NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

January 31, 2019

American

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

TGI Fridays: Fast Food Souvenirs in Prague

American | Prague Czech Republic Europe

Czech Republic

January 20, 2019

American

TGI Fridays: Fast Food Souvenirs in Prague

When I first visited Prague in 2010, TGI became a favorite for its “Jack Daniels special sauce.” Back then, I remember dining at least two times and having the same item again and again;…

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Prague

Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Baalbake Express: Sfi7a Now Serving in Jal el Dib

Bringing the flavors of traditional Sfi7a from Baalbeck to Sarba, Baalbake has taken the challenge further with the opening of another location closer to Beirut. On Jal el Dib’s internal…

August 15, 2018 | Manakish | Metn

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Restaurants | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 30, 2018

Restaurants

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Spot an impressive building on the highway driving south... Al Forno, now open for the last eight months, is that metallic building hosting a bakery, a pastry, an ice cream place and a…

July 30, 2018 | Reviews | South Lebanon

&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!

Pizza | New York USA Americas

March 31, 2018

Pizza

&pizza: Complete Chaos in New York!

I heard about & Pizza and was happy to try it out. I came into a black & white long corridor: Easy ordering process; few pre-set pizzas and mainly build your own options with dif

March 31, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Five Guys, Paris Champs Elysées: I Love it Here

American | Paris France Europe

November 15, 2017

American

Five Guys, Paris Champs Elysées: I Love it Here

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. Probably one of the most…

November 15, 2017 | Burgers | Paris

Jack in The Box

American | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 05, 2017

American

Jack in The Box

Jack in the Box is an American fast-food restaurant chain founded February 21, 1951, by

October 05, 2017 | Burgers | San Francisco

Malolo: Delivering Poke Bowls to the Office

Fish & Seafood | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 09, 2017

Fish & Seafood

Malolo: Delivering Poke Bowls to the Office

Malolo is Beirut's first Poke restaurant inspired by Hawaiian culture. After the huge popularity Poke bowls have achieved in New York and other financial capitals around the world, this fresh seafood…

June 09, 2017 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Cosi: Eggs and Croissant Sandwiches

Breakfast & Coffee | Washington DC USA Americas

May 25, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Cosi: Eggs and Croissant Sandwiches

From Paris to the States and even Dubai, Cosi is a healthy fast food chain that sells mainly sandwiches. Known for their flatbread made in a traditional hearth oven, Cosi is located in the heart of…

May 25, 2017 | Sandwiches | Washington DC

Yong Kang Street: Poke Bowls on the Move in New York

Japanese & Sushi | New York USA Americas

April 16, 2017

Japanese & Sushi

Yong Kang Street: Poke Bowls on the Move in New York

There's a choice of 12 poke bowls at the Japanese fast food concept 'Turnstyle'. A small portion sold at $12 for which you can have salmon, tuna, chicken or a mix of seafood. Warm rice topped with…

April 16, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

Inday: Good Karma... The Indian Bowls of New York

Asian & Chinese | New York USA Americas

April 11, 2017

Asian & Chinese

Inday: Good Karma... The Indian Bowls of New York

Inday has blended the Chipotle bowl concept with Indian cuisine. Instead of choosing Mexican food, you have a choice of Indian inspired well spiced items. Located on 26th street behind black doors,…

April 11, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

The Little Beet: A Big No!

Restaurants | New York USA Americas

April 09, 2017

Restaurants

The Little Beet: A Big No!

Power bowls are the new food trend of the moment. Generally promoted as healthy meals, these bowls are filled with lean proteins, greens and tasty sauces for a well-balanced bite. One such place is…

April 09, 2017 | Reviews | New York

Cluckster's: The Chicken Fast Food

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

March 03, 2017

American

Cluckster's: The Chicken Fast Food

What I thought was a local concept, turned out to be an American franchise brand. Cluckster's, in Kaslik (facing Downtown restaurant) offers chicken-based items and is said to be famous for…

March 03, 2017 | Sandwiches | Jounieh

Mido's: Saida's Tasty Sandwiches!

Sandwiches | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

February 16, 2017

Sandwiches

Mido's: Saida's Tasty Sandwiches!

Mido's is a casual fast food eatery in Saida. It is a favorite at Souk el Akel and is famous for its roast beef sandwich and the special Anthony's Rosto! Fresh bread, a loaded sandwich, crunchy…

February 16, 2017 | Street Food | Saida

Boco: Chefs Cooking in Jars

International Cuisine | Paris France Europe

January 14, 2017

International Cuisine

Boco: Chefs Cooking in Jars

Been here, done that and still love it. It's a calm place with no music but a restaurant that feels warm and welcoming. A black fridge, wood, orange leather sofas with black tables. Not only that,…

January 14, 2017 | Restaurants | Paris

Sarku: Good Japanese Food in San Jose

Japanese & Sushi | California USA Americas

October 20, 2016

Japanese & Sushi

Sarku: Good Japanese Food in San Jose

It's a best seller at the mall down in San Jose and it is called Sarku, a Japanese restaurant that serves good, generous and tasty sushi. You can enjoy a selection of Japanese bites including…

