Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen is bringing three generations of family recipes to Gaithersburg with the opening of its first Maryland location at Rio Lakefront.

Opening Day – Monday, August 24 at 11 a.m.
Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen officially opens its doors to the public. Guests can be among the first to experience the new restaurant and its menu rooted in Chef Rachid Eido’s Lebanese cooking traditions. The menu features handmade mezze, shawarma, breads baked fresh throughout the day, and family specialties including Farrouj and slow-cooked Lamb Mouzat. The Maryland location will also introduce Maryland crab hummus, combining a local favorite with a Lebanese staple.

Official Ribbon Cutting – Tuesday, September 1 at 11 a.m.
Kareem’s will celebrate its debut with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration will include:

• Restaurant tours

• An opportunity to meet the team behind Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen

• The official ribbon-cutting ceremony

Third-generation Chef Rachid Eido carries his family’s traditions into the kitchen after building his culinary career at the Four Seasons and throughout the Washington region.