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QUIRKY CUISINES
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Jun14
EXPLAIN IT:
This food has a diverse history, taking influences from Levantine,
Palestinian, Egyptian, Syrian, Roman and even French cultures. Sumptuous and
healthy, Lebanese dishes are typically baked, grilled or sautéed in olive oil, herbs,
garlic and lemon and use sampling serves of mezze to arouse the dining senses
with an array of colours, flavours, texture and aromas.
WHAT IS IT?
Lebanese food
ENJOY IT:
at Cedar Grill
Under a lavishly draped tent overlooking the river at Boat Quay, this restaurant
has a magical charm that fits the cuisine perfectly. Even on a Monday night, Cedar
Grill is fairly busy, with most other tables reserved and a consistent stream of diners
arriving all night. Mezze dish after mezze dish is delivered to our table, all beautifully
presented and sweet-smelling; contenders for our favourite are the
muhammara
($10), a spicy red-pepper-and-lemon dip with fluffy pita bread,
tabbouleh
($14),
finely chopped parsley, tomato, onion, lemon juice and olive oil, and
gebnea
haloumi
($12), deep-fried haloumi cheese.
We’ve only just begun to relax from this initial feast when a striking
mixed grill
kebab
($32) is presented, a combination of
kofta
,
shish taouk
,
tikka kebab
and lamb
chops, all hanging from skewers over a platter of Arabic rice and grilled vegetables.
This delicious lineup leaves no room for dessert, only a slurp of
peppermint tea
with honey
($7) and a puff on a
watermelon and mint sheesha
($35).
Fantastic setting and great food – perfect for a special event.
63 Boat Quay
6438 7322 | facebook.com/cedargrill.sg