NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

UK

December 22, 2019

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

It was eight already, walking on the street-facing Hakkasan... we tried our luck to book a table and it worked! It never works that fast... you can’t book a table at Hakkasan minutes before…

December 22, 2019 | Recommended | London

What to Expect: Experience Air France Business Class (A Detailed Video Review)

Traveling on Air France, Boeing 777-300ER in Business Class? Watch the video and enjoy a detailed review of the experience.

December 21, 2019 | Travel & Tourism

Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

September 17, 2019

Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel

On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…

September 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District

Let's Get Lost in Hermel: "Rafting Squad" Experience on Al Assi River

Travel & Tourism | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Let's Get Lost in Hermel: "Rafting Squad" Experience on Al Assi River

I spent two memorable days on the river, enjoyed a two hours rafting experience, slept at the club and most importantly enjoyed one of the best breakfasts ever. Made with love, breakfast, and…

September 02, 2019 | Bekaa

A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking

Breakfast & Coffee | Milan Italy Europe

Italy

July 03, 2019

A Unique Coffee Experience: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano: It's Breathtaking

Starbucks celebrates the opening of its first store in Italy and the most beautiful Starbucks in the world: the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan. The highly anticipated Milan Roastery is the crown…

July 03, 2019 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Milan

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

French Food | Italy Europe

Europe

June 09, 2019

French Food

Staying at Villa Cordevigo Relais & Chateaux in Cavaion, Italy

Arriving at a closed gate, the receptionist answered: “Good morning sir, welcome to Villa Cordevigo”. I drove the alley between high trees, left my car at the parking, and walked to the…

June 09, 2019 | Hotels | Italy

A Night at the 'Louvre' with Airbnb

Spotted Stories

April 10, 2019

Spotted Stories

A Night at the 'Louvre' with Airbnb

Imagine getting the chance to sleep in Paris's glass pyramid: The Louvre with a view of the Mona Lisa. Thanks to Airbnb, a couple of art enthusiasts can now get the once-in-a-blue-moon chance of…

April 10, 2019

Lunch at Noma Copenhagen: Phenomenal! is an Understatement

Fish & Seafood | Copenhagen Europe

Europe

March 18, 2019

Fish & Seafood

Lunch at Noma Copenhagen: Phenomenal! is an Understatement

“Welcome to Noma,” said the majordomo out at the entrance. We are glad to have you among us! The experience starts from the minute your taxi arrives at a place in the middle of nowhere…

March 18, 2019 | Fusion Cuisine | Copenhagen

I Scream: Innovative and Mouthwatering Ice Cream in Dubai

Ice Cream & Gelato | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 06, 2019

Ice Cream & Gelato

I Scream: Innovative and Mouthwatering Ice Cream in Dubai

It’s innovative, it’s mouthwatering, it’s creative and it’s delicious; I Scream took ice cream to another level. Have you ever imagined eating zaatar ice cream, meghle,…

March 06, 2019 | Recommended | Dubai

RAISING THE CURTAIN ON THE BEAUPASSAGE EXPERIENCE

News

September 14, 2018

News

RAISING THE CURTAIN ON THE BEAUPASSAGE EXPERIENCE

BEAUPASSAGE now reveals its tailored offering of its artisans to bring wonder into our daily routines.

September 14, 2018

Zuruni: Tasty Lebanese Food with a Touch of Style. Try the Desserts

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 08, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zuruni: Tasty Lebanese Food with a Touch of Style. Try the Desserts

Second time at Zuruni, the Lebanese restaurant open next to Aishti on the seaside. I loved Zuruni’s food the first time, and here I come again to experience what this beautiful place has to…

September 08, 2018 | Restaurants | Metn

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 06, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Al Soussi: Beirut's Traditional Breakfast is an Experience You Have to Try

Sit back and relax, blend in with the setup, listen to the jokes, live the experience and don’t expect anything fancy. Go back to the old days, the living Beirut, the pumping heart of the…

September 06, 2018 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut

Eleven Madison Park New York: Three Michelin Stars. The World’s Best Restaurant! A Memorable Experience

French Food | New York USA Americas

USA

August 15, 2018

French Food

Eleven Madison Park New York: Three Michelin Stars. The World’s Best Restaurant! A Memorable Experience

Eleven Madison Park is not a dining experience; it’s a state of mind, a journey that activates all your senses from the second you walk into the minute you leave. Your ears, your eyes, your…

August 15, 2018 | Guide Michelin | New York

PJ Clarke’s: Relive History at a Restaurant in New York Where Food is Outstanding

