen's story can be found through Mission Local, a source for neighborhood and civic news in San Francisco .
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Mission District, a local eatery is offering a taste of Palestine. Ahmed Ali Mazen is the person behind this culinary endeavor. He has a personal connection to the region, having left his…
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