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HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY IN MEXICO CITY NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST BAR

HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY IN MEXICO CITY NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST BAR, SPONSORED BY PERRIER, AS THE LIST OF THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS 2024 IS REVEALED • Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City,…

October 25, 2024

Lebanon's "Electric Bing Sutt" Makes it on the Top 100 World's Best Bars

Lebanon's "Electric Bing Sutt" Makes it on the Top 100 World's Best Bars The World’s 50 Best Bars is an annual list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. First…

October 29, 2020

Lunch at Bar des Bergues; Not the Food Quality I Expected

International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe

Europe

November 27, 2019

Lunch at Bar des Bergues; Not the Food Quality I Expected

It’s impressive how busy this hotel is. The three restaurants were always full during our three days stay, while people continued on walking in and out. Located in the heart of the city, you…

November 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Switzerland

Turtle Bay: Enjoy a Caribbean Experience in Dresden

This year, I’m spending my new year’s ever unconventionally. I was in Prague, didn’t like the crowd and chaos of tourists filling the streets of the Czech capital, so I found a car…

January 20, 2019 | International Cuisine | Germany

The World Famous "Ice Bar" is Opening in Lebanon

Location: Blueberry Square Dbayeh Ice bar, is a drinking establishment primarily made of ice. The bars usually contain ice sculptures and other formations and are kept at low temperatures…

September 12, 2018

Make a Toast with Nino -Your Robotic Bartender

CRA has designed the first mass-market robotic bartender for Makr Shakr, the world’s leading producer of automated cocktail makers. The app-controlled NINO robot can manage more than 170…

June 24, 2018

Hudson Station Bar: Have a Beer, But Don't Eat!

American | New York USA Americas

USA

October 29, 2017

Hudson Station Bar: Have a Beer, But Don't Eat!

Very dim, very loud and smelling of dirty carpets, The Hudson Station is certainly not where I expected to be having lunch today. A few meters from my technology haven - B&H Photography - I…

October 29, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

Collet Corkscrew: A Mulifunctional Bar Tool

Collet is a multi-functional bar tool is a bottle opener that features a concealed corkscrew. Machined from a solid bar of brass, th

July 03, 2017

Steak Bar Sushi: Surrender to a Unique Culinary Experience!

Grill & BBQ | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

March 20, 2017

Steak Bar Sushi: Surrender to a Unique Culinary Experience!

Surrender your senses and experience a restaurant like no other. Steak Bar Sushi is a place with no competition in town, where sushi and meat join under one roof. The culinary journey starts as…

March 20, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | Antelias

Cross Grain Brewhouse: Oklahoma Airport

How awesome it is to enjoy a nice fully fledged restaurant at a reasonable price, before taking off. Cross Grain Brewhouse is a restaurant at the airport that offers a wide selection of local and…

February 03, 2017 | American | USA

Hudson Common: A Bar by Philippe Starck

American | New York USA Americas

USA

February 01, 2017

Hudson Common: A Bar by Philippe Starck

A small entrance to a hotel, which you can't even see, is hidden behind a concrete wall. A rectangular space with two escalators that take you up to the main lobby. A green lit long escalator... I…

February 01, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

CENTRAL STATION, BEIRUT: Winner of “Best Bar in Africa and the Middle East”

The World's 50 Best Bars: Central Station in Beirut ranks at No. 26 and is one of the 15 new entries.

October 31, 2016 | Popular

How to Pimp up a Glass of Water

Looking for a recipe for water? Not as daft an idea as it might sound. Water is many things to us – it maintains our body’s fluid balance, energises our muscles, and keeps our skin…

October 07, 2016

Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh: The Titanic Piano Bar

International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 02, 2016

Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh: The Titanic Piano Bar

Located on Level 4, below the reception is the Titanic Piano Bar. I'm sorry to have to say that the architect did tremendous mistakes creating this hotel but anyway, you'll find your way to the…

February 02, 2016 | Restaurants | Dbayeh

PANCH Cocktail Key - For Good Measure

An elegant cocktail measure with a unique tiered design allowing you to make perfectly balanced cocktails.

