{"id":745204,"date":"2025-02-24T09:44:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=745204"},"modified":"2025-02-24T11:42:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T11:42:20","slug":"the-adorable-love-story-behind-the-iconic-furn-koko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/745204\/the-adorable-love-story-behind-the-iconic-furn-koko\/","title":{"rendered":"The Adorable Love Story Behind the Iconic Furn Koko"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>We all know the iconic <strong>Furn Koko<\/strong>, a 60-year-old Baskinta staple run by Krikor Aravian. Krikor, a man in his eighties, has been kneading dough and baking delectable manakish for locals and visitors for many years.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Tucked away in the scenic mountain village of Baskinta, Furn Koko is more than just a bakery\u2014it\u2019s a landmark of tradition and nostalgia. That&#8217;s what makes it so popular and a go-to for many! But did you know the beautiful love story has sustained this furn for 60 years? <\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bprg_eWB8n4\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Laure Aravian has been kneading dough and firing the oven alongside Krikor for years. Their love was <a href=\"https:\/\/aawsat.com\/\u064a\u0648\u0645\u064a\u0627\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u0634\u0631\u0642\/5111692-\u0643\u0631\u064a\u0643\u0648\u0631-\u0648\u0644\u0648\u0631-\u062d\u0628\u064c\u0651-\u0645\u0646-\u0639\u0645\u0631-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0642\u0648\u0634\u0629-\u0648\u0645\u062a\u0651\u0642\u062f\u064c-\u0643\u0645\u0627-\u0646\u0627\u0631\u0647\u0627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">described by<\/a> journalist Christine Habib &#8220;as old as the manouche and as fiery as its flame&#8221;.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>In the interview, Laure says that their love is as old as the stones of their beloved furn.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnOLTPjB-03\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Their story began when they were teenagers. She loved bread, and obviously, the one who made it. She started visiting his bakery every day. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Laure had many suitors, but she rejected them all because she wanted to marry for love. During that time, Krikor was their neighbor, and he helped Laure and her sister with their school assignments.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnhB4vQoV65\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>In March of 1966, as Laure was leaving school, Krikor approached her and asked her to elope with him. He said: &#8220;We should elope! Either you&#8217;ll come with me, or go back to your family, and that&#8217;s it.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CrLISWJNLU_\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>She didn&#8217;t think twice. &#8220;Without a suitcase of clothes or any of my personal belongings, I eloped with Krikor.&#8221; And from that moment, her life changed.\u00a0<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CX0VEwrMj0t\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>And today, after 60 years, this beautiful love story has blossomed into a thriving business. People from all over Lebanon visit the furn and meet its charming couple to hear their sweet story and savor their delicious food. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The bakery is renowned for its flavorful manakish, featuring mouthwatering toppings\u2014from mozzarella with green thyme to qawarma with eggs and cheese, figs with walnuts, and many other combinations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bm0vLJyh6fu\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Furn Krikor has become a piece of Baskinta&#8217;s heritage! Don&#8217;t forget to visit during your next roadtrip, and make sure to follow them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/krikor_bakery\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%);font-size:18px\"><strong>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/745026\/the-best-jreesh-manouche-at-this-nabatieh-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Jreesh Manouche at This Nabatieh Spot!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>         <div style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"mobile products-container-two-product swiper\">   <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">        <a class=\"swiper-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/product\/the-beirut-hoodie\/\" aria-label=\"The Beirut Hoodie - English\" style=\"min-width: 66% !important;height:auto !important;\">      <div style=\"min-width: 90% !important;\" class=\"single-product-two-product\">       <div class=\"product-image-two-product lazy-load\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7217-450x600.jpg\">       <\/div>       <div class=\"product-content-two-product\">        <h2 style=\"height: 45px;\">The Beirut Hoodie &#8211; English<\/h2>        <p>Fleece hoodie with a zipper, embroidered with the English Beirut.com logo on the left. <\/p>        <div class=\"price-container-two-product\">         Starting At <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>29<\/bdi><\/span>       <\/div>       <\/div>      <\/div>     <\/a>         <a class=\"swiper-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/product\/the-beirut-hoodie-arabic\/\" aria-label=\"The \u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a Hoodie\" style=\"min-width: 66% !important;height:auto !important;\">      <div style=\"min-width: 90% !important;\" class=\"single-product-two-product\">       <div class=\"product-image-two-product lazy-load\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7206-450x600.jpg\">       <\/div>       <div class=\"product-content-two-product\">        <h2 style=\"height: 45px;\">The \u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a Hoodie<\/h2>        <p>Fleece hoodie with a zipper, embroidered with the Arabic Beirut.com logo on the left. <\/p>        <div class=\"price-container-two-product\">         Starting At <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>29<\/bdi><\/span>       <\/div>       <\/div>      <\/div>     <\/a>       <\/div>   <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>   <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>   <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>  <\/div>   <div style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"desktop products-container-two-product\">      <a style=\"min-width: calc(25% - 1.5rem); width:calc(25% - 1.5rem);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/product\/the-beirut-hoodie\/\" aria-label=\"The Beirut Hoodie - English\">     <div style=\"min-width: 100% !important;\" class=\"single-product-two-product\">      <div class=\"product-image-two-product lazy-load\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7217-450x600.jpg\">      <\/div>      <div class=\"product-content-two-product\">       <h2>The Beirut Hoodie &#8211; English<\/h2>       <p>Fleece hoodie with a zipper, embroidered with the English Beirut.com logo on the left. <\/p>       <div class=\"price-container-two-product\">        Starting At <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>29<\/bdi><\/span>      <\/div>      <\/div>     <\/div>    <\/a>       <a style=\"min-width: calc(25% - 1.5rem); width:calc(25% - 1.5rem);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/product\/the-beirut-hoodie-arabic\/\" aria-label=\"The \u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a Hoodie\">     <div style=\"min-width: 100% !important;\" class=\"single-product-two-product\">      <div class=\"product-image-two-product lazy-load\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_7206-450x600.jpg\">      <\/div>      <div class=\"product-content-two-product\">       <h2>The \u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a Hoodie<\/h2>       <p>Fleece hoodie with a zipper, embroidered with the Arabic Beirut.com logo on the left. <\/p>       <div class=\"price-container-two-product\">        Starting At <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>29<\/bdi><\/span>      <\/div>      <\/div>     <\/div>    <\/a>       <\/div>   ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know the iconic Furn Koko, a 60-year-old Baskinta staple run by Krikor Aravian. 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