A glimpse inside London’s Lebanese sweets scene. (Credit: Anya Wickremasinghe)
In the depths of winter, Londoners often suffer from a common malaise, characterized by flagging energy, bland diet and low moods brought on by short days and long commutes. When faced with these dreary conditions, one solution has proved consistently effective. Sugar.It’s a luxury as old as time, and it is the particular concoction of syrupy as well as aromatic flavors of Arabic sweets that best warms the soul, injects color into the English food palette and arouses childhood nostalgia.Thankfully in London, there is no shortage of places to indulge. From specialist bakeries to late-night cafes and supermarket counters, these are some of the city’s best spots for Lebanese sweets.The Arab QuarterThe Arab Quarter (Credit: Anya Wickremasinghe) First on the list, as much for the vibes as for the sweets themselves, is Syrian chef and owner...
In the depths of winter, Londoners often suffer from a common malaise, characterized by flagging energy, bland diet and low moods brought on by short days and long commutes. When faced with these dreary conditions, one solution has proved consistently effective. Sugar.It’s a luxury as old as time, and it is the particular concoction of syrupy as well as aromatic flavors of Arabic sweets that...
