10 Favorite Spots: Where to Stay and Eat in London
News
August 27, 2017
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London... An iconic city, majestic if I may say, where class and luxury await, the city of charm and history. I've been to London five times already searching for the best food destinations and unforgettable discoveries... Below is a list of spots I…
10 Favorite Spots: Delicious Sandwiches You Must Try in Lebanon!
News
May 28, 2017
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As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and sandwiches for 2016 and 2017. What started ages…
10 Favorite Spots: Best Places My Grandpa Told Me About
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May 14, 2017
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| Middle East
It’s true when they say that some foods are best prepared by masters… and not just any masters. Often found in hidden places, there are certain places that have been around for generations, handing down family secret recipes from one to…
10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy Good Italian Pasta in Lebanon!
Italian
April 30, 2017
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| Middle East
Pasta is one of the world's most favourite foods! Spaghetti, lasagna, rotini, tortellini - there are over 600 known pasta shapes. It's delicious, it's nutritious, it's versatile. It can be enjoyed as a main course, or as a side dish. Top…
10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Hefty Breakfast in Lebanon!
Breakfast & Coffee
April 23, 2017
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| Middle East
"Breakfast", the latest trend to take our country by storm. New breakfast spots are opening every month and many restaurants are changing their operating hours to serve breakfast.
It’s a beautiful day out there ……
10 Favorite Spots: Where to Enjoy a Real Burger in Lebanon!
Burgers
April 16, 2017
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| Middle East
I love burgers, to the extent that I don’t mind eating these little pieces of heaven every day. Mind you, not all burgers are worth talking about and not all burgers are made properly. It is not as simple as one would imagine. A good burger…
Top 10: My Greatest Hotel Stays this Year!
Hotels
October 22, 2016
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In 2016, I was lucky enough to have had the chance to travel a lot. I discovered more than 20 different cities and checked into more than 25 hotels around the world. Each hotel was a unique experience and a step forward to learning more about the…
10 Favorite Spots: Delicious Milano, Italy
Italian
February 17, 2016
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Et voila, here's my second time in Milan, only this time the trip was based around food and culinary discoveries. 6 days, 5 nights, 15 restaurants tried, 6 gelato places enjoyed, 50 dishes tried, 25 reviews, 2,000 photos taken, 100 discoveries, 2…
Lebanon: 19 Places Your Dad Told You About
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December 01, 2015
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Back to the Past… Generations of Quality and Taste
Places Your Dad Told You About
It’s true when they say that some foods are best prepared by masters… and not just any masters. Often found in hidden places, there are certain…
Lebanon's Best Restaurants of 2014
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March 26, 2015
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| Middle East
Lebanon's Best Restaurants:
My Coup de Coeur Restaurants
Eateries and Cafes I Like
Bistros in Lebanon
Italian Restaurants in Lebanon
Let’s ‘Meat’ in Lebanon
Fine Dining in…
2014: Best Sushi Restaurants in Lebanon
News
January 12, 2015
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| Middle East
Sushi Shack: Rabieh has a New Sushi Place... And it's GoodYesterday night, accompanied by four of our friends, we went to try Sushi Shack. We were welcomed by the manager and chose one of the many tables in this square venue. White, vast,…
2014: Lebanon's Gourmet Burgers
Burgers
January 11, 2015
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Le Petit Gris: A Rich Selection of Fine Dining Creations
Served in a brioche bun, The 180g meat sits perfectly around the added ingredients. Sponginess, juiciness and crunchiness of the bun by Paul Bakery hosts a thick and adequately cooked,…
2014: Best Lebanese Diners in Lebanon
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January 11, 2015
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Orfali Jal El Dib: Not Only Good Sandwiches but Mouthwatering Homemade DessertsThis is the story of a cow, a cow that decided to establish itself in Beirut, as a way of getting closer to the human race. Mrs. Orfali came from the farm straight to the…
2014: Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Lebanon
Ice Cream & Gelato
January 10, 2015
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| Middle East
Hanna Mitri: The World's Best Ice CreamI truly doubt that all Lebanese people don't know or have not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude character.…
2014: Finest Desserts in Lebanon
Desserts & Sweets
January 10, 2015
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The Meringue Mountain at VILLA CLARA
What made a superb last impression, making us forget about the small imperfections during dinner, was the giant mountain of meringue. Meringue is not the easiest of things to prepare sometimes gives off a bad,…
2014: Best Armenian Restaurants in Lebanon
News
January 09, 2015
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| Middle East
Badguer: An Armenian Home with a lot to OfferI was happy to discover some new Armenian specialties not found at other renowned restaurants around the city. I enjoyed meeting the ladies behind those dishes as well as the restaurant manager, who is…
2014: Best Lebanese Seafood Restaurants
News
January 09, 2015
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| Middle East
Mhanna Sur Mer: Repeated Perfection by the Mediterranean SeashoreMhanna 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…
2014: Best Lebanese Restaurants in Lebanon
News
January 09, 2015
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| Middle East
Babel Dbayeh: Fourth Review, Same Great ExperienceBabel; the grandiose Babel. A combination of unique architecture, good food and joyful moments. Babel, located on the Dbayeh highway, is a restaurant you won't be able to miss while driving on the…
2014: Best Casual Diners in Lebanon
News
January 09, 2015
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| Middle East
