Coffee, Wine & Drinks
International Coffee Day: Celebrate Coffee!
Coffee in the morning to start our day; coffee at work to keep us alert... coffee with friends to catch up; going for coffee with a loved one or a future loved one – we drink coffee…
October 01, 2021
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Popular
Around the World: Favorite Restaurants I've Visited This Year: 50 Places to Choose From
This year, I had the chance to visit more than 14 countries, sleep in 35 hotels and eat at more than a hundred restaurants. Below is a selection of my 50 best. Enjoy checking the…
January 20, 2020
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Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
International Cuisine
Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin
Located inside the Pullman hotel of Berlin, Blend is a trendy restaurant, decorated with style and serving lunch between twelve and two. Sit and relax, enjoy the modern decor while you wait for long…
September 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Germany
Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey
International Cuisine | Turkey Middle East
August 18, 2019
International Cuisine
Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey
Down at the bay, Maris Kitchen is the hotel’s main restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stop for a bite, enjoy a meal, and spend time on the beach. Arriving at 11 am, we started…
August 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Turkey
News
The first edition of World Bloggers Awards has been a tremendous success
(Press Release) More than 110 million people have been following the first ever World Blogger Awards dedicated to naming the best influencers in the world. Nominees came from the United States,…
May 27, 2019
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Back to Baron: Food is Good!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
Back to this magical restaurant called Baron. I’ve been here not so long ago, leaving amazed and astonished by the food and ambiance. Casual, uncomplicated, simple yet gourmet and upscale;…
March 14, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
Inspired by broad North American, European, and Mediterranean influences, the parlor lives up to the quirky wisdom of its namesake with a flavourful menu that infuses morning cuisine with a…
March 03, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Dinner at Centrale Beirut: Good Food, Pleasant Ambiance, Nice View on the Roof
Centrale Restaurant-Bar, opened in August 2001 in an early 20th-century traditional house, after two years of renovation. The restaurant is located on the ground floor with an impressive wine…
March 03, 2019
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Achrafieh
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 17, 2019
International Cuisine
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
I had enough of the Christmas market food, grilled pork, sausages, and sweet things... I needed to eat decent food! Walking in the “non-touristic” and not so crowded streets of Prague, a…
January 17, 2019
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Prague
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and enjoy the food. I felt the place from the minute I walked in, the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Envy: Classy and Fine Dining in Amsterdam
International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe
May 12, 2018
International Cuisine
Envy: Classy and Fine Dining in Amsterdam
Envy... for the green logo, the industrial space, the superb decor, the long wooden tables, the pending silver lamps with yellow lights, the high stools, the set of tables, the sexy lighting and the…
May 12, 2018
| Restaurants
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Amsterdam
News
THE FLAVORS OF 7 WORLD CUISINES, VISUALIZED
Visually experience the most popular cuisines from across the world.
When you think of your favorite dish, you probably think of a particular taste: sweet, sour, savory or maybe spicy. But for…
April 14, 2018
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Airports
Gordon Ramsey Plane Food at Heathrow Terminal 5
When I read “Plane Food”, I freaked out; what a cheap name I said to myself. But wait, don’t judge too quickly, I walked into an elegant restaurant serving a non-complicated refined…
March 31, 2018
| International Cuisine
Rawand: An Architectural Masterpiece Opens in Tripoli
International Cuisine | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 20, 2017
International Cuisine
Rawand: An Architectural Masterpiece Opens in Tripoli
I felt transported the minute I walked in! A marvelous place, a huge structure, hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in creating an architectural masterpiece. Rawand is not something I was…
December 20, 2017
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Tripoli
American
Hunter Mountain Brewery: Great Food Is Served Here
Great food is served here! Amazing quesadillas, crunchy and unique fries in generous portions with a selection of more than 17 craft beers on tap. I arrived here by mistake, hungry and driving to…
November 04, 2017
| International Cuisine
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CatSkills
Sadelle’s New York: The Unique Caramel Sticky Bun
Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas
October 28, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
Sadelle’s New York: The Unique Caramel Sticky Bun
You’ll feel transported from the minute you walk in, welcomed by the salmon and caviar bar action, the big communal table, the two large paintings and the bakery located on the upper level.…
October 28, 2017
| International Cuisine
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New York
International Cuisine
Khaymet el Darwish Bickfaya
Khaymet el Darwish, open for the last seven years or so, welcomes you around the chimney during winter days or on the terrace during summer days. With more than 200 food choices to choose from,…
October 01, 2017
| Restaurants
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Bickfaya
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1st
People’s undying love for coffee is leading to a worldwide shortage of supplies. While consumption is starting at an earlier age, adults are increasing their daily intake on a faster-than-ever…
October 01, 2017
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News
Zuma Dubai: One of the Top 10 on the World's Best International Restaurant-Bars
For the third successive year Zuma Dubai is listed as one of the top 10 on the World's Best International Restaurant Bar list by Tales of The Cocktail.
