Classes & events not to be missed
COOKING COURSES DESIR NOIR
Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Zalka, 01 899163, 03 635231
EUREKA
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rabieh, 04 521126
HUSSEIN HADID
Cooking courses upon request. Mar Elias, 03 025635
KITCHEN LAB
A unique cooking concept divided into three spaces: organic grocery, professional kitchen for cooking classes and a shop of cooking accessories and art de la table. Monot, 01 200391 kitchenlabo.com
LAMINA’S KITCHEN
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 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Regency Hotel Adma, 03 258787
MAROUN CHEDID COOKING ACADEMY
Welcomes all passionate foodies, children, aspiring chefs and professionals in a unique, never-seen before contemporary space. Everyday morning and evening, also private and corporate events, or private cooking classes with the chef. 01 323084/5 marounchedid.com
NICOLE GIBEILY
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Rabwé Thursdays at Adma, 03 672918
CARVING FRUIT & VEGETABLE COURSES YOUSSEF HIJAZI
Courses for groups upon request. 03 958047
BEVERAGE CLASSES & TOURS CLUB GRAPPE
Wine trips to the Bekaa Valley, wine tasting sessions on weekends, cheese and wine dinner nights. 03 611603 clubgrappe.com
IXSIR WINERY VISIT
Book your visit and wine tasting. Visits are free. 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
EVENTS GOURMET WEEK
13 - 17 November Gourmet Week opens the door for foodies to discover the best tastes in town. More than 30 of the leading restaurants in and around Beirut will be offering visitors the chance to enjoy exceptional offers throughout the week, including discounts and special set menus. gourmetweek.org
BEIRUT COOKING FESTIVAL
16 - 18 November, 3 - 10 pm Spotlighting the very best in food, wine, spirits, kitchen equipment and more, the Beirut Cooking Festival returns to BIEL exhibition center for its seventh edition. beirutcookingfestival.com
SALON DU CHOCOLAT
16 - 18 November, 3 - 10 p.m. The unmissable event for chocolate enthusiasts, Salon Du Chocolat Beirut returns for its fourth edition to the BIEL exhibition center, with over 60 stands showcasing the latest in chocolate, pastry and confectionery. salonduchocolatbeirut.com
THE GARDEN SHOW & SPRING FESTIVAL
30 May - 2 June, 4 - 10 p.m. Discover an array of outdoor essentials, from plants to furniture, at Lebanon’s favorite outdoor spring event. Soak up the fun atmosphere with a daily live music program and a selection of food stands. The event is held alongside Travel Lebanon. the-gardenshow.com
TRAVEL LEBANON
30 May - 2 June, 4 - 10 p.m As the first event of its kind to promote domestic tourism in Lebanon, visitors can connect with over 60 exhibitors and explore a variety of exciting activities and packages available across the country. The event is held alongside The Garden Show & Spring Festival. the-gardenshow.com
SOUK EL TAYEB
Souk el Tayeb is an open air, weekly farmers & producers market. Wednesdays 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Gefinor Center Thursday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Village Dbayeh Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Beirut Souks soukeltayeb.com