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HUMMUS FOR LEBANON
Over the past years, us, Lebanese, have faced many devastating tragedies. Events, such as the Beirut explosion and the pandemic, have put our country into a disastrous state.
These circumstances…
May 25, 2021
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#HUMMUSFORLEBANON: Buy Hummus and Support Lebanon
A small grain with a big impact!
In the past 2 years, thousands of children became on the verge of starvation.
But when we come together, hand in hand, we can move mountains.
May 24, 2021
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Can't Sleep? Hummus Among Other Foods Can Help (Infographic)
Tossing and turning when it’s time for bed? Tried every sleep-inducing tactic you know? You may want to look at what you eat.
May 11, 2020
Breakfast & Coffee
LIVE with Abou Chadi: Enjoy a Traditional Breakfast in Jal El Dib
I love this guy and I love his food. Tony Haddad, the man behind Abou Chady in Jal EL Dib has been in operation for the last 32 years, providing his customers with an authentic and…
May 04, 2020
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Metn
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HUMMUS: Simple But Glorious Middle Eastern Dip. 80 Mouthwatering Photos
The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Yet Lebanon's hummus has brought food critics, amateur locals, and…
April 28, 2020
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The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth
The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity, and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food-Gatherings on Earth
One of the world’s most fabulous tables is probably underrated: it’s time…
News
CNN: The world's 50 Best Foods: Hummus is on the List
(CNN) — "There is no love sincerer than the love of food," George Bernard Shaw said. Judging by the number of amazing dishes out there, he was right.
December 27, 2019
| Spotted Stories
MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul
International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
International Cuisine
MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul
Spending four days in Istanbul, and eating almost every cuisine until now, the last dinner must be special, so why not try MUST! MUST, which is the new address in Istanbul for special food and good…
September 21, 2019
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Istanbul
Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free
Fish & Seafood | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 04, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Restaurant Kesrwani; Fish and Seafood in Antelias, Arghile-Free
I’ve been here, done that, enjoyed the experience and now back for more. Kesrwani, the famous fish market of Antelias welcomes you for an enjoyable experience of seafood, Lebanese mezze and…
September 04, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Antelias
Breakfast & Coffee
Snack Fakhreddine, Baakline Famous Breakfast
If you ask me about my favorite three “Foul and Hummus” breakfast restaurants in Lebanon, Snack Fakhreddine will be one of them. Managed and operated by Ammo Baheej and his wife for…
July 15, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Shouf
Spotted Stories
Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert
Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this feels right. This certainly isn’t your typical hummus:…
May 18, 2019
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Have you ever had a traditional old breakfast in a beautifully decorated place, served by professional waiters, drinking San Pellegrino sparkling water and the soothing sound of a water…
April 20, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Breakfast & Coffee
Abou Chady: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Quail Eggs in Jal El Dib
If you follow my stories on Instagram, you should know by now that I fell in love with this guy; Abou Chady, 32 years of experience in the field, prepares a magical breakfast. Great food, made with…
Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 23, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”
I was expecting a casual Lebanese restaurant like all the rest around the villages until the waiter opened the door. I was here six years ago -time flies- and remember to have enjoyed my…
March 23, 2019
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Metn
Mechwar Videos
Foul, Hummus, Balila, Fatteh and Bayd b Awarma: From Beirut to Jounieh
Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast … Something that is rare to skip in the Middle East because of the huge selection of yumminess that we have. Whether it’s salty or sweet, it’s…
Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib
Abou Jihad; is it the food, the vibes or the passion behind every plate? Is it my love for their food, the simplicity or the “Nafass”? I enjoy this restaurant and what they offer and have…
January 23, 2019
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Metn
Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!
The iconic Burj al Hamam restaurant, open in Antelias for as long as I remember, has encountered a complete renovation making its ceiling higher and its walls brighter. Covered with bright…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Popular
Craving a Good Hummus in Lebanon: 21 of the Best Plates You Have to Try!
