{"id":775091,"date":"2026-05-14T11:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=775091"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:44:49","slug":"blind-dates-and-a-buffet-heres-whats-happening-at-this-italian-spot-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/775091\/blind-dates-and-a-buffet-heres-whats-happening-at-this-italian-spot-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"Blind Dates and a Buffet? Here&#8217;s What&#8217;s Happening at This Italian Spot in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":" <div style=\"text-align:center;margin:2rem 0;\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaBW1jT42DckiIz1I02d\"      target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"      style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;             justify-content:center;background:#25D366;color:#fff;             text-decoration:none;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:50px;             max-width:380px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;             font-family:sans-serif,serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;             letter-spacing:0.01em;             box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);             transition:transform 0.18s,background 0.18s;\"      onmouseover=\"this.style.background='#1ebe5d';this.style.transform='translateY(-2px) scale(1.03)'\"      onmouseout=\"this.style.background='#25D366';this.style.transform='none'\">     <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\"          xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"          style=\"flex-shrink:0;animation:waPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;\">       <path d=\"M16 5.333C10.109 5.333 5.333 10.109 5.333 16                c0 1.88.49 3.643 1.348 5.172L5.333 26.667l5.64-1.336                A10.6 10.6 0 0 0 16 26.667c5.891 0 10.667-4.776                10.667-10.667S21.891 5.333 16 5.333zm4.724 13.227                c-.259-.13-1.533-.757-1.771-.844-.237-.086-.41-.13                -.583.13-.172.259-.668.843-.819 1.016-.15.172-.302.194                -.56.065-.259-.13-1.093-.403-2.081-1.284-.769-.685                -1.288-1.532-1.44-1.79-.15-.26-.016-.4.113-.529.116                -.115.259-.302.388-.453.13-.15.173-.259.26-.432.086                -.172.043-.323-.022-.453-.065-.13-.583-1.405-.799-1.924                -.21-.505-.425-.437-.583-.445l-.497-.008c-.172 0-.453                .065-.69.323-.237.259-.906.885-.906 2.16s.928 2.506                1.058 2.679c.13.172 1.826 2.79 4.427 3.91.618.267                1.1.427 1.477.547.62.197 1.185.169 1.631.103.497-.074                1.533-.627 1.749-1.232.216-.606.216-1.125.151-1.232                -.064-.108-.237-.172-.496-.302z\" fill=\"white\"\/>     <\/svg>     Join our WhatsApp channel!   <\/a> <\/div> <style> @keyframes waPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.18)}} <\/style>    <p><\/p>    <p>If blind dates came with an Italian buffet, would you say yes? This weekend, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theblindspark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Blind Spark<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedaringitalian\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Daring Italian<\/a> are hosting an evening that proves the quickest way to the heart really is through the stomach.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXwloH2CB1F\/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>On Sunday, May 17, the local hotspot is ditching the traditional dinner reservations for a high-energy Blind Dating event. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>If you&#8217;re tired of situationships and want to experience the thrill of a blind date, you might as well get a good meal out of it.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQo_baHDt6l\/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>The night is designed to be fast-paced and low-pressure. Instead of one long, potentially awkward meal, the event is split into four speed-dating rounds. The event includes a full open buffet, allowing you to grab a plate and share delicious bites between rounds.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRkUho5iOnV\/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><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, May 17 at 6 PM<\/p>    <p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Daring Italian, Jal El Dib<\/p>    <p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $50 (Entry + Open Buffet)<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Would you go on a blind date at The Daring Italian? 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