Gemmayze Lebanese kitchen and lounge is a cultural oasis on Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets in downtown Royal Oak. The name Gemmayze (juh-MAYS-ee) comes from Beirut’s artistic Bohemian quarter, an old district full of narrow streets and beautiful historic buildings. “The night life is a big part of Gemmayze. It’s very similar to Royal Oak,” said Elias Hajjar, an owner.
It is well known for its trendy bars and pubs, cafes, restaurants and lounges.
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GEMMAYZE:
This is a Lebanese restaurant with a difference. In addition to the expected raw kibbee, lamb chops, hummus, and tabbouleh, several American dishes broaden the menu’s appeal. The name (it’s a busy section of present-day Beirut) adds a bit of mystery. The two-story space, which formerly housed Small Plates’ short-lived second location, has been given a smart update,...
By Nick Meyer
In Lebanon, the Gemmayze is one of the liveliest, trendiest sections of Beirut, a city which just happens to be one of the top tourist attractions in the world.
Recently, a trio of young Lebanese entrepreneurs saw the same spirit in Royal Oak, a Detroit suburb, and decided it was the perfect place to bring some of the old country's neighborhood spirit to the area in the form of their new restaurant and lounge, Gemmayze.
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"Gemmayze is a modern fresh and healthy twist on Lebanese food for a great value."
Co-Owner Nick Aubrey
Gemmayze Lebanese Kitchen and Lounge is the hot new addition to Downtown Royal Oak. This chic spirited restaurant's refreshing and authentic atmosphere makes it the perfect place for a private dinner or a lively get together.
Gemmayze is named after a popular neighborhood in modern Beirut a place that owners Nick Aubrey and Elias Hajjar are fortunate enough to visit...
There is no shortage of Lebanese restaurants in metro Detroit, a region that is the most concentrated area of Arab-Americans in the U.S. This is quite convenient for someone whose heritage is half Lebanese and loves to come back to Detroit for a traditional meal of grape leaves, kibbe, hummus, tabbouleh and other dishes that evoke childhood memories and are difficult to find as perfectly-prepared as I can enjoy at home. When I do go back to Detroit, there is a shortlist of Lebanese...
