For many people, food can be that initial exposure to a new culture. As a cultural pillar, cuisine when examined can tell us the story about those who developed it. In other words, the diversity and traditions of Armenian food is another way we can learn about who we are and where we come from. In 2019, Ara Zada along with his team published “Lavash” the cookbook, which set out to share with the world what people in the Republic of Armenia and Artsakh are eating and cooking today. Not just limited to recipes, but a book that included imagery and stories that help complete the essence of Armenian cuisine. We discuss with Ara about his travels, discoveries and impressions of the cuisine he came across, and what “Armenian Food” looks like in the 21st Century.