NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

September 17, 2019

Food Reviews

Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel

On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…

September 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District

Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 04, 2019

Food Reviews

Breakfast in Beirut: My Morning at The Kempinski I Love it!

Breakfast... if you follow me and read my reviews you would know by now that I love breakfasts! I’ve been traveling for breakfast, reviewing and visiting hotel breakfasts in Lebanon and finding…

July 04, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut

Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View

Supporting and visiting hotels in Lebanon has been one of my main priorities since I started the blog in 2012. People needed to know, -mainly locals- that you can have breakfast at a hotel without…

May 20, 2019 | Hotels | Dbayeh

Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 16, 2019

Food Reviews

Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.

Let’s go straight to the point... I was impressed by the food quality! Bar Tartine has always been a favorite but y

March 16, 2019 | International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut

Food Reviews | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 14, 2019

Food Reviews

Dar Bistro and Books: A Calm Breakfast in Beirut

How great it is to visit on an early morning during weekdays. A place enchanted with vibes of positivity, calm and serenity nestled in the heart of Beirut. Facing the Clemenceau medical center l, Dar…

March 14, 2019 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun

Hatbe W Nar Kobayat: House of Traditional Tannour bread and Horizontal Shawarma

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 13, 2019

Food Reviews

Hatbe W Nar Kobayat: House of Traditional Tannour bread and Horizontal Shawarma

I do drive all the way from Beirut to Enjoy Tony’s superb tannour bread and exceptional wood-fire shawarma wraps. At the entrance of Kibayat, Akkar’s jewel village, Tony welcomes you with…

March 13, 2019 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 10, 2019

Food Reviews

Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

It’s home away from home, and it’s located in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Open the door to where the heart is, let yourself go to the soothing music and fresh aromas of food and coffee. A…

February 10, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2019

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Angelina Beirut: Superb Food! Empty Vibes, Bad Service in a Dirty Restaurant

Food is perfect. Everything else is dramatically wrong. Angelina, the famous Angelina of Paris, my favorite M

February 07, 2019 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Al Zouwada, Mar Charbel: Afif's Bakery in Hrajel

Food Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

December 25, 2018

Food Reviews

Al Zouwada, Mar Charbel: Afif's Bakery in Hrajel

There are so many places in Lebanon that offer amazingly delicious bites - some you know, some you'll get to know and some you'll remember. If you're a ski lover or happen to live in the Kesrerwan…

December 25, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan

Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 15, 2018

Food Reviews

Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut

Serving breakfast “with a view,” The Mövenpick Beirut is one of the country’s five-star hotels located on the beautiful blue Mediterranean. Come early and grab one of the three…

December 15, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 12, 2018

Food Reviews

Awesome Deli.Co: An Exceptional Breakfast in Beirut!

After “not enjoying” breakfast at the neighbors on a beautiful Sunday morning, I walked to Deli.Co and I smiled from the minute I walked in. Music, fresh vibes, a positive ambiance and a…

December 12, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Lily’s Beirut: A New Chef is Needed!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Food Reviews

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 | Beirut Central District

Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 18, 2018

Food Reviews

Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias

Other than serving a delicious dinner, Via Roma, the Italian restaurant and bakery of Antelias also welcomes you for breakfast. Eggs, avocado toast, yogurt and pizzas, the choices are enough to…

November 18, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2018

Food Reviews

Deli.Co Beirut: Breakfast in Europe Without Taking a Plane

Inspired by the deli places of New York, Deli.Co is your occidental experience in Lebanon. Travel to the business capitals of the world while staying in town; sandwiches, cakes, meat, eggs and much…

October 22, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2018

Food Reviews

Balthazar Beirut: Breakfast is so Good!

