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FOR THE FOOD AND WINE LOVER IN YOU, SET YOUR ALARMS FOR COOKING CLASSES AND EVENTS TO TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUDS AND KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED
Classes & events not to be missed
COOKING CLASSES
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 and 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, 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 FRUIT & VEGETABLE CARVING CLASSES YOUSSEF HIJAZI Courses for groups upon request. 03 958047 CAKE DECORATING & SUGAR ART RITA KAZEZIAN Professional flowers, figures, cupcakes, cookies and cake basics Private or group classes Bsalim, 03 594382 Instagram/ritakazezian BEVERAGE CLASSES & TOURS 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 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 BEIRUT RESTAURANTS FESTIVAL 28 - 29 September, 5p.m. – 1 a.m. 30 September, 12 - 11 p.m. Trainstation, Mar Mikhael With over 50 restaurants, cafés and bars serving delicious food and refreshment, as well as a jam-packed program of live music, you won’t be able to resist this popular event. WHISKY LIVE BEIRUT
18 - 20 October, 4-10 p.m. Seaside Pavilion Discover the most exquisite whiskies from around the world and take part in tastings and masterclasses to learn more about rare and limited edition bottles. whiskylivebeirut.com GOURMET WEEK 8 - 10 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
8 - 10 November, 3 - 10 p.m. Seaside Arena 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
8 - 10 November, 3 - 10 p.m. Seaside Arena The not-to-be-missed 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 SOUK EL TAYEB
Souk el Tayeb is an open air, weekly farmers and 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 Please note: all classes and shows are subject to change.