How This New York Chef Is Rallying Restaurants to Help Beirut

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For ililiRestaurant's chef-owner Philippe Massoud, who partnered with SEAL in order to establish a viable fund as quickly as possible, the disaster hits especially close to home.

in order to establish a viable fund as quickly as possible, the disaster hits especially close to home. “It’s a big blow. This is unprecedented to have so much widespread damage in the arts, in hospitality, in the medical field,” said the Lebanese-born chef. And yet, Massoud’s own remarkable life story, one punctuated with moments of tragedy and near-death experiences throughout his childhood in Beirut, makes him an exemplar of resilience and strength in the ongoing relief effort.

Chef Philippe Massoud at his restaurant’s more casual BOX location, which shut down amid the pandemicDespite all this, Massoud’s unique experience imbued him with fortitude in the face of challenges, not to mention the stressors of a chef’s career. More recently, a rare and extremely dangerous histamine intolerance nearly cost Massoud his life. “Within three days I started having atrocious pain. I got to the doctor’s office, and passed out on the floor.

That sense of unquestionable responsibility extends to his current relief efforts for Lebanon, too. In addition to accepting donations directly to the disaster relief fund, Ilili recently added a vodka-based “Beirut Hope” cocktail to its menu, all proceeds from which will go towards relief, along with the profits from this Sunday’s brunch and dinner service.

Below, a recipe for Ilili’s bright and herbaceous vegan tabbouleh, a Beiruti favorite that’s heavy on the greens, lighter on the grains. Consider this flavorful, nutrient-dense salad a perfect match for these sweltering summer days.To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the bulgur with quinoa.

 

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