Inspired by the French bistros of Paris and still standing strong in the heart of Beirut, Balthazar, a French restaurant and cafe, opens for breakfast and lunch. Located in “Beirut…

October 22, 2018 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 25, 2018

Food Reviews

Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael

Celebrating one year this October, Home Sweet Home is your home away from home in the heart of Mar Mikhael. It feels like home from the minute you walk in: “welcome home shouts the manager out…

September 25, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 23, 2018

Food Reviews

The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut

I’ve had such good food in San Francisco, in New York in Paris and Rome... I’ve had amazing food around the world and wished I could experience the same feeling in Beirut! Arriving at the…

September 23, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Le Gray in Beirut: Enjoy The View and Have Delicious Spinach Eggs Benedict

Reach the hotel and take the elevator up to the sixth floor where Indigo welcomes you with a fresh touch of finesse and luxury provided by its beautiful decoration and colorful flowers. Sun spells…

September 06, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut Central District

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

Food Reviews

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 | Beirut

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2018

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Calm and serenity, professionalism and style, class and luxury... it’s breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut. Arriving at Sydney’s on a beautiful Saturday morning and expecting to see the same…

September 03, 2018 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut

Lancaster Eden Bay: Breakfast with a View on the Sand Beach

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 23, 2018

Food Reviews

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…

August 23, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

Abou Artine: 3 years Later, 50 Kilos Down. Still A Superb Manousheh

Food Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Food Reviews

Abou Artine: 3 years Later, 50 Kilos Down. Still A Superb Manousheh

Remember Abou Artine, the happy family preparing Saj manakish in Faraya... They have changed -shrunk a bit- but their manakish not, still as tasty as ever. Check the photos.

June 04, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Keserwan

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Food Reviews

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most important meal: "breakfast"! It's called Breakfast Barn and it encourages…

June 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Food Reviews

My New Favorite Breakfast Experience: Hotel Kempinski Beirut

Breakfast at The Kempinski is served at Candelabra, a restaurant with a high ceiling and many glass facades which leave enough light travel around the space. Breakfast with a view of the pool, fresh…

April 30, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

Beirut's Richest Breakfast; Check the Pictures!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2018

Food Reviews

Beirut's Richest Breakfast; Check the Pictures!

Been there, done that several times already and still visit for a guaranteed experience of satisfaction. As rich as it looks, loaded with choices, beautifully handled by a team of…

January 14, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 07, 2018

Food Reviews

Luxurious and Upscale: Breakfast Perfection at the Kempinski Beirut

One of Lebanon’s most elegant, upscale and elite hotels, managed professionally and operated in style, The Kempinski Beirut never seized to amaze me with its luxury feel and finesse. I’ve…

January 07, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

At The Airport: Lebanon’s First Red Velvet Cream Cheese Croissant

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2017

Food Reviews

At The Airport: Lebanon’s First Red Velvet Cream Cheese Croissant

Discovering a one-of-a-kind red velvet croissant in New York, I asked chef Charles Azar, one of the country’s finest pastry chefs to try and replicate it in his own way; today, I was invited at…

December 30, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2017

Food Reviews

Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family

Sunny side up, music, lively vibes, a sizzling mood... this Sunday, angels were passing by at SUD down in Mar Mikhael... flying over the rainbow, I felt transported by this positive dreamy…

November 05, 2017 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2017

Food Reviews

A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

A dream of a place, a breakfast paradise, a bright and fresh corner with endless offerings - a small eatery in Achrafieh which puts me in a good mood every time I visit. I love it here...

September 03, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Breakfast at Mosaic: A Rich and Generous Breakfast in Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Mosaic: A Rich and Generous Breakfast in Beirut

One of the richest and most generous breakfast experiences you can imagine having in Lebanon can be found at Mosaic, Phoenicia's all day dining restaurant. With endless choices of food, the morning…

August 28, 2017 | International Cuisine | Beirut

Breakfast at Em Sherif Cafe: Exquisite, Refined, Recommended!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 07, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Em Sherif Cafe: Exquisite, Refined, Recommended!

