In the past couple of weeks several venues such as restaurants, pharmarcy's and more have opened their doors around Lebanon. Some businesses have expanded and added new branches while others have just entered the market. Stay up to date and check out this list so you can know what's new around you!

The Cheesecake Factory :

The Cheesecake Factory®, the award-winning casual dining restaurant, has made its much-anticipated debut in Lebanon. The brand's first restaurant location Verdun in Lebanon opened at V Verdun.

With an extensive menu of more than 250 selections including more than 50 lower calorie SkinnyLicious® dishes - all handmade in house with fresh ingredients - and more than 40 signature cheesecakes and desserts, TheCheesecake Factory is the ideal choice for any occasion. Featuring distinctive and contemporary décor that is as creative and imaginative as The Cheesecake Factory's extensive menu, the restaurant is known for providing guests with a truly memorable dining experience.

The Village:

Inaugurated on Thursday, November 12 in Dbayeh, the Village is a cluster of 16 restaurants and pubs. The project aims to transform the region into a key food and beverage destination.

The village occupies a 47500 square meter land lot area on Dbayeh's internal road, with a built up are of 2500 square meters. The inner courtyard is a green space that also includes a fountain, benches, trees, surrounded by 6 well known restaurants. The upper level is where the 10 bars are located and a playground for kids is located on a lower floor.

The Village is now home to the following restaurants and bars: Lina's, Crepawaya, Nasma, 190 by Obi, Toto, Divvy, Barcelona, Bistrobar, Bodo, Pablo, Escobar, Faze II, The Bar, The Mayor, The Oak cocktail bar, and Trumpet.

What characterizes The Village is more than the variety of restaurants and pubs, it is also the vast green spaces available to everyone. It aspires to compensate to the lack of public parks in Lebanon and offers people a completely different experience than that of malls and commercial centers.

The project is owned by Urban outlet, founded by Sami Hochar and is developed in partnership with Concept Group Holding and Venture Group. C-Lab is the project designer and tbsp. is behind the branding and marketing.

For more information check out their website www.takemetothevillage.com or contact them at +961 76 162 636 / info@thevillagedbayeh.com

La Villa Deste:

The opening of La Villa D'Este restaurant lounge was held on Saturday 14th of November 2015.
Located in Raoucheh, La Villa D'Este is a trendy restaurant-lounge with a unique night entertainment program. The club encompasses dinner, drinks, live entertainment, and more.

Fore more information or reservations contact La villa D'Este at +961 71 82 13 82

JAP:

‎The new Japanese place in town is here. Jap, a fine dining ‎Japanese restaurant, has opened its doors on the 25th of November 2015. The diner is located in the Ubay Complex, in Old Souk Jounieh. Indulge in Japanese cuisine courtesy of internationally renowned Chef Masato.

Le Dome:

Under the patronage of his Excellency the Minister of Tourism Mr. Michel Pharaon, Creative Management Group sal launched its new venue The DOME on Thursday November 26, 2015 at La Marina Joseph Khoury - Dbayeh. A venue made to meet all your expectations, from private parties, to events, cocktails, and more.

Warwick stone 55:

Warwick Stone 55, the newest 4-star boutique hotel located on Zalka Highway, celebrated its first year of success with an exclusive party at O'coco restaurant. Owned by Azar Family of Azar Jewelry, Warwick Stone 55 welcomed its first guest on 17 November 2014 in a setting inspired by the passion of designing and manufacturing high end jewelry.

With its 46 deluxe rooms and suites, Warwick Stone 55 boasts a modern and trendy design exuding warmth and class, dynamism and charm. The hotel also features an all-day dining restaurant, O'Coco, serving an international menu of homemade food in a neo-classical setting; the highest rooftop bar in Zalka offering a wide selection of cocktails and tid-bits; and modern conference and meeting facilities, accommodating up to 100 guests, perfect for cocktail parties, conferences, or intimate weddings.

Part of the hotel's expansion plan, an annexed shopping mall is set to open in mid-2016, taking the Warwick Stone 55 experience to a whole new level.

By Christine M.