The dynasty’s founders — Gazala, Samir, the Cohens — are called “the Greats” by ensuing generations, signaling Bloom’s timely battle cry: Found and invented family are the real thing.

Amy Bloom weaves noted French writer Colette into her decades-spanning story about an unconventional family uprooted by World War II.

Gazala’s at 447 Amsterdam Ave., may be the only Druze restaurant in New York City and the country at large, serving traditional dishes like hummus, and signature bourekas and mankosha.

Until I went to Gazala Place I didn't know there was such a thing as Druse cooking. According to Gazala Halabi, owner of this cozy, pillow-strewn cafe, the Druse are a religious group living in ...

Gazala Halabi, the restaurant’s owner and head chef, said many customers and friends in New York reached out to offer support throughout the day on Sunday.

“After Oct. 7th, I just want the whole world to know I am Israeli,” said the owner of Gazala's, who grew up in Israel but is not Jewish.