The President of the Lebanese Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-Clubs and Pastries, Tony Ramy granted an honorary shield to Maarouf Abouzaki, the owner of Maroush London restaurant group, for being an Ambassador of Lebanese cuisine, given the huge success of Maroush abroad.

The event took place during a dinner banquet hosted by Fouad al-Gharib at his residence in the presence of Minister Ghazi al-Aridi, Houssam Harb, Ajwad Saab and Raja Makarem. Commenting on the event Ramy said, “I was happy to have had the opportunity to meet Maarouf Abouzaki for the first time and thought it very opportune to recognize and award this man who over three decades of hard work and unrelenting effort, grew to become one of the country’s ambassadors for Lebanese cuisine in London.”

About the Founders

Maroush Group, with its 16 London restaurants, has been offering the quintessential Lebanese dining experience to Londoners and visitors alike for over 32 years. Established by Maarouf Abouzaki and his wife Houda, their restaurants continue to enjoy enormous popularity by bringing the culture and tastes of Lebanon to London. They focus on offering quality Lebanese food based on authentic recipes passed down from one generation to another using only the highest quality natural ingredients served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Abouzaki said, “We believe that through food, we can experience different cultures and share the happiness with which the Lebanese normally live their lives. We also developed new concepts, which include the more formal dining venue at Maroush Gardens, live entertainment at both Maroush Vere Street and Maroush 21 Edgware Road, while at Ranoush Juice we offer freshly squeezed natural juice to accompany our food. As for Beirut Express and Maroush Express, the focus is on meeting our customers’ needs for a quick meal. More recently, we have launched Maroush Bakehouse, where our customers can get freshly baked artisan and Lebanese breads, sweets and cakes along with our traditional Lebanese flair. After all, the success of Maroush is dependent on our ability to continue to offer the best Lebanese dining experience in London.”

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