Food Heritage Foundation
Aitanit guesthouse in West Bekaa was established by the Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT) in 2008 with the support of the Municipality of Aitanit. Managed by Petra Chedid Rassi, the house is located on the main road in the village, 5 minutes walk from the municipality. It can host 20 persons and it is one of the main accommodation stops of the LMT during their annual Through Walk.
To reserve at Aitanit guesthouse contact Petra on +961 71 676 267
Noha, a charming lady from Ein Zebde, is the owner of Ein Zebde’s Bed and Breakfast. Always attentive to your every need, she will make sure you feel at home in no time.
[quote]Nested at the heart of the lovely village of Ein Zebde and facing the municipality, Ein Zebde’s Bed and Breakfast accommodates up to 9 persons. Surrounded by a small garden, this old house is endowed with a precious oak ceiling that adds to its coziness and charm[/quote]
Its terrace, shaded by a vine tree, is the perfect spot to lay down for a relaxing afternoon nap in late summer, while Noha, the owner, prepares Kishk and Mulberry Syrup.
One of the main highlights of this B&B is Noha’s fabulous cuisine! Her cooking techniques and recipes are all inherited from her late mother. Ask Noha for the local dish “Mansoufeh” and before long, you will be coming back for more 🙂
At Noha’s Bed and Breakfast, you will experience the essence of a home in the village.
Capacity: 9 persons
Samia and Chafik Mershad had been hosting trekkers on the Lebanon Mountain Trail since 2008. Samia will make you feel at home at all times and her food reflects the local cuisine of the region. After a visit to the Sirdeleh producer Abla Majed, to see how this traditional dairy product is processed, pass by Samia’s table d’hôte to taste local specialties made with sirdeleh, such as kebbeh and fatayer.
Capacity: 8 persons
Many of those who visit the Shouf Cedar Biosphere Reserve and walk its trails have had a meal or sleep over at El Achkar Guesthouse. This marvellous old house, hidden in a small street in Khreibet el Shouf, covered with green leaves is the perfect place for a weekend recluse, away from the daily noises of the city.
Salim, the owner of the guesthouse, explains how ecotourism changed his life. Originally working his constructor, Salim was approached by ecotourism specialists 10 years ago with the idea of hosting people in his house. After getting a fund from USAID, he renovated the house and equipped to be able to receive 20 people. Currently he operates as a full time Bed and Breakfast and his residence is listed as one of LMT guesthouses.
His mother, a witty lady with an amazing sense of humour, is the main food orchestrator behind the scenes.
Forming part of the food trail, Salim and his mom will serve you seasonal menus highlighting traditional specialties from the Shouf.
Omayshe with grilled onions, Mansoufet el Shouf and Tomato Kebbeh are few of the dishes that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Table d’hôte Salim El Achkar.
Tel: +961 5 311 999 – +961 3 354 558
Capacity: 15 persons