DMV food: Mediterranean Gourmet Market serves up Middle-Eastern cuisine to Virginia community

It’s not easy surviving the restaurant business, but George Azar has done so since he immigrated from Lebanon in the 70s and started working in the industry.

Hidden in the corner of a strip mall near Franconia Road and Beulah Street, Mediterranean Gourmet Market, his counter-service shop he started in the 80s at Landmark Mall is a spot frequented by locals.

"I come here for the food, but also the company, it's nice, you become friends," one customer said when asked why he comes every day.

Not only do regular customers (commonly referred to as “regulars”) find their way here for a bite, one of them even found themselves behind the counter.

“George needed some help one day, so I stepped in,“ Shadi Abusbitan recalls.
_______________
Stay up to date with our social media:

Have a news tip? Send it directly to us:

Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather.

#WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC

[Gazidaya]

The best home made Lebanese food in town