News
How to Encourage Guests to Write the Perfect Restaurant Review
Many companies are losing their reputation, unwilling to admit that feedback affects sales. Posting reviews on the site is useful: visitors are sure to get acquainted with it, and if they do…
April 13, 2020
Hotels
The Pulitzer Hotel Paris: I'm Back After Seven Years!
I'm back... After Seven Years: The Pulitzer. A four stars hotel, 13 minute minutes away from my point of interest, was a great choice where I spent most of my time in my cozy room working or watching…
January 15, 2020
| Travel & Tourism
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Paris
French Food
Le Petit Chef: A Feast for the Senses, a Culinary Experience
ASH Beirut invites you to experience the best of theatre and dining in a 1.5 hour immersive culinary journey. Le Petit Chef is coming to us with his original French recipes, and our local chef…
December 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
OHANNES: The Food & The Chef... The Whole Experience
Sometimes, when letters are not enough, all you have to do is express yourself in a video. I loved the food, enjoyed my time in the kitchen, smiled and learned new cooking tricks. One afternoon at…
December 23, 2019
| Recommended
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Metn
MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux
Grill & BBQ | Switzerland Europe
November 25, 2019
Grill & BBQ
MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux
Part of many awards, MP’s is Montreux’s famous destination of good food and great vibes. A premium grill and excellent bar, spend happy moments with a view, surrounded by dimmed…
November 25, 2019
| Recommended
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Switzerland
The Fairmont, Le Montreux Palace Hôtel is Simply Marvelous
Hotels | Switzerland Europe
November 25, 2019
Hotels
The Fairmont, Le Montreux Palace Hôtel is Simply Marvelous
Laying on my bed after driving for six hours from Paris to Switzerland, I felt like waking up from a dream. Relaxing my body and enjoying the view, I took a moment to tell you about the Fairmont. One…
November 25, 2019
| Recommended
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Switzerland
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
French Food | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
French Food
Café Beau-Rivage Lausanne: Very Expensive and Deceiving Food but Exceptional Desserts!
Open for the last thirty years or so, café Beau-Rivage is one of the city's and hotel’s iconic restaurants on the lake. With its beautiful terrace, breathtaking views and vibrant…
November 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Switzerland
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
Guide Michelin | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
Guide Michelin
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
It’s not a secret that I’m a fan of Italian cuisine and since I loved the restaurant vibes at breakfast, we planned a goodbye dinner at Il Lago, The Four Season’s Michelin Starred…
November 22, 2019
| Italian Food
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Switzerland
Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 10, 2019
French Food
Paname Beirut: Meet For Lunch, Leave Happy and Satisfied
Calm, peace and serenity in the heart of Beirut's chic streets, Paname has become the get together of the capital's businessmen. Women meet up place, businessmen or just friends, Paname's vibes…
November 10, 2019
| Recommended
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Beirut Central District
Hotels
The Iconic Steigenberger Hotel of Frankfurt; Luxury in The Heart of the City
Built-in 1876, the Steigenberger Hotel is one of Germany’s iconic hotel brands occupying that same building since its opening. Located a few minutes walks from the touristic areas in the very…
The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul
Positive vibes in the garden while listening to good music; that’s The Allis at Soho House in Istanbul. Enjoy a cold coffee, let the breath of air caress your cheeks, mingle with people while…
September 21, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Istanbul
W Hotel Istanbul: Back After Six Years and I Still Enjoy it!
Hotels | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Hotels
W Hotel Istanbul: Back After Six Years and I Still Enjoy it!
Visiting Istanbul this summer, I chose the W for my stay. Part of the Marriott group of hotels, the W is a luxurious yet trendy brand for the youth. It’s rare to find older people due to…
Al Fundok Hotel, Maasser el Chouf: It's Classy, It's Trendy and It's Worth Visiting
Hotels | Shouf Lebanon Middle East
September 02, 2019
Hotels
Al Fundok Hotel, Maasser el Chouf: It's Classy, It's Trendy and It's Worth Visiting
I've spent a night at Al Fundok Hotel, enjoyed dinner and breakfast, took a hundred photos and promised myself to visit again. Check out the photos yourself and plan your next visit.…
Italian Food
Emporio Armani Ristorante: Two Thumbs Up for the Food!
