Not all landmarks need be deserted though!
All over the city, there are wonderful renovations, re-classifications and creative transformations taking part all the time in Hamra, and located in one of the oldest houses remaining in Makhoul, L’Autre Bistro is a restaurant that combines tradition and trend, and it is housed in what was known as the “Beit el Mokhtar“, or our local noary public’s home/office for many generations.
The location is a historical landmark in the neighborhood and is deeply rooted in its collective memory. Walking along the gently curving street you may not notice it at first, but look into the small gateway, and go up the stairs, and there is a romantic nostalgic house from another era. They serve French-Italian dishes in a very cozy and relaxing atmosphere.