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WORTH A DETOUR - LONDON: Lolo Restaurant

Restaurants | London UK Europe

September 05, 2024

Restaurants

WORTH A DETOUR - LONDON: Lolo Restaurant

Bermondsey Street. “Bur”+ “muhnd” + “zee”. Say these sounds out loud, exaggerating them at first and repeat at least three times. Why? Because…

September 05, 2024 | London

From Dough to Toppings: A Comprehensive Pizza Night Ideas Guide

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August 26, 2024

News

From Dough to Toppings: A Comprehensive Pizza Night Ideas Guide

Pizza night is always a crowd-pleaser, bringing friends and family together for a fun and delicious experience. Whether you're a dough-making novice or a toppings aficionado, there's something…

August 26, 2024

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill

Grill & BBQ | London UK Europe

UK

August 05, 2024

Grill & BBQ

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill (“BT&G”) By Angela Zaher (@angela_zaher)

August 05, 2024 | London

7 Best Affordable Date Night Restaurants in Los Angeles

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August 01, 2024

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7 Best Affordable Date Night Restaurants in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city full of culinary delights, offering various dining options for every budget. Whether new to the city or just exploring, finding the perfect spot for a romantic yet affordable…

August 01, 2024 | Restaurants

How Street Food Connects Cultures and Culinary Traditions

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June 04, 2024

News

How Street Food Connects Cultures and Culinary Traditions

Diversity of street food around the world Street food varies greatly around the world, reflecting diverse cultures and culinary traditions. In Mexico, you can find flavorful tacos al pastor sold…

June 04, 2024

Top 7 Restaurants in Seattle You Should Visit

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April 16, 2024

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Top 7 Restaurants in Seattle You Should Visit

Seattle has a very varied seafood scene because it sits on top of Puget Sound. Here, you can find seafood from around the world, and Seattle is famous among foodies. Anything from fresh seafood to…

April 16, 2024

How to Understand and Apply Food Critic Ratings

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February 13, 2024

News

How to Understand and Apply Food Critic Ratings

Introduction to food critic ratings Food critic ratings can help you make informed decisions when choosing restaurants. Critics evaluate food based on taste, presentation, and creativity to provide…

February 13, 2024

Must-Try Ethnic Restaurants in Essex County, NJ

Restaurants

October 16, 2023

Restaurants

Must-Try Ethnic Restaurants in Essex County, NJ

Essex County is a culinary gem. Teeming with culture, it offers a delectable array of ethnic restaurants. Indeed, these dining spots reflect the world's vibrant flavors right here in New Jersey.…

October 16, 2023

How To Properly Pair Your Wine With Food

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September 26, 2023

Reviews

How To Properly Pair Your Wine With Food

If you love both wine and food, then you know that finding the perfect pairing enhances each one. The right wine brings out the best flavors in your dishes. Dinner is ready, and your guests eagerly…

September 26, 2023

Must-Try Seafood Restaurants on the New Hampshire Coast

Reviews

August 02, 2023

Reviews

Must-Try Seafood Restaurants on the New Hampshire Coast

Welcome to the enchanting world of seafood restaurants in New Hampshire! Rye stands out as a true gem along the picturesque coast, boasting a vibrant culinary scene. From acclaimed eateries in…

August 02, 2023

Guide to Seattle's famous foods to enjoy

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July 14, 2023

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Guide to Seattle's famous foods to enjoy

Guide to Seattle's famous foods Whether you live in Seattle, are visiting it for a few days with a friend or a significant other, or thinking about making it your home sweet home, it's the different…

July 14, 2023

Why and How we Should Feed our Curiosity

Spotted Stories

August 25, 2021

Spotted Stories

Why and How we Should Feed our Curiosity

Why and How we Should Feed our Curiosity By Houda Harb A Harvard Business Review article from some years back made the valid point that the analogy we often use for food being merely fuel for humans…

August 25, 2021

BELUGA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INTRODUCES EXCITING NEW DISHES TO THE MENU

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August 05, 2021

News

BELUGA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE INTRODUCES EXCITING NEW DISHES TO THE MENU

Beluga Restaurant and Lounge located at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is introducing a series of new dishes to its lavish àla carte menu. Headlining the main course is the decadent Seafood Black…

August 05, 2021

Different Citrus Varieties Found in Lebanon

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January 04, 2021

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Different Citrus Varieties Found in Lebanon

The taste of citrus fruits is a varying combination of sweet and sour flavors that refresh, delight, and invigorate your taste buds. There are over 100 different varieties of citrus fruits. Citrus…