Zuma Dubai has placed on the top 10 list…
June 28, 2017
Divvy ABC Achrafieh: Delicious Food... Beautiful Decor... Must Try!
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 15, 2016
International Cuisine
Divvy ABC Achrafieh: Delicious Food... Beautiful Decor... Must Try!
Now in ABC Achrafieh, Divvy is a great place to try. The new location is where you should go for some food sharing, great vibes, good service and beautiful decor. I was in Divvy Hazmieh two weeks ago…
November 15, 2016
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Achrafieh
Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 14, 2016
International Cuisine
Divvy: Sharing Tasty Things at The Backyard Hazmieh
It's been sometime since I last visited DIVVY... I headed to their branch at the Backyard Hazmieh to have lunch with my friends, sat and appreciated the simple decor, its diverse menu and enjoy…
November 14, 2016
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Love at First Bite... An Erotic Restaurant in Muscat!
International Cuisine | Oman GCC Middle East
November 09, 2016
International Cuisine
Love at First Bite... An Erotic Restaurant in Muscat!
There’s a concept restaurant in Muscat, which will leave you intrigued or somehow confused. Are we walking into a club or a restaurant? Inside Love at First Bite, you'll find a dining area…
November 09, 2016
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Oman
News
Coffee Anyone? Happy International Coffee Day!
Emmm, the smell of coffee coffee in the morning... a cup of coffee a with friends in the afternoon; going for coffee on a date.... We drink coffee morning, day... Whether you favour espresso,…
October 01, 2016
Spotted Stories
Budweiser Introduces Twist-off Bottle Caps
Budweiser has launched twist-off bottle caps to increase ease of serve for on trade customers and make the bottles more convenient by eliminating the need for bottle openers.
Budweiser will be the…
April 27, 2016
American
Roadster's All Fit Menu Reviewed
When I heard about a new "light" menu, I wasn't excited to try it because everyone has a light menu and usually they're not good. I'd been to Roadster and done a review about the light menu which…
April 10, 2016
| International Cuisine
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Lebanon
Events
Souk el Akel: The International Edition!
Souk el Akel goes International in partnership with AIESEC to showcase international cuisines of Lebanon's Street Food Market.
Where: Downtown Beirut
When: Thursday the 31st
Time:…
March 30, 2016
| Souk el Akel
The Beirut Cellar: Achrafieh’s Neighborhood Restaurant
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2016
French Food
The Beirut Cellar: Achrafieh’s Neighborhood Restaurant
An iconic restaurant down in Beirut has made it into history with a resume spanning 38 years.
March 19, 2016
| International Cuisine
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Achrafieh
News
Celebrate International Women's Day Today and Everyday
We are all celebrating a special day today... March 8 marks a very important day - International Women's Day. NGNO's comes a little late just to remind everyone of the importance and value of every…
March 08, 2016
Salt Gourmet: A Culinary Experience at Beirut's Airport
Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 28, 2016
Airports
Salt Gourmet: A Culinary Experience at Beirut's Airport
How many times have you passed this restaurant what hour giving it any particular attention. How many times have we criticized the prices? How many times have we considered Salt a simple…
February 28, 2016
| International Cuisine
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Beirut
News
Lebanon: Officially One of the World's Most Beautiful Countries
I came across this article that shows Lebanon as one of 50 most beautiful countries in the world. Lebanon comes at number 11...
This article, published on
February 08, 2016
| Travel & Tourism
News
Lebanon's Villa Clara Now Part of Chateaux and Hotels Collection
Some good news from Lebanon that shows how hard work and dedication will be recognized internationally. Congratulations to Villa Clara Boutique Hotel And Restaurant, which has been chosen by
November 15, 2015
Dinner at The Fourth: Hyatt Union Square
International Cuisine | New York USA Americas
July 17, 2015
International Cuisine
Dinner at The Fourth: Hyatt Union Square
The Fourth is one of the restaurants at Hyatt Union Square hotel in New York, a hotel I stayed at for 10 days during my trip to the Big Apple. I headed to The Fourth daily for breakfast and enjoyed…
July 17, 2015
| Restaurants
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New York
Le Maillon Cafe: Good Food in a Shisha Cafe
International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 15, 2015
International Cuisine
Le Maillon Cafe: Good Food in a Shisha Cafe
When I hear about a restaurant that offers Arguileh, I'm not too tempted to go try it. But even though the air quality is bad, some of these places do offer good food and Le Maillon is one of them.