May 28, 2015

Kingfisher Bar, Pitlochry Scotland

We toured all the village, I mean we walked the streets and didn't find any restaurant that would serve us food except a bar loaded with people. It seems everyone gathers around here to watch the…

May 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Scotland

Design, Make and Enjoy with the Bionic Bar

Makr Shakr, the world’s first robotic bartending system – designed by renowned architect, engineer and inventor, Carlo Ratti – made its debut as the Bionic Bar onboard on Royal…

April 23, 2015

Maison des Brasseurs Mons: Croque Madame and Beer

Visiting Mons, the 2015 capital of culture, we stopped for a closer look at the Grand Place. Choosing La Maison des Brasseurs was a pure coincidence. Out of a dozen restaurants and cafes around the…

February 21, 2015 | Reviews | Belgium

SNICKERS Xtreme is the Newest SNICKERS® Bar

The fans have spoken – in an “Xtreme” way. For the first time, a Brand offered consumers the chance to select the name of a new product through an exclusive vote on the brand’s Facebook page. Mars…

August 11, 2014

La Martingale: Restaurant & Piano Bar at Casino Du Liban

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

July 01, 2014

La Martingale: Restaurant & Piano Bar at Casino Du Liban

Last month, I had a dinner at La Salle Des Ambassadeurs but decided not to write a review since it was a big event. The food was excellent, I enjoyed my time, my plates, my meat and salad. Today,…

July 01, 2014 | Restaurants | Jounieh

The Famous Warehouse, Vancouver

Contributors | Canada Americas

Americas

May 14, 2014

The Famous Warehouse, Vancouver

I've been in Vancouver for a couple of months now, and tasted some new places... but the one that i really enjoyed eating at was the famous warehouse...

May 14, 2014 | Contributors | Canada

Tosta Mista: Lisbon's Famous Street Food at Jürgen's, Bairro Alto

Street Food | Lisbon Portugal Europe

Portugal

April 08, 2014

Tosta Mista: Lisbon's Famous Street Food at Jürgen's, Bairro Alto

Walking through the tight streets of Bairro Alto, Hani a friend of ours who lived here for six months, was showing us around Lisbon's nightlife district. A few beers later, I asked him to take us…

April 08, 2014 | Lisbon

A Crêpe in Paris: Street Food with a Touch of Finesse at L'Avant Comptoir

Street Food | Paris France Europe

France

March 08, 2014

A Crêpe in Paris: Street Food with a Touch of Finesse at L'Avant Comptoir

Every time I come across a new discovery, I feel like I am the happiest man on earth. The feeling of tasting some amazingly prepared street food from around the world is overwhelming... It was…

March 08, 2014 | Paris

Condé Nast's GQ Bar Opens in Dubai

A while back we mentioned that GQ Restaurant will be opening in Dubai soon and it finally has. Located in the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai, the modern and sophisticated GQ Bar…

February 13, 2014

It's Christmas at SUD: Festive Season Menu

One of my favorite places this year has been SUD,this special Mediterranean restaurant has wowed its guests since it's opening mid this year. I just spotted th

December 12, 2013

Spectacle Edition Bottle Opener

These matte silver glasses are a the cutest bottle openers I've ever seen... Interesting addition to any bar that's modern and cool. This petite pair can open the top of any craft brew or artisan…

November 08, 2013

Bar10der: The Ideal Bar Tool

Packed with the top 10 utensils the modern mixologist might need; the Bar10der features a muddler, a jigger, a strainer and a stirrer, as well as many more must-have tools. Plus it's available in…

August 14, 2013

Limited Edition Gin Wheel

The Bombay Sapphire East Gin Wheel is a revolutionary new collaboration between Bombay Sapphire East Gin and internationally acclaimed design firm, AvroKO – the limited edition Bombay Sapphire East…

August 07, 2013

La Maison Mère, Paris: Burgers, Hotdogs and Even More

American | Paris France Europe

France

August 02, 2013

La Maison Mère, Paris: Burgers, Hotdogs and Even More

Serving up French-American cuisine in a bistro environment, La Maison Mère has a New York City vibe. The décor is engraved glass mirrors, retro fridges and tiled walls. The service is…

August 02, 2013 | Burgers | Paris

1920 Light Bulb Testing Machine Turns Bar

Dating to the 1920s, a former light bulb-testing machine has been ingeniously repurposed as a bar cart to shelter spirits, wine bottles and hanging glassware.

