Private Chef Rim Hadir

Born in Beirut Lebanon, to a family of restauranteurs. After moving to Canada at the young age of 14, Chef Reem began working helping her father many days after school in their family restaurant. She developed a passion for cooking with an attention to detail. she always had a dream of owning her own restaurant one day but never thought it would be in the USA. At the young age of 20 Reem traveled to Connecticut to settle with her Husband and start growing a family. Being a young housewife and a mother for few years prior to opening her restaurant she was challenged to raise her first born and help her husband in his previous business ventures. Chef Reem soon realized that her cooking and skills in whipping a 5 course meal without any prior planning from items available in her pantry pushed her to be where she is at today. At the young age of 24 she opened her first restaurant and the rest is HISTORY... 2 restaurants in, many happy clients, private parties and special occasions, shared absolutely delightful times with her clients, she fell in love with going to make people happy exactly where they want to be!

For me, cooking is...

Through my food, I hope to share a piece of my heritage and introduce guests to the warmth, generosity, and incredible flavors that define the cuisine

I learned to cook at...

the age of 7 years old, and I started working since I was 15 in the restaurant industry. Opened my very 1st resto at 24, cooking has been my life.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is, to cook and serve what my eyes and heart would love to see and eat myself, nothing less. Perfection is what I seek always

My menus

VEGETARIAN DELIGHT WITH CHEF REEM

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Mezze- Hummus • Baba Ganoush • Muhammara • Labneh with Za’atar & Olive Oil • Tabbouleh • Fattoush • Pickled Turnips • Olives & Pickled Vegetable Medley • Warm Pita

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Green Goodness Crisp romaine, arugula, cucumber, radish, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and crispy pita, finished with sumac and a refreshing lemon-tahini dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Opt1- Golden Falafel Feast Crispy house-made falafel served over fragrant herb rice with creamy hummus, tahini sauce, chopped Lebanese salad, pickled turnips, warm pita, and roasted vegetables

Opt3- Lebanese Stuffed Eggplant Roasted eggplant filled with a hearty mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, herbs, and warm Lebanese spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce and served with fragrant rice and cool cucumber yogurt

DESSERT

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Opt1-Ashtaliyeh Cream Pudding Traditional Lebanese cream pudding topped with crushed pistachios and delicately scented with orange blossom water

Opt2-Assorted Baklava and Lebanese cookies

Dive into the Mediterranean

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Hummus- Baba Ghanooj- Cheese rolls phillo rakakat- Marinated olives- pickled veggies- tabbouli salad- Labne with zaatar- served with warm pita bread

FIRST COURSE

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Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves

Fattoush Salad with pomegranate molasses

Falafels | Tahini | pickled onions

MAIN COURSE

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1 — Street BBQ Chicken Thighs Marinated chicken thighs grilled over an open flame, served with toum, pickles, charred corn and fragrant garlic rice

2—Chimicchuri Beef kebob | mushrooms |potato wedges |grilled zucchini

3—Shish Tawook chicken Kebob marinated and grilled with vegetables and vermicelli traditional Lebanese basmati rice

4—Organic Agave orange glazed Salmon over yellow turmeric rice and roasted vegetable medley

5—Lamb Chops with roasted potatoes, gravy, chimicchuri sauce and mashed potatoes

DESSERT

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Opt1-Ashtaliyeh Cream Pudding Traditional Lebanese cream pudding topped with crushed pistachios and delicately scented with orange blossom water

Opt2-Assorted Baklava and Lebanese cookies

BEIRUT STREETS — Street-Style Lebanese BBQ

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Mezze- Smoky Baba Ganoush Garlicky Labneh Spicy Muhammara Pickled Turnips TouM Potato Salad Cucumber & Tomato Salad Warm Pita & Crispy Pita Chips Olive & Pickled Vegetable Medley

FIRST COURSE

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Fattoush Reloaded Crisp romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, radish, red cabbage, fresh herbs and crispy pita tossed with sumac and a zesty pomegranate molasses dressing

MAIN COURSE

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1 — Street BBQ Chicken Thighs Marinated chicken thighs grilled over an open flame, served with toum, pickles, charred corn and fragrant garlic rice

2 — Lebanese Smoked Beef Kebabs Juicy seasoned beef kebabs grilled to perfection with Lebanese spices, served with tahini slaw, grilled peppers and crispy street fries

3 — Mixed Grill Street Platter A combination of juicy Shish Tawook chicken kebabs, tender lamb chop pops and grilled vegetables, served with hummus, toum and garlic rice

DESSERT

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Beirut Nights Traditional Lebanese milk and pistachio pudding layered with crushed kataifi and finished with fragrant rosewater syrup

Assorted selection of Baklava and Lebanese cookies

A dive into the Mediterranean

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🫒 1. MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE BOARD

House Hummus • Baba Ghanoush • Labneh with Za’atar & Olive Oil • Marinated Olives • Pickles • Warm Lebanese Pita • Fresh Vegetables • Seasonal Mediterranean Bites

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chef Reem’s Lebanese Tabbouleh Fresh parsley, tomatoes, mint, bulgur, lemon & extra-virgin olive oil — bright, fresh and made from scratch

MAIN COURSE

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Opt1-Lebanese Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken Tender roasted chicken, Lebanese basmati rice with toasted vermicelli, seasonal roasted vegetables, and house-made toum

Opt2-Mediterranean Herb-Crusted Salmon Oven-roasted salmon with lemon, organic agave, fresh orange juice, garlic & fresh herbs, served alongside Lebanese basmati rice, seasonal vegetables and a bright Mediterranean herb sauce

Opt3-Chef Reem’s Chimichurri Lamb Chops Tender herb-marinated lamb chops, beautifully seared and finished with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, served with Lebanese basmati rice, seasonal roasted vegetables and a creamy garlic sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Homemade Ashtaliyeh A silky homemade Lebanese cream pudding scented with orange blossom, finished with our signature orange blossom syrup and a delicate Mediterranean garnish

Assorted selection of Baklava and Lebanese cookies