NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

December 20, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Murray: The Famous Shawarma Show and Delicious French Fries in Antelias

Located in Antelias' main restaurant artery, Murray is your international food restaurant serving a handful of items from breakfast to dinner. You can eat anything you crave for: Lebanese mezze,…

December 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias

Barrel Burgers: Tasty and Homemade in Cornet Chehwan

Burgers | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 06, 2019

Burgers

Barrel Burgers: Tasty and Homemade in Cornet Chehwan

It’s the barrel I remember from my childhood days: a big wooden barrel which used to be a Lebanese street food shack and turned into a burger fast-casual on your way to the village of Bickfaya.…

November 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

The Restaurant at Movenpick Hotel Frankfurt City

International Cuisine | Germany Europe

Europe

October 27, 2019

International Cuisine

The Restaurant at Movenpick Hotel Frankfurt City

All-day dining restaurant proposes a buffet for lunch or a la carte menu. Arriving at three after noontime, the buffet was already closed so we had to choose from the menu; the signature beef…

October 27, 2019 | Restaurants | Germany

Food at The Zoo in Berlin is Good!

Reviews | Germany Europe

Europe

October 25, 2019

Reviews

Food at The Zoo in Berlin is Good!

Sometimes you find good food in the least expected places, and one of them is the Zoo in Berlin. Commercial, touristic, and loaded with kids on a Sunday, enjoying a pleasant lunch was not on my list.…

October 25, 2019 | Street Food | Germany

Chili’s Beirut: Twenty Years of Good Food, Generous Portion and Non-Smoking Dining

American | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 08, 2019

American

Chili’s Beirut: Twenty Years of Good Food, Generous Portion and Non-Smoking Dining

Back! To my favorite diner in town and probably the last standing. One of Lebanon’s few franchises has celebrated 20 years of operations in Achrafieh... and when the brand worldwide isn’t…

September 08, 2019 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Pame Tsipouro, Pame Kafenio: Beer on the Side Walk in Athens

International Cuisine | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 26, 2019

International Cuisine

Pame Tsipouro, Pame Kafenio: Beer on the Side Walk in Athens

Beautiful, the restaurant is simply beautiful and magical. Colors, fresh vibes, and everything to make you want to stay for long. We were simply passing, ended up having fries, fried zucchini chips…

July 26, 2019 | Restaurants | Athens

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Restaurants | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Restaurants

Batal Street food: Tasty and Affordable Quick Eats in Ballouneh

Google led me to Batal, a street food restaurant on the Ballouneh highway. Amazing and mouthwatering photos you want to try! I was excited to see double patties and double cheese, submarine…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Keserwan

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Recommended | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Boutata: Excellent, It’s Simply Excellent! The Fries and Potato Experts

Welcome to the kingdom of fries and potatoes. Yellow is the color; positivity is the mood. Boutata is the heaven of "Batata" prepared in different unconventional ways. Following the account on…

March 06, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Recommended | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

BoulMich: Submarine and Burgers of my Childhood

Flavors of my childhood... the only fast food available back in the nineties, where we used to come for a homey burger, a Lebanese style hotdog, and the Lebanese famous big-sized submarine sandwich.…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Juicy Grill: A Franchise from Athens to Beirut

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

December 31, 2018

American

Juicy Grill: A Franchise from Athens to Beirut

With a restaurant in Athens and now another in Jounieh, Juicy Grill is a franchise claiming to have the best burger in town; so let’s try the food! Facing college central in Jounieh’s old…

December 31, 2018 | Burgers | Jounieh

East Village Badaro: Where Food is Outstanding, A Memorable Experience

American | Badaro Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 11, 2018

American

East Village Badaro: Where Food is Outstanding, A Memorable Experience

For a late lunch or let’s say an early dinner in Beirut I chose East Village who turned out to open from noon to midnight. Known to have one of the country’s best, East Village promises a…

December 11, 2018 | International Cuisine | Badaro

Chili’s Diner Beirut: I Love it Here! The Vibes, The Service and The Food

American | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 24, 2018

American

Chili’s Diner Beirut: I Love it Here! The Vibes, The Service and The Food

I’m a fan or is it the nostalgia, Chili’s makes me happy... open for as long as I remember, Chili’s is today the only American diner of the kind available in Lebanon after the…

November 24, 2018 | Grill & BBQ | Achrafieh

L’Artisan du Burger: Expected Perfection, It’s Not! Leave the Burger to the Americans