Be enchanted by a new kind of cafe. Located in the heart of Beirut's golden circle is an upscale eatery taking the Lebanese coffee shop experience to another level. It's a blend between a Lebanese…

July 07, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Food Reviews | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 28, 2017

Food Reviews

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Been here twice already, to the Kaslik branch and probably a dozen times to other Lina's around the country over the last year... I love their sandwiches so much that I plan on coming back here more…

June 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh

Kahwet Beirut: Enjoy Breakfast in a Traditional Neighbourhood (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 26, 2017

Food Reviews

Kahwet Beirut: Enjoy Breakfast in a Traditional Neighbourhood (Restaurant Closed)

Kahwet Beirut is where you meet up with friends for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee and a giggle or a relaxing time.With its four main streets aligned with shops and food sections, Kahwet…

June 26, 2017 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District

Tout de Sweet: Satisfy Your Sugar Rush in Batroun (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

May 23, 2017

Food Reviews

Tout de Sweet: Satisfy Your Sugar Rush in Batroun (Restaurant Closed)

Located at the entrance of Batroun's main souk is a place which specializes in desserts called "Tout de Sweet". It's about all things sweet. Specialities are prepared by a woman with the help of her…

May 23, 2017 | Desserts & Sweets | Batroun

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 16, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Waking up early at Mist Hotel in Ehden began beautifully calmly as I headed straight down to discover their breakfast served at Seasons, the hotel's restaurant. With a splendid view over the…

May 16, 2017 | Hotels | North Lebanon

Furn el Sabaya: Your Unconventional Breakfast Stop

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2017

Food Reviews

Furn el Sabaya: Your Unconventional Breakfast Stop

Unconventional... more of a sacred ritual, because every sandwich needs time and dedication... The kawarma galette is breathtaking. Just take your time and soak up every moment: first the…

May 14, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Jbeil

Breakfast on Weekends at Colonel Batroun

Food Reviews | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

April 26, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast on Weekends at Colonel Batroun

Who today is not familiar with Colonel - a brand that's so much more than just beer. There's a brewery, a garden, yoga classes, various events and now they offer a whole new breakfast experience…

April 26, 2017 | Restaurants | Batroun

Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle

Food Reviews | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 24, 2017

Food Reviews

Kaak b Semsom: A New Favorite Kaak Spot in Zahle

Spending the day in Zahlé, a rich breakfast was needed so I thought why not enjoy a traditional kaak at "Kaak b Semsom". Open for the last eight months, this clean place sells kaak the "

April 24, 2017 | Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle

Al Soussi: A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 18, 2017

Food Reviews

Al Soussi: A Breakfast Paradise in Beirut

You would never imagine that a place like this, hidden down a dead end in Mar Elias, could even be close to serving not only good food, but some of the finest dishes the world has ever talked…

April 18, 2017 | Popular | Beirut

Scooter & Bean: A Coffee Haven in Chekka

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 11, 2017

Food Reviews

Scooter & Bean: A Coffee Haven in Chekka

Yes in Chekka! Chekka has a new coffee shop, Scooter & Bean, a real coffee shop like the ones you see in the famous capitals of the world, classier than Starbucks's with offerings at half the…

April 11, 2017 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Breakfast at Urbanista ABC Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 29, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Urbanista ABC Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

A blissfully urban space: where metal, wood and leather create a world of Urbanista's own inside ABC Dbayeh. With industrial concrete walls, a two-level seating area, a salad bar, an island where…

March 29, 2017 | Restaurant Closed | Dbayeh

Your Ultimate Breakfast Experience at the Four Seasons Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 24, 2017

Food Reviews

Your Ultimate Breakfast Experience at the Four Seasons Beirut

On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation and…

March 24, 2017 | Recommended | Beirut

Breakfast Barn: A Superb and Unique Morning Experience in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 18, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast Barn: A Superb and Unique Morning Experience in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most important meal: "breakfast"! It's called Breakfast Barn and it encourages…

March 18, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Breakfast at Lina's Kaslik: Le Matin Plaisir!

