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Italians call it dining “al fresco” — out in the open, under sunlight or starlight, in the fresh air.

Italians call it dining “al fresco” — out in the open, under sunlight or starlight, in the fresh air.

What's In Store: Lebanese restaurant now open

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Downtown Syracuse's first Lebanese Restaurant, Byblos, is now open just north of Clinton Square. Owner Fady Khabbaz says the first few days of the new venture have been busy. Byblos is open for breakfast, lunch, and a dinner, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Lebanese cuisine finds a home in downtown Syracuse

Lebanese cuisine finds a home in downtown Syracuse

Syracuse getting 1st Lebanese cafe

February 5, 5:44 PM Upstate NY Restaurant Examiner Bill Dowd

Syracuse Downtown Committee grants developer $30,000

Syracuse, NY--The Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc. has provided an entrepreneur with a $30,000 grant to renovate a Clinton Street building into a studio apartment and Middle Eastern restaurant.