Israeli Restaurants Shalom Y’all and Aviv Were Vandalized in What Appears to Be a Larger Graffiti Spree
Three restaurants with Israeli-inspired menus that were tagged over the weekend appear to have been part of a larger spree to damage Portland businesses. Vandals targeted both the west and eastside locations of Shalom Y’all, as well as Aviv’s brand-new Pearl District eatery. Spray-painted messages on the buildings’ exterior and sidewalk included “Free Palestine,” “Murder,” and “Yuppie Scum.” Other phrases accused them of cultural appropriation, like “Falafel is from Palestine” and “Hummus is not Israeli,” Some of the restaurants’ outdoor tables were also strewn about and defaced.