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La Plage opens its summer outdoor restaurant The Interna- tional cuisine restaurant, famous for its fish and panoramic view will re-launch its al fresco area with the start of the sunny season. Enjoy their mezze selection and fresh dishes.

(03 366222) Cafe d’Orient, Ain Mreisse. Daily 12noon-1am. Meal for two with drinks: LL135,000.

Boecker Public Health announces its food safety initiative With the aim of holding workshops for all of the health inspectors in the ministries of Public Health, Tourism and Economy, Boecker will train them on the methods of inspections in food establishments as well as the latest food control measures.
Boecker has also announced that it intends to train 1000 workers in the Food Establishments throughout Lebanon for free. This initiative is the first of its kind in Lebanon. Boecker Public Health started implementing the initiative in April and will be informing the public about its development with every achievement.

Gou Arômatik Blossom your sens-es with different fresh herbs every week. A collection of aromatic herbs grown in mini pots will be served at your table every time you dine at Gou. This May, season your meal with lemon mint on the 7th, basil on the 15th and melissa on the 21st.
(01 200765) Charles Malek Ave, St Nicolas, Achrafieh. Daily 10am-12mid. Meal for two with drinks: LL60,000.

‘TSC Signature’ opens in the Beirut Souks Pioneer grocery retailer TSC Company opens just what the town was missing. The TSC Signature gourmet boutique offers top-notch products and unique brands holding a tremen- dous selection of exotic, natural and organic food. In addition to holding a large wine selection, the store carries an outstanding product line sourced from around the world and guarantees the produce is hand-selected, the fish is fresh, meats are price cuts and cheeses are exclusive imports. You can also dine-in at the Pizza House and sample their fresh pizzas and Lebanese specialties,or check out the sushi conveyor and grill house.

Ahwet el Ezez opens in Antelias Gemmayzeh’s uber traditional Lebanese- style cafe, Ahwet el Ezez opens a second branch in Antelias. Keeping the same style as its Gemmayzeh sibling, the Antelias branch will host singer and oud player Joseph Issa from Thursday through Saturday starting 10.30pm, leaving Monday through Wednesday for the Gemmayzeh crowd.
(04 402111) Antelias inner road. (01 447319) Gouraud Str, Gemmayzeh.

Après-midi at Kensington The notorious dinner venue will start opening in the afternoon to offer Monot tea, coffee, snacks and treats. (03 366222, 71 438129) Huvelin Str, Monot. Daily 11am- 4pm, 8pm-12mid.