new year’s eve at louf

join us for a night of Palestinian cuisine, music and good company.

December 31, 2024

Two seatings:

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($200 per person)

8:30 p.m. to close ($225 per person)

Welcome to New Year's Eve at louf — Palestinian cuisine for the holidays 2024-2025!

Celebrate the start of the new year with an enticing and heart-warming menu at louf. Between traditional Palestinian flavours and Chef Fadi Kattan's modern interpretation of dishes, louf will ring in 2025 by highlighting the terroir, cuisine, and stories of Palestine.

Featuring:

  • Live oud music by Anas Raslan

  • Wine and non-alcoholic drink pairings by sommelier Anna Patrowicz

  • Prince Edward Island oysters

  • A surprise at midnight

Please find details on the menu, drinks, and FAQs below!

How to make a reservation:

  • Choose a time (5:30 or 8:30) from the drop-down menu for December 31.

  • We will follow up with guests pay for the menu in advance by credit card over the phone ahead of the evening.

  • Reservations will be confirmed upon payment.

  • Drink pairings will be paid during the event.

  • For this event, bookings cannot be cancelled and no-shows will not be eligible for refunds.

  • Please call the restaurant with any questions.

We're looking forward to your visit!

food menu

  • min il furon (bread)

    • ka’ek al quds (house baked sesame bread)

    • taboun (stone baked Palestinian flatbread)

  • tatbilat (condiments) — choice of 3

    • red shatta (fermented red chili, garlic, salt, olive oil)

    • green shatta (fermented green chili, garlic, salt, olive oil)

    • zaitoun (green olives in brine from Palestine)

    • makduss (chopped preserved eggplant stuffed with nuts & chili)

    • zaatar w joz mkhalal (pickled walnuts, zaatar leaves, olive oil)

  • min il muhit (seafood)

    • oysters, 4pc (served with apple mignonette)

  • atbaq saghira (small plates) — choice of 2

    • jebne nabulsiye (VG) (pan seared nabulsi cheese, zaatar oil)

    • kibbeh nayyeh (Palestinian tartar, bulgur, aged beef, spices, crackers)

    • dajaj pate (musakhan inspired chicken pate, onion sumac jam)

    • mushroom salad w maramiya and mardakoush (V) (pickled cremini, sauteed black oyster, sage, marjoram)

  • atbaq kabira (large plates) — choice of 1

    • mozet kharouf bil laban jameed (GF) (braised lamb shank, mahlab, mastic gum, yogurt)

    • yakhni lahma bil tamer hindi (GF) (braised beef, tamarind sauce, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds)

    • bukjet freekeh bil khodra (V) (phyllo pastry, spiced freekeh, raisins, dried apricots, root vegetables)

    • maftoul qare’ w hummus (V) (hand rolled wheat balls from Palestine, roasted squash, onions, chickpeas, spices)

  • tihlaya (desserts)

    • dark chocolate & Palestinian dates cake, black tahinia, honey

drink pairings

louf new years eve wine pairing package of 3 glasses to compliment the menu ($54/pp)

  • to start

    • 'le moulin’ blanquette de limoux j.laurens languedoc-roussillon france nv (5oz)

  • small plates

    • when pigs fly pinot noir 80x wine company niagara canada 2022 (5oz)

  • to continue

    • cabernet sauvignon ashkar winery galilee highlands 2016 (5oz)

Add a glass of bubbly at midnight ($28/pp):

  • last house bonheur bdn brut nature méthode traditionnelle prince edward county canada 2022 (5oz)

Louf New Year’s package of non-alcoholic drinks to compliment the menu ($39/pp)

  • to start

    • zhurat al sharq / flowers of the orient (zhurat tea, candied orange, fever tree tonic, orange blossom, lime zest, rose petals) 

  • small plates

    • ruz bil ruman / rice with pomegranate (alchemy crabapple & sage kombucha, rice infusion, pomegranate, flowers)  

  • to continue

    • asal al-sumac / sumac honey (auralis botanicals reishi, elderberry birch, wild honey, blueberry, sumac)

Add a sharab at midnight ($13/pp):

  • hilo il tufah / sweet apple (apple cordial, tamarind, lemon, maramiya)

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FAQs

  • Where should we park?

    There is street parking available on Madison Avenue, at our neighbor's small lot (Milborne, first come, first served), and public parking at the nearby George Brown College lot. There is also a short walk to the Dupont TTC station.

  • Are there vegetarian and vegan options?

    Yes! Our menu features a wide range of options for all dietary preferences, and we're happy to accommodate any allergy restrictions.

  • What is louf's accessibility?

    We have a ramp to reach the front door, and our restaurant has an elevator. We are also more than happy to handle any special logistical needs.

  • What does the set menu entail?

    Guests can choose from a range of options for each course: breads, condiments, small plates, large plates, and desserts. We will feature several items for each course, and our menu is always designed for sharing.

still have questions?