July 19, 2013

Dundees Deli, Bar & Grill, Montreal

Contributors | Canada Americas

Americas

July 11, 2013

Dundees Deli, Bar & Grill, Montreal

Walking on the streets of St Catherine… passing by so many restaurants we felt a craving for some yummy burgers… After hearing so much about this place we said why not give it…

July 11, 2013 | Contributors | Canada

Nightlife is Becoming Anti-Social: The Solution

A Brazilian bar has solved the problem of anti-social customers who stare at their mobile phones all evening – with a beer glass that only stands upright when balanced on a mobile. The Offline…

June 30, 2013

GQ Bar to Open in Dubai

Following the recent official launch of VOGUE Café at The Dubai Mall, Condé Nast International Restaurants, under the aegis of Condé Nast International, announces its first…

June 27, 2013

Just Imagine: Honey, Salt, Almonds, Chocolate, Milk and Nougat!

Be sure that this is not an advertisement but the need to share with you my secret love. While traveling across Europe, I discovered the latest invention by Toblerone, the famous Swiss chocolate…

June 04, 2013 | Popular

Cherry on the Rooftop: A Summer Escape in the Heart of the Capital

Events | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 26, 2013

Cherry on the Rooftop: A Summer Escape in the Heart of the Capital

Cherry on the Rooftop is a Mediterranean holiday destination in its own right. With 100 seats, both indoor and outdoor, this poolside ultralounge, which takes its name from a fabulous fruity painting…

May 26, 2013 | International Cuisine | Beirut

La Cour Saint Michel: A Mediterranean Escape within Mar Mikhael

Spotted Stories

May 09, 2013

Spotted Stories

La Cour Saint Michel: A Mediterranean Escape within Mar Mikhael

Located right at the beginning of the hippest collection of bars in Beirut and through a small stairway La Cour Saint Michel is perfectly nestled. Set around a courtyard, and inspired by old…

May 09, 2013

Society Wine Bar, Saifi Suits, Beirut

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

February 14, 2013

Contributors

Society Wine Bar, Saifi Suits, Beirut

Society Wine Bar, located in Saifi Suits Boutique Hotel, is one of the most popular spots in Beirut City. The area is lavish, the hotel is beautiful and modern and the Society, both the wine lounge…

February 14, 2013 | Contributors | Lebanon

Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill, Dubai Terminal 3

Airports | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

February 13, 2013

Airports

Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill, Dubai Terminal 3

An awesome architecture unconsciously attracts you into its hidden secrets: Welcome to the Jack Daniel's bar and Grill in Concourse A of the Terminal 3, a place you won't even expect to see in an…

February 13, 2013 | American | Dubai

Restaurant Meets Design: Line Restaurant, Italy

Spotted Stories | Italy Europe

Europe

January 12, 2013

Spotted Stories

Restaurant Meets Design: Line Restaurant, Italy

Located on the main street of the town, the Line was founded with the goal of creating a metropolitan meeting place, a place of confluence of different styles and cultures that inhabit the heart of…

January 12, 2013 | Italy

T-Marbouta in Hamra: More Than An Arabic Letter

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 10, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

T-Marbouta in Hamra: More Than An Arabic Letter

T-Marbouta is an original place, or at least it was for me the second I walked into the place where everyone seemed to feel right at home. Although T-marbouta has been around for some time now, I…

January 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun

Junction 5: Dbayeh's Latest Restaurant Hub

News

November 09, 2012

News

Junction 5: Dbayeh's Latest Restaurant Hub

To start with, with all the recent boom in Dbayeh area of restaurants, coffee shops, malls and cinema lounges, everyone who's everyone in the hospitality business is grabbing a chunk of the pie... Is…

November 09, 2012 | Popular

SharpShots Jello Shot Syringes

Food Gadgets

October 21, 2012

Food Gadgets

SharpShots Jello Shot Syringes

SharpShots Jello Shot Syringes are the perfect way to serve up your favorite jello shot flavors at your next event. The Jello Shot Syringes will liven up and enhance any party occasion or event!

