People dining in Paname, in Naccashe. Photo provided by the establishment
BEIRUT — Since the resumption of the Hezbollah–Israel war on March 2, Sebastien, a 26-year-old Lebanese engineer based in Beirut, has seen his going-out habits reshaped. After days at home, anxiously waiting to see how the violence unravels, he and his friends decided it was time to go out and blow off some steam. Instead of their usual Beirut spots, they now head to areas they perceive “safer.” For him, that means Naccashe, in Metn.“It feels like a bubble, like you can go there and enjoy your time safely,” he said, describing the region as a temporary escape from the grim reality in the capital.“Venues were packed last weekend,” he said. “For some places, we had to reserve in advance. If we didn’t, we ended up queuing for a table. Going without a reservation has become difficult.”And the surge is not limited to weekends. Sebastien...
BEIRUT — Since the resumption of the Hezbollah–Israel war on March 2, Sebastien, a 26-year-old Lebanese engineer based in Beirut, has seen his going-out habits reshaped. After days at home, anxiously waiting to see how the violence unravels, he and his friends decided it was time to go out and blow off some steam. Instead of their usual Beirut spots, they now head to areas they perceive “safer.” For him, that means Naccashe, in Metn.“It feels like a bubble, like you can go there and enjoy your time safely,” he said, describing the region as a temporary escape from the grim reality in the capital.“Venues were packed last weekend,” he said. “For some places, we had to reserve in advance. If we didn’t, we ended up queuing for a table. Going without a reservation has become difficult.”And the surge is not limited to...
