Between Ash Wednesday and Easter, many Christians observe 40 days known as Lent. Popularly regarded as a period of fasting, there are many ways to make the Lenten period meaningful —without skipping meals. Nancy and Maria Hado operate a Lebanese and Italian fine-dining restaurant, Chez Maria, from the 80LMR complex on Lady Musgrave Road. Chez Maria co-principals Nancy (l), and Maria Hado . They are Lebanese and have been dishing out the distinct flavours of the Middle East for over sixteen years. ‘You leave your country to chase your dreams, and along the way, you build memories in a new home with the lessons you’ve learned’.