We all know about the devastating explosions which occurred in Beirut on August 4th. Buildings and businesses in ruins, lives lost.
Mayrig, Aline Kamakian’s restaurant in Beirut, is highly regarded by anyone who has ever dined there. Unfortunately, her establishment was not spared in the blast.
I came across two pieces on FaceBook about Aline and her restaurant.
The first: This photo and explanation came from a story by Emilie Sueur, Editor-in-chief at L’Orient-Le Jour:
“Aline Kamakian refuses resignation. Nearly 85 families depend financially on its restaurant, Mayrig, devastated by the double explosion of August 4, at the port of Beirut. If the interior of the establishment is, for now, condemned, she has vowed to reopen the terrace and kitchen asap.” – Emilie Sueur, Editor-in-chief at L’Orient-Le Jour
The second was written and posted by Zoe Dean-Smith:
“We met this incredible woman Aline Kamakian during our Global Ambassadors Program in London in 2016. Last week she lost her restaurant, her office, her home last week in the Beirut explosion. 25 of her staff were hospitalized, 3 in critical condition and 30 of her staff lost their homes. Today she already has her sleeves rolled up again and is working with World Central Kitchen preparing meals for victims of the blast.
I am so in awe of this fearless resilient woman leader. If you’d like to support her and her Mayrig community, please go to Gofundme.com/Mayrig.” – Zoe Dean-Smith
I’ve never been to Beirut, and therefore have never been to Mayrig restaurant or to Aline’s other restaurant, Batchig, but I have – and love – Aline’s and Barbara Drieskens’ cookbook, Armenian Cuisine, which was published in 2011.
With Aline’s determination one can be sure that Mayrig will rise once again.
So, it gives me great pleasure to share with you one of Aline’s deliciously simple recipes, Olive and Nut Salad.
Although I am posting her recipe as it is written in her cookbook, I adapted my version slightly based on the ingredients I had on hand.
Just in time for soup season, Christine Datian offers The Armenian Kitchen her recipe for…
I don’t know about you, but in our family, we’re all about tradition when…
It’s that time of year again! St. Sarkis Day, the moveable feast day on the…
Way back in 2010 Ara Kassabian shared his family’s recipe for Nevik with The Armenian…
With Thanksgiving Day just hours away, I thought I’d share a few of our favorite,…
My family and I had the distinct honor of meeting George Mardikian at his restaurant,…
This website uses cookies. find out more.