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 beautiful setting.
An Exquisite Dinner with Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux, Didier Clement
Spending a single night at the Lion d’Or Grand Hotel was an unforgettable experience filled with discoveries, relaxation and most importantly culinary wonders. Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux, Didier CLEMENT is inspired by his readings, people he meets or his promenades in the Sologne region. From a light, an impression, a color, a smell, he is creating...
A Majestic Breakfast at Hotel Le Vendome Beirut
You get out of bed sometimes wanting to feel pampered somehow, maybe crave to get that special royal treatment? A silver tray with all your heart’s desire served on silverware? I suggest you drive down for breakfast at Sydney’s – located on the 11th floor of the Hotel Le Vendome Beirut on Ain Mreiseh, Beirut...
Dining in the Land of Gargantua and Pantagruel: Chateau de Noizay
As in the days of Rabelais, the Tours region is made to be relished without restraint. In the land of Gargantua and Pantagruel is a gastronomic dining establishment that cultivates the finer things in life, taste and feeling. It was a pleasant experience for me, but it was my least favorite place compared to the...
Chez Sophie: The Only Restaurant Eligible for a Michelin Star in Beirut
I love Chez Sophie to an extent that my heart dropped when I passed-by a few times and saw that it was closed… I asked around and found out that they were renovating the place and needed a month to complete. The month passed-by slowly until they finally opened again. I was eager to find...
La Table Fine: Mediterranean Cuisine at its Finest
A while back I wrote about my dining experience at La Table Fine and the details of why I enjoyed it. I like La Table Fine’s fine dining experience and to be honest, it’s the only high end cuisine in Lebanon’s Keserwan and Northern region. La Table Fine, part of my Top 10 best French...
Good Morning London! Breakfast at The Balcon, Sofitel St. James Hotel
Good Morning London! It was my second day in the capital and I wanted to start it with style. My wife and I tried The Balcon, the restaurant at the Sofitel St. James, located on the ground floor of the hotel. The Balcon, a stylish French-like bistro, takes you on a beautiful morning journey...
Les Menus Restaurant: A Fine Dining Experience by Pierre Gagnaire at the Lotte Moscow
Les Menus: “Listen to what you eat” Les Menus, in Moscow, presents the bold and experimental cuisine of Michelin three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, regarded as one of today’s most innovative and artistic chefs. Classic French cuisine with a modern twist and culinary artistry at its finest create an unforgettable feast for all the senses...
Goutons Voir Dbayeh: A Perfect Mix of French Flair
The last time I visited Goutons Voir was earlier this year at its Achrafieh branch, just when the trend of French bistros was starting to see the light in Beirut. Ten months later, I went back to Gouton Voir, but this time in it’s new location in Dbayeh’s Junction Five. As an overview, everything in...
Mhanna Sur Mer: The Perfect Lebanese Seafood Restaurant
Did you ever have this sense of amazement when you enter and leave a restaurant? Leaving a place feeling happy? Going back home with a smile? This is what Mhanna Sur Mer is all about: Perfection! I’ve been to Mhanna Sur Mer five times already and every time I like it better than the time...
The Unbeatable Sushi Experience at Le Sushi Bar, Achrafieh
It all starts from the minute you pick up the phone to reserve your table at Le Sushi Bat. You are warmly welcomed and advised that it is a non smoking restaurant before coming. I think this is one of the details that Le Sushi Bar is appreciated for. It’s no wonder that this restaurant...
The Chaine Des Rotisseurs Gala Dinner With Chef Yannick Allenno
This year, the Chaine Des Rotisseurs, Lebanon Bailliage organized their special Induction Gala dinner at the restaurant S.T.A.Y in Beirut. The occasion was not just special because it was organized at Three Star Michelin- Chef Yannick Alleno‘s restaurant, but because Chef Yannick flew in to Beirut from France especially for the occasion...