Food Reviews | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 17, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Lina's Kaslik: Le Matin Plaisir!

Meeting with friends in Kaslik, I stopped by the iconic Lina's which has stood here in Kaslik for the last decade or so. Sandwiches and salads is what they do, a cafe trottoir open on the busy…

March 17, 2017 | Recommended | Jounieh

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 10, 2017

Food Reviews

Start Your Day on a Happy Note at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

I come here so often that it feels like my second home – a place where I relax, enjoy good vibes and soothing music. It’s a happy space … sit on one of their comfortable…

March 10, 2017 | International Cuisine | Dbayeh

Breakfast at Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2017

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh

Four years ago, I came here hoping to enjoy breakfast at a five star establishment but left feeling shocked and deceived. Without going into the details of my last visit, read on to see what I…

February 17, 2017 | Hotels | Dbayeh

Hotel Colibri Baabdat: A Great Breakfast!

Food Reviews | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 16, 2017

Food Reviews

Hotel Colibri Baabdat: A Great Breakfast!

I spent the night at Hotel Colibri in Baabdat... I woke up hungry and was ready to kick start my day with a proper breakfast... I honestly didn't expect to have such a good breakfast ... seriously…

February 16, 2017 | Hotels | Mount Lebanon

La Petite Table: A Soothing and Enjoyable Breakfast (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 07, 2017

Food Reviews

La Petite Table: A Soothing and Enjoyable Breakfast (Restaurant Closed)

A ray of sunshine... a morning oozing calm and serenity... vibes of happiness and joy... a beautiful setup, light colors, a mouth watering display... where breakfast in Lebanon has another…

February 07, 2017 | Recommended | Antelias

Oasis Mar Charbel Annaya: Superb Saj Wraps!

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 30, 2017

Food Reviews

Oasis Mar Charbel Annaya: Superb Saj Wraps!

On a windy and cold Saturday morning, when the temperature was down to -1 degree in St. Charbel... The place was all covered in white... calm and serene we walked into Oasis for breakfast.…

January 30, 2017 | Manakish | Jbeil

Casper & Gambini's: Delivering Breakfast to the Office

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 30, 2016

Food Reviews

Casper & Gambini's: Delivering Breakfast to the Office

It's been a while since C&G launched their new delivery menu, but I got the chance only now to actually try it. Spending the day at the office on my laptop, I thought to myself, "today feels like…

December 30, 2016 | Recommended | Metn

Breakfast with a View at Hotel Le Vendôme Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 28, 2016

Food Reviews

Breakfast with a View at Hotel Le Vendôme Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Sit on a relaxing chair, enjoy a finely set table, a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea and some soothing music... Breakfast at Le Vendôme Beirut has always been something I look forward…

November 28, 2016 | Hotels | Beirut

Breakfast at The Grill: Lebanon's Best... By Far!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 15, 2016

Food Reviews

Breakfast at The Grill: Lebanon's Best... By Far!

In the heart of Beirut, located in one of the country's finest hotels, is a restaurant known to offer Lebanon's best breakfast. It's about the endless choices of local and international dishes, the…

November 15, 2016 | Hotels | Beirut

Breakfast at Indigo: A New Experience Awaits You on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 02, 2016

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Indigo: A New Experience Awaits You on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

With a new Executive Chef at Indigo, comes a new series of bites served for breakfast. I headed towards Le Gray Hotel, Beirut to enjoy a good breakfast. With an overview of Downtown area I enjoyed a…

November 02, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Deli.co: I Love this Place!

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2016

Food Reviews

Deli.co: I Love this Place!

