NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

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

Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View

International Cuisine | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 19, 2014

International Cuisine

Hotel Al Boustan: Sunday Buffet with a Beautiful View

I never thought I would actually say this, but I seriously enjoyed the Sunday buffet lunch at Hotel Al Bustan. It's not that I underestimate the place or anything, but for some reason, I haven't…

July 19, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn

Babel: Where Every Detail is Mastered to Perfection

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 07, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Babel: Where Every Detail is Mastered to Perfection

Babel, located on the Dbayeh highway, is a restaurant you won’t be able to miss while driving along the road. A huge yellow stone temple with its big facade and high rotating sign…

July 07, 2014 | Recommended | Dbayeh

Dar... Books, Food and Positive Vibes

International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

June 09, 2014

International Cuisine

Dar... Books, Food and Positive Vibes

Positive vibes is what Dar Bistro is all about. A few words I can use to describe this place include fresh, soothing, interactive, interesting and unique... a place where people come to enjoy food in…

June 09, 2014 | Restaurants | Hamra & Verdun

Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

International Cuisine | Jordan Middle East

June 03, 2014

International Cuisine

Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba

I've always been a fan of buffets at hotels. It helps in rating the stay from its culinary side, which I think is the most important aspect. A good buffet reflects professional staff,…

June 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Jordan

Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jordan Middle East

May 28, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan

I was so excited to taste some Lebanese/Middle Eastern food in Jordan... We entered an old house that was fully booked with a lively international crowd. Everything seemed to be good around here:…

May 28, 2014 | Recommended | Jordan

Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs

Breakfast & Coffee | Zahle Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Bekaa

May 21, 2014

Breakfast & Coffee

Georges Massaad Zahle: Foul, Hommos, Balila and Fried Eggs

I know, I should have been working on a Monday morning instead of touring around... Driven by passion, on this beautiful Monday morning I decided to give Zahle a visit. I'm new to the area so…

May 21, 2014 | Street Food | Zahle

Varouj: Not Bad... But Not Great

Armenian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 09, 2014

Armenian Food

Varouj: Not Bad... But Not Great

Varouj's fame is second to none and visiting it was crucial to understanding the hype behind it. To tell you the truth, I was expecting to reach a large restaurant. After a long hour of searching, we…

May 09, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut

Onno: Traditional Armenian Cuisine. "Speechless is the Verdict!" (Restaurant Moved)

Armenian Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 06, 2014

Armenian Food

Onno: Traditional Armenian Cuisine. "Speechless is the Verdict!" (Restaurant Moved)

What more can I say about Onno, this small modest Armenian restaurant in Bourj Hammoud. I can easily repost the same review published exactly a year ago, but I need to give this place justice by…

May 06, 2014 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut

2013: Best Lebanese Cuisine Restaurants in Lebanon

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

January 03, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

2013: Best Lebanese Cuisine Restaurants in Lebanon

Lebanese food is always a favorite. The country boasts a huge number of restaurants and each one has something special to offer - their food, their service, their variety, their interior design...…

January 03, 2014 | Restaurants | Lebanon

Fattouch: Enjoy Our Lebanese Signature Salad in a Drink

Tasty Discoveries

October 28, 2013

Tasty Discoveries

Fattouch: Enjoy Our Lebanese Signature Salad in a Drink

Let’s meet a chef and a bartender today… Just one man walks in. Yes a two in one combo. Jad Ballout, Lebanon's Diageo Worldclass competition winner has pushed the bar higher than you can imagine…

October 28, 2013

Hotel Central: Homemade Sunday Buffet to Enjoy with the Family

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 10, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Hotel Central: Homemade Sunday Buffet to Enjoy with the Family

Up in the mountains of Metn is a small hotel known to offer a rich homemade buffet every Sunday for lunch during the summer season. Hotel New Central, owned and managed by the Kiame family, is one of…

October 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Metn

Jad Ballout's Fattoush Cup: Garcia's Cantina y Cocteleria, Beirut

News

October 07, 2013

News

Jad Ballout's Fattoush Cup: Garcia's Cantina y Cocteleria, Beirut

Jad Ballout represented Lebanon at the World Class Bartender of the Year final, 2013

October 07, 2013

Back to Babel, the Sea Fortress of Amchit

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 03, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Back to Babel, the Sea Fortress of Amchit

One month later and I am back at Babel Bahr, the new lighthouse illuminating Amchit. After my first positive experience at this restaurant, I wanted to impress my foreign friends from Korea and…

October 03, 2013 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Babel Bahr: A New Lighthouse Illuminates Amchit

Fusion Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2013

Fusion Cuisine

Babel Bahr: A New Lighthouse Illuminates Amchit

Babel Bahr, a new name added to the family of Babel restaurants across Lebanon. I think by now many of you have already encountered my infatuation and appreciation towards Babel Restaurant. I have…

August 15, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon

Batchig: A Sunday Family Gathering we all Enjoyed

Armenian Food | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 10, 2013

Armenian Food

Batchig: A Sunday Family Gathering we all Enjoyed

The last time I tried Batchig was just a few weeks ago, and since then I have been counting the minutes to come to this place again. I have been re

August 10, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon

Homemade with Love and Passion: Maguy's Fresh Daily Catch

Fish & Seafood | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

May 16, 2013

Fish & Seafood

Homemade with Love and Passion: Maguy's Fresh Daily Catch

In Lebanon, there are a handful of gems found in different parts of the country. I recently stumbled upon one, just 45 minutes away from Beirut heading North. Get into the car, drive towards…

May 16, 2013 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Batroun

Mhanna Antelias: Serving Premium Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 22, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mhanna Antelias: Serving Premium Lebanese Food

When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them. Preserving local traditions that transcends from one generation to…

April 22, 2013 | Recommended | Antelias

Al Halabi: A Revamped Look... Same Old Taste

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 05, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Halabi: A Revamped Look... Same Old Taste

For the past decade or so, Al Halabi restaurant in Antelias has maintained its reputation for being one of the top ranking Lebanese restaurants in town. A restaurant with a history that has…

April 05, 2013 | Restaurants | Antelias

Magnolia Urban Café: Too many Mistakes for One Visit!

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East