Is Byblos Mediterranean Cafe Still Open? Update (Syracuse, NY)
Current status
As of September 2026, Byblos Mediterranean Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 17, 2025.
Last verified
What the source shows: A local news article dated 2025-07-17 reported the cafe was filming a second Triple D appearance, and the cafe's own website was live on 2026-09-08.
- Season / episode Season 16, Episode 1
- Original air date
- Address 223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Byblos Mediterranean Cafe in downtown Syracuse in the episode "Authentic Eats" (aired 2012-12-10), where Violet Khabbaz served a seasoned falafel sandwich and baklava alongside fresh hummus and shawarma. The family-run Lebanese cafe, operated with her husband Phillip and son Fady, opened in 2010 at 223 N. Clinton Street and has been described in local coverage as bringing a home-style, family touch to Middle Eastern cooking downtown. CNY Central reported on 2025-07-17 that Byblos was preparing for a second appearance on the show, in an episode titled "Around the World and Off-The-Hook," showcasing the same falafel and baklava recipes. The cafe's own website, byblossyr.com, was live on 2026-09-08, describing Byblos as serving Mediterranean food in downtown Syracuse.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Authentic Eats
- What was featured
- seasoned falafel sandwich and baklava at the family-run Lebanese cafe
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Byblos Mediterranean Cafe
Frequently asked questions
Is Byblos Mediterranean Cafe still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Byblos Mediterranean Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 17, 2025.
What happened to Byblos Mediterranean Cafe after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Byblos Mediterranean Cafe in downtown Syracuse in the episode "Authentic Eats" (aired 2012-12-10), where Violet Khabbaz served a seasoned falafel sandwich and baklava alongside fresh hummus and shawarma. As of September 2026, Byblos Mediterranean Cafe is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed July 17, 2025.
Where is Byblos Mediterranean Cafe located?
223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Byblos Mediterranean Cafe?
Season 16, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 10, 2012. The episode is titled “Authentic Eats”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
- Venue type
- cafe
- Official website
- byblossyr.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in New York
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Sources
- cnycentral.com — https://cnycentral.com/news/local/syracuses-byblos-mediterranean-cafe-returns-to-food-networks-triple-d-nation
- byblossyr.com — https://byblossyr.com/
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