Deli.co is where salads and sandwiches are given a new meaning. With every bite comes the feeling like you're travelling around the world... London, New York and back. Lunch at Deli.co is like no…

October 22, 2016 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Ladurée Beirut: Breakfast in a Beautiful Lebanese Space (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 01, 2016

Food Reviews

Ladurée Beirut: Breakfast in a Beautiful Lebanese Space (Restaurant Closed)

Ladurée is a beautiful and luxurious cafe down in Beirut. Reflecting French finesse and stylish decor, an old house has been transformed into a masterpiece. A now favorite and popular…

October 01, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut Central District

La Petite Table: An Enjoyable Breakfast in Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 15, 2016

Food Reviews

La Petite Table: An Enjoyable Breakfast in Dbayeh (Restaurant Closed)

On Dbayeh's internal road is a new cluster of restaurants, beautiful Gardens, where Sud, Smoking Bun, Enab, Yoshi and La Petite Table among others blend together in a green space worth…

September 15, 2016 | French Food | Dbayeh

Oasis Saint Charbel: The Famous Mankoushe and Flatbread

Food Reviews | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 09, 2016

Food Reviews

Oasis Saint Charbel: The Famous Mankoushe and Flatbread

Sometimes good food is found in unexpected places... Next to St. Charbel Annaya, is a restaurant/cafe that has one of the country's best Saj manakish, that's crispy and tastes like oriental…

September 09, 2016 | Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon

Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!

Food Reviews | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

July 26, 2016

Food Reviews

Zaatar w Zeit: An Unsuccessful Transformation!

Zaatar w Zeit has changed and bluntly speaking the new direction is somehow deceiving on so many levels. It's a wannabe diner inspired by Pret-a-Manger with a missing link somewhere. What was…

July 26, 2016 | Manakish | Keserwan

Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure

Food Reviews | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

July 11, 2016

Food Reviews

Maison Du Croissant: Baked a la Minute for Your Pleasure

Open on Zahle's boulevard, Maison du Croissant is where you should go to and enjoy the French croissant with a Lebanese touch experience. Nothing is left on display. Order and wait to be served…

July 11, 2016 | Tasty Discoveries | Bekaa

Angelina Beirut: Your Ticket to Dreamland

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 24, 2016

Food Reviews

Angelina Beirut: Your Ticket to Dreamland

The world's best Mont-Blanc cake makers has recently landed in Beirut. We're talking about none other than Angelina Paris. After opening up a few outlets in the French capital, Angelina has spread…

June 24, 2016 | French Food | Beirut Central District

Boulevard: Breakfast in Beirut with a View (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2016

Food Reviews

Boulevard: Breakfast in Beirut with a View (Restaurant Closed)

Having breakfast at Boulevard Beirut was enchanting, soothing wind, fresh sunny spells, open windows and positive vibes...

May 14, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

Meito: A Bizarre Concept!

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 03, 2016

Food Reviews

Meito: A Bizarre Concept!

It's a place with a lost identity. It's a bubble gum factory, a playground for kids or probably something in between; at least this is what the signboard shows. I've been here before and left…

May 03, 2016 | Restaurants | Beirut

Breakfast at Sofitel Le Gabriel Achrafieh

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 08, 2016

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Sofitel Le Gabriel Achrafieh

Sofitel Le Gabriel is one of Beirut's finest hotels open in the heart of Achrafieh a few meters from Sassine Square. I love the class this hotel has, simplicity, smooth music, a dimmed lobby and…

April 08, 2016 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 20, 2016

Food Reviews

Al Falamanki: It's Where I Am Transported...

To the sounds of chirping birds and Fairuz musical tunes I arrived at Falamanki on this beautiful Saturday morning. More than a restaurant, this place has a certain charm to it not found anywhere…

March 20, 2016 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh

Yeh! Yogurt, Nutella and Explosions of Sweetness (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 23, 2016

Food Reviews

Yeh! Yogurt, Nutella and Explosions of Sweetness (Restaurant Closed)

Yeh! is a franchise located in Kantari, a concept developed in Canada and now here in Beirut. The last time I went wasn't the finest of experiences but I thought it was maybe due to the fact that it…

January 23, 2016 | Desserts & Sweets | Beirut

Cafe Diem: It's All About A Dark Chocolate Valrhona Crepe (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 22, 2016

Food Reviews

Cafe Diem: It's All About A Dark Chocolate Valrhona Crepe (Restaurant Closed)

It's been some time since I last visited Cafe Diem, a cafe on Sodeco Street with a different approach than your average coffee place. I recently went there for breakfast.

