Many of the early Lebanese residents sold dry goods door to door and eventually opened their own stores. Chafik and Louise Chamoun arrived in the United States in 1954. Customers noticed Chafik eating a strange looking sandwich that Louise made frequently for his lunch. To a great extent the Lebanese community has assimilated into the American culture. However, though clothing and language has changed, the Lebanese foods have persisted.
Traditional foods made with cracked wheat, parsley, and grape leaves are still very popular.