Souk El Tayeb Farmers' Market — Local services in Medawar

Excellent food and just like the name says "Souk Al Tayyib" the delicious market. Its small and perhaps thats the only downside to it. The vendors are homey and very friendly. Eager to get you hooked on their delicious homemade food and can't stop themselves from giving you the complete history behind every item. How it's made. How old a tradition it is. How healthy it is. You can really spend hours learning about food and making good friends in the process. All in under 20 bucks. You will leave full and laden with stuff you will not know how to cook the...

I discovered Souk el Tayeb when it was held in Saifi years ago. It then moved to Beirut Souks, and I almost became a regular. Homemade food, saj, nuts, cookies, soap, fresh juice, vegetables and fruits grown organically, and the list goes on. It's felt good to see them all in one place, with good quality products and friendly faces. The farmers market moved to Mar Mikhayel after the Beirut explosion, and it needs our support more than ever. It now has a community kitchen, restaurant and store, in addition to the weekly souk, all in this one place....

This place is not quite the charming equal of its sister market across the city that is held on Saturdays but it squarely hits the mark for its variety and quality. Here you can explore delights such as cedar honey, kibbeh, fresh fruit and veg, cheeses, pastries, sweets and more such as hand made soap and moisturisers.

Conclusion: a delight: don't eat at the local expensive eateries that charge astronomical prices for doctors and bankers - stock up on here on tasty food and drink and enjoy it in some quiet place at...