January 22, 2016 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh

Sursock Museum Resto: A Different Approach to Dining

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 27, 2015

Food Reviews

Sursock Museum Resto: A Different Approach to Dining

Imagine a castle, the famous Sursock museum, the splendid white facades of this historical mansion decorated with colorful glass windows set in the middle of a court where a restaurant, kind of an…

December 27, 2015 | French Food | Achrafieh

Breakfast in Downtown Beirut

Food Reviews | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 24, 2015

Food Reviews

Breakfast in Downtown Beirut

It's in Beirut, the heart of Lebanon which hasn't been beating much lately. A calm area with two coffee shops, of which Lina's is one. Some shops have closed and others are still struggling to…

November 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut Central District

Baguette&Co: A Recommended Breakfast in Metn (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 20, 2015

Food Reviews

Baguette&Co: A Recommended Breakfast in Metn (Restaurant Closed)

Two visits already, two positive encounters and now I was back for breakfast. Baguette&Co. is this classy restaurant on the Mtayleb road welcoming you for breakfast and lunch and open…

October 20, 2015 | Recommended | Metn

The New Yorker Cup: Jbeil's Latest Coffee House

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 20, 2015

Food Reviews

The New Yorker Cup: Jbeil's Latest Coffee House

Seeing the photos on Instagram I said to myself, here’s another coffee shop that has opened and like all the others in town, they will serve everything and not focus on their specialty which is…

October 20, 2015 | Restaurants | Jbeil

Le Bristol: Breakfast in a Luxurious Hotel (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 06, 2015

Food Reviews

Le Bristol: Breakfast in a Luxurious Hotel (Restaurant Closed)

I was so excited that Le Bristol has finally opened. As you all know by now, breakfast at hotels is something I truly enjoy and it’s one of the main things that helps give me an insight into a…

October 06, 2015 | Hotels | Beirut

Breakfast at Byblos sur Mer

Food Reviews | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 29, 2015

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Byblos sur Mer

It was a day of relaxation, a day out of Beirut without a camera or an episode to shoot, an escape from a daily chaotic life - a life that I love... walking the old streets of Byblos, one of the…

September 29, 2015 | Recommended | Jbeil

The Four Seasons Five Star Breakfast: Lebanon's Best

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 13, 2015

Food Reviews

The Four Seasons Five Star Breakfast: Lebanon's Best

When you plan to visit the best breakfast spot in Beirut, believe me you won't be getting much sleep the night before. I dreamt of the finest eggs Benedict in Lebanon, of this long buffet filled with…

September 13, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut

Mikhael Monot: Breakfast Since 1929

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 26, 2015

Food Reviews

Mikhael Monot: Breakfast Since 1929

This legend has been open since 1929 on Monot Street, a place my parents used to tell me about. Georges Aoun, Mikhael's son welcomes you in his little piece of heaven.

July 26, 2015 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 15, 2015

Food Reviews

Pate a Choux: Lebanon's Wondrous Croissants

During my adolescence, I remember dad taking me to a pastry shop all the way up in Broumana. Owned and run by Victor Rbeiz, Pâte à Choux cakes were special, freshly…

July 15, 2015 | Recommended | Antelias

Breakfast at Al Saniour Antelias

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2015

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Al Saniour Antelias

I never wrote a complete review about Al Saniour before, not because the food is not good because it surely is but because I'm not a fan of Arguileh and smoky places. When I go out to eat, I would…

June 21, 2015 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias

Breakfast at The Lancaster Plaza Hotel

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 21, 2015

Food Reviews

Breakfast at The Lancaster Plaza Hotel

Up on the 19th floor is a restaurant. Up on the roof is where breakfast is served every morning until 10:30am in a nice ambiance and a beautiful view over Beirut's bay.

