GOURMET AGENDA
For the food and wine lover in you, here is a listing of cooking classes
and events to tickle your taste buds and keep you entertained.
Weekly – Monday
EVENTS
MONDAYS
FARMERS MARKET
Your weekly meeting point: the local FARMERS MARKET Nature by Marc Beyrouthy, this Monday and every Monday, from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm.
Producers from all over Lebanon showcase fresh, local, seasonal products, organic, permaculture fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, “mouneh”, dairy products, eggs…
Don’t miss also the homemade delicateness and sweets, healthy treats (Diabetes, Vegan, Keto and gluten free). For mushrooms lovers, ready to go fresh mushrooms and mushroom box from home growing also available.
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EVENTS
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS
SOUK EL TAYEB
Supporting small-scale farmers and producers, encouraging organic practices and contributing to local communities.
Tuesday 12 – 7 pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm
New location in Mar Mikhael. Beirut, Lebanon
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COOKING
CLASSES
DESIR NOIR
Tuesdays 10 am – 1 pm / 6 pm-8:30 om
Al Younbouh, Sahel Alma
Wednesdays 10 am – 1 pm / 6 om – 8:30 pm
Zalka, 01-899163; 03-635231
EUREKA
Tuesdays 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Saveurs du Monde (6 sessions)
Rabieh, 04-521126
KITCHEN LAB
Relocated in the Monot area, Kitchenlab invites food lovers to explore the world of cookery with hands-on cooking, pastry, mixology and Barista classes.
Monot area, 01 200391; kitchenlabo.com
LAMINA’S KITCHEN
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Four programs: Kids’ Cookery Classes, Private Cooking Event, Team at the Kitchen or the Taste of Lebanon program experiencing Lebanon’s authentic cuisine.
Achrafieh, 03 602949; laminaskitchen.com
LES DELICES DE DALAL
10:30 am – 1o pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Aishti By The Sea, Antelias | La Tourba boutique, Sin El Fil; 03 258787
MAROUN CHEDID COOKING ACADEMY
Amateurs & foodies can celebrate their love of cooking in a state-of-the-art kitchen with a professional chef, and will learn new techniques and basics.
Classes for kids available.
01 323084/5; marounchedid.com
NICOLE GIBEILY
11 am – 1 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
03 672918
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CAKE
DECORATING
& SUGAR ART
RITA KAZEZIAN
Professional flowers, figures, cupcakes, cookies and cake basics.
Private or group classes.
Bsalim, 03 594382; @ritakazezian
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BEVERAGE
CLASSES &
TOURS
TASTE LEBANON TOUR
Boutique culinary journeys catering your needs and appetites.
Run by guides who know the local cuisine inside out, the culinary tours take you to places even locals might not know – let alone the guidebooks.
The tour isn’t just about eating. The tour guides give you an overview of the fascinating history of the country, simultaneously breaking down stereotypes which are prevalent in the West.
BACARDI
Private or group classes.
Hosted by brand ambassador Varia Dellalian.
76 790035
CASK & BARREL
Whisky classes on Wednesdays and upon request. Hosted by whisky ambassador, Elie Abi Khalil.
70 111070
CLUB GRAPPE
Private wine trips to the Bekaa Valley,
wine-tasting sessions on weekends,
cheese and wine dinner nights.
03 611603; clubgrappe.com
EUREKA
The culture of wine – Oenology
Thursday 20:00 a.m. – 22:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rabieh, 04 521126
IXSIR WINERY VISIT
Private wine tours and wine tasting (upon booking and except Mondays).
Batroun, 71 631613; ixsir.com.lb
L’ACADEMIE DE TAILLEVENT OENOLOGIE
Private wine tasting by appointment.
Les Caves de Taillevent, Les Jardins de Tabaris.
Achrafieh, 01 217883; taillevent.com
