Located on the roof of the Nabu Museum in Chekka, 10 kilometers from Batroun and facing one of the most beautiful beaches in Lebanon, ANU, a 400 m2 restaurant, is the result of a fruitful collaboration between Gregory Gatserelia, designer, and Eva Szumilas, designer of the tree, the central piece of the place. ANU’s concept is inspired by Mediterranean landscapes, and its goal is to ensure interconnection between the clientele and the sea. The result is a simple, well-ordered look, broken up by two centerpieces, in this case, the carved tree surrounded by the sophisticated bar, facing the Mediterranean, as well as by bright geometric shapes embedded in the walls, where they are found. A highlight of the design of this semi-open bistro, Gregory Gatserelia’s tree, showing the seasonal change of leaves from green to red and then falling in autumn, just before the fruit ripens, was a poem, tracing the Lebanese dream evolving through time from the difficult past to a better future. The steel sculpture titled The Tree of Life and displayed on an open surface overlooking the sea.
ANU is a concept drawn upon inspirations from Mediterranean landscapes and Bohemian lifestyles. Every dish is created with nature as its muse to translate experiences in life into bite-sized moments. Inspired by the tales of Roman and Greek mythology, the cocktail menu is designed to allow you to taste a moment in history. From unrequited love stories to battles that have marked generations, every sip is an entry into the past.
