John Erlich
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Beirut "To-Do" List Suggestions?
Greeting Fellow Udis,
A friend of mine will soon be visiting Beirut, Lebanon for the 1st time (for a friend's wedding) for about a week. Are there any experiences not to
be missed? Traditional music concerts? Museums? Restaurants? Shopping? My friend is quite cultured, but is not a musician, and doesn't speak
Arabic.
Shukran in for any ideas, suggestions or leads.
Best,
"Udi" John
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Onglon
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pls check this place. they have sometime traditional concerts and sometime alterntive concerts. https://www.facebook.com/onohub/
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John Erlich
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Thanks! Yours is the only constructive response I've gotten so far, on this Forum or on FB.
Peace out,
"Udi" John
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ALAMI
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Quick recommendations:
Metro Al Madina - Cabaret Pub at Hamra
https://www.facebook.com/MetroAlMadina/
They have very good shows and events.
Not to be missed “Hishik Bishik Show”, an homage to the Egyptian old cabaret, a 4 years old show still going strong, no need to understand Arabic
to enjoy it.
The Sursok Museum of modern Art is a nice place to visit
https://www.facebook.com/sursockmuseum/
Histoire Geo brocante is a nice place where your friend can get you a gift
https://www.facebook.com/groups/histoiregeooutlet/
Restaurants: Em Sherif - Lebanese
https://www.zomato.com/beirut/em-sherif-restaurant-ashrafieh-beirut-...
Liza - Lebanese (great brunch on Sundays)
https://www.zomato.com/beirut/liza-ashrafieh
Mayass and/or Mayrig (delicious Armenian)
But in general in Lebanon poplar eateries can be excellent
And for general cultural infos he can check what’s going on on:
https://www.facebook.com/CulturalAgendaLB/
For night life he can just walk the Gemmaizeh/Mar Mkhayel area in Beirut Achrafieh and choose what he likes.
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John Erlich
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Alf shukran, Alami!!!!!! I will pass these to my friend!
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There is Afif Merhej and his band playing at the bluenote café. I think he is playing this Saturday and every other Saturdays.
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John Erlich
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Quote: Originally posted by SamirCanada  | | There is Afif Merhej and his band playing at the bluenote café. I think he is playing this Saturday and every other Saturdays.
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Thanks for the suggestion, Samir. Unfortunately, my friend has already returned from his trip. He really enjoyed Beirut, especially the food.
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