NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

November 28, 2019

La Perla: Italian Specialities, Tasty Focaccia and Delicious Ravioli in Paris

I was contacted by Charbel Sawma, owner of La Perla, a proud Lebanese who has opened his first restaurant in Paris in 1997. A Lebanese catering concept, a street food eatery, and the Italian Cafe;…

November 28, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Everything You Need to Know About The Lebanese Breakfast: All Kinds & Shapes of Manakish!

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 10, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About The Lebanese Breakfast: All Kinds & Shapes of Manakish!

"Manoucheh"; the world-famous Lebanese breakfast... That flatbread can be thick or thin, crunchy or fluffy. It can be baked in an oven, in a Saj or Tannour, using wood, gas or fuel... Everything you…

November 10, 2019 | Mechwar Videos | Lebanon

Levent Borek Adana: One of the Tastiest Things I've Ever Tasted!

Bread & Bakeries | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

October 25, 2019

Levent Borek Adana: One of the Tastiest Things I've Ever Tasted!

Börek is a family of baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough such as phyllo, of Anatolian origins, and also found in the cuisines of the Balkans, the Caucasus, Levant,…

October 25, 2019 | Recommended | Turkey

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 25, 2019

Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael

Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand that started at Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many, making it one of the souk's…

July 25, 2019 | Reviews | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Guacamole Cheese: Yes Cheese!

Meet the Amanti Guacamole Cheese. Yes it's green, made with a blend of avocados, lime juice, tomato, onion, chili, and garlic, this guacamole cheese has taken how we enjoy our Tortilla chips on a…

May 03, 2019

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Breakfast & Coffee | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

February 23, 2019

Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Endless choices of food, presented on a beautiful upscale buffet, in a great restaurant blending perfection, design, and style altogether. Nordic class at its finest... I was…

February 23, 2019 | Hotels | Copenhagen

Five Guys: I Love this Burger

American | Paris France Europe

January 31, 2019

Five Guys: I Love this Burger

I’ve called it my favorite fast food burger, I’ve tried it in every city I’ve visited and today am enjoying this American burger in the heart of Paris. Five Guys is an icon of…

January 31, 2019 | Burgers | Paris

Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...

I feel sad that it didn’t happen to visit Baron before; confident to be good, Baron has no signboard and it’s hidden in the tiny streets of Mar Mikhael. Being the talk of the town for the…

January 20, 2019 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport

At Frankfurt airport Terminal 1B, Deli Bros Fine Foods caught my attention: with its open kitchen and rich aromas haunting the airport, I stopped for an early lunch. It was only 10:15 in the…

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Germany

Breakfast at the Movenpick Hotel Beirut

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 15, 2018

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

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

Bread & Bakeries | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

November 18, 2018

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

Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam

International Cuisine | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 12, 2018

Hey Terras: Diner on the Canale in Amsterdam

By the water, enjoying the passing boats, I sat for dinner at De L’Europe hotel in Amsterdam. Fully booked that night, I could barely find a table. On the menu, a selection of gourmet choices…

May 12, 2018 | Recommended | Amsterdam

Furn el Hayek Bickfaya: A New Approach to Kaak

Breakfast & Coffee | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 16, 2017

Furn el Hayek Bickfaya: A New Approach to Kaak

Located in the same building as Bickfaya's police station is Furn el Hayek, a bakery I visit on a weekly basis. This may be an average Lebanese bakery but what they offer is not so…

September 16, 2017 | Street Food | Bickfaya

Mac n' Cheese: Macaroni Has Its Own Shop in Mar Mikhael

American | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2017

Mac n' Cheese: Macaroni Has Its Own Shop in Mar Mikhael

Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand of Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many making it one of the souk's most popular…

August 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Breakfast at Mist Hotel Ehden

Breakfast & Coffee | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 16, 2017

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

The Breslin: Is this a Breakfast Place? Seriously!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

April 07, 2017

The Breslin: Is this a Breakfast Place? Seriously!

