Jibrin

Nestled among the southern streets and river walls of Cork City is the award-winning Café Izz, run by beloved couple Izz and Eman Alkarajeh.

In sharing their stories, recipes and traditions in Jibrin, Izz and Eman remind us that food is more than sustenance – it’s a language through which we express love, respect and belonging.

Palestinian couple Izz Alkarajeh and Eman Aburabi came to Ireland with their four children in 2016. They eventually settled in Cork and started trading at Mahon Point Farmers’ Market, where their entire stock sold out in just two hours on their first day. One year later, they opened their now-beloved Izz Café in Cork City in 2019. Representing Palestinian cuisine, culture and hospitality is at the core of what Izz and Eman do.