Illustrations by Jaimee Lee Haddad.
In honor of Beirut Jazz Week, I’m starting my morning with a little Miles Davis — a highly recommended way to ease into the weekend vibes. Growing up, “Kind of Blue” was the soundtrack to our Saturday mornings, and even now, listening to the buoyant, unhurried lines of “Flamenco Sketches,” I can feel my body exhale.
So, this weekend, I encourage you to select your musical equivalent to accompany your Breakfast in Bed. Or perhaps you’ll find some soothing tunes at the country-wide Jazz Festival that kicked off yesterday. More on that below.
Tiny Moon: Lebanon’s cider phase begins
Lebanon has great wines, but could Lebanese cider be the next big thing? That’s the plan for brothers Cyril and Cedric Comair, who have launched a new cider brand using apples from Tannourine. Now the real question is, how do we get our hands on it?
Icons from Mount Lebanon at the Louvre
In a remarkable gesture, the Abu Adal family has relinquished their exceptional collection of Eastern Christian icons from Mount Lebanon to be displayed in the Louvre’s new Byzantine art department. But how does the family feel about relinquishing their treasures?
Alo Pilates Matcha: Self-care or individualistic consumerism?
Do you ever feel like all the fuss around ‘self-care’ is actually more toxic than therapeutic? In this week’s Chronically Online, Nima Salha’s sharp wit returns to unpack the “Alo, Pilates, Match” trend from a distinctly Lebanese perspective.
Joey Attieh’s recipe for success
As if the success of Joey Attieh’s restaurant Albé wasn’t impressive enough, the Lebanese chef now boasts a second Barcelona location, a Michelin Guide endorsement, a Forbes 30 Under 30 spot and a growing reputation for serving teta-approved Lebanese flavors in the heart of Catalonia. We spoke to the young restaurateur about his achievements.
Happy Beirut Jazz Week to those who celebrate
When you think of Jazz, your mind might take a trip to New York, New Orleans, Paris, maybe even Tokyo. How about Beirut, Tripoli and Saida? That’s the vision behind this week's Jazz Festival, rightfully putting Lebanon on the map as an international Jazz capital. Here’s what’s in store.