For the third time in three years, I visit the Emporio Armani restaurant located under the Armani hotel in Milano. I remember it to be well lit, decorated in red colors and serving the best saffron…
July 24, 2019
| Restaurants
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Milan
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
Italian Food | Milan Italy Europe
July 06, 2019
Italian Food
Armani Ristorante Milano: Experience a Trendy and Fine Dining Dinner
I’m a fan! This is all that I can say. Not a fan of the clothing brand but a fan of their restaurants visiting every time I have the chance, especially in Paris and Milano. I’ve been to…
July 06, 2019
| Restaurants
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Milan
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 09, 2019
Italian Food
A Deserved One Star Michelin at Ristorante Oseleta, Villa Cordevigo
With a traffic jam that delayed our trip for more than thirty minutes, we arrived at the restaurant at 09:36 pm. Despite the delay, we were welcomed and treated professionally. Located at the villa,…
June 09, 2019
| Guide Michelin
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Italy
Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias
Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Blackcoffee: Good Food, Good Coffee and a Pleasant Ambiance in Antelias
On the early hours of the morning, surrounded by green gardens, sitting next to the fountain, enjoying the music of chirping birds and grabbing a coffee has become a dream come true, for the Metn…
June 06, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian Food
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Comparative Review
Maamoul Comparison Video 2019: 8 Different Choices to Choose From: One Winner!
It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On a quest to find the best Maamoul in town, I spent a long day driving…
April 19, 2019
| Mechwar Videos
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Lebanon
Hotels
The Phoenicia Hotel Malta: In the Heart of the Action, Enjoy a Luxurious Stay
Sitting by the windows on a calm Monday morning, enjoying the weather outside, soothing music and positive vibes of The Phoenix restaurant, I let myself go to the vibes of this beautiful hotel. After…
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese Amer Wahoud and Gordon Campbell Gray, -the man behind Campbell Gray…
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 22, 2019
French Food
Stove: French Bistro Food on Monot Street
It’s called Stove, an old house in the heart of Achrafieh on Monot street. A restaurant and terrace welcome you for a casual dinner in a warm atmosphere. I’m in love with Lebanese old…
March 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 19, 2019
French Food
Quartier Chic: There's a New French Brasserie in Beirut
Occupying the location of Ladurée on Wadi Abou Jamil in Beirut, Quartier Chic the latest Brasserie to open, owned and managed by Maroun Batal. Mr.Batal used to manage Cocteau for the last…
March 19, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut Central District
Hotels
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
I’m staying for a week at the incredible 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront. I am a fan of the Radisson collection of hotels trying it in many countries already. With outstanding…
March 06, 2019
| Recommended
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Dubai
Italian Food
Visconti Madeleine: Casual Homey Italian Pasta in Paris
An Italian trattoria just behind the Madeleine was my choice for a quick Italian dinner in Paris. An Italian waiter welcomes you, not too smiley though! Dimmed lights and a cozy ambiance, in a…
February 22, 2019
| Restaurants
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Paris
Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!
Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 23, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Pankee: Bad all the Way! Unbelievable!
Pankee, a restaurant dedicated to pancakes has opened in Zalka. I don’t want to sound negative before trying the food but why? Why this hidden location, why the metallic stairs. Why have an…
January 23, 2019
| Restaurants
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Metn
Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut
French Food | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 21, 2019
French Food
Villa Badaro: A Restaurant, Bar and Terrace in Beirut
On a rainy night, when everyone was hiding at home, I felt like going out! Villa Badaro has been on my list for so long, a restaurant missing on my blog. Villa Badaro proposes a selection of…
January 21, 2019
| Restaurants
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Badaro
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after the other, and they are all awesome!!!! Mitsu-Ya has one of the best Sushi in…
January 20, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Breakfast at the Kempinski Dresden: Endless Choices of Delectable Creations
Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe
January 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Kempinski Dresden: Endless Choices of Delectable Creations
This breakfast deserves a review of its own because of the choices and quality of ingredients. I remember the unique breakfast at The Kempinski Brugge, and today, another Kempinski impressed me by…
Cafe Savoy Prague: Overrated and Not Worth Visiting
International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 20, 2019
International Cuisine
Cafe Savoy Prague: Overrated and Not Worth Visiting
Known to serve a traditional check cuisine and part of several top lists on the net, Cafe Savoy was a must to try. Old and luxurious, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch or only cafe and cakes…
January 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Prague
Hotels
Relais & Châteaux, The Dresdener Hotel Bülow Palais, Dresden Germany
In the Baroque quarter of Dresden behind its historic facade - only a short walk from landmarks such as Semperoper, Zwinger and Frauenkirche. Experience a hotel full of congeniality and…
January 20, 2019
| Relais & Chateaux
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Germany
Burgers
East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!