October 20, 2016 | California

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

Sweat Away Those Calories: The First Fast Food Sauna

Spotted Stories

May 16, 2016

Spotted Stories

Sweat Away Those Calories: The First Fast Food Sauna

Giving steamy burgers a whole new meaning, a Burger King restaurant in Finland has opened a spa where fans can enjoy their Whopper while sweating away the fast food calories in the restaurant’s…

May 16, 2016

McDonald's Seoul: Better than Any Big Mac I had Before

American

April 25, 2016

American

McDonald's Seoul: Better than Any Big Mac I had Before

One of the things I always try to do is visit McDonald's around the world. Each country has a different approach and a different menu. After three days of fried food and local specialties, we stopped…

April 25, 2016 | Restaurants

Madfry Chicken: Seoul's Famous Fried Chicken

International Cuisine

April 25, 2016

International Cuisine

Madfry Chicken: Seoul's Famous Fried Chicken

At midnight few places were still open to serve dinner. Walking around the hotel on the night we arrived we spotted a busy street with one shop loaded with youngsters. Madfry Chicken seems to be…

April 25, 2016 | Recommended

In Paris: Burger King, Quick or McDonald's? There is One Winner!

American | Paris France Europe

March 28, 2016

American

In Paris: Burger King, Quick or McDonald's? There is One Winner!

Tonight, in Paris, we try three world popular fast food concepts. McDonald’s, Quick and back in town again Burger King. Each of these names are competing for the highest turn over… Just…

March 28, 2016 | Burgers | Paris

French Becoming World-Class Fast-Food Addicts

News

March 11, 2016

News

French Becoming World-Class Fast-Food Addicts

It may be hard to believe but according to the latest Gira report, the French have evolved from hamburger-mania to pizza-mania and are second only to the Americans as world…

March 11, 2016

Wasabi: Grab and Go... Sushi the Fast Food Way

Reviews | London UK Europe

UK

February 02, 2016

Reviews

Wasabi: Grab and Go... Sushi the Fast Food Way

Wasabi is a "Pret a Manger" style of restaurant where sushi and healthy food are served. Found all over London, Wasabi invites you to come into their bright colored space and clean feel.

February 02, 2016 | Street Food | London

Subway Lebanon: A New Branch... Still Trying to Survive

American | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

January 19, 2016

American

Subway Lebanon: A New Branch... Still Trying to Survive

Subway has a new location in Lebanon. Its Mar Mikahel’s branch is beautiful, clean and looks very American. Serving their foot long popular fresh sandwiches, Subway is still trying to survive…

January 19, 2016 | Street Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Burger King Attempts to Copy the Big Mac: An Epic Failure!

Burgers | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

September 14, 2015

Burgers

Burger King Attempts to Copy the Big Mac: An Epic Failure!

After a week long of teasing campaign, the king has arrived. Burger King, home of the Whopper and Big King has launched the Big King, which somehow makes things a bit confusing, since they have the…

September 14, 2015 | Reviews | Lebanon

Deek'Matic: Chicken and More, Good for Dine-in

American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 20, 2015

American

Deek'Matic: Chicken and More, Good for Dine-in

Deek Matic is a restaurant, a fast food eatery on the

August 20, 2015 | Burgers | Metn

21 Secret Menu Items You Didn’t Know Existed

News

August 16, 2015

News

21 Secret Menu Items You Didn’t Know Existed

Have you tried ordering a ‘McGangBang’ from McDonald’s? Or the ‘Green Eye’ drink from Starbucks? Business Insider has put together an infographic of ‘21 Secret…

August 16, 2015

Dos Toros Taqueria: In Love with the Concept

Street Food | New York USA Americas

July 25, 2015

Street Food

Dos Toros Taqueria: In Love with the Concept

Facing the hotel I was staying at, Hyatt Union Square, is a small place that I've passed in front of for the last week on a daily basis. From lunch till midnight hundreds of customers gathered here…

July 25, 2015 | New York

Chop'T: An Innovative Concept with Great Vibes

American | New York USA Americas

July 15, 2015

American

Chop'T: An Innovative Concept with Great Vibes

As I walked in, I enjoyed the positive and fresh atmosphere at Chop'T. An automatic smile was drawn on my face. The colors, the menus, the logo as well as the signs with creative ideas and tasty…

July 15, 2015 | Recommended | New York

Souk El Akel: A Food Fiesta Uniting Us All

News | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 25, 2015

News

Souk El Akel: A Food Fiesta Uniting Us All

One always hopes for the best in all they do... but what Lebanon witnessed unitl now made my heart grow, gave me goose bumps, and more so made me fall in love all over again in my Lebanon...

June 25, 2015 | Popular | Beirut Central District

Mega Bites: American Style Street Food

American | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 15, 2015

American

Mega Bites: American Style Street Food

Black and yellow, big, capital letters... I thought this was a motorbike shop. Mega Bites is a new restaurant open on the internal Jal el Dib road next to Orfali Café, which I previously…

March 15, 2015 | Restaurants | Antelias

Breakfast from Zaatar w Zeit: Fast and Effective Takeaway

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East