Burgers | Paris France Europe

France

October 13, 2018

Burgers

L’Artisan du Burger: Expected Perfection, It’s Not! Leave the Burger to the Americans

For a concept that has been created for a year or so and having six locations around Paris; that’s a success. After reading about L’artisan Du Burger’s first franchise in Dubai, I…

October 13, 2018 | Restaurants | Paris

The Village Diner in the Middle of Nowhere in Johnson City, New York

American | New York USA Americas

August 05, 2018

American

The Village Diner in the Middle of Nowhere in Johnson City, New York

In the middle of nowhere, in the heart of a village called Johnson, the village diner is a house occupying the corner of a street. It’s where radio plays in the background, where the clientele…

August 05, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | New York

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

American | New York USA Americas

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

SALT: Dubai’s Famous Burger is a Must Try

Burgers | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 13, 2018

Burgers

SALT: Dubai’s Famous Burger is a Must Try

They say you can’t visit Dubai without having a burger at SALT! SALT is Dubai’s favorite burger as claimed by many, famous for a couple of years now. Located on Jumeirah public beach,…

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai

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

The Grill: An Enjoyable Late Lunch in Beirut

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 21, 2017

French Food

The Grill: An Enjoyable Late Lunch in Beirut

I've been here twice in one week, the first for a dinner with the family and the second for a late lunch on the couch. Enjoying the vibes of a vibrant Beirut during business hours, I nibbled on some…

August 21, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Beirut

Something Everyone Adores... Celebrate International Fries Day

News

July 13, 2017

News

Something Everyone Adores... Celebrate International Fries Day

Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fries day celebrates them.Not…

July 13, 2017

McDonald’s Reveals Fry-Fork Hybrid

News

May 07, 2017

News

McDonald’s Reveals Fry-Fork Hybrid

McDonald’s revealed the Frork, a quasi-utensil, fry-fork hybrid designed solely for scooping up the quality ingredients that may fall while eating a new Signature Crafted™ Recipes…

May 07, 2017

Jamie's Italian: Overrated and Not Worth Trying

Italian Food | London UK Europe

UK

March 24, 2017

Italian Food

Jamie's Italian: Overrated and Not Worth Trying

I'm finally trying the world famous restaurant: the much talked about Italian cantina created by none other than Jamie Oliver himself. Jamie has taken Italian cuisine to another level adding fun…

March 24, 2017 | Restaurants | London

Mano Burger: Not Worth the Hype!

Burgers | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 17, 2017

Burgers

Mano Burger: Not Worth the Hype!

Burgers have a new address: 'Mano' in Bourj Hammoud. Mano, the famous Soujok eatery, has opened a new burger place which has been rocking the advertising scene as well as social media platforms. So,…

March 17, 2017 | Restaurants | Beirut

Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 17, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine

We chose Al Challal to have lunch while shooting an episode of Mechwar on Jezzine. Al Challal is a Lebanese restaurant nestled on a cliff right by the water fall.

February 17, 2017 | Restaurants | South Lebanon

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

American | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

February 14, 2017

American

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

Souk El Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market

News

February 04, 2017

News

Souk El Akel: Lebanon's Street Food Market

Eat, Meet, Greet and Treat yourself to the very best culinary experiences Lebanon has to offer! At Souk el Akel you'll find edible delights to suit all tastes and desires! Where: Souk el…

February 04, 2017 | Popular

Mouyah: Tasty Burgers and Fresh Fries

Burgers | USA Americas

Americas

February 03, 2017

Burgers

Mouyah: Tasty Burgers and Fresh Fries

Mooyah is a diner that sells burgers and hot dogs in California. A franchise across the city, Mooyah provides positive vibes, loud fun music, fresh colors, cool air, a clean open kitchen and…

February 03, 2017 | USA

Bill's Bar and Burger: Deceptive Diner Food!

American | New York USA Americas

January 27, 2017

American

Bill's Bar and Burger: Deceptive Diner Food!

