A passion-filled story began in 1977 in Jerash in Jordan. That is when a food-passionate Lebanese woman took on the challenge of introducing the Jordanian people to the authentic Lebanese dishes made even more special by her personal touches. Antoinette Rami Saliba, or Um Khalil, got herself a spot near the monuments of the ancient city, where she started introducing locals and tourists to her tasty, authentic Lebanese recipes. Thanks to those exceptional dishes and hospitality experiences that people found in her restaurant, Lebanese Um Khalil restaurant became a remarkable landmark in the city; and is currently one of the oldest in Jordan.