Pubs, Nightclubs Ordered Closed in Metn this Weeke
August 3,2007
Nightclubs, pubs, cafes and other entertainment facilities in the Metn province were ordered to close down this weekend
ahead of parliamentary by-elections.
The decree, issued by Mount Lebanon Governor Antoine Suleiman, orders the closure of all nightclubs, pubs, cafes and other
establishments that serve alcoholic drinks.
The shutting, which also includes all pigeon-hunting clubs, is effective from noon Saturday until 8 am Monday.
A by-election to fill the seats of Metn and Beirut that were left vacant by the killing of Pierre Gemayel and Walid Eido
is scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 5.
The governor's ruling also mandated the closure of all theaters and cinemas from 9 pm Saturday until 8 am Monday, in
addition to banning the use of fireworks within the Metn region.
Restaurants serving food only were exempted from the decree.
CENTRALE RESTAURANT BAR
At "Centrale", refined French cuisine meets extraordinary architecture.
Start your evening in one of the best French restaurants in town with dinner (wonderfully concocted by the French chef) in a remarquable setting. Then take the elevator pod to the bar for drinks and for an intimate view of old Beirut through the retractable roof.
The music, never overpowering, sets the mood starting the evening with jazz and rhythm & blues, then as the bar fills up, turns into a more energetic electrolounge mix that will carry you through the night.
The Building. First built in 1920 and literally re-built in 2001, the bulding sheltering Centrale is a recent, very singular example of rehabilitation. The metallic net that surrounds the building, the retractable roof, the bar fitted in a space similar to a pipe-line, are one of the many surprises held in store by Centrale.
2007 Winter Menu. Centrale is one the few restaurants in Beirut that changes its menu twice a year. Here is a selection from this season’s new menu.
• Ravioles de langoustines • Fricassée de grenouilles à la provençale
• Agneau de sept heures aux herbes de Provence • Mérou grillé et sa sauce aux olives
Crème de marrons et son duo de merin-gues • Soufflé au chocolat Valhrona
CASINO DU LIBAN
Nestled between sky, sea and mountains, over-looking the magnificent bay of Jounieh, Casino du Liban symbolizes the excellence of oriental hospitality, with the ambition to offer the best of an era.
Located on the heights of Maameltein, 22 km north Beirut, Casino du Liban combines, in some 34,000 sqm, the most dazzling palette of leisure, culture and luxuries, you have ever dreamed of.
Gaming. 3 gaming rooms, the International, the Mediterranean and the Cercle d’Or offer a wide variety of games ranging from American Roulette and Black Jack to Punto Banco and Casino Stud Poker with different bets to suit all players. A vibrating slots area features more than 320 jackpot and progressive machines of the latest Las Vegas Type.
Dining. Gastronomy is an art which Casino du Liban practices with ease in a variety of luxurious settings with the finest cuisine and the perfect service, all ingredients that make Casino du Liban’s restaurants a place like nowhere else… More than five opportunities to tickle your fancy taste!
Banqueting. Banqueting options are available in the summer at the lower terrace in a remarkable outdoor setting which has made Casino du Liban a privileged place for social gatherings, cocktail parties and wedding receptions.
Entertainment. Two showrooms, the Salle des Ambassadeurs and the Theater with large stages and seating capacities offer state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. They hosted outstanding performances unanimously acclaimed by local and international audiences.
ONCE IN A NIGHTLIFE…
Since the 1960’s Beirut has been known for its nightlife. After the reconstruction of Beirut’s war torn infrastructure it is once again on the map as a popular destination for more than its historical value.
Downtown Beirut rose from the ashes to become a booming commercial district. Both renovated and new buildings retain the charming architecture that characterized the old city. Downtown offers its patrons an endless selection of restaurants and cafes. Traditional Lebanese cuisine can be found in established branches like Karam or at the new Zamann. As you promenade through the pedestrian streets, cafes pepper the walkways with enticing outdoor or indoor seating and the infamous argileh (water pipe) for those that smoke.
Over the last 5 years Monnot has become a prime area for nightlife with restaurants, pubs and nightclubs appearing faster than one can keep track of. Element, District and Crystal allow you to enjoy an evening meal and burn the calories off as the night progresses with increasing beats and ambience. Pacifico and Lila Braun, each with their own savory cuisine, are renowned for their large selection of drinks and very able bartenders. Thirty Seven Degrees, Lime and Ice Bar attract the university students with their atmosphere and prices. Hole in the Wall, a very British pub, is a meeting point for many expatriates. Zinc, located away from the hub of Monnot, combines dining, music and art in a stylishly renovated villa.
Casablanca, Salmontini, La Petite Marée and The Beirut Cellar are but a few restaurants that are located on their own but are worth the visit. Each has its own style that emanates through the ambience, the unique selections and the delicate aromas.
10 August 2010 Government Commissioner to the military court Magistrate Saqr Saqr on Tuesday pressed charges of spying for Israel against Fayez Karam and referred him to Military Magistrate Riad Abu Ghida for questioning and the issuance of an arrest warrant against him.
Fayez Karam, 62, a retired Lebanese army officer and a senior official with Michel Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement, was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of spying for Israel.
10 August 2010 Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel said Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's evidence was not convincing and that the international tribunal would only take the new revelations into consideration if it didn't have enough proof.If the international tribunal had evidence on ex-Premier Rafik Hariri's killers, then it could continue its operations without taking into consideration.
10 August 2010 Israel has dismissed Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's accusations of the Jewish state's involvement in ex-Premier Rafik Hariri's assassination.
"The international community, the Arab world, and most importantly, the people of Lebanon all know that these accusations are simply ridiculous," a senior Israeli official told The Associated Press.
10 August 2010 Hizbullah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on Monday unveiled footage allegedly intercepted from Israeli surveillance planes of the site of the 2005 murder of former premier Rafik Hariri prior to his assassination.
10 August 2010 A senior government official said Tuesday that Lebanon is contacting the U.S. government to provide assurances that American weapons supplied to the Lebanese army are not falling into the "wrong hands."
The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee said Monday he placed a hold on $100 million in assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces over concerns that Hizbullah may have influence over the army.
9 August 2010
Lebanon said on Saturday it was committed to building up its armed forces after complaints by Israel about Western assistance to the military following a deadly border clash between the two countries.
