Home style cookin’

Thanks to the rash of various eateries in Beirut, not to mention the ongoing sushi craze, the current trend in Lebanese dining would appear a long way from eating fassulya wu ruz in mom’s kitchen. But that is just the kind of image that La Tabkha – the latest eatery to open its doors in the increasingly ‘in’ Gemaizeh area – is hoping will lead diners to its doors. Offering a menu of hearty dishes that promise to taste like home, La Tabkha’s food is convenient and affordable, with the average meal costing about $10 per person. “We noticed there were no places offering home-cooked meals as their main concept,” said Fady Saba, managing owner of La Tabkha, adding that his restaurant is especially appealing to working couples not able to make their meals everyday and people who are sick of ordering junk food at the office. “We are trying