The Lebanese cuisine is a cuisine of the sun and a cuisine from the heart. Its colors reflect the 1001 sunny Lebanese landscapes, and its diversity evokes the abundant Lebanese generosity and hospitality.

In the shade of the olive tree and arbores, the scent of the orange and lemon trees will fulfill your senses and remind you of the sensuality of the Lebanese cuisine.

The Lebanese gastronomy is a rich mixture of various products and ingredients coming from the diverse Lebanese regions. Olive oil, herbs, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables are commonly used, as well as dairy products, cereals, fishes and meat.

The Mezze, an elaborate variety of thirty hot and cold dishes, had made the Lebanese cuisine renowned worldwide.

A typical Mezze may consist, of salads such as the Tabboule and Fattouch, together with the caviars: Hommos and Moutabal, and some patties such as the Sambousseks and finally the stuffed grape leaves.

The family cuisine offers also a range of dishes, such as the stews or Yakhnehs, which can be cooked in many forms depending on the ingredients used and are usually served with meat and rice vermicelli.

The Lebanese flat pita bread is essential to every Lebanese meal; and can be used to replace the usage of the fork.

The Arak, an anise-flavored liqueur, is the National Lebanese alcoholic drink and is usually served with the traditional convivial Lebanese meals. Another Lebanese drink, which is worth savoring, is the Lebanese wine, which is now enjoying a worldwide reputation.

As for the great variety of Lebanese sweets, we cannot help but recommend the famous pastries, such as the Baklawas and the delicious Lebanese ice cream with its oriental flavors.

Social events play a significant role in the Lebanese gastronomy, as some dishes are particularly prepared on special occasions: the Meghli desert, for instance is served to celebrate a newborn baby in the family.

The Lebanese cuisine is extremely rich in flavors and colors and yet often offers recipes easy to prepare and suitable for a healthy diet. At a time where the Mediterranean diet was proven to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Lebanese cuisine succeeded in combining health and pleasure.