The first coffeehouses in Cario and Damascus were called “Schools of the Wise” due to their function as a social space for coffee and discussion. Later coffeehouses opened in Europe and attracted thinkers, philosophers, and artists.
In many ways, L'Abri seeks to restore this original function of the coffeehouse by being a sort of a modern Palestinian "school of the wise". It does that by 1. offering tasty fresh coffee drinks, juices, various sandwiches and snacks, and 2. providing a space for reading and community, and fostering a culture of free, and serious engagement with ideas that s...
Ahlan wa Sahlan at Roots Elana d’Zeita…
the restaurant and bar in Beit Sahour and the perfect place to escape from the routine of daily life!
Roots Elana d’Zeita takes its name from Aramaic, the spoken language of geographical Palestine thousands of years ago. Elana d’Zeita is Aramaic for “the tree of oil”, referring to the olive tree. In Arabic, “roots” means jothor – جذور.
We incorporate our own Middle Eastern roots on the table along with a variety of Western dishes and heaps of Palestinian hospitality. Along with our delicious menu, we offer traditional German draug...
