Beirutista

If there’s a season to cherish in Lebanon, it’s the season of the terrace. The season when it would be foolish, borderline criminal, to dine indoors. The season when fresh, crisp air lulls you to pitch a tent on a restaurant terrace and camp out for as long as the management doesn’t start throwing you scowls. And Paper Moon Beirut’s embracing that season with Aperol Spritz, peach Bellinis, and over a dozen new summery menu items. Nestled on a quiet Achrafieh street a stone’s throw from Hotel Albergo and Le Sushi Bar, the Milanese dining institution features an expansive terrace with comfortable seating, massive white parasols, and informed waiters who specialize in vigilance. Last Saturday, we gathered with a group of like-minded gourmets over a selection of season-suitable specials, and rare was the comment that wasn’t in utter praise or fawning of Chef Elio’s flair. An ethereal asparagus and cheese flan crowned with crispy onion chips and encircled with balsami...

One of the rare holidays that actually does come sooner every year is Ramadan. A holy season of fasting for observant Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan encourages prayer, fasting, charitable activities, and religious devotion. But perhaps the most challenging of the four pillars is abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk –  sawm  as it is called in Arabic. So how does a fasting Muslim go about nourishing and hydrating during the warm month of June? And who’s got your back, as you make numerous grocery runs for healthy, wholesome sustenance? Naturally, Wesley’s . Here are some ideas to make meal prep more varied, enjoyable, and balanced with some of your favorite imported products from Amreeka and Europa. Don't forget to pick up a copy in-store of American Cart for June promotions at Wesley's If you’re planning an  iftar , which literally means breakfast, aim to restore your body’s water levels with soup. Pacific Foods' bo...