American | New York USA Americas

USA

June 12, 2018

American

PJ Clarke’s: Relive History at a Restaurant in New York Where Food is Outstanding

They say that you can’t visit New York and not experience the authenticity and history at “PJ Clarke’s”. A restaurant from the last century, the place still feels and looks…

June 12, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Cooking with Michelin Starred Chef Frédérique Chabbert at Kempinski Beirut

Guide Michelin | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 27, 2018

Guide Michelin

Cooking with Michelin Starred Chef Frédérique Chabbert at Kempinski Beirut

Kempinski Summerland hosts the French Michelin Star Chef Frederic Chabbert, owner of The Dôme in Belgium and one of the revolutionary chefs of Hong Kong, at Candelabra, International Restaurant…

May 27, 2018 | News | Beirut

Cooking at Phoenicia: In the Kitchen with Chef Frank Page and the Team

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 04, 2017

News

Cooking at Phoenicia: In the Kitchen with Chef Frank Page and the Team

Invited by the great team at Hotel Phoenicia to join four journalists visiting from London, we were scheduled for a cooking session with chef Frank Page and the team at Eau de Vie. A great team,…

December 04, 2017 | Reviews | Beirut

Le Relais de L’Entrecote Paris: It's An Experience

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 14, 2017

French Food

Le Relais de L’Entrecote Paris: It's An Experience

What’s the reason behind such popularity? What makes us still wait in line despite the tremendous competition that has closely managed to reproduce that sauce? With a temperature of around 10…

November 14, 2017 | Recommended | Paris

Restaurant Le Train Bleu Paris: Living History in a Breathtaking Decor

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

November 13, 2017

French Food

Restaurant Le Train Bleu Paris: Living History in a Breathtaking Decor

Le Train Bleu is a restaurant located in the hall of the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris, France. It was designated a

November 13, 2017 | Recommended | Paris

The New "NoGarlicNoOnions" Application, Now for Android and iPhone

News

September 03, 2017

News

The New "NoGarlicNoOnions" Application, Now for Android and iPhone

Add some flavour to your iPhones and Androids with NGNO's new App now available on the Apple Store. Yes, you heard right... we're now available on App Store, download our app free of charge and…

September 03, 2017 | Popular

Michelin Starred Chef Peter Joseph Cooks Indian at Hussein Hadid in Beirut

Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 29, 2017

Asian & Chinese

Michelin Starred Chef Peter Joseph Cooks Indian at Hussein Hadid in Beirut

I had a dream that one day I'd get to enjoy an evening with Hussein Hadid in the kitchen. It was a dream that turned into reality... I entered into Hadid's world a while ago as I met him in London…

June 29, 2017 | Guide Michelin | Beirut

La Mere Poulard: The World Famous Omelette!

Breakfast & Coffee | France Europe

Europe

December 04, 2016

Breakfast & Coffee

La Mere Poulard: The World Famous Omelette!

Known for their expensive omelettes (up to €49 a plate) La Mere Poulard is an important stop to make when visiting Le Mont St. Michel. Also known for their world famous cookies, this restaurant…

December 04, 2016 | French Food | France

Seoul-Paris: Enjoying Service and Food Onboard Air France

Airlines

May 08, 2016

Airlines

Seoul-Paris: Enjoying Service and Food Onboard Air France

What a week! A pleasant stay in the Korean capital, but it was time to go back home. Skyteam is my choice, after trying the A380 for the first time onboard Korean Air, I decided to take a return…

May 08, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Oman Air: Business Class from Beirut to Muscat

Airlines

April 23, 2016

Airlines

Oman Air: Business Class from Beirut to Muscat

A small sized plane, a new version or an updated one, only a couple of seats, a welcoming attitude, large screens with some entertainment and dinner. It was my first time on Oman Air.

April 23, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Dans Le Noir: Dine in the Dark - A Unique Sensorial Experience!

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

March 28, 2016

French Food

Dans Le Noir: Dine in the Dark - A Unique Sensorial Experience!

And I finally tried it... It's called "Dans Le Noir" or in the dark, a place where dinner is enjoyed completely in the dark. It’s a place where you’re detached from the real world: No…

March 28, 2016 | Restaurants | Paris

Sleep in Van Gogh's Room for $10 a Night

Spotted Stories

February 18, 2016

Spotted Stories

Sleep in Van Gogh's Room for $10 a Night

If you're a fan of Van Gogh and enjoy traveling then you should not miss this treat.