Crepaway's New Menu Finally OutYes, finally, after long years of waiting, Crepaway has introduced a new menu. A menu that feels different and unique. A menu with a different standard than the usual diner food we know. Invited to be among the first…
2014: Lebanon's Best Casual Burgers
News
January 08, 2015
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| Middle East
Sandwiched: Delicious Diner Food and a Mouthwatering Chocolate Cake
All the burgers looked appetizing, but we chose the cheeseburger for L.L12,000L.L: The bread emptied from the inside gives room for the other ingredients to be enjoyed.…
2014: Best Pizza in Lebanon
News
January 08, 2015
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| Middle East
Tavolina: I Found it... A Pizza Worth a TrophyTwo thumbs up for their pizza. I can honestly say that today I've tasted one of the best not to say the best Italian pizza ever tasted in Lebanon. A 30cm perfectly round pizza with thin non chewy dough…
NoGarlicNoOnions Best of 2014: Most Viewed Youtube Videos
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January 07, 2015
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Street Food in Beirut
Let's Get Lost in Bourj Hammoud
Lebanese Bread, How it's Made
Zahle: The City of Arak and Tasty Discoveries
Handmade, Authentic Ghazle el Banet
A Visit to Jbeil, Byblos
Al Sousseh: Selected by CNN as the…
2014: Best Foul, Hummus and Eggs with Kawarma in Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
January 06, 2015
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Fouad Massaad: The Authentic Breakfast of ZahleIn Zahle, when you say Foul and Hummos for breakfast, Georges Massaad is the only place to visit. Georges Massaad is located on the main Zahle highway, few meters after the Saraya. Pass the Saraya and…
2014: The Finest Pain Perdu in Lebanon
News
January 06, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
| Middle East
The Gordon's Cafe Exquisite Delicacy
The pain perdu at Gordon’s is to die for… I wish I discovered it earlier. A perfectly round piece of bread, airy and light, is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, walnuts and caramel on the…
2014: Best Breakfast in Lebanon
Breakfast & Coffee
January 06, 2015
| News
| Middle East
The Food Dealer: A New Tasty Experience in LebanonOn a calm Friday morning, along with some friends, we headed down to Food Dealer for breakfast. The Food Dealer is a deli/café that has recently opened on Mar Mikhael. The hype around it has…
2014: Tasty Discoveries on Must Try in Lebanon
News
January 06, 2015
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| Middle East
Salon des Famille' Extravagant Milk CookiesWhen I think Zahle, the first thing that comes to mind is “Kaak bi 7alib”… I love those cookies so much that I always ask my friends to get me some whenever they’re going up t the…
2014: Best Street Food in Lebanon
News
January 06, 2015
| Street Food
| Middle East
Kalaa Chicken, Fransisco, and Chicken ShawarmaDuring our street food tour around Beirut, my friend Hasan suggested we visit Kalaa Chicken. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to have some chicken that day, since almost all chicken in the country is…
2014: Most Interesting Culinary News of the Year
News
January 06, 2015
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| Middle East
Sesobel: A Hard Working Organization and a Great CauseSesobel is a story, Sesobel is a family... Sesobel is a journey which started 35 years with an aim to help deprived children along the way... Sesobel is made up of a group of hard working…
2014: Favorite Gadgets and Kitchen Appliances
Food Gadgets
January 06, 2015
| News
| Middle East
Knork: Cut with a ForkKnork is a combination of knife and fork. Innovative beveled edge design cuts through food with one hand, while not being sharp to the mouth. Finger platform enhances ergonomics and provides leverage for the cutting…
My Favorite Eclairs and Choux in Paris for 2014
Desserts & Sweets
November 25, 2014
| Tasty Discoveries
| France
In Paris, the talk of the town is the CHOUX PASTRY. The origins of the choux pastry—traditionally filled with pastry cream, custard, or whipped cream and topped with fondant icing —are hazy, but can be traced to France around…
2013: Tasty Discoveries Around Lebanon
Tasty Discoveries
December 22, 2013
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| Middle East
I have made it a point to take things a step further. This year was intense, in the sense there was so much to see, so much to discover and so much to enjoy and share, looking into the nitty gritty details of things. There's something special in…
2013: Best Casual Burger in Lebanon
Burgers
December 19, 2013
| Restaurants
| Middle East
I love burgers to the extent that I don't mind eating these little pieces of heaven every day. Mind you though, not all burgers are good and not all burgers are made properly. Is is not as simple as one would imagine. One this is for sure is that a…
2013: NoGarlicNoOnions Greatest Hotel Stays
Hotels
December 12, 2013
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In 2013, I was lucky enough to have had the chance to travel a lot. I discovered more than 15 different cities and checked into more than 25 hotels around the world. Each hotel was a unique experience and a step forward to learning more about the…
2012: Best Italian Pizza in Lebanon
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March 19, 2013
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Margherita: Pizzeria Del Quartiere Dal 1959
Because we are all attached to our neighbourhood and that we like to live in a warm and welcome environment, we all simply fall in love with Margherita. Margherita is not only one of the best pizzerias…
2013: Favorite Desserts in Lebanon to Date
Desserts & Sweets
March 17, 2013
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| Middle East
Who doesn't love desserts... Perfect pieces of mouthwatering indulgence... Find some of my favorite desserts around Lebanon...
St. Elmo’s Seaside Brasserie: Perfect Giant Cookie
Olio Gemmayze: Caramelised Focaccia with…
2012: Best Diners in Lebanon
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February 17, 2013
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| Middle East
Premium Diners in Lebanon can be counted by hand. The positive thing, it that almost all of them follow a minimal international standard, offering a good quality. Below are my favourite ones.
Crepaway:
Two weeks ago I decided to…
2012: The Year's Finest Restaurant Experiences
Popular
January 07, 2013
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I have tried a number of new restaurants around the world in 2012. I have revisited some of my favorite places again over the past year... Venues that serve mouthwatering and exquisite dishes, served in a professional atmosphere, all in a…