Nicolette
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I tasted arak for the first time at Liza’s ;)
Here I found myself seated in the intimate courtyard of a historic homestead, jasmine flowering in front of me, a fountain splashing behind me and then this thrilling taste of subdued sweetness of an anise drink on a balmy spring day (1st May).
Waiters in ‘Beyrouth je t’aime ’ tee shirts were graced with trays and platters bearing an array of dishes starting with a beautiful artichoke salad tossed with garden-fresh peas,coriander,spring onion :) and ending with a joyful rice and caramel pudding. In between many shared dishes with my friends,Lebanese-style hospitality,there was time to peek inside the alluring Liza mansion and buy one of those ‘je t’aime’ tee shirts to express my reaction to Beirut- a city that took me by surprise. Aside from communicating reviews,the effortless artistry and elegance at Liza’s and astounding authenticity of Lebanon at large,left me speechless.