July 15, 2015
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Metn
Appliances
A Kitchen Hood that Connects You to the World
Here's a smart kitchen like no other. When we say a smart kitchen we don't mean a kitchen that connects you to the Internet, but a kitchen that connects the Internet to you. And what does this mean?…
July 09, 2015
| Spotted Stories
Sa7Se7: The Address for a Get Together in Tripoli
International Cuisine | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 20, 2015
International Cuisine
Sa7Se7: The Address for a Get Together in Tripoli
Sa7Se7, located in the heart of the Tripoli’s restaurants district is popular among people who enjoy some good American style food in an oriental touched space. Located on the right side of…
June 20, 2015
| Restaurants
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Tripoli
News
Happy Hamburger Day... It's Not the Size of the Bun... It's...
Today is National Hamburger Day in the US and I think it's a day to celebrate this juicy sandwich worldwide... especially here in Lebanon... So let's make it an 'internatio
May 28, 2015
News
Get Inspired: Different Ways of Preparing Some Hot Dogs
Summer is here and that means we're going to start enjoying some barbecue with friends and family... Hot dogs are more often part of the grilling plan... but why just put ketchup and mustard when you…
May 24, 2015
Spotted Stories
Vinyl Toys Good Enough to Eat
Meet Zard Apuya a San Francisco-based artist who has created the cutes vinyl figurines that are look good enough to eat.
Using w
February 24, 2015
Spotted Stories
30 Flavors You Didn't Know Exist!
If you consider yourself a flavor enthusiast, you'll need to leave your country in order to try these strange and bizarre flavors of other places. But it just might be worth it...you be the…
January 21, 2015
Philine's: Tasty and Generous Dishes in Zwickau
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
November 04, 2014
International Cuisine
Philine's: Tasty and Generous Dishes in Zwickau
In the city of Zwickau, they say that Philines is a place to visit. Known for its local and international dishes, our journey from Dresden to Munich had a stopover in this beautiful rural…
November 04, 2014
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Germany
Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 16, 2014
International Cuisine
Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun
I went to a preopening dinner at Divvy, a new place that just officially opened on Mar Michael. The experience was lovely, although some fine-tuning was required… but then again it was the…
October 16, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
International Coffee Day - Let's Enjoy a Cup Together This Morning
Coffee in the morning to start our day; coffee at work to keep us alert... coffee with friends to catch up; going for coffee with a loved one or a future loved one – we drink coffee…
September 29, 2014
| News
Spotted Stories
A Sweet Tart to Savory Burger
Here's something new to think about- a tart that is made to taste like a hamburger. Yum what I would do to get a hold of this creation...
June 01, 2014
Spotted Stories
Lebanese Beer Market Yet to Brew
Ever since the first Lebanese beer was produced eighty years ago, the local beer market has been dominated by a single brand for the majority of its history. However, over the past few years, a new…
April 14, 2014
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Lebanon
Spotted Stories
Thought of the Day: Love Your Beautiful Country... A Video Says it All
We look to travel outside our country while we live in a gem that just needs some cleaning up around the edges. Together we can make a difference, each and everyone can stand strong and scream out…
April 10, 2014
| Travel & Tourism
The Med, Terrace and Restaurant at Media One Dubai
Italian Food | UAE GCC Middle East
March 27, 2014
Italian Food
The Med, Terrace and Restaurant at Media One Dubai
I stayed at the Media One hotel for few days during a recent business trip to Dubai. I wanted to try out this hotel inside out - their restaurant, their breakfast buffet as well as all the details…
March 27, 2014
| Restaurants
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UAE
Spotted Stories
La Grande Épicerie du Bon Marche's New Look in Pictures
A short while ago, La Grande Epicerie reopened its doors after months of renovation. It reopened with a new style, a new look and a fresher feel. The few images I saw on the net were not enough to…
March 12, 2014
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Paris
Spotted Stories
Liza Beirut Featured in Architectural Digest
It's always a pleasure to see one of our innovative restaurants featured in international magazines like Architectural Digest. Text by Julie Coe
March 12, 2014
Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 27, 2014
International Cuisine
Casablanca: Discovering New Horizons While Staying in Town
Authenticity is key at Casablanca, a unique restaurant set in an old white Lebanese house on Ain Mreiseh. Facing a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea, this spot is a true gem in the heart of…
February 27, 2014
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Beirut
Popular
NoGarlicNoOnions Supports You Jackie #StripForJackie
In an unexpected twist, Lebanon’s online community has taken to social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to express support for 22-year-old Lebanese Olympic skier Jackie…
February 12, 2014
| Spotted Stories