Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Dana Biosphere Reserve
Feynan Ecolodge (
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); Dana Guest House (
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);
Rummana Campground (
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)
Jerash
Lebanese House (
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)
Karak
Kir Heres (
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)
Madaba
Ayola Coffeeshop & Bar (
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)
; Haret Jdoudna (
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)
Mt Nebo
Asa Moses Restaurant (Siyagha Restaurant;
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)
Petra
Basin Restaurant (
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)
Umm Qais
Umm Qais Resthouse (
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)
Wadi Musa
Petra Kitchen (
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)
Wadi Rum
Bait Ali (
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)
; Rum Gate Restaurant (
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)
The word 'mezze' is derived from the Arabic
t'mazza,
meaning 'to savour in little bites'. Meat
mezze usually comprise mutton, goat, chicken or
lamb, but never pork - which is
haram
(forbidden)
for Muslims. However, Jordan's Christian commu-
nity is free to buy it - if they can find it.
COFFEEHOUSES
For men, Jordan's coffeehouses are great places to watch the world go by, write a letter, meet the locals and play a
hand of cards, accompanied by the incessant clacking of slammed domino and backgammon pieces and the gurgling
of fruity nargileh (water pipes). Foreign women, with a bit of courage and modest attire, are usually tolerated (
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). Traditional coffeehouses don't generally serve food.
Desserts
Jordanians have an incorrigibly sweet tooth, and there are pastry shops in every town ded-
icated to the sublime cuisine of baklava. The giant circular trays of filo pastry, tickled with
honey, syrup and/or rose water and cut into lozenges, are almost works of art.
