"The front of the restaurant. Photo provided by Phil and Joe"
Phil and Joe, a new hybrid concept blending a high-end cafe and champagne bar, opened on May 10 at ABC Achrafieh in Beirut. Set in an Art Deco space with oriental flourishes, the venue was created by longtime friends, Philippe Skaff and Joseph Aoun, who wanted to create "a place where one feels pampered and taken care of in Beirut." Skaff, a visual communication expert who previously worked at Grey International, and Aoun, a coffee entrepreneur in Eastern Europe, have known each other for over 30 years."It's a hobby for us," said Skaff. "An impulsive, almost romantic decision. When Joseph saw the vacant space at ABC, he seized the opportunity to go back into the coffee business. I was tempted by [the idea of] a champagne bar. We combined our desires." Looking for more places to dine? Totò's return: Italian winter garden in heart of...
Phil and Joe, a new hybrid concept blending a high-end cafe and champagne bar, opened on May 10 at ABC Achrafieh in Beirut. Set in an Art Deco space with oriental flourishes, the venue was created by longtime friends, Philippe Skaff and Joseph Aoun, who wanted to create "a place where one feels pampered and taken care of in Beirut." Skaff, a visual communication expert who previously worked at Grey International, and Aoun, a coffee entrepreneur in Eastern Europe, have known each other for over 30 years."It's a hobby for us," said Skaff. "An impulsive, almost romantic decision. When Joseph saw the vacant space at ABC, he seized the opportunity to go back into the coffee business. I was tempted by [the idea of] a champagne bar. We combined our desires." Looking for more places to dine? Totò's return: Italian winter garden in heart of...