Middle East cooking classes & eateries

Learn to cook - or eat - the way of the Middle East. Cooking lessons are a regular event at the Lebanese Taverna Market, with classes for singles, and kids, and classes with guest chefs, on how to cook Lebanese specialties and desserts. Call 703 841 1502 for information or log on to www.lebanesetaverna.com.

For a genuine taste of Lebanese food, the Pita House in Old Town, or its sister restaurant, The Lebanese Village, on 23rd Street in Crystal City come highly recommended - a good place, apparently, to sit outside in spring.

Once Mahmoud El-Khatib left the Saudi Arabian Embassy where he had been chef, he opened Mount of Olives Market, 3405 Payne St, Falls Church, 703 379 1156, with butcher's counter, bakery, grocery, clothing. Next door is his cafe and catering service which can produce a Middle East feast of any size. Call 703 379 4200.

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