February 18, 2016 | Travel & Tourism

Flying Delta Airlines Business Class to New York

Airlines

October 28, 2015

Airlines

Flying Delta Airlines Business Class to New York

I was so happy to have been upgraded on my last Delta flight leaving from Paris to New York. As a loyal AirFrance client, I was offered this unique privilege to fly business class onboard the…

October 28, 2015 | Travel & Tourism

P.F. Chang's: Asia in a Roll and Some Marvelous Desserts

Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 30, 2015

Asian & Chinese

P.F. Chang's: Asia in a Roll and Some Marvelous Desserts

I sincerely enjoy P.F. Chang's, especially the one at City Centre Beirut where the staff is smiley and welcoming... We've been here, my wife and I, more than six times already and have positive…

September 30, 2015 | Japanese & Sushi | Beirut

Goodbye New York: On the Way Back Home

Airlines

July 23, 2015

Airlines

Goodbye New York: On the Way Back Home

I still remember checking into the hotel like of it was only yesterday, 10 days passed at a glance and I wish it hadn’t… New York is not any city but the city of dreams and…

July 23, 2015 | Travel & Tourism

Beirut-Paris: The Air France Business Experience

Airlines

June 27, 2015

Airlines

Beirut-Paris: The Air France Business Experience

I want to express my minute-to-minute enjoyment during my trip from Beirut to Paris… I want to express the enjoyment I had with every single service offered on onboard AirFrance, especially…

June 27, 2015 | Travel & Tourism

Marinella: Le Coin Italien des Habitués

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 08, 2015

Italian Food

Marinella: Le Coin Italien des Habitués

Unfortunately for you dear Italian cuisine lovers, Marinella only opens for lunch. You'll have to find a way to escape work or simply come on the weekend... To my luck, it was a Monday and an…

June 08, 2015 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Fouad: My All-Time Coup de Coeur

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

April 05, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad: My All-Time Coup de Coeur

With thousands of restaurants out there and my extensive visits to the latest openers and trendy concepts, I always feel like coming back to the roots, to the basics, to a restaurant combining a…

April 05, 2015 | Recommended | Keserwan

An Experience: Ion Luxury and Adventure Hotel, Iceland

Hotels | Iceland Europe

Europe

January 20, 2015

Hotels

An Experience: Ion Luxury and Adventure Hotel, Iceland

The Ion luxury adventure hotel, I think the name says it all. A fine cottage, out in the beautiful Icelandic countryside, a place I'll be coming back to for sure in the coming months.

January 20, 2015 | Recommended | Iceland

Scylax: A Futuristic Beach Escape in the South of Lebanon

Scylax Escape is expected to be one the Lebanon's most fascinating beach resorts in the southern shores of Lebanon. Created by architect Jean Bou Doumit, the project looks like a secret…

July 17, 2014 | Travel & Tourism

Take a Champagne Ride with Veuve Clicquot - Literally

Spotted Stories

March 29, 2014

Spotted Stories

Take a Champagne Ride with Veuve Clicquot - Literally

If you love to have a glass of champagne and experiment a bit of adventure at the same time, month of May will be a good time to visit Belgium. French champagne house Veuve Clicquot has announced…

March 29, 2014

Inside the Cockpit: An Indescribable Experience

Airlines

July 01, 2013

Airlines

Inside the Cockpit: An Indescribable Experience

We all have a secret wishlist that includes the things we hope to experience at least once in our lives. Seeing the inside of a cockpit is one of the things on my list and I finally got the chance to…

July 01, 2013 | Travel & Tourism

Empire Premiere Grand Opening: An Awesome Experience

Empire Premiere, Empire Cinema’s luxury film experience, recently invited a handful of lucky guests to experience their newly refurbished venue in Sodeco. In some ways, more

March 19, 2013 | Reviews

A Taste of Africa in Tripoli: Fresh Coconut

Street Food | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

January 28, 2013

Street Food

A Taste of Africa in Tripoli: Fresh Coconut

Are you a coconut fan like me? Do you wait for the season year after year just to enjoy the taste of this bizarre crunchy fruit? I do and in between waiting, I often grab a bar of Bounty to satisfy…

January 28, 2013 | Tripoli

The Prison Restaurant: A Unique Dining Experience

News

September 21, 2012

News

The Prison Restaurant: A Unique Dining Experience

Have you ever heard of a place that helps ex offenders become working responsible individuals in the hospitality industry? The Clink Charity offers the hospitality industry the opportunity to make a…

September 21, 2012 | Travel & Tourism