With an outstanding reputation for its food and wine, a traditional dining experience in Lebanon will soon turn newcomers into lifelong devotees. The appeal of Lebanese food likely comes from the use of a variety of fresh fruits, nuts, cheese, yogurt, and freshly baked pitas in combination with hearty and flavorful meat (lamb, chicken, beef, fish) and vegetable dishes. The Mediterranean influence on the cooking is very strong.

Lebanese hors d’œuvres, or mezzes, are the savory beginning to a traditional meal and typically include hummus (pureed garbanzo bean dip), baba ghanoush (purée of eggplant), tabouleh (parsley and cracked wheat salad), and lebneh (yogurt dip with garlic). Hot pita bread, small bowls of olive oil, and fresh thyme accompany these dips and salads.
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