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Sarah Trad opens doors to Lebanese hospitality with new book 'Beit Trad'

In "Beit Trad: Recipes, Stories & the Art of Lebanese Hospitality," published by Thames & Hudson in 2026, Sarah Trad reflects on the images, flavors and emotions that inspired this book — the story of her family and of a place filled with memories.

Sarah Trad opens doors to Lebanese hospitality with new book 'Beit Trad'

Sarah Trad at Beit Trad, her home in Kfour, in 2026. (Credit: Matthieu Salvaing)

With a master's degree in clinical psychology and an executive MBA, Sarah Trad has traveled the world, from Beirut to Paris, via Athens and New York, building communities and working in the social sector. A visionary with a remarkable sense of calm, she co-founded Skoun and Yoga Souk before venturing into gastronomy and hospitality. By following her heart, this former socialite with an impressive network found her way back to her roots in Kfour, 30 kilometers from Beirut, where she created both the setting and the mission for her new life.Today, with her two daughters, whom she is raising in an idyllic setting surrounded by friends, guests and clients, she has published a book in the image of her guesthouse, bearing its name: "Beit Trad: Recipes, Stories & the Art of Lebanese Hospitality." Spanning 10 chapters divided...
With a master's degree in clinical psychology and an executive MBA, Sarah Trad has traveled the world, from Beirut to Paris, via Athens and New York, building communities and working in the social sector. A visionary with a remarkable sense of calm, she co-founded Skoun and Yoga Souk before venturing into gastronomy and hospitality. By following her heart, this former socialite with an...
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