Pairing Shawarma correctly — a note on Lebanese wine

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Shawarma. I ordered it with Lebanese wine and the bright and balanced elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. za'atar in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the cuisine shares roots with the broader Levantine tradition. The a Beirut street stall is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Shawarma with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.