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31 March 2023

Episode 572

34 minutes


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This week, we leave the Midori House studio in London and head to Lebanon. Monocle’s Markus Hippi takes us on a culinary journey around Beirut and speaks to local entrepreneurs who are helping the city recover. 

31 March 2023

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Tawlet and Souk El Tayeb

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The journey begins at Tawlet restaurant, which celebrates Lebanese culinary traditions by bringing in new guest chefs each week to prepare dishes from around the country.

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Tawlet and Souk El Tayeb

Chapter 2

7 minutes


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Chapter 2

Sandro Saade

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The man behind family-owned Chateau Marsyas in Lebanon’s renowned Bekaa Valley updates us on the Lebanese wine industry.

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Sandro Saade

Chapter 3

5 minutes


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Chapter 3

Balamida

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Markus Hippi speaks to GP Scaff, the co-founder of Blamida, a social enterprise with a mission to supply fish products to households and restaurants by supporting the local fishing community.

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Balamida

Chapter 4

8 minutes


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Chapter 4

Celine Saber

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We head to Celine’s Homemade Delights in Souk el Tayeb where you will find the best jams and spreads in the city.

8 minutes

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