Enjoy a special evening with Byblos owner and executive chef Walid and WSET wine expert Bob
About this Event
🌟 5-Course Executive Chef’s Wine Pairing Dinner Featuring Authentic Belly Dancing
Join us for a captivating Mediterranean evening with Byblos owner and Executive Chef Walid and WSET Certified wine expert, where culinary artistry meets cultural celebration. Indulge in a curated five-course dinner featuring authentic Lebanese dishes, each thoughtfully paired with award-winning wines in elegant 2–3 oz tasting pours that elevate every bite.
🥂 Welcome Tastes
Your table will be adorned with a trio of starters and a welcome wine (TBA) to begin the journey:
- Creamy Labneh with crunchy pita chips
- Silky hummus plate
- Freshly baked pita bread
🥗 First Course
Byblos Special Tabbouleh Salad A vibrant mix of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, sweet pepper, and sea salt.
Wine Pairing: Makmel Cuvee Francisca Rosé (North Bekaa, Lebanon)
🧆 Second Course
Stuffed Grape Leaves & Lebanese Cheese Pies Savory classics filled with delicate flavors and heritage.
Wine Pairing: Makmel Cuvee Peter White Blend (North Bekaa, Lebanon)
🥟 Third Course
Sambusek Pies with Baba Ganoush Golden pastries filled with seasoned Angus beef, diced onions, and pine nuts. Served alongside smoky baba ganoush made from roasted eggplant and Byblos spices.
Wine Pairing: Chateau Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon (Bekaa, Lebanon)
💃 Cultural Interlude
Authentic Traditional Lebanese Belly Dancer Demonstration Enjoy a mesmerizing performance celebrating Lebanon’s vibrant dance heritage.
🍢 Fourth Course
Mixed Grill - Kafka, Chicken and Beef or Lamb Chops with Shrimp or (Veg) Mixed Grill Shrimp and Vegetable Grilled to perfection, plated with finesse.
Wine Pairing: Makmel Cuvee Riad Red Bordeaux Blend (North Bekaa, Lebanon)
🍮 Fifth Course
Dessert Selection: Mango Mousse or Chocolate Mousse (your choice) Velvety, decadent finale to your epicurean journey.
Wine Pairing: Semi-Sweet Riesling (Mosel Valley, Germany)
You’re not just attending dinner—you're embracing a night of taste, tradition, and artistry.
In you have any questions please call Byblos at 571.445.3716
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Byblos Restaurant, 6850 Piedmont Center, Gainesville, United States
USD 76.54 to USD 87.21