The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Yet Lebanon's hummus has brought food critics, amateur locals and foreign…
January 05, 2019
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Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
Traditional and Authentic: A Tasty Breakfast at Akra, Tripoli
In the heart of the old souk, a few meters away from the clock, Akra is a wonderful place and I'm happy we came here. Foul, hommos madkouk, foul bi thini, hommos lahme, malizia and
December 31, 2018
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Tripoli
Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Le2metna Snack: Flavors of Home Prepared with Love, in Sarba
It feels like home from the minute you walk in. Fresh aromas of food, two chefs working behind the counter, a gentle lady helping with the order make sure you are treated like a king. I felt good...…
November 25, 2018
| Restaurants
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Keserwan
Mhanna Sur Mer is Excellent! One of My Favorite Lebanese Fish Restaurants
Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
November 04, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Mhanna Sur Mer is Excellent! One of My Favorite Lebanese Fish Restaurants
Mhanna Sur Mer is one of my favorite Lebanese/Seafood restaurants for as long as I can remember. It has been an address I head down to year after year to enjoy some good and tasty local cuisine by…
November 04, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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North Lebanon
Breakfast at Al Ajami Beirut: Preserving Lebanese Traditions For Years
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 16, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Al Ajami Beirut: Preserving Lebanese Traditions For Years
Open for as long as my father remembers, Al Ajami is a traditional restaurant that has moved from the heart of Beirut to Jounieh during the war and now settled in Ramlet el Bayda.…
September 16, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee
Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try
Sit back and relax, blend in with the setup, listen to the jokes, live the experience and don’t expect anything fancy. Go back to the old days, the living Beirut, the pumping heart of the…
September 06, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Beirut
Gerge El Dayaa: Simple, Tasty and Affordable Seafood
Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 24, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Gerge El Dayaa: Simple, Tasty and Affordable Seafood
I love it here, more and more every time. Simple and unpretentious, the seafood place owned by Gerge and his family serves premium quality seafood brought from the port on a daily basis.
August 24, 2018
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North Lebanon
Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 23, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Sawani Falfoul: Great Food and Great Vibes for Breakfast and Beyond
I ate, enjoyed my time, felt transported... I wished time would stop. I had an amazing plate of foul, an awesome plate of hummus, an outstanding bite of Sfi7a and the story goes on and on... have…
August 23, 2018
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Beirut
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Khan Jbeil: Live Back History in Byblos’ Old Souk
Walking the old souk of Jbeil, enjoying the beautiful weather of this amazing city, I stopped in front of a stone arcade; an old house, where music transports, where decor enchants, where positive…
July 29, 2018
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Jbeil
Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh
Fish & Seafood | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
June 03, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Moria: Bravo Chef... You Made My Day! Amazing Food in Jounieh
Moria, or the old olive tree, a restaurant open on Jounieh’s old souk, serves a Lebanese and middle eastern cuisine with a gentle touch of freshness. A vast space welcomes you for lunch or…
June 03, 2018
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Jounieh
Mechwar Videos
Ramadan in Saida: Iftar and Suhour (An Exciting Video)
Saida’s old town easily rivals its counterparts across the region. Extraordinarily well preserved, the cool, winding streets of the souk retain their ancient origins while functioning as an…
News
Today is International Hummus Day! From Lebanon to the World
The world recognizes the delicious flavors of blended chickpeas, olive oil, and spices on International Hummus Day. The world appreciates the delicious flavors of blended chickpeas on International…
May 13, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
The World’s Best Hummus
It’s the world’s best Hummus by far! It’s the smoothest, softest, most tender and extremely flavorful treat the world has ever witnessed; it’s Al Halabi’s hummus, not…
Breakfast & Coffee
Issa: Foul, Fatteh, Msabbaha and Hummus for Breakfast in Beirut
Located behind the Arab university, Issa has been serving foul and hummus for as long as Beirut remembers. Staff smoking a cigarette on the sidewalk, news loudly broadcasted on the television,…
April 30, 2018
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Semsom Lebanese Restaurant: A Lebanese Escape in Muscat, Oman!
I’ve been to Semsom Oman many times already, enjoying the experience and feeling like walking home! Today, I am trying the Muscat Grand Mall Branch.
Located on the firs
April 10, 2018
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Oman
Breakfast at Freehand New York; The Taste of Love and Touch of Innovation
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
April 01, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Freehand New York; The Taste of Love and Touch of Innovation
When New York is on a storm alert, and you wake up at four excited to see it... a great day has to start with a hefty breakfast. Walking the empty streets of this marvelous city before anyone even…
Tik Tak Abou Rami: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Positive Vibes in El Mina, Tripoli
Breakfast & Coffee | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 29, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Tik Tak Abou Rami: Foul, Hummus, Fatteh and Positive Vibes in El Mina, Tripoli
I was recently indulging in an early morning tour around the tight streets of Tripoli and Mina. Foul and hummus is a daily ritual for all of us, and some of its cooked well, other times it's not.…
January 29, 2018
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Tripoli
Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 16, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup
In an old Lebanese house nestled in the heart of Achrafieh, delicious upmarket Lebanese food is served. It’s happening up the stairs, a celebration of Lebanese cuisine approached differently...…
November 16, 2017
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Achrafieh
Mechwar Videos
The Lebanese Mezze Table: Much More Than Food, A Social Gathering!
