Walid Mouzannar’s restaurant picks
A successful businessman as co-founder of jewelr y establishment the House of Aziz and Walid Mouzannar, Walid Mouzannar is also a passionate foodie who presides over The Lebanese Gastronomy Academy as secretar y general. That’s why LT asked him to take us
La Gargote
“This restaurant specializes in French cuisine. I’ve been going to La Gargote (aka Le Gargotier) in Broumana for the past 40 years and they still sustain their quality of food and ser vice. The ambiance is really nice – it’s cozy; perfect for winter and a familiar restaurant where you’ll always see fr iends. I always have the Poulet a la Provencale.”
04 960562, Broumana
Chez Sami
“I consider Chez Sami to be the best fish restaurant in Lebanon. I’ve been going there for over 25 years, from when they first began as a very small restaurant. It has a great location by the seafront. My Favorite dish is the local Sultan Brahim fish, Merou and fattoush.”
09 910520, 03 910520, chezsamirestaurant.com, Chezsami, Maameltein, Jounieh
Burgundy
“Burgundy has the best chef in the countr y for his creativity and the restaurant uses the best products. It has modern décor and attracts a high-end clientele. My favor ite dish is the wagu beef as a main and the frog legs as a star ter, which they are known for.”
01 999820, 03 074949, 752 Gouraud Street, Saifi Village
Fadel
“Fadel Bikfaya is one of the cleanest Lebanese restaurants with excellent ser vice. The setting is family-oriented, making it perfect for a family lunch on the weekend. Their meat dishes are excellent and the meatballs in par ticular are amazing there.”
04 980979, Naas, Bikfaya
Al Sultan
“I discovered Al Sultan by accident and have been there over 15 times. When I invite friends they always tell me that I’m crazy for taking them, but once they’ve eaten there they all end up taking the card. It has the best birds that you can eat in Lebanon – they’re my favorite dish along with the hummus. The olive oil they use is also great. The place has a headwaiter that has been working there for the past eight years, who gives great service.”
03 598525, Bhamdoun