June 21, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut

Coast: An Impressive Decor Down at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 08, 2015

Food Reviews

Coast: An Impressive Decor Down at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

It was an early Monday, a calm holiday, with sunny spells caressing our lands, a fresh breath of air traveling between us, we were walking calmly along the wooden floors of Zaitunay Bay.

June 08, 2015 | International Cuisine | Beirut

The Beazbee: A Flavorful, Cozy Breakfast

Food Reviews | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2015

Food Reviews

The Beazbee: A Flavorful, Cozy Breakfast

The white purity, the red fabrics, the champagne bottles, the imprinted logos, the light breeze of air, the sunny spells... The English spirit. Welcome to Beazbee.

June 03, 2015 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun

An Oriental Brunch Every Weekend at Batchig

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 24, 2015

Food Reviews

An Oriental Brunch Every Weekend at Batchig

Calm Lebanese music from the Sixties, Fayrouz softly singing through the greenery of this beautiful terrace nestled in the heart of Antelias... It was Sunday, 9am, and I was enjoying a…

April 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Antelias

Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck

Food Reviews | Baalbeck Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

April 17, 2015

Food Reviews

Mountain House: High Standards and Beautiful Decor up in Baalbeck

Stunning, this place is really amazing. I came to Baalbeck expecting to see a village in distress, exactly like you see on the news... Stunning is the word, the kind of place I rarely visit, a…

April 17, 2015 | Recommended | Baalbeck

Meito: Generous and Good Looking Plates, but...

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 10, 2015

Food Reviews

Meito: Generous and Good Looking Plates, but...

What triggered my curiosity about this place is their logo, colors and kind of freshness you feel while looking at their advertisements. I was invited to the opening which I couldn't attend but…

April 10, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut

Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 06, 2015

Food Reviews

Breakfast at Casper&Gambini's ABC Achrafieh

My last visit to Casper&Gambini's (C&G) ABC Dbayeh was a great one. I remember enjoying a sandwich that made it into my Top 33 sandwiches in Lebanon, as well as a tasty fresh sal

April 06, 2015 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

Al Soussi: Expertise and Knowhow Poured into an Authentic Breakfast

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 01, 2015

Food Reviews

Al Soussi: Expertise and Knowhow Poured into an Authentic Breakfast

Been here, done that, but I didn't have enough time to enjoy my food while shooting an episode on Beirut street food. After visiting Soussi a couple of months back, Lebanon went viral and hundreds of…

April 01, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 23, 2015

Food Reviews

The Breakfast Buffet at Al Mandaloun Dbayeh

How amazing it is to start your day on positive notes. Fresh vibes with some jazz music playing in the background will guarantee a smile on your face. The famous Mandaloun cafe, nestled in Dbayeh's…

March 23, 2015 | Recommended | Dbayeh

Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View

Food Reviews | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 14, 2015

Food Reviews

Monte Cassino Hotel: A Generous Breakfast with a View

The Monte Cassino Hotel, nestled on a beautiful hill in Tabarja overlooking Jounieh bay, is a place everyone has been talking about last summer. I couldn't come here earlier, but here I am and my…

March 14, 2015 | International Cuisine | Jounieh

Breakfast from Zaatar w Zeit: Fast and Effective Takeaway

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 09, 2015

Food Reviews

Breakfast from Zaatar w Zeit: Fast and Effective Takeaway

I always ask myself, why is it that only international chains have drive-thru service? Haven't you dreamt of a nice fluffy Mankouché with Zaatar and labneh to grab on your way? How about a…

