For me, the gold standard for Levantine (Lebanese,
Palestinian, & Syrian) Arabic food is the incredible, mouth-watering food my
mother made. A place that comes very
close to that gold standard is Beirut Bakery (https://www.beirutbakery.net/) in
Redford, Michigan.
As anyone who’s been to Beirut Bakery knows, it's far more
than a bakery. If offers an extensive assortment of main dishes, side dishes,
and baked goods, primarily for takeout. It also has a couple of tables where
one can eat at their venue.
For a number of years, my brother has brought gifts of
Beirut Bakery foods when he has visited us in Florida. So I have long wanted to
visit Beirut Bakery and try more of the dishes they prepare. During a recent trip to Michigan, a special friend and I joined
my brother and his son to have lunch there. It was the most delicious Arabic
meal I have enjoyed in many, many years. It included stuffed cabbage rolls
(Malfouf), stuffed squash (Khousa), stuffed grape leaves (Warak Arish), baked
stuffed Kibbeh, meat pie, Labne yogurt spread (similar to Tzatziki), Hummus,
Pita bread (Khoubiz), and Baklava. Everything was superb. I could easily have
eaten there every day for two weeks.
Part of My Lunch
I have had Baklava many times over the course of seven
decades. Theirs is among the very best.
Catherine & Baklava
One interesting item they carry is a delicious Lebanese
olive oil.
They ship many of their foods; and some are carried in Whole
Foods stores in their area.
Beirut Bakery was created four decades ago by Milad and
Leila Hallis. It is now a family team operation, with daughter Catherine and
son Mark working with their parents.
I'm so very pleased you and your friend had the opportunity to join Stephen & I for this wonderful feast! It was also great for you to meet the rest of the Family.
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