Iyad's Syrian Grill Serves Middle Eastern Classics on Vashon Island
On a sunny January morning on Vashon Island, librarians on their lunch break stretch out in a socially distanced line at Iyad’s Syrian Grill. The food cart can easily be spotted across the street from the library even on the rainiest Washington days, its bright turmeric-colored awning stretching out to welcome customers. Since Iyad Alati and Safa Jneidi opened the cart in April 2019, their recipes have grown a dedicated following, especially among the island’s librarians. The staccato rhythm of Iyad’s spatulas mingles with the sound of neighbors chatting through face masks. Aromas of ga...