NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

August 05, 2024

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill

WORTH A DETOUR- LONDON: Tom Kerridge’s Butcher’s Tap & Grill (“BT&G”) By Angela Zaher (@angela_zaher)

August 05, 2024 | London

4 Tips for Leveling Up Your Grill Skills

Want to step up your grilling game? Here are four tips for taking your grill skills to the next level. With these tips, you’ll be a grill master in no time. Whether you're a beginner griller…

January 21, 2022

The Best Meat Cooking Tips for Beginners

Learn how to cook meat at home for yourself this new year. Keep reading to learn the best meat cooking tips for beginners to get you started. Are you starting to get a bit more adventurous with your…

January 07, 2022

Amateur Grilling Mistakes You Need To Watch Out For

Grilling is an art form that takes a decent amount of practice to get right. Make sure you aren’t making these very common amateur grilling mistakes. Many people see grilling as one of the…

September 08, 2021 | Kitchen

Backyard Paradise: How to Build a Grill and Barbecue Station

If you love entertaining and cooking outside, there’s no doubt that you’re a grill and barbecue aficionado. Whether it’s a summertime party or a simple family meal, having a grill…

May 17, 2021

How To Choose A Portable Grill – Buying Guide

Type: When it comes to portable grills then you’re going to be looking mainly at two types of grill and that is propane and charcoal. Both of them have their advantages and disadvantages which…

April 17, 2020

Products to Keep Your Grill Clean

Each summer people spend time grilling. While this is a fun activity, also, there are many people in doubt what kind of grill to purchase, you should remove any doubt with reading this comparison of…

April 11, 2020 | Kitchen

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 23, 2019

Pepe Grill: I Enjoyed a Casual Lunch on The Champs Elysées

Open for the last two months, Pepe Grill took the place of the old Hippopotamus, which wasn’t the best restaurant back then. Visiting in 2014, I left shocked by such a French quality. Now…

December 23, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

December 21, 2019

Sophie’s SOHO: Good Food, Good Mood, Positive Vibes

Pass the beautiful winter garden, open the door and be prepared to be amazed! Sophie’s is your escape to the village in the heart of London. Under a high ceiling, a space feeling like a hangar,…

December 21, 2019 | Recommended | London

Meatly: A New Lebanese, Armenian Restaurant Opens in Zouk Mikael

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

December 20, 2019

Meatly: A New Lebanese, Armenian Restaurant Opens in Zouk Mikael

Lebanese, Armenian and the signature Kebab Sushi is what Meatly is all about. Check out the photos and give this restaurant a try. The Gallery below hosts the menu and a hundred pictures of the…

December 20, 2019 | News | Keserwan

Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 19, 2019

Lunch at Rojo: A Memorable Sunday with the Family in Beirut

When a handful of local and international specialties are prepared in front of your eyes! When each one of the chefs has at least ten years of experience! When food is prepared with passion and love!…

December 19, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut

MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux

Grill & BBQ | Switzerland Europe

November 25, 2019

Grill & BBQ

MP’s Bar & Grill: Relaxing and Tasty Dinner in Montreux

Part of many awards, MP’s is Montreux’s famous destination of good food and great vibes. A premium grill and excellent bar, spend happy moments with a view, surrounded by dimmed…

November 25, 2019 | Recommended | Switzerland

The Grill Munich; Excellent Meat Cuts and Delicious Sweet Potato Puree

American | Germany Europe

October 27, 2019

American

The Grill Munich; Excellent Meat Cuts and Delicious Sweet Potato Puree

Located on the upper floor over the famous Osteria, The shrill is usually compared to Berlin’s Grill Royal. Upscale and more expensive then the other restaurant down below, The Grill is an…

October 27, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Germany

Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat

American | Germany Europe

September 23, 2019

American

Chicago Steakhouse: Excellent Meat But Not An Experience I’ll Repeat

It feels American! A bar, lots of wood, painted walls, buffalos, metal lights and wooden tables. Travel to the states and back while enjoying a piece of meat. Slow service like all the restaurants…

September 23, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Germany

Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience

Grill & BBQ | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

September 21, 2019

Grill & BBQ

Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience

Nusr-Et, once meat restaurant in Etiler has expended all around Istanbul and the world. From a "meat" fine dining restaurant, you have to book weeks in advance to other casual eateries of which…

September 21, 2019 | Restaurants | Istanbul

Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey

Grill & BBQ | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

August 18, 2019

Grill & BBQ

Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey

A great marketing name deserves to be experienced, especially when there is no waiting list, and no reservation needed. After dining at Nusr-Et in Istanbul several years back before the restaurant…

August 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Turkey

Gasoline Grill Burger Copenhagen: It’s Good Enough

Burgers | Copenhagen Europe

February 24, 2019

Burgers

Gasoline Grill Burger Copenhagen: It’s Good Enough

The burger everyone talks about! The burger you should not miss when visiting Copenhagen! The grill at the petrol station... I had to try it! Gasoline grill became famous for the cheeseburger and the…

