one of the more atmospheric of Beirut's numerous faux-rustic trattoria. The tiny restaurant... This cosy, dimly lit bar in the backstreets of Gemmayzeh draws a mixed clientele of young and old.

Renowned for her lunches and dinners in Beirut comprising fine cuisine and ... The service is spectacular and the classical/old-time jazzy music (sometimes live) evokes the atmosphere the ...

As it turned out, the early morning airstrike on another residential building -- which killed at least 15 people and injured ...

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