Beirut’s Century-Old Falafel Shop Passes to Fourth Generation

A Beirut falafel shop founded by Kamel Tabbara in 1914 is preparing for a fourth generation to carry on the family business. Mohammed Tabbara, 82, has run the Hamra shop for decades and is teaching his son Ziad, 40, its recipes and methods. The business has endured wars and other upheavals in Lebanon, while drawing customers with its distinctive falafel sandwiches and familiar family-made flavors. Ziad says he intends to preserve the tradition.