{"id":780600,"date":"2026-08-13T07:59:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T07:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=780600"},"modified":"2026-08-13T07:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T07:33:15","slug":"everything-we-love-about-al-forno-in-verdun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/780600\/everything-we-love-about-al-forno-in-verdun\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything We Love About Al Forno in Verdun"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"I&#039;m looking for free beaches\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Looking for free beaches? 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We got you        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were all excited when Khalde&#8217;s beloved gourmet market <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/746189\/khaldes-beloved-al-forno-is-opening-soon-in-verdun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">officially opening its doors<\/a> in Verdun.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that it\u2019s been open for a while, we&#8217;re going to tell you what all the fuss is about (if you haven&#8217;t visited yet).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbsWGdaN88o\/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>   <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-here-s-everything-we-love-about-al-forno-in-verdun\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s everything we love about <\/strong>Al Forno in Verdun<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-1-fresh-bread-straight-from-the-oven\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5f3190f66d35ac0bfb6560170c3d5f2\">1. <strong>Fresh bread<\/strong>, straight<strong> from the oven<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first things you\u2019ll notice at Al Forno is the smell of freshly baked bread as soon as you enter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQWNmHLjdfB\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Verdun location offers a wide selection of artisanal breads, pastries, and baked goods.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything is prepared with quality ingredients and attention to detail, making it easy to leave with something fresh for the table.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaiTZe4tk8T\/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>   <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-2-everything-on-your-grocery-list-in-one-place\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9dcea19bb7cbb379e63fbc0236c94f8c\">2. <strong>Everything on your grocery list in one place<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll find fresh meat, fruits and vegetables, cheeses, deli products, ready-to-eat options, and a full supermarket stocked with a wide selection of carefully selected products.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So instead of making multiple stops, you can pick up everything you need in one place.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DanjILdNCoF\/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>   <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-3-a-food-court-for-every-craving\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03c4c0400b0fbd8d082d566b7ac966d5\">3. <strong>A food court for every craving<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their Verdun branch now features a food court, bringing together flavors from different cuisines. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They offer a variety of Lebanese, Italian, sushi, or international dishes, so you can shop and then sit down to enjoy a delicious meal without having to go anywhere else.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbK3iMVNTLA\/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>   <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-4-a-place-for-coffee-and-dessert-lovers\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b9dde90a7aa4ac1f9038e4c6084aee5\"><strong>4. <\/strong>A place for coffee and dessert lovers<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel like taking a break, the caf\u00e9 is the perfect spot to sit down with a cup of coffee.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sucara.lb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sucara<\/a> for a selection of freshly made sweets to round out your visit.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZxVWIhtiEN\/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>   <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-more-than-a-bakery\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c47a1b9391b7f45fa2e2e116e119429f\"><strong>More than a bakery<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s basically designed to be everything you need.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come by for your groceries, grab something to eat, stop for coffee, or simply take your time browsing through its different sections.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da2xH-RqyRd\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With plenty of variety and everything conveniently under one roof, it\u2019s easy to see why Al Forno has been getting so much attention since opening.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open daily from 5 AM until 1 AM, you\u2019ll find Al Forno on Ain El Tineh Street in Verdun, opposite Arab Bank. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, call +961 81 233 331 or 1656. 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