Meze or mezze is a selection of small dishes served to accompany alcoholic drinks in the Near East, the Bal
Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 19, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ummi: Lunch Left Me Lost for Words...
Ummi: Where Traditional and Authentic Lebanese Food Will Surely Make you Happier...
September 19, 2017
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Beirut Central District
News
Living Abroad, An Easy Way to Remember the Flavors of Lebanon
Discover the taste of home with some of Lebanon’s most famous dishes.
September 08, 2017
Semsom: Tasty Flavors of Lebanon... With an Enjoyable Twist
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 28, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Semsom: Tasty Flavors of Lebanon... With an Enjoyable Twist
I've been a big fan of Semsom since I first discovered it in Achrafieh back in 2008. I love their signature twist on Lebanese cuisine, the colors in their dishes and above all their flavors!…
August 28, 2017
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Hamra & Verdun
Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
August 21, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed
Fouad is a small restaurant in Nabe3 el Mghara, Hrajel located far away from the tourists and the main road. I love it here and have been visiting since I was a kid. It's just 'It'!…
August 21, 2017
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Keserwan
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast in Tyre Has One Address: Mazraani!
Tyre, home of Lebanon's most beautiful beachfront and tastiest breakfast. I was back for the tasty local street breakfast and this time met Mr. Mazraani and his son, who have been producing these…
August 06, 2017
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South Lebanon
Diwan Beirut: A Memorable Experience from Start to Finish
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Diwan Beirut: A Memorable Experience from Start to Finish
This place looks so refreshing and happy... Now open on Zalka's main highway, welcome to Diwan Beirut, a concept by the same people who created the unique Sultan Brahim. Diwan Beirut is your fresh,…
July 10, 2017
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Metn
News
10 Favorite Spots: Lebanon's Best Hummus!
The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Yet Lebanon's hummus has brought food critics, amateur locals and foreign…
Memorize: A Terrace and Restaurant in Anfeh
International Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 15, 2017
International Cuisine
Memorize: A Terrace and Restaurant in Anfeh
Located on the second floor of an old house in Anfeh, Memorize serves guests with a selection of international and Lebanese dishes. Lebanese music plays in the background giving atmosphere through to…
June 15, 2017
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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North Lebanon
Kitchen
Hummus: Mix Chickpeas with Tahina, Lemon and Olive Oil...
Simple but glorious, Hummus has become the darling dip for vast populations of foodies throughout Europe, America and Canada. It has long been a staple dish in Lebanese cuisine and is iconic of the…
May 13, 2017
| News
News
Hummus Day Happens on May 13th: Let's Celebrate, 4 Ways to Eat Hummus
Simple but glorious, Hummus has become the darling dip for vast populations of foodies throughout Europe, America and Canada. It has long been a staple dish in Lebanese cuisine and is iconic of the…
May 13, 2017
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News
13th of May is Hummus Day: Let's Celebrate Our Local Heritage
International Hummus Day – May 13
The world recognizes the delicious flavors of blended chickpeas, olive oil and spices on International Hummus Day. The world appreciates the delicious flavors…
May 12, 2017
Kahwet el Mandaloun: Good Food, Great Vibes!
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 17, 2017
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Kahwet el Mandaloun: Good Food, Great Vibes!
It was one of the few times when writing a review was not even planned. One of the few times when I sat planning to relax and enjoy the moment... but the experience was way too good not to be…
March 17, 2017
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Dbayeh
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine
We chose Al Challal to have lunch while shooting an episode of Mechwar on Jezzine. Al Challal is a Lebanese restaurant nestled on a cliff right by the water fall.
February 17, 2017
| Restaurants
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South Lebanon
Mazarine Coffee: The Tartines of San Francisco
Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas
February 02, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
Mazarine Coffee: The Tartines of San Francisco
Walking down the streets of San Francisco, a coffee shop grabbed my attention. Mazarine Coffee looks fresh with a traditional feel. A wide space, ceramic tiles, an industrial ceiling, wooden…
February 02, 2017
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San Francisco