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Discover some of the most delicious Lebanese food and ingredients in Punchbowl, visiting our favourite butcher, baker, emporium, chocolate and nut shop, a pizza place like no other, using toppings of za’atar (oregano, sumac and sesame seeds) lahm bajeen (lamb and spices) and many more. Enjoy coffee to start, a sampling of the best falafel in town, plus many tastings as well as a banquet lunch. The grand finale is a palace of delicious sweets. A truly fabulous introduction to these great flavours.
Tour meets in Punchbowl
Highlights:
- Learning about many new ingredients and how to use them
- Genuine warm welcomes from family owned businesses
- Our Lebanese guide opening up new delicious worlds and sharing food and culture
- Eating like a local in one of our “finds”
- Taking home many treats for family and friends
Diann B –
Afternoon Susie,
We had an amazing time on Saturday with Jenny, our Lebanese Walking Safari was more than we expected. All the shops we visited were so friendly especially the pizza place (which was not on our tour) Manouche making on a Saj, was just wonderful.The food from all the shops was beautiful and too much, so generous were the shop keepers. Our purchase of goods again the Butcher shop was very accommodating to keep our meat & small goods until the end of our tour were wonderful.And then there was Jenny, we could not ask for anyone more dedicated to her culture and her food……just amazing beautiful person. Thanks again, look forward to another tour next year, if possible let me know when your new tours are available next year. Have a wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year to all.
Kind Regards, Diann Badger, Symone Denham, Dianne Hogwood & Laney LaTroube. November 2022
Warren and Wendy K –
Hi Suzy, Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say how much we enjoyed the day last Saturday – it certainly was a feast with great company and a wonderful host in Nancy. Apart from the great food we learnt a considerable amount about Lebanese fare and having Nancy there to share her Lebanese background and knowledge as well as her very, very funny stories made the day that much more relaxing and enjoyable. Will certainly be recommending this to our friends.
Fond
Cheers Terry –
Hi Suzy, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Punchbowl safari on Saturday 7 May. It was a gift from a friend for my birthday last year. Nancy was lovely and very informative. The lunch was sensational. Will definitely be going back to Jasmin restaurant. This must be about my 10th safari and as usual I loved it. Can’t wait for the next one!!
KH –
Just wanted to let you know what a lovely day we had on Saturday. Our ‘leader’ Judy was great, enthusiastic & knowledgeable and made everyone feel very welcome – as did all the proprietors of the businesses we visited. My sister (also Judi) who went on your first tour many years ago, really enjoyed the day. Neither of us would hesitate to go back on a shopping/food day on our own or to recommend the tour to friends. Thanks again