Also had Lebanese(ish) last night but in the context of iftar rather than birthday. Am getting better at buffets so actually managed to put together some borderline coherent courses rather than the culture clash on a plate I would have succumbed to in the past.

Dates to break alleged fast
Mezze to start: moutabal, muhammara, tabbouleh and fattoush.
Mains: Shish taouk, veg biryani, some pickles
Dessert: Umm Ali

Perhaps unsurprisingly a bit of a dry old do. Drank rose milk instead - looks like pepto bismol and sweet enough to make your teeth itch but surprisingly moreish. Have been revisited by wafts of potpourri ever since though.