HORECA 2017 honors 12 restaurants for their role in establishing the Lebanese cuisine

The 24th edition of the annual HORECA Expo and Forum, hosted by Hospitality Services, opened yesterday at BIEL, Beirut, under the sponsorship of tourism minister, Avedis Guidanian. The festival, under the banner ‘From Lebanon to the World’, highlights traditional Lebanese cuisine that has gained international repute, in addition to the latest Lebanese trends in hospitality and food services. The opening ceremony saw a tribute to owners and chefs of 12 renowned restaurants in the country who were named ‘Cedar Ambassadors’ for their initial role in establishing the authentic, distinctive and high quality Lebanese cuisine. The honored restaurants, are, Al Halabi (1973), Sultan Ibrahim (1961), Shater Hassan (1974), Al Ferdaws (1968), Al Ajami (1920), Burj al Hamam (1957), Fakhriddin Palace (1972), Casino Arabi (1936), Casino Mhanna (1888), Le Guinician (1973), Munir (1968) and Chez Sami. On the occasion, the head of Owners of Restaurants, Toni Rami, pointed out that the sector has repeatedly proved to be a strong pillar of the tourism and hospitality industry, and to national economy in general. Beirut has gained an international reputation as a capital of taste and tasting and as a top destination for food (2016-2017). For her part, HORECA general manager, Jumana Salameh, stated that the company always seeks to present innovative  concepts, and this year will be through celebrating local culinary arts and hospitality fancies, in addition to diverse programs involving multiple forums, panels, workshops, live exhibitions and competitions. (Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, April 5, 2017

 

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