Sarah’s Bag designer, Sarah Beydoun, shares her Beirut with us.
Nada Debs
“Inspiring home furniture—this store made mother of pearl trendy and creatively modern. A must in every house.”
Tel: 01999002
Papercup
“Nested in Mar Mkhayel between Mecanics and a Man’ousheh shop, Papercup is a haven of handpicked design and architecture books as well as inspiring art references, and a great selection of kids books. Why not indulge in yummy homemade cookies and brownies?”
Lahem b3ajine Armane
“The yummiest lahem b3ajine and mante (Armenian shish barak) in town.
Go for the “lahem b3ajine Armane””
Tel: 01375178
Ashghalouna
“Every Friday, friends of the social welfare Association organizes a lunch gathering, serving the best home-cooked food, the kind your grandma used to cook for you.”
Tel: 01366758
Casablanca
“The organic green salad and the salt and pepper calamari are to die for!”
Rosa Maria
“I never leave home without a piece from Rosie on me.”
Tel: 03652236
The Corniche
“Taking a stroll, whether in the morning, at sunset or at night makes me love Beirut over and over again.”
Rabih Keyrouz
“I love his designs and always look forward to his welcoming attitude.”
Tel: 01 566079
Osteria
“The first café-pub to open in Mar Mkhayel. I love their cocktails and their occasional band.”
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It feels like I have taken a trip to the heart of Beirut without leaving my office. Thanks for the great article and the holiday in my mind! I’ll just have to go there for real one day soon.
I feel like I have taken a mini holiday to the heart of Beirut without leaving my office. Will definitely look these places up when I go for real. Thanks for the lovely article Dia.