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Soufi's Co-owners Shihnaz and Husam on Running a Family Restaurant with Love

Husam and Shihnaz fell in love in Syria 36 years ago. Fast-forward to now—three kids and one family restaurant later—they aim to share their love of food and Syrian culture with Toronto, one manaeesh at a time.

By Emily Rivas

Updated June 4, 2019

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Soufi's co-owners Shihnaz & Husam stand at the front of their restaurant

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