Looking online for a good burger around the Financial District, I was led to Bill's Bar and Burger. Despite the average breakfast I had two days ago, I decided to come back and try their burgers.…

January 27, 2017 | Burgers | New York

Smash Burger: Dry and Greasy Burgers

Burgers | New York USA Americas

January 18, 2017

Burgers

Smash Burger: Dry and Greasy Burgers

They say you can't come to the United States and not eat a burger! I have been here for a week and haven't had a burger yet... so "Smash" is where I'm having lunch next, a place recommended by…

January 18, 2017 | Restaurants | New York

Restaurant Fawzi: Back for Some Good Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

January 16, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Fawzi: Back for Some Good Lebanese Food

It has been two years since I last visited Fawzi up in Faqra... I remember the food as being good and most importantly full of life and passion. During the week we were filming "48 hours…

January 16, 2017 | Recommended | Keserwan

Tony Roma's: An Enjoyable Diner in Dubai

American | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

February 25, 2016

American

Tony Roma's: An Enjoyable Diner in Dubai

Tony Roma is a casual dining family restaurant with many branches around the world. More than 150 locations serving famous BBQ ribs, burgers and many American favorites. It's seafood, ribs and…

February 25, 2016 | Restaurants | Dubai

Vulkan: Enjoy All Your Pizza Topping in One

Spotted Stories

July 08, 2015

Spotted Stories

Vulkan: Enjoy All Your Pizza Topping in One

There's a pizza out there making waves...In no time, a pizza made Sweden has attracted over 13,000 likes and 3,000 shares on Facebook. Why the fuss? The Vulkan pizza from

July 08, 2015

A Mix of Healthy and Junk Through Food

Spotted Stories

May 15, 2015

Spotted Stories

A Mix of Healthy and Junk Through Food

The “Junk Fruit” series by French photographer Arnaud Deroudilhe shows a mix of healthy and junk by literally placing them on top of each other. The result is an unusual and thought…

May 15, 2015

Wear Your Burger and Fries

News

May 01, 2015

News

Wear Your Burger and Fries

Parisian concept fashion and lifestyle store Colette has teamed up with McDonald’s on a limited-edition clothing and accessories collection featuring the fast food chain’s most iconic…

May 01, 2015

Sarrouf Zalka: A Unique Discovery One Must Try

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 07, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Sarrouf Zalka: A Unique Discovery One Must Try

At Sarrouf, you’ll read on the walls that the food there is better than your mum's… It’s a small place, dimmed, dull and old but who cares... Food is exceptionally awesome. Come…

April 07, 2015 | Street Food | Metn

Fritland Brussels: Wait in Line for a Cone of Fries

Street Food | Belgium Europe

Europe

February 14, 2015

Street Food

Fritland Brussels: Wait in Line for a Cone of Fries

They say you can't come to Belgium and not eat fries... Honestly I don't understand the hype. I've been here a week already and have not found anything extraordinary about their fries. I've smelt…

February 14, 2015 | Belgium

A Gourmet Burger at McDonald's?

News

October 15, 2014

News

A Gourmet Burger at McDonald's?

Have you ever heard of a gourmet burger at McDonald’s? Just discovered that McDonald's in Sydney Australia is experimenting with a touchscreen kiosk that lets customers create their own…

October 15, 2014

New Batman Burger from McDonald's

News

September 30, 2014

News

New Batman Burger from McDonald's

McDonald’s now has a new “Batman burger” that's part of a new menu of Justice League themed meals. But the bad news is that it's only available in Hong Kong. It looks yummy...…

September 30, 2014

"L'Entrecôte" Restaurant; Famous Sauce Recipe Revealed

News

June 19, 2014

News

"L'Entrecôte" Restaurant; Famous Sauce Recipe Revealed

Browsing the web, I stumbled upon this French website, which claims to have found the real recipe of "Le Relais de L'Entrecote"... Yes, that special green sauce we all adore and crave... and…

June 19, 2014 | Popular

Couqley: Like Always, Simply Great

French Food | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 12, 2014

French Food

Couqley: Like Always, Simply Great

It's been some time since I last came to Couqley, the place for good food, great ambiance and professionalism. I decided to visit again to indulge in some more pain perdu and their famous…

June 12, 2014 | Recommended | Dbayeh

Scrub the Dirt Off!

Food Gadgets

June 05, 2014

Food Gadgets

Scrub the Dirt Off!

The Tater Mate Potato Brush with Eye Remover from Full Circle is an eco-friendly product made out of bamboo and recycled plastic. It’s also a very useful product with tough bristles that get rid of…

June 05, 2014

'The Flying Burger' with British Airways

Travel & Tourism

June 01, 2014

Travel & Tourism

'The Flying Burger' with British Airways

British Airways will next month add its first "specially created" gourmet burger to its first class bistro menu. The "Flying Burger" has been developed by a team of chefs using three different cuts…

June 01, 2014 | Airlines

Abou Fadi: Malak el Samke el Harra

Street Food | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East