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The Ultimate Guide to Seltzer: Flavors, Brands & More

Seltzer water, with its refreshing bubbles and wide array of flavors, has become a staple beverage for many people looking for a healthier alternative to sugary sodas and juices. In this ultimate…

April 29, 2024

DIAGEO LAUNCHES NEW TEN-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN

By 2030, Diageo’s ‘SOCIETY 2030: SPIRIT OF PROGRESS’ plan will enable the company to: Reach 1 billion people with messages of moderation through its brands Achieve Net Zero…

December 03, 2020

Electric-car Brand Tesla Releases Exclusive Tequila Brand

The popular electric-car brand Tesla has launched its own branded tequila, which comes inside a hand blown glass in the shape of a lightning-bolt.

November 17, 2020

Famous Architect Frank Gerhy Designs Hennessy X.O. 150th Anniversary Decanter

Renowned architect Frank Gehry has partnered with Hennessy X.O. to design a limited-edition bottle for the cognac’s

October 25, 2020

Sip Your Way to Relaxation with Pepsico's Driftwell

PepsiCo, producer of caffeinated beverages like Pepsi and Mountain Dew, introduces Driftwell. The beverage was conceptualized before the COVID-19 crisis — since the need for sleep…

October 24, 2020

New Service in Lebanon: Order Your Cocktails Home, Online

You can now order your favorite cocktails online delivered straight to your doorsteps!

May 04, 2020 | News

Coca Cola Shares Limited Edition Cans with FireFighters in Australia

Coca-Cola is launching a limited-edition version of its ‘Share a Coke with’ cans, celebrating the Australian firefighters who have been working tirelessly throughout the bushfire crisis.…

January 16, 2020

The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul

Positive vibes in the garden while listening to good music; that’s The Allis at Soho House in Istanbul. Enjoy a cold coffee, let the breath of air caress your cheeks, mingle with people while…

September 21, 2019 | International Cuisine | Istanbul

Happy Blender: Açaí and Pitaya Bowls in Athens

Restaurants | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 30, 2019

Happy Blender: Açaí and Pitaya Bowls in Athens

I couldn’t believe my eyes! I found Pitaya and Açaí bowls in Athens. My dream bowls which I discovered two years ago in New York have made it to this part of the world. I simply…

July 30, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba

International Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 09, 2019

Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba

The first time I visited Lounge 36, I was taken by a storm; Charly walked in, offered me a cigar and a handful of food choices... I ended up forgetting to write a review. I loved the experience;…

May 09, 2019 | Recommended | North Lebanon

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

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

Burgers | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 13, 2019

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

I’ve been here the first time when I discovered the burger... came back to enjoy it again with one of the sexiest risottos I’ve ever tasted... and today, accompanied by my friends, we…

January 13, 2019 | International Cuisine | Badaro

Gin distillery opens in Rechmaya Lebanon

Jun, a new craft gin distillery, opened its doors last June in Rechmaya, a village in Mount Lebanon. Maya Khattar, together with her husband Chady, have been working on it since last year.

July 12, 2018 | News

Coca-Cola Clear: A New Summer Beverage

Only available in Japan, Coca-Cola Clear just launched earlier this week. It is Coca-Cola minus the deep-brown colour and calories.

June 24, 2018 | Spotted Stories

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

9 city skylines visualised inside their signature drinks

The world’s great cities are associated with many things, but one of the best ways to enjoy them? Try their signature drink. From powerful and intoxicating concoctions to more laid-back…

April 26, 2018 | News

A Simple Yet Very Appealing Opener

Circus is a deformed 1mm stainless steel sheet. The design is simple and as reduced as conceivable. There is no front and no back, no top and no bottom. The opener is mirror-symmetric in two…

February 19, 2018

Spaccio d’elle Carceri; Have a Drink and Positive Ambiance in Modena

Located on a very calm street in the old town of Modena, Spaccio dell Carceri was recommended to me by the hotel receptionist and she was right! Much more than a pub, a restaurant and Music club…

February 02, 2018 | Reviews | Italy

Mike’s Pub: Happy Moments with Friends at El Mina, Tripoli

Restaurants | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

January 28, 2018

Mike’s Pub: Happy Moments with Friends at El Mina, Tripoli

At the end of Mino, Al Mina’s nightlife hub, Mike’s Pub welcomes you for a drink with sweet music and a movie, enjoying the hidden side of this beautiful city. At Mike’s…

January 28, 2018 | Reviews | Tripoli

Tuthilltown: New York's First Whiskey Distillers

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | New York USA Americas

USA

October 15, 2017

Tuthilltown: New York's First Whiskey Distillers

Tuthilltown Spirits Farm Distillery is New York’s first whiskey distillery since prohibition, distilling some of America’s most prized spirits in the Hudson Valley. Before…

October 15, 2017 | Spotted Stories | New York

Muse: Lebanon's Newest Wine is Coming Strong

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

September 26, 2017

Muse: Lebanon's Newest Wine is Coming Strong

Muse is a wine born to inspire, captivate and compel. A work of true vinicultural art carefully crafted with exquisite handpicked grapes from the vineyards of Aynata, nestled in the…

September 26, 2017 | News | Lebanon

Lebanon's J2 Vodka Wins Silver in London

Lebanon’s first vodka shines in two categories at the 2017 International Wine and Spirit Competition J2, Lebanon’s first vodka, has won silver medals in the 2017 International Wine…

August 08, 2017 | News

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

Sunset by the Pool at Le Montagnou Kfardebian

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 18, 2017

Sunset by the Pool at Le Montagnou Kfardebian

It's this famous wooden house known for their winter evenings, raclette and pierrade, the restaurant gathering the youth after long days of skiing. Montagnou it's where my wife and I went out…

June 18, 2017 | Keserwan

Is it Safe to Make Desserts and Drinks out of Snow?