October 21, 2012 | Spotted Stories

A Dream Come True: Staying at the Ice Hotel Sweden

Travel & Tourism

August 27, 2012

Travel & Tourism

A Dream Come True: Staying at the Ice Hotel Sweden

The winter season 2012/1213 will be the twentythird in order for ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi. An over twenty-year journey from an Igloo of 60 square meters to the world's largest hotel of…

August 27, 2012

Lebanon's Restaurants Hubs 101: Mar Mikhael

News

July 12, 2012

News

Lebanon's Restaurants Hubs 101: Mar Mikhael

Mar Mikhahel today is booming. Now known as a hub for artists and creative minds, the area also boasts a number of nice restaurants, most of which I love. AL-MANDAL

July 12, 2012

2011: Best Japanese Restaurants in Lebanon

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

June 24, 2012

News

2011: Best Japanese Restaurants in Lebanon

June 24, 2012 | Restaurants | Lebanon

The Burger Bar, Sodeco (Restaurant Closed)

Burgers | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 28, 2012

Burgers

The Burger Bar, Sodeco (Restaurant Closed)

The Slogan: It keeps you coming back... Let's see!

April 28, 2012 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, Dubai

American | UAE GCC Middle East

GCC

February 26, 2012

American

Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, Dubai

At this international hotspot, you’ll witness a beautifully balanced combination of three common flavours: sweet, sour and spicy. Walking through the DIFC at night is inspirational,…

February 26, 2012 | Fusion Cuisine | UAE

L'Avenue du Parc Restaurant, Beirut

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 25, 2012

French Food

L'Avenue du Parc Restaurant, Beirut

This French place is definitely worth trying out. L'Avenue du Parc, situated in the heart of downtown Beirut, is one of the finest restaurants in town. Chef Alain Allaire serves the finest Fre

February 25, 2012 | Restaurants | Beirut

Loca Restaurant & Heineken Bar, Dubai

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

February 07, 2012

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Loca Restaurant & Heineken Bar, Dubai

“Heineken Mexican fever”

February 07, 2012 | Mexican Food | Dubai

HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY IN MEXICO CITY NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST BAR

Lebanon's "Electric Bing Sutt" Makes it on the Top 100 World's Best Bars

Lunch at Bar des Bergues; Not the Food Quality I Expected

International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe

Turtle Bay: Enjoy a Caribbean Experience in Dresden

American | Germany Europe

The World Famous "Ice Bar" is Opening in Lebanon

Make a Toast with Nino -Your Robotic Bartender

Hudson Station Bar: Have a Beer, But Don't Eat!

American | New York USA Americas

Collet Corkscrew: A Mulifunctional Bar Tool

Steak Bar Sushi: Surrender to a Unique Culinary Experience!

Grill & BBQ | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Cross Grain Brewhouse: Oklahoma Airport

Airports | USA Americas

Hudson Common: A Bar by Philippe Starck

American | New York USA Americas

CENTRAL STATION, BEIRUT: Winner of “Best Bar in Africa and the Middle East”

How to Pimp up a Glass of Water

Hotel Le Royal Dbayeh: The Titanic Piano Bar

International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

PANCH Cocktail Key - For Good Measure

Kingfisher Bar, Pitlochry Scotland

Burgers | Scotland UK Europe

Design, Make and Enjoy with the Bionic Bar

Maison des Brasseurs Mons: Croque Madame and Beer

Restaurants | Belgium Europe

SNICKERS Xtreme is the Newest SNICKERS® Bar

La Martingale: Restaurant & Piano Bar at Casino Du Liban

French Food | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

The Famous Warehouse, Vancouver

Contributors | Canada Americas

Tosta Mista: Lisbon's Famous Street Food at Jürgen's, Bairro Alto

Street Food | Lisbon Portugal Europe

A Crêpe in Paris: Street Food with a Touch of Finesse at L'Avant Comptoir

Street Food | Paris France Europe

Condé Nast's GQ Bar Opens in Dubai

It's Christmas at SUD: Festive Season Menu

Spectacle Edition Bottle Opener

Bar10der: The Ideal Bar Tool

Limited Edition Gin Wheel

La Maison Mère, Paris: Burgers, Hotdogs and Even More

American | Paris France Europe

1920 Light Bulb Testing Machine Turns Bar

Dundees Deli, Bar & Grill, Montreal

Contributors | Canada Americas

Nightlife is Becoming Anti-Social: The Solution

GQ Bar to Open in Dubai

Just Imagine: Honey, Salt, Almonds, Chocolate, Milk and Nougat!

Cherry on the Rooftop: A Summer Escape in the Heart of the Capital