Spotted on Google Maps for being one of New York's best breakfast spots, I decided to try The Breslin. This place has made it onto many of the city's 'Best' lists: the best burger; the best…

April 07, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

Melt: Hearty Cheese Sandwiches in New York

Restaurants | New York USA Americas

April 07, 2017

Melt: Hearty Cheese Sandwiches in New York

Melt is a place that sells artisanal cheese sandwiches. The sandwiches are hearty and filled with melted cheese. You can feel the richness, the butter... But who cares about calories. They offer…

April 07, 2017 | Reviews | New York

Forma: A Designer Cheese Grater by Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid is dead but her projects are still popping out. One of the several projects worked on before she passed on is Forma, a cheese grater, whic

March 28, 2017

Sandwiched: My Favorite American Diner in Town... Delicious Food!

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

February 14, 2017

Sandwiched: My Favorite American Diner in Town... Delicious Food!

Two years have passed since I last visited Sandwiched, a diner nestled on Jounieh's interior road offering a selection of delicious sandwiches and burgers. The menu has changed but the decor is still…

February 14, 2017 | Burgers | Jounieh

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Breakfast & Coffee | Egypt Middle East

Middle East

February 03, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at the Kempinski Cairo

Visiting some friends staying at the Kempinski in Cairo, I decided to join them for breakfast. For thirty dollars breakfast is more of a lunch. Served with a certain class and finesse, the palace…

February 03, 2017 | Hotels | Egypt

Mazarine Coffee: The Tartines of San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

February 02, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Mazarine Coffee: The Tartines of San Francisco

Walking down the streets of San Francisco, a coffee shop grabbed my attention. Mazarine Coffee looks fresh with a traditional feel. A wide space, ceramic tiles, an industrial ceiling, wooden…

February 02, 2017 | Recommended | San Francisco

M&M's White Cheesecake: Limited Edition for Valentine's Day

News

January 27, 2017

News

M&M's White Cheesecake: Limited Edition for Valentine's Day

M&M's has a limited-edition White Cheesecake flavor just for Valentine's Day. Released in earlier this month, is made with white chocolate and

January 27, 2017

Maialino New York: The Best Pancakes I've Ever Had!

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

January 27, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Maialino New York: The Best Pancakes I've Ever Had!

Although I have had breakfast in several places during my trip to New York, Maialino is definitely different. It is a long rectangular space decorated with wooden shapes, a bar at the entrance, wood…

January 27, 2017 | Italian Food | New York

Beecher's New York: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

American | New York USA Americas

January 26, 2017

American

Beecher's New York: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Beecher's is a well known cheese company in New York. Located one block from the Flatiron building, Beecher's is known around town for their wide variety of cheeses and sandwiches. On the ground…

January 26, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

A Specialized Toaster for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Food Gadgets

January 18, 2017

Food Gadgets

A Specialized Toaster for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

One thing most people love is a good grilled cheese sandwich. To make a delicious grilled cheese is almost too easy with this Grilled Cheese Toaster! Yes, there is

January 18, 2017

LEGO Bricks Never Looked So Tasty

News

January 17, 2017

News

LEGO Bricks Never Looked So Tasty

Designer of Polish Studio Trzy Zmiany Michal Kulesza, has created a LEGO photo project which redefines the way we look at food. Captured in a minimalist setting, the designer designed a series…

January 17, 2017

Fondoodler: Hot Glue Gun for Cheese

Food Gadgets

January 06, 2017

Food Gadgets

Fondoodler: Hot Glue Gun for Cheese

If you're craving some melted cheese goodness, look no further. The Fondoodler is here to help is a hot glue gun for cheese. Any kind of cheese for that matter. You can now draw on your chips,…

January 06, 2017

Add More Character to Your Parties: Boogie Bites

Food Gadgets

September 10, 2016

Food Gadgets

Add More Character to Your Parties: Boogie Bites

Bring out the Boogie Bites and suddenly your snack foods are rockin'.

September 10, 2016

Mac n' Cheetos: How Does that Sound to You?

News

June 23, 2016

News

Mac n' Cheetos: How Does that Sound to You?

Burger King just launched its latest food mash-up, the Mac n’ Cheetos, deep-fried macaroni and cheese, battered with Cheetos-flavored crumbs. Just $2.49 will get you a 5-piece order of…

June 23, 2016

Chez Le Libanais: Proudly Lebanese and Tasty, in the Heart of Paris!

Manakish | Paris France Europe

March 26, 2016

Manakish

Chez Le Libanais: Proudly Lebanese and Tasty, in the Heart of Paris!