Pinterest and Instagram are full of recipes that use snow—think snow cones, slushy cocktails, and DIY ice cream. And while frozen margaritas sure sound like an ideal way to make the best of a…

January 20, 2017 | Spotted Stories

Check Out the Beer Trends for 2017

With the new year here, new trends in food and drinks will surface. Let's Grab a Beer have prepared top 10 predictions for beer this year...

January 03, 2017

Seasonal Sips: Festive Cocktails for the Holidays

There’s no season during the year that calls for cocktails more than the holidays. Family are arriving, a little time off work is beckoning, and it’s time to get a little silly while…

December 24, 2016 | News

The Impact of the Festive Season on Your Body

It's the festive season and we're all running around getting everything ready... It's all fun, joy, laughter... But let's wait a second... What does the impact of so much food and alcohol consumption…

December 23, 2016

What's the Bramble Banta?

Spotted Stories

November 18, 2016

Spotted Stories

What's the Bramble Banta?

Inspired by the quintessential Lemon Banta, Farzi Café reinvents this classic bubbly cooler by ingeniously mixing spices and herbs. Offering an enticing union of nostalgia with delightful…

November 18, 2016

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

News

October 31, 2016

News

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

PANTONE Pop Up Café Opens Again in Monaco

News

June 27, 2016

News

PANTONE Pop Up Café Opens Again in Monaco

PANTONE Café is back again this year creating foods inspired by various hues in its color system. From smoothies to cookies, the iconic design system makes meals more

June 27, 2016

The Perfect Wine Glass for the Outdoors

Food Gadgets

June 20, 2016

Food Gadgets

The Perfect Wine Glass for the Outdoors

Maybe you know the feeling when you want to enjoy a nice glass of wine outside on a beautiful late summer afternoon? When selecting the right wine for this moment, immediately the question will pop…

June 20, 2016

Budweiser Introduces Twist-off Bottle Caps

Spotted Stories

April 27, 2016

Spotted Stories

Budweiser Introduces Twist-off Bottle Caps

Budweiser has launched twist-off bottle caps to increase ease of serve for on trade customers and make the bottles more convenient by eliminating the need for bottle openers. Budweiser will be the…

April 27, 2016

CocaCola: One Brand One Look

News

April 21, 2016

News

CocaCola: One Brand One Look

In a move that will extend the Company’s “One Brand” global marketing strategy to packaging, Coca-Cola has is launching a new look featuring Coca-Cola Red as a unifying color across…

April 21, 2016

Zesty New 7UP Free Mojito

News

March 08, 2016

News

Zesty New 7UP Free Mojito

7UP is refreshing the sugar-free fruit flavoured carbonates category with the launch of 7UP Free Mojito. Britvic Soft Drinks said the new variant is aimed at grown-up taste buds, combining the minty…

March 08, 2016

Straw Pak: A Simple Yet Amazing Design Idea

Food Gadgets

January 24, 2016

Food Gadgets

Straw Pak: A Simple Yet Amazing Design Idea

How many times have you grabbed a carton of juice without finding the straw that's usually attached to it? Many drinks come in cartons because it’s cheap and convenient. To drink from a carton,…

January 24, 2016 | News

Tactica One: A Revolutionary Opener

Food Gadgets

January 14, 2016

Food Gadgets

Tactica One: A Revolutionary Opener

Often times the drinking experience begins only when the user tastes the beverage but this apparently is due to the use of sub-standard bottle openers. Designed by Chijoff+Co from Melbourne,…

January 14, 2016

Johnnie Walker Blue Label: A Series of Pop-up Stores Across Europe for Christmas

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

December 16, 2015

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Johnnie Walker Blue Label: A Series of Pop-up Stores Across Europe for Christmas

If you happen to be travelling to cities like Milan, Paris, London and Monaco you will come across a series of pop-up stores by Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The concept debuted in Milan on the 27th of…

December 16, 2015

Fitness Bar Juices: An Exotic Journey of Wellness

Tasty Discoveries

November 29, 2015

Tasty Discoveries

Fitness Bar Juices: An Exotic Journey of Wellness

It was 10am, a man came into my office with a bag, a paper bag filled with bottles, a dozen of them, colorful and inviting. He wanted me to try his juices... Today I was met Abbas. Fitne

