January 03, 2014 Lebanon Middle East

2013: NoGarlicNoOnions Best of Lebanon

Some places are just special. In my case its love at first bite… restaurants I have visited in 2013 and bites I have tried and enjoyed so much. Some things just leave a long lasting taste in your life…

NoGarlicNoOnions_Top10_Restaurant_Reviews_Lebanon Restaurants and Cafes I Totally Enjoy Every Now and Then

Some places are just special. Going to them every once in a while put a smile on my face, be it an original local concept, a simple French bistro or a delicious Italian pizzerias…  these places are a must for me every once in a while… Find below the list of places I enjoy going »more…
 
Guys, have you counted how many sushi restaurants there are in Lebanon. The Japanese cuisine has honestly overtaken the number of local ones… Ever since the trend started five years ago, a sushi spot is available on almost every street in the country. Some are bad, some are mediocre, while others have mastered the art »more…
 
You can count the number of good diners in Lebanon by hand. The good thing is that they all follow a certain level of professionalism as well as apply some minimum international standard, offering a good quality. Below are my favorite ones. Crepaway: Craving Some Premium Diner Food? Sometimes you just crave diner food – »more…
 
A ‘coup de coeur’ is when you instantly fall in love with something, maybe love at first sight if you will. In my case its love at first bite… restaurants I have visited and bites I have tried and enjoyed so much. Somethings just leave a certain place in your life… and this year I »more…
 
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 many things I have tried this year, »more…
 
Luxury is defined in so many ways… and in so many things. Indulging my senses with smell, taste and flavor is one of the greatest pleasures in life for me. Here are some of the places that has played a role in the “Luxury Yum Effect” this year! Alesia Restaurant: French Fine Dining in Beirut »more…
 
Any dish served in Italian restaurant is simply. Pizzas, pastas and risottos, Italian cuisine is great. Voted for many years as the trendiest and most loved cuisine on earth, the Italian cuisine has gained a large part of the local market. Check out areas like MarMikhael and Gemmayze to find more than five Italian restaurants. »more…
 
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 good burger requires passion and »more…
 
Often times eateries hidden between small streets or out of reach are forgotten, over passed… and ignored maybe… But I realized that it’s in these places where some of the best and tastiest foods, from burgers, to sandwiches and ice cream… join me on my trip around some of this country’s best street bites… Meet »more…
 
Towards the end of 2012, French bistros started to gain popularity in Lebanon… but the big boom took place in 2013 when two places on average were opening a month. I have tried to visit most of them and made it  point to try each more than once. Each of these bistros offer something special; »more…
 
Italian food has always been a favorite in Lebanon. 2013 witnessed a boom of new Italian restaurants, where pizza-making has become an art – the dough, the crust, time of cooking, ingredients used…. and more… It’s not as simple as you think… While some places are new, there still remains other older spots making fine »more…
 
Burgers were one of the things that boomed this year. Although this good old meal has been around a very long time, it seems that the burger concept has gone through a revolution. A great deal of restaurants have included their special burger plate on their menu. Each one is served differently adding a whole »more…
 
This year witnessed the boom of the breakfast/brunch saga. Everyone wants to enter this journey: Offering breakfast, whether cafes, diners, french bistros and even Lebanese restaurants, all want have created set menus celebrating the early hours of the day in style. Whether it’s pancakes, croissants, eggs scrambled or sunny side up, manakeesh or even a »more…
 
Lebanese Cuisine Restaurants in Town
Lebanese food is always a favorite. The country boasts a huge number of restaurants and each one has something special to offer – their food, their service, their variety, their interior design… while some serve authentic Lebanese cuisine, others serve Lebanese food with a twist while others are simply enjoyed for their sophistication and high-end »more…



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