# Diplomatic Middle-Eastern Eateries This Restaurant Offers Free Hummus to Those Who Dine Together By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-hummus References: [munchies.vice](http://munchies.vice.com/articles/this-israeli-cafe-is-giving-free-hummus-to-jews-and-arabs-who-eat-together) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Mhumusbar) A restaurant in the town of Netanya, Israel, is now offering free hummus to Jews and Arabs who dine together. Although hummus is a [popular Middle-Eastern dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-middle-eastern-products), the chickpea-based dip is not often thought of as a diplomacy tool. This restaurant believes that the tasty dish can be used a way to bring people together. The 'Hummus Bar' is now offering free hummus for Jews and Arabs who choose to eat together. Not only do these diners receive a free serving of hummus, but they can also request unlimited refills of the delicious chickpea dip. The idea is to use a [beloved dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus) to help people overcome their differences and ultimately ease Israeli-Palestinian tensions. As cafe manager Kobi Tzafrir explains, "If there’s anything that can bring together these peoples, it’s hummus." The heart-warming initiative demonstrates how food can be a powerful tool for bringing people together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food Diplomacy:** Restaurants using popular dishes as a way to ease tensions between different cultures and beliefs. - **Community-building Restaurants:** Eateries that encourage people from diverse backgrounds to dine together in a welcoming and inclusive environment. - **Sociopolitical Cuisine:** Cooks and restaurants working to foster acceptance and goodwill through meals that showcase shared culinary traditions. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and other establishments creating spaces that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their operations. - **Peacebuilding:** Organizations promoting diplomacy and understanding between people from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. - **Culinary Arts:** Chefs experimenting with fusion cuisine that blends culinary traditions from different parts of the world to create new and unique dishes that inspire cross-cultural connections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Honey Hummus Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-chicken-hummus-protein-bowl.md) - [Kid-Friendly Hummus Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummus-for-kids.md) - [Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fresh-dessert-hummus.md) - [Chili Crisp Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-hummus.md) - [Middle-Eastern-Cuisine Holiday Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-tea-can-features.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Tahini-Rich Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezete.md) - [Authentic Cuisine Hummus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-real-and-belazu.md) - [Functional Hummus Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus.md)