Food & Drink

Lebanese cuisine has a good reputation, relying on fresh local produce and herbs. The traditional mezze may consist of up to 40 small dishes served as a starter, including kebbeh (lamb or fish paste with cracked wheat, served raw, baked or fried) and tabbouleh, a salad made with cracked wheat, finely chopped parsley, tomato, onions and olive oil. Main courses are likely to include the staples of rice, vegetables and mutton, and include lahm mishwi (mutton with onions, peppers and tomato).