January 04, 2021

La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur

French Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

October 26, 2020

French Food

La Petite Maison Dubai: A Dream Place... A Coup de Coeur

I’ve been here, done that and still love if it as if it was the first time. I have a Coup de Coeur called La Petite Maison, a restaurant I visited in Nice, Istanbul, Beirut and Dubai. Same…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai

Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

October 26, 2020

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Allo Beirut: Showcasing Lebanese Street Food in Dubai

Do you miss Lebanon or feel like traveling back for a day without leaving Dubai? Allo Beirut is the answer. Inspired by Beirut’s old streets and our childhood’s nostalgic…

October 26, 2020 | Recommended | Dubai

Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food

Italian Food | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

October 26, 2020

Italian Food

Basta: Italian Restaurant in Dubai Serving Tasty Food

The first impression wasn’t what I expected until we tasted the food. Meager lights don’t let you see what you’re eating. Air conditioning system throwing unpleasant air on our…

October 26, 2020 | Restaurants | Dubai

Traditional Canadian foods you need to try

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September 20, 2020

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Traditional Canadian foods you need to try

What we know today as "traditional Canadian food" is mostly a unique combination of foods and ingredients from other cultures. After all, Canada is a melting pot in every sense, where you can…

September 20, 2020 | Spotted Stories

My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat

Recommended | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 24, 2020

My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat

A unique handmade bread from the village, no garlic and no onions, falafel at Robert Sadat are "light", not complicated, and straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Em Salim: A Favorite Bakery I Visit Every Other Month

Manakish

August 24, 2020

Manakish

Em Salim: A Favorite Bakery I Visit Every Other Month

I love the vibes, I love the food, the special creations, the old traditional feel of this unique bakery located in Anfeh's old souk. Meet Ranie and Annie, ask for "Anthony's Manoucheh", inquire…

August 24, 2020 | Recommended

Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 21, 2020

Fish & Seafood

Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne

Usually enjoying good food in a touristic destination is not easy to find; “Assad el Baher” changed the rule by serving a delicious homey cuisine on the waterfront down at Ta7et el Ri7.…

August 21, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro

International Cuisine | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

July 11, 2020

International Cuisine

Kudeta: An International Bistro Serving Tasty Food in Badaro

Despite its name, Kudeta Café is much more than just a coffee shop. This bistro bar is a musical oasis that gives Badaro’s energetic nightshift a fittingly jazzy tone. Throughout the…

July 11, 2020 | Italian Food | Badaro

Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida

Tasty Discoveries | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

July 04, 2020

Tasty Discoveries

Mohammed BDIH Lebanese Sweets. Walnut & Cheese KATAYEF in the Old City of Saida

Qatayef or Katayef is an Arab dessert commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. It can be described as a folded pancake.

July 04, 2020 | Saida

Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut

Italian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 02, 2020

Italian Food

Rossini: Colorful & Tasty Italian Dishes in Beirut

Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine in a fresh and colorful ambiance inspired by the colors of Andy Warhol, the traditions of old Lebanon, the…

July 02, 2020 | Restaurants | Beirut

Breakfast at Amethyste: Cooking with Chefs Frank & Rabih

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 02, 2020

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Amethyste: Cooking with Chefs Frank & Rabih

At the epicenter of Beirut’s luxurious and laid back lifestyle is the Amethyste, the Phoenicia Hotel’s chill-out lounge. This innovative and only outdoor lounge in Beirut brings together…

July 02, 2020 | Beirut

Traditional Authentic Breakfast with “Em Awtel” in Ehden. Taste "Em Awtel Lasagna Manoucheh"

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 12, 2020

Breakfast & Coffee

Traditional Authentic Breakfast with “Em Awtel” in Ehden. Taste "Em Awtel Lasagna Manoucheh"

Her name is Em Awtel and she prepares delicious manakish and traditional food up on the mountains in Ehden. A coup de Coeur since the first visit, I've been visiting the family regularly, to spend…

June 12, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Achrafieh’s World Famous Ice Cream; “Hanna Mitri”. Natural, Traditional & Delicious!

Ice Cream & Gelato | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

May 31, 2020

Ice Cream & Gelato

Achrafieh’s World Famous Ice Cream; “Hanna Mitri”. Natural, Traditional & Delicious!

