They are similar in many ways, although Jordan doesn’t have quite the coastline Lebanon does, in my humble opinion. But it’s still a great country with friendly people and lots to see. Israel has great things to see and do as well. I love the entire region to tell you the truth, but Lebanon has always continued to call to me.

@Marina You get flatbread like this at practically every meal – no knives and forks in this place, so we used it to scoop up the dips.

I can speak for Jordanian, Greek and Turkish mezzes … and I suppose the Spanish tapas may be a distant relation?

We sometimes adhere to the principle at home, too, especially when we eat Chinese or Indian.