March 09, 2015 | Manakish | Metn

Snack Fady: Foul, Hummos and Saj in Zakrit (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 04, 2015

Food Reviews

Snack Fady: Foul, Hummos and Saj in Zakrit (Restaurant Closed)

There is a saying in Arabic, “Il knise il aribe mab teshfe” which roughly translates to mean that everything nearby doesn’t satisfy… We love going the extra distance to find…

March 04, 2015 | Restaurant Closed | Mount Lebanon

Cafe Diem: A Classy Encounter with Coffee (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 27, 2015

Food Reviews

Cafe Diem: A Classy Encounter with Coffee (Restaurant Closed)

A sleek design, glass facade, metallic finish, white ceiling, stretched mirror, reflective ceramics... Welcome to Cafe Diem, a place where the meaning of coffee shop is redefined.

February 27, 2015 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh

Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 12, 2015

Food Reviews

Roadster: Breakfast at the Newly Decorated Bliss Diner

Down on Bliss, a new restaurant has opened its doors. It's not just any restaurant, but a beautiful art gallery created with finesse and taste. It's the new Roadster, a unique approach to the…

February 12, 2015 | Restaurants | Beirut

Cappuccino: A Not So Pleasant Breakfast at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 03, 2015

Food Reviews

Cappuccino: A Not So Pleasant Breakfast at the Bay (Restaurant Closed)

I knew Cappuccino long before it opened in Zaitunay Bay. A Spanish café franchise that offers a selection of tasty offerings from the early hours of the morning until late at night. I fell in…

February 03, 2015 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

Lady Grey: Calm, Cozy, Tasty and Enjoyable (Restaurant Closed)

Food Reviews | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 25, 2015

Food Reviews

Lady Grey: Calm, Cozy, Tasty and Enjoyable (Restaurant Closed)

It's called Lady Grey and it's located in Metn area. Known by only a few, this cafe/restaurant is special, let's say different than others around. The ambiance is cozy and calm, the food is good and…

January 25, 2015 | French Food | Metn

Fouad Massaad: The Authentic Breakfast of Zahle

Food Reviews | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

January 03, 2015

Food Reviews

Fouad Massaad: The Authentic Breakfast of Zahle

In 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…

January 03, 2015 | Restaurants | Zahle

Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 01, 2015

Food Reviews

Galler: The Chocolate Coffee Shop

Touring around the country's best chocolate shops, Galler was one of the places that left an impression on me. The professionalism of their staff, the taste of their chocolates, and most importantly…

January 01, 2015 | Chocolate | Antelias

Foul Abou Hassan, Bourj Hammoud’s Famous Address

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 28, 2014

Food Reviews

Foul Abou Hassan, Bourj Hammoud’s Famous Address

I have tried foul and hummus in Tyre, I've tried them in Tripoli, I've tried them in Beirut... and every time I share my experience, readers would ask me if I have tried the…

December 28, 2014 | Street Food | Beirut

Abou Abdallah: Foul, Hummos and Classical Music

Food Reviews | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 26, 2014

Food Reviews

Abou Abdallah: Foul, Hummos and Classical Music

After visiting Abu Hassan, down in Burj Hammoud not too long ago, many suggested or even insisted that I try Abou Abdallah in Dora. Located behind t

December 26, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut

The Food Dealer: A New Tasty Experience in Lebanon

Food Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 15, 2014

Food Reviews

The Food Dealer: A New Tasty Experience in Lebanon

On 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…

December 15, 2014 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning

Food Reviews | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2014

Food Reviews

Fresh... and Healthy for a Guilt-Free Morning

Have you heard of Fresh, the healthy cafe? Newly opened on Zalka highway, next to Kouyoumji Center, is a new spot that offers a large selection of morning treats, lunch and dinner with a choice…

November 25, 2014 | Recommended | Antelias

Bar Tartine's New Location in Dbayeh: The First Impression

Food Reviews | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East