When Samson’s Gourmet Hot Dogs closed last year, many Oak Lawn residents mourned the loss of a favorite neighborhood hangout, but its replacement might be even better. Open Sesame Lebanese Grill ...
A quarter of a century ago, Ali Kobeissi opened Open Sesame on Second Street in Belmont Shore. The restaurant, offering various staples of Lebanese cuisine including hummus, falafel patties, chicken ...
Restaurateur Ali Kobeissi brought Lebanon with him to Long Beach when he opened Open Sesame in Belmont Shore. Now, he’s celebrating 15 years in business. “I don’t give out my recipes,” Kobeissi, 46, ...