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Food on Wood Mediterranean Grill is a restaurant located in Livonia, Michigan
owned by Moe Farhat
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Food on Wood Mediterranean Grill
, owned by Moe Farhat,
is a restaurant located in Livonia, Michigan.
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===History of Moe Farhat===
===History of Moe Farhat===
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Moe Farhat was born on September 20, 1981. Farhat was raised in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northville,_Michigan Northville, Michigan] in a large Lebanese family.
Being
an Arab-American of Lebanese decent, he was constantly surrounded by great-tasting, authentic Mediterranean foods. Farhat’s grandfather, an avid businessman, felt the need to share his unique Mediterranean recipes with his community. This motivated Farhat to open the very first Food on Wood location in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon%20 Lebanon]. Wanting to keep the business within the family, Farhat opened the Livonia location back in January of 2014.
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Moe Farhat was born on September 20, 1981. Farhat was raised in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northville,_Michigan Northville, Michigan] in a large Lebanese family.
As
an Arab-American of Lebanese decent, he was constantly surrounded by great-tasting, authentic Mediterranean foods. Farhat’s grandfather, an avid businessman, felt the need to share his unique Mediterranean recipes with his community. This motivated Farhat to open the very first Food on Wood location in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon%20 Lebanon]. Wanting to keep the business within the family, Farhat opened the Livonia location back in January of 2014.
===History of Food on Wood Grill===
===History of Food on Wood Grill===
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Food on Wood Grill was founded in 1974. What began as a “hole in the wall” forty years ago, has developed into a successful Mediterranean food chain with several locations. Food on Wood is a family-owned business
, which houses
authentic Mediterranean recipes. These authentic recipes are the reason for Food on Wood’s success. Now, Food on Wood has several locations, including many outside of the United States- such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon Lebanon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates%20 United Arab Emirates], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland%20 Switzerland], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia Australia].
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Food on Wood
Mediterranean
Grill was founded in 1974
in Beirut, Lebanon
. What began as a “hole in the wall” forty years ago, has developed into a successful Mediterranean food chain with several locations. Food on Wood is a family-owned business
that offers
authentic Mediterranean recipes. These authentic recipes are the reason for Food on Wood’s success. Now, Food on Wood has several locations, including many outside of the United States- such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon Lebanon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates%20 United Arab Emirates], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland%20 Switzerland], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia Australia].
==Products and Services==
==Products and Services==
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===Atmosphere===
===Atmosphere===
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Moe Farhat describes the atmosphere at Food on Wood as warm and familial. Located on one of Michigan’s most popular streets, the restaurant accommodates many people from all over the metro Detroit area.
He
explains that what sets his business apart from the rest is its authenticity, quality, and customer service. Furthermore, at Food on Wood, friendships are built. Farhat explains, “Customer service goes beyond that of just providing excellent foods, we treat our customers like friends.” Serving both local and national customers, Food on Wood plays Arabic music
,
in order to give locals and those visiting the area a true Mediterranean experience.
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Moe Farhat describes the atmosphere at Food on Wood as warm and familial. Located on one of Michigan’s most popular streets, the restaurant accommodates many people from all over the metro Detroit area.
Farhat
explains that what sets his business apart from the rest is its authenticity, quality, and customer service. Furthermore, at Food on Wood, friendships are built. Farhat explains, “Customer service goes beyond that of just providing excellent foods, we treat our customers like friends.” Serving both local and national customers, Food on Wood plays Arabic music in order to give locals and those visiting the area a true Mediterranean experience.
===Signature Dishes===
===Signature Dishes===
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There is no doubt that the Farhat family recipes seem to keep urging customers to
come back
. However, Farhat claims that at Food on Wood, there is no one signature dish. “All dishes are hand crafted with such care, precision and passion. Something as simple as the chicken shawarma, or kabob are made with the freshest of quality. Though simple, customers can really taste the difference.”
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There is no doubt that the Farhat family recipes seem to keep urging customers to
return
. However, Farhat claims that at Food on Wood, there is no one signature dish. “All dishes are hand crafted with such care, precision and passion. Something as simple as the chicken shawarma, or kabob are made with the freshest of quality. Though simple, customers can really taste the difference.”
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As well
, Food on Wood offers a variety of salads, sandwiches, vegetarian options, meat, entrees, seafood, lunch specials, and burgers- all made with quality ingredients.
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In addition
, Food on Wood offers a variety of salads, sandwiches, vegetarian options, meat, entrees, seafood, lunch specials, and burgers- all made with quality ingredients.
===Additional Services===
===Additional Services===
Food on Wood offers special services to accommodate more than that of an ordinary restaurant. They offer services such as catering and delivery. Moreover, due to its size, Food on Wood can accommodate large crowds of people and serve as host for parties and other celebratory gatherings. Another feature of Food on Wood Grill includes their outdoor patio, which serves as an excellent sitting space during the summer months.
Food on Wood offers special services to accommodate more than that of an ordinary restaurant. They offer services such as catering and delivery. Moreover, due to its size, Food on Wood can accommodate large crowds of people and serve as host for parties and other celebratory gatherings. Another feature of Food on Wood Grill includes their outdoor patio, which serves as an excellent sitting space during the summer months.
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Foods on Wood staff pride themselves on their excellent quality, customer service, and teamwork. Farhat stresses that, “A healthy and happy team yields success.” Every ingredient is hand selected with care; every dish is prepared with passion
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all of which come at reasonable prices.
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Foods on Wood staff pride themselves on their excellent quality, customer service, and teamwork. Farhat stresses that
teamwork is important for running a successful business. He states
, “A healthy and happy team yields success.” Every ingredient is hand selected with care; every dish is prepared with passion
,
all of which come at reasonable prices.
==Community Involvement==
==Community Involvement==
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Food on Wood Grill participated in the [http://www.motorcitymadness.com/ Motorcity Madness charity]. The business has also contributed to high school sports teams and has given church donations. They are also heavily involved within the Arab community.
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Food on Wood Grill participated in the [http://www.motorcitymadness.com/ Motorcity Madness charity]. The business has also contributed to high school sports teams and has given church donations. They are also heavily involved within the Arab community
. For instance, Farhat attends Arab functions hosted by the Arab church and Arab community partners, such as charity auctions held by church representatives
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==Mission==
==Mission==
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==Contact==
==Contact==
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Address: 17933 Haggerty Rd
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Livonia, MI 48152
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Address: 17933 Haggerty Rd
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Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (248) 347-3500
Phone: (248) 347-3500