I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest risottos I’ve ever tasted... and today, accompanied by my friends, we…
January 13, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Badaro
American
New York City Pizzeria: Authentic and Handcrafted from the States to Jounieh
On the seaside road of Jounieh, there’s a new pizza place. Much more than a pizzeria, NYC pizzeria is the restaurant of Elie and his father who have come back from Houston to Lebanon, bringing…
Midi12: A Crepe in Paris at Walking Distance from Lafayette
French Food | Paris France Europe
December 21, 2018
French Food
Midi12: A Crepe in Paris at Walking Distance from Lafayette
One of my friends on Instagram proposed Midi12 recommending it to be one of the best crepes he had. Touring around Lafayette, I walked to Midi12 for a quick bite. A chocolate crepe and another…
December 21, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
Hotels
White Cedar Hotel, Al Arz
Located in the village of Becharry, White Cedar Hotel and Resort features a panoramic view over the Cedars Forest and Valley. It offers a breakfast buffet every morning, ski equipment for rent and a…
December 05, 2018
| Travel & Tourism
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North Lebanon
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 25, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!
How great it is to wake up on an early Sunday morning and have breakfast in Beirut, I’ve been getting my kids used to waking up at 6 am every Sunday for a hefty breakfast around town or a sexy…
November 25, 2018
| French Food
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Beirut Central District
New Shanghai: A Beautiful Place Serving Good Asian Food
Asian & Chinese | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 23, 2018
Asian & Chinese
New Shanghai: A Beautiful Place Serving Good Asian Food
Serving New Shanghai cuisine imported directly from Asia, the restaurant owned by the Lebanese Azadea group is a masterpiece of architecture and design. Amazingly created, the long corridor takes you…
November 23, 2018
| Restaurants
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Dubai
Din Tai Fung: Asian Perfection in Dubai
Asian & Chinese | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 23, 2018
Asian & Chinese
Din Tai Fung: Asian Perfection in Dubai
Recommended by many and considered to be one of the best Asian restaurants in the world, it was a necessity to try Din Tai Fung. Located in the second floor at Mall of the Emirates, it’s a…
November 23, 2018
| Recommended
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Dubai
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
Airlines
Flying Alitalia Business Class from LAX to Rome; An Enjoyable Experience
When I first booked my Alitalia flight, I said to myself “it’s going to be bad, but I have no choice,” and thought that it would be below expectations exactly like the business…
October 26, 2018
| Travel & Tourism
Breakfast & Coffee
Biglove: Another Breakfast in Paris
There’s a restaurant with Italian vibes called BigLove and it’s full of love vibes as well! It feels like a kitchen with cupboards all over the place loaded with jars, kitchen utensils,…
October 13, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
El Jardin de La Maquina: Experience Dining out of the City in Madrid
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
El Jardin de La Maquina: Experience Dining out of the City in Madrid
It’s one of those places that are built to impress: it’s where I took a hundred photos before even arriving at the table. A bar, an indoor dining space and a big garden divided into…
September 19, 2018
| Recommended
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Madrid
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Tasty Lebanese Food with a Touch of Style. Try the Desserts
Second time at Zuruni, the Lebanese restaurant open next to Aishti on the seaside. I loved Zuruni’s food the first time, and here I come again to experience what this beautiful place has to…
September 08, 2018
| Restaurants
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Metn
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
Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 03, 2018
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Babel Bay: Unconventional Lebanese Seafood with a Classy Twist
When I dug into my blog for a review about Babel Bay, I was shocked to discover that last time I visited was in 2015. Three years have passed, and Babel is still the same: nestled in the heart…
September 03, 2018
| Recommended
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Beirut Central District
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
| Recommended
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North Lebanon
Hotels
Club Quarters Hotel New York: Stay Around Times Square
I’m not sure why one would choose a hotel that has the smallest room in New York, the tiniest bathroom, rooms without views and where light barely enters, the darkest lobby without windows.
Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 23, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach
Light music playing in the background, soothing rays of sun coming from the horizon, a relaxing view of the beautiful Mediterranean and a great looking buffet... I sat for the breakfast experience at…
American
Skylark: A Diner in Vestal New York Since 1956
Looking like any other American diner, I reached Skylark at 10 am. My first breakfast not being up to standard, I was craving some good food. An hour drive from Watkins Glen, this all city seems to…
August 19, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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New York
American
The Village Diner in the Middle of Nowhere in Johnson City, New York
In the middle of nowhere, in the heart of a village called Johnson, the village diner is a house occupying the corner of a street. It’s where radio plays in the background, where the clientele…
August 05, 2018
| Breakfast & Coffee
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New York