November 29, 2015

News 2016: Let's See What's Trending Next Year in the Food and Drinks Industry

Spotted Stories

November 05, 2015

Spotted Stories

News 2016: Let's See What's Trending Next Year in the Food and Drinks Industry

It's always fascinating to see how trends also affect the food and drink industry and every year we see new studies scouting the global market to see what's in next year. Looking ahead to 2016,…

November 05, 2015

Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Tumi Collaborate

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

October 16, 2015

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Tumi Collaborate

Johnnie Walker Blue Label, the brand’s top notch line, is a blend of Scotland's rarest whiskies. The way it's presented should be up to par... Here's high-end luggage maker Tumi comes with a…

October 16, 2015 | News

Pepsi Travels to the Future with Pepsi Perfect

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

October 06, 2015

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Pepsi Travels to the Future with Pepsi Perfect

Surely you remember Back to the Future... If you're a fan of the series, you can now enjoy ‘Pepsi Perfect’, as seen in the second movie of the trilogy, where the actor buys a bottle at…

October 06, 2015

Ferdinand Doesn't Cease to Amaze Me

American | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 26, 2015

American

Ferdinand Doesn't Cease to Amaze Me

Back in November of 2014 the experience started with a smile and ended with one. We were welcomed by the manager who ran to show us around with a huge smile on his face. He even went to get us a San…

September 26, 2015 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun

Limited Edition Perrier "Inspired by Street Art" Collection: Take Two

News

September 25, 2015

News

Limited Edition Perrier "Inspired by Street Art" Collection: Take Two

Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water announces its newest line of limited-edition packaging designs as the second installment of the brand's "Inspired by Street Art" collection. Perrier's…

September 25, 2015

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

August 26, 2015

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

Cold brew, cold press, or toddy coffee refers to the process of steeping coffee grounds in room temperature or cold water for an extended period. The cold-press process requires

August 26, 2015 | News

The Perfect Temperatures for Beer, Wine and Beverages

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

July 27, 2015

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

The Perfect Temperatures for Beer, Wine and Beverages

For many people, an ice-cold beer or glass of wine is the perfect accompaniment to a hot summer's day. But while extremely chilled beverages might provide refreshment, they often don't really provide…

July 27, 2015

Summer Time Refreshments: Tasty and Low in Calories

News

June 26, 2015

News

Summer Time Refreshments: Tasty and Low in Calories

It’s summer! Yes, that glorious season when we take to the outdoors for barbecues, pool parties, beach picnics and family get-togethers. The days are longer, the sun is hotter, and we’re…

June 26, 2015

Enjoy Your Pizza on a Floating Island

Spotted Stories

June 05, 2015

Spotted Stories

Enjoy Your Pizza on a Floating Island

Welcome summer and welcome fun ideas... You may nt be able to buy a whole island to spend the summer... but we have an idea for you... a floating restaurant/bar that serves pizzas and drinks...

June 05, 2015

A Fabulous Event for Foodies: Street Feast London at Dalston Yard

Recommended | London UK Europe

UK

June 04, 2015

A Fabulous Event for Foodies: Street Feast London at Dalston Yard

I have been to street food markets before, but I was never amazed like I was today. The street feast is nothing like your usual eatery that's often under open skies but more of a special concept…

June 04, 2015 | Reviews | London

The Ultimate Guide to Seltzer: Flavors, Brands & More

DIAGEO LAUNCHES NEW TEN-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN

Electric-car Brand Tesla Releases Exclusive Tequila Brand

Famous Architect Frank Gerhy Designs Hennessy X.O. 150th Anniversary Decanter

Sip Your Way to Relaxation with Pepsico's Driftwell

New Service in Lebanon: Order Your Cocktails Home, Online

Coca Cola Shares Limited Edition Cans with FireFighters in Australia

The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul

Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Happy Blender: Açaí and Pitaya Bowls in Athens

Restaurants | Athens Greece Europe

Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba

International Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Turtle Bay: Enjoy a Caribbean Experience in Dresden

American | Germany Europe

East Village: Drinks of Love, Food of Happiness!

Burgers | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Gin distillery opens in Rechmaya Lebanon

Coca-Cola Clear: A New Summer Beverage

Make a Toast with Nino -Your Robotic Bartender

9 city skylines visualised inside their signature drinks

A Simple Yet Very Appealing Opener

Spaccio d’elle Carceri; Have a Drink and Positive Ambiance in Modena

Restaurants | Italy Europe

Mike’s Pub: Happy Moments with Friends at El Mina, Tripoli

Restaurants | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Tuthilltown: New York's First Whiskey Distillers

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | New York USA Americas

Muse: Lebanon's Newest Wine is Coming Strong

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon's J2 Vodka Wins Silver in London

Collet Corkscrew: A Mulifunctional Bar Tool

Sunset by the Pool at Le Montagnou Kfardebian

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Is it Safe to Make Desserts and Drinks out of Snow?

Check Out the Beer Trends for 2017

Seasonal Sips: Festive Cocktails for the Holidays

The Impact of the Festive Season on Your Body

What's the Bramble Banta?

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

PANTONE Pop Up Café Opens Again in Monaco

The Perfect Wine Glass for the Outdoors

Budweiser Introduces Twist-off Bottle Caps

CocaCola: One Brand One Look

Zesty New 7UP Free Mojito