We are pleased to say that the tradition continues after an inevitable pause in 2025 - MIEUX VAUT TARD QUE JAMAIS !! Members and guests are invited to our Francophonie celebration dinner on Friday 4 December. This year it's Lebanes. What's the French Connection you ask? (read more)
Join us for an authentic traditional banquet that begins with dips followed by mezza, salads, skewers and ends with coffee and Kanafe, 'all made with love like Mama used to make'. As the proprietors say:
'Our Mezza selection is authentic and traditional to the finest detail. If you were in Lebanon right now this is what would be on the menu and made the same way with the same ingredients.’
Date Friday 4 December 2026
Venue Mama Manoush, 175 -177 Lygon St
Brunswick East (corner of Glenlyon Rd and Lygon St))
Time 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Bookings close Friday 27 November
AFTV Members | $50
Non Members | $75
See attached set menu
Vegetarians /Vegans and Gluten Free will be offered a separate menu
Metered parking ends at 6.00 and there was plenty of metered parking along Lygon St and also unmetered in side streets.
THIS ACTIVITY IS PRESENTED AND SUBSIDISED BY THE AFTV
(THROUGH DET FUNDING)
An AFTV/ Forum de la Francophonie Initiative
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We are pleased to say that the tradition continues after an inevitable pause in 2025 - MIEUX VAUT TARD QUE JAMAIS !!
Members and guests are invited to our Francophonie celebration dinner and this year it’s Lebanese.
Date Friday 4 December 2026
Venue Mama Manoush, 175-177 Lygon St Brunswick East
Time 6.30pm - 9.30pm