Chiche - Restaurant

Initiative phase: Well established and running Categories: Alternative culture

Responsible restaurant

Chiche - Restaurant

Hidden away on the ground floor of an ordinary residential building in the Limpertsberg district of Luxembourg City, this committed restaurant combines traditional Lebanese cuisine with a mission of social integration. Founded in 2017 by Marianne Donven, a Luxembourger, Chiche ! is much more than just a restaurant: it is a springboard for refugees and migrants, offering them employment, training and social integration opportunities.

Chiche ! brings together refugees from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. This diversity is the driving force behind the establishment.

The concept has far exceeded initial expectations. In addition to the main restaurant, which remains the symbol of the association, three other branches have opened, confirming the relevance of the model.

The atmosphere of the place reflects its values: salvaged furniture, artistic creations and vintage pieces make up a welcoming and authentic setting. The atmosphere is just as appealing to local residents as it is to the expatriate community, all of whom come here to enjoy home-made specialities such as falafel and chiche taouk.

Participation opportunities

What’s needed

Engaged citizen

Objectives

Promoting cultural exchanges, social cohesion and gastronomy for the common good

Impact

"Chiche" has a triple meaning: firstly, it's the French word for chickpeas, a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine and the main ingredient in falafel, the restaurant's signature dish. It is also - phonetically - the Arabic word for skewer. Finally, "Chiche! "is a French expression meaning "to take up a challenge", that of creating a restaurant with a social, sustainable and economically viable impact, while employing only non-professionals from 21 different countries - a real gamble.... but the challenge was successfully met!

Target audience

General public

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Decent Work and Economic Growth Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Sustainability Targets

  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Name of Organization

Address & geo, Contact person

  • Chiche!
  • Avenue Pasteur 20
  • 2310 Luxembourg
  • Marianne Donven
  • contact@chiche.lu
  • 26 48 09 81
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The initiative information was originally written in French
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