Nine years, nine long years here in Paris, Chez Le Libanais, is a small shop that serves the best wraps. I came across it by accident on Foursquare while looking for the best wraps in Paris. Walk in…

March 26, 2016 | Popular | Paris

McDonald’s Next: The New Sleek Interior of McDonald's

Spotted Stories

January 03, 2016

Spotted Stories

McDonald’s Next: The New Sleek Interior of McDonald's

Following the new trend where many fast food joints are upgrading their interiors, McDonald’s in Hong Kong has completed been changed and given a new sleek and sophisticated interior…

January 03, 2016

Beautifully Crafted Cheese Knives in Limited Edition

Food Gadgets

November 05, 2015

Food Gadgets

Beautifully Crafted Cheese Knives in Limited Edition

Here's a perfect example of when food meets design in a beautiful manner... The Cheese Companions are a cutlery set fit for every type of cheese; it allows you to carve, cut, and spread a wide…

November 05, 2015

Something Magical Happens When Bread Meets Cheese!

Spotted Stories

October 06, 2015

Spotted Stories

Something Magical Happens When Bread Meets Cheese!

When the weather starts changing and fall starts welcoming winter, I get all excited for home gatherings with some good wine and cheese gathering. Bread is one of the most important ingredients…

October 06, 2015

Missi Bakery Batroun

Reviews | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

October 01, 2015

Reviews

Missi Bakery Batroun

I was introduced to Missi Bakery last winter when in Batroun during an episode of Meshwar. I met a man and his wife preparing some interesting specialties like the "Oros Bayd" and "Mwarra2et…

October 01, 2015 | Street Food | Batroun

Chili's Beirut is Still Alive... And Recommended!

American | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 15, 2015

American

Chili's Beirut is Still Alive... And Recommended!

For the last couple of years, it has been made clear that international diners don't have a place in Lebanon anymore. After the closure of Fuddruckers, Applebee's and Hard Rock Cafe, the giants found…

September 15, 2015 | Recommended | Achrafieh

What's in the World's Most Expensive Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

Spotted Stories

June 14, 2015

Spotted Stories

What's in the World's Most Expensive Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

Would you pay $214 for a cheese sandwich? Maybe not... but would you would be curious to know what's inside it right? New York's restaurant Serendipity 3 chef Joe Calderone decided to create a pricey…

June 14, 2015

The Most Expensive Cheese Comes from a Donkey

Spotted Stories

June 12, 2015

Spotted Stories

The Most Expensive Cheese Comes from a Donkey

Believe it or not, the world’s most expensive cheese doesn’t come from cows or goats, but from donkeys. Made on a farm in Serbia, ‘Pule Cheese’ is made from Balka

June 12, 2015

What Global Burgers Look Like? How Would Lebanon's Be?

Spotted Stories

June 11, 2015

Spotted Stories

What Global Burgers Look Like? How Would Lebanon's Be?

Different countries have their own way of making their favorite burgers, from adding in meats such as beef, bacon or turkey, to different types of cheese, vegetables... Check out this…

June 11, 2015

Moussa's Bakery Baskinta: Lahme Beajine with Cheese

Street Food | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 09, 2015

Street Food

Moussa's Bakery Baskinta: Lahme Beajine with Cheese

Imagine: A thin crunchy dough topped with fresh meat from the village of Baskinta and topped with a thick layer of cheese. A crunch, juiciness and melting cheese in a sandwich that would make you…

March 09, 2015 | Mount Lebanon

The Cheese Box: From Fridge to Table

Food Gadgets

February 25, 2015

Food Gadgets

The Cheese Box: From Fridge to Table

Cheese box with airtight lid and cheese cutter, makes it easy to take your cheese from the fridge and straight to the table. Functional

February 25, 2015

Sunday Evening Gathering? Serve Your Canapes in Style

Food Gadgets

January 18, 2015

Food Gadgets

Sunday Evening Gathering? Serve Your Canapes in Style

How to serve canapés? Cut them into slices or cubes? What about food styling? Peli, designed by

January 18, 2015

Creperie Josselin Paris: Enjoy the Savory Crepes but Avoid the Sweet Ones

French Food | Paris France Europe