Café Diem – Seize the moment and go

Where in Beirut would one find a decent cup of coffee, a glass of high quality French wine, a filling sandwich and an appetizing dessert all under one roof? Though such eateries that combine different concepts can feel schizophrenic and tend to be lax in at least one aspect, Café Diem manages to pull it off, making a smooth transition from breakfast through to dinner and drinks. Sandwiched in-between Sodeco Square and Monot, Café Diem is ideally positioned for such a day/night concept and is frequented by Ashrafieh’s society ladies for coffee or breakfast, business folk on their lunch breaks and young couples in the neighborhood who are looking for a casual yet trendy evening.  The ambiance cleverly cultivated by the décor is warm and charming, a blend between a bistro and a wine bar with a heavy dose of coziness. The crisp square white tiles used on the walls,