I truly doubt that all Lebanese people don't know or have not heard of Hanna Mitri. The one and only Hanna Mitri is known for his uniquely fresh ice cream, perfect Maamoul and arrogantly rude…

May 31, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries | Achrafieh

EGGS BENEDICT & Sauce Hollandaise: Egg Whites Spinach Omelettes: Experience Hotel Breakfast at Home

Tasty Discoveries

May 23, 2020

Tasty Discoveries

EGGS BENEDICT & Sauce Hollandaise: Egg Whites Spinach Omelettes: Experience Hotel Breakfast at Home

Sauce Hollandaise Ingredients: 250 g Butter 3 Egg Yolk

May 23, 2020

We’re Having Sourdough Pancakes for Breakfast with the Kids

Tasty Discoveries

May 23, 2020

Tasty Discoveries

We’re Having Sourdough Pancakes for Breakfast with the Kids

Sourdough pancakes Recipe: 1/4 cup butter, melted then cooled 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cup sourdough starter 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp…

May 23, 2020

BEEF STROGANOFF: A Family Signature Recipe Enjoyed with Tender Beef, Crispy Potatoes & Fresh Cream

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May 13, 2020

News

BEEF STROGANOFF: A Family Signature Recipe Enjoyed with Tender Beef, Crispy Potatoes & Fresh Cream

Beef Stroganoff or Beef Stroganov (Russian: бефстроганов befstróganov) is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana (sour cream). From its origins in…

May 13, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries

COOKIES: Double Chocolate Chips is My Favorite

Desserts & Sweets

May 06, 2020

Desserts & Sweets

COOKIES: Double Chocolate Chips is My Favorite

Wake-up and have a cookie! A crunchy chocolate cookie or one that is molten like fudge. Have it with your coffee before starting your day! Cookies have the power to make you smile, a craving, a…

May 06, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries

Live with Krikor: Learning and Inspirations About Lebanon and Covid-19 Situation

Bread & Bakeries | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 04, 2020

Bread & Bakeries

Live with Krikor: Learning and Inspirations About Lebanon and Covid-19 Situation

Live with Krikor! You can't imagine how delicious this Manoucheh is... Probably one of the best in Lebanon and compared to none. Everything that makes of it the best "Lebanese Pizza" is unique. The…

May 04, 2020 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon

LIVE with Abou Chadi: Enjoy a Traditional Breakfast in Jal El Dib

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

May 04, 2020

Breakfast & Coffee

LIVE with Abou Chadi: Enjoy a Traditional Breakfast in Jal El Dib

I love this guy and I love his food. Tony Haddad, the man behind Abou Chady in Jal EL Dib has been in operation for the last 32 years, providing his customers with an authentic and…

May 04, 2020 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn

LABNEH: I Like to Call it "Lebanese White Gold". 80 Plates to Enjoy!

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April 28, 2020

News

LABNEH: I Like to Call it "Lebanese White Gold". 80 Plates to Enjoy!

Today is Labneh day, Lebanon’s white gold. An international favorite, lately recognized and appreciated, sold at supermarkets in the UK, France, USA and more. It’s not Greek Yogurt,…

April 28, 2020 | Popular

HUMMUS: Simple But Glorious Middle Eastern Dip. 80 Mouthwatering Photos

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April 28, 2020

News

HUMMUS: Simple But Glorious Middle Eastern Dip. 80 Mouthwatering Photos

The hummus comprises nothing more than what it should: pummeled chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Yet Lebanon's hummus has brought food critics, amateur locals, and…

April 28, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries

PANCAKES: Mouthwatering Invention

News

April 26, 2020

News

PANCAKES: Mouthwatering Invention

A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk, and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying…

April 26, 2020 | Tasty Discoveries

Saj Em Georges: The Lady with Magical Hands Creates Delicious Saj Manakish

Bread & Bakeries | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 26, 2020

Bread & Bakeries

Saj Em Georges: The Lady with Magical Hands Creates Delicious Saj Manakish

If they say "A picture is worth a thousand words", a video is worth more than a million. Watch it for yourself and feel what Em Georges is all about, a lady baking love in Dbayeh for the last…

April 26, 2020 | Manakish | Dbayeh

EGGS: We Love eggs. Poached, Boiled, Fried or Served in a Sandwich

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April 21, 2020

News

EGGS: We Love eggs. Poached, Boiled, Fried or Served in a Sandwich

Why do we eat eggs in the morning? This brings us to another theory: Since chickens lay eggs in the morning, it made sense for farmers to grab them for breakfast. Workers needed protein and fat…

April 21, 2020 | Popular