Etiquette de Manille & Red Archon

Lebanese Sweets and Lighthouses

In Tea Etiquette, Travel, Travel and Culture on June 20, 2014 at 10:50 am

European and Middle Eastern Sweets, perfectly crafted in Lebanon!

When visiting Lebanon, you shouldn’t miss three places—Sea Sweet Patisserie, The House of El Douaihy Sweets and Al Manara. Autumn 2013 Pauli Antoine | All Rights Reserved
Sea Sweet Patisserie opened in 1973 and has opened more than a dozen stores in Lebanon. In 2008, the first international store opened in Sydney.  Sea Sweet Patisserie opened in 1973, and now has more than a dozen stores in Lebanon. In 2008, its first international store opened in Sydney. Autumn 2013 Pauli Antoine | All Rights Reserved

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We surprised our beautiful host with stunning SeaSweet desserts…

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Our gracious host prepared a festive table with fruits and Limoncino...

Our gracious host prepared a festive table with fruits and Limoncino…

Al Manara The Old Lighthouse in Beirut. We had our Sunday sunset dinner by the old Al Manara with the view of the Mediterranean sea. Our host has a beautiful roof, her building is right next to the Al Manara.

The Romantic Al Manara!
The Old Lighthouse in Beirut built in the 1850’s.  Manara is Arabic for lighthouse.                                                                       We had our Sunday sunset dinner by the old Al Manara with the view of the Mediterranean sea. Our host has a beautiful roof-top garden; her building is right next to the Al Manara and American Lebanese University.

Breathtaking view of modern Beirut, the new lighthouse, stadium and the Mediterranean sea. There's the modern lighthouse, built closer to the water. This photo taken in November 2013 by Pauli Antoine.

On Rue Manara!                                                                                                                                                            Breathtaking view of modern Beirut, the new lighthouse, stadium and the Mediterranean sea. Lebanon was a French protectorate from 1920 until the 1950’s. The modern lighthouse was built closer to the water.                                             Autumn 2013 Pauli Antoine | All Rights Reserved

Don’t forget to try Sea Sweet’s Tiramisu . Chocolate Éclair . 3 Chocolat . Black Forest . Vanile Éclair . Swiss Roll . Cheese Cake .

Tarte Strawberry . Tarte Chocolat

 Heavenly Tartes!  Tarte Exotic. Tart base filled with custard cream topped with mixed fresh fruits

Tarte Banane. Tart base filled with custard cream, banana pieces & a sprinkle of cinnamon

Baba au Rhum (alcohol free). Sweet syrup infused sponge with pineapple centre and topped with fresh cream

Boule. A chocolate encased sensation with a soft centred choc-nut dough

White Forest. White sponge with fruit pieces and fresh cream, topped with shavings

Charlotte Strawberry. Strawberry infused mousse with custard and fresh cream

Sablé. Oversized chocolate-covered flat biscuit with chocolate filling

Choux a la Crème Chocolat. Custard filled cream ball with shaved chocolate topping

Bahamas. Mousse mixture with an exotic banana twist

Acajou. Chocolate encased arc of caramel and chocolate mousse centre

Mousse Chocolat. Belgium chocolate mousse encrusted in chocolate

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DOUAIHY is one of the leading gourmet Lebanese pastries in town.

The best tasting Lebanese Baklava and Knafe are made by DOUAIHY!

The House of El Douaihy (pronounced doo-wahee), is a prominent and noble Lebanese-Levantine family of French origin.  Throughout history, the Douaihys endowed the community with a host of illustrious men. Highly loved and respected by their subjects, the Douaihys are known to be a religious family that fostered four Patriarchs, seventeen Bishops, and hundreds of monks and nuns.  To this day, the clan remains a well-spring of academics, diplomats, generals, parliament members, artists and confectioners! They have one of the best confectionery shops in Lebanon and the most heavenly Baklava I have ever tasted!  Sweets from the House of El Douaihy—

The House of El Douaihy (pronounced doo-wahee), is a prominent and noble Lebanese-Levantine family of French origin. Throughout history, the Douaihys endowed the community with a host of illustrious men. Highly loved and respected by their subjects, the Douaihys are known to be a religious family that fostered four Patriarchs, seventeen Bishops, and hundreds of monks and nuns. To this day, the clan remains a well-spring of academics, diplomats, generals, parliament members, artists and confectioners! They have one of the best confectionery shops in Lebanon and the most heavenly Baklava I have ever tasted!
Sweets from the House of El Douaihy |Autumn 2013 Pauli Antoine | All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

 

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Beirut Airport!  You can still catch the DOUAIHY sweets at the airport to take home..

Beirut Airport!
You can still catch DOUAIHY sweets at the airport to take home with you.

This special Baklava set is for my friends in Dubai!

This special Baklava set with a photo of Byblos is for my friend, Mikaela in Dubai.                                                                                                               Byblos is one of the oldest fishing villages in the region.

This one goes to Manila!

This one goes to Manila!

  1. Reblogged this on Pauli Antoine and commented:

    When visiting Lebanon, you shouldn’t miss three places—Sea Sweet Patisserie, The House of El Douaihy Sweets and Al Manara.

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