February 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Copenhagen

Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 09, 2019

French Food

Beefbar Paris: Inexistent Waiters, Horrendous Service, a Lack of Attention and Average Food

When you’re welcomed by two smiley hostesses, a Bugatti cutlery, Bernardaud plates, and Baccarat glasses, you know that you’re here for a treat. Beefbar Paris, a classy restaurant serving…

February 09, 2019 | Grill & BBQ | Paris

Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze

Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 20, 2019

Asian & Chinese

Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze

The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after the other, and they are all awesome!!!! Mitsu-Ya has one of the best Sushi in…

January 20, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

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

Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons Beirut

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 18, 2018

Grill & BBQ

Great Meat at The Grill: Casual Fine Dining at The Four Seasons Beirut

Dinner with touches of finesse and class, a certain perfection in every movement, attention to details... a soothing mood and positive vibes, The Grill has been my destination for breakfast, lunch,…

November 18, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut

Prime Grill Dubai: The Tomahawk Ribeye and the Brownie Sundae

American | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

July 13, 2018

American

Prime Grill Dubai: The Tomahawk Ribeye and the Brownie Sundae

Prime Grill, the newest restaurant to open in Dubai is located at the Galleria Mall. It’s new; it’s fresh, it’s trendy and sexy; the meat restaurant has it all. From a state of…

July 13, 2018 | Grill & BBQ | Dubai

RED; Tournedos and Lobster in Amsterdam

Fish & Seafood | Amsterdam Holland Europe

Holland

May 13, 2018

Fish & Seafood

RED; Tournedos and Lobster in Amsterdam

Part of many Top10 lists, RED is the reference when it comes to meat and lobster. This place is on the list of the most booked restaurant on OpenTable. Searching for a unique dining experience on my…

May 13, 2018 | Grill & BBQ | Amsterdam

Meats & Bread: Hardcore Barbecue in Beirut...

American | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 22, 2017

American

Meats & Bread: Hardcore Barbecue in Beirut...

Very unconventional on all fronts, Meats & Bread is my kind of diner, my kind of food...I came here for the opening and am back to taste more of Riad's unique creations... Found on…

August 22, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

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

The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience

French Food | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 06, 2017

French Food

The Grill: A Cozy and Professional Dining Experience

Well lit, beautifully decorated, a high ceiling, green trees and black tables, lightly colored wooden panels and freshly designed plates, "The Grill" down at The Beirut Four Seasons is where we're…

August 06, 2017 | Grill & BBQ | Beirut Central District

The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience

Grill & BBQ | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

March 08, 2017

Grill & BBQ

The Steak Company: Muscat's Unique Meat Experience

The Steak Company is a gourmet steakhouse serving the finest prime beef imported exclusively from South Africa and Australia as well as premium grass fed New Zealand beef. Much more than that, The…

March 08, 2017 | Recommended | Oman

The Big Texan: Dinner, Motel and Breakfast

American | USA Americas

Americas

September 01, 2016

American

The Big Texan: Dinner, Motel and Breakfast

This is the place I was dreaming of visiting since I first started my Route 66 trail. Real Texan mood and food, exceptional vibes, friendly people and amazing food. A big ranch-style of place with…

September 01, 2016 | Grill & BBQ | USA

A Table and a Grill in One - Perfect Summer Gatherings

Food Gadgets

July 08, 2016

Food Gadgets

A Table and a Grill in One - Perfect Summer Gatherings

Check out this perfect summer essential: A table, which looks just like any other outdoor table, but is actually a grill/table combo. Angara table has covers that can be removed to reveal the hidden…

July 08, 2016

The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul

Asian & Chinese

May 10, 2016

Asian & Chinese

The Lamb Kitchen: Recommended Local Restaurant in Seoul

Walking the streets and by pure coincidence I looked up a building to discover a sign written in English: "The Lamb Kitchen". The place looked nice, the people behind the windows were smiling, so we…

May 10, 2016 | Grill & BBQ

Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef

Asian & Chinese

April 29, 2016

Asian & Chinese

Myeong-in Deongsim (명인등심): Korean Beef

One item is sold here; Korean beef and marinated Korean sirloin. Barbecue style, the meat is cooked in front of the customer with fans to take the air out. With that you choose one of the six lunch…

April 29, 2016 | Grill & BBQ

BBQ Season is Here: Know Your Meat!

Spotted Stories

April 21, 2016

Spotted Stories

BBQ Season is Here: Know Your Meat!

Now that fasting is over for some and almost over for others... meat is definitely on the menu. Now that the sun is warm and the great outdoors is calling us let's start some BBQ parties. This easy…

April 21, 2016

Butcher's BBQ Joint Mar Mikhael

Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 01, 2016

Grill & BBQ

Butcher's BBQ Joint Mar Mikhael

I know... It has taken me a bit of time to visit The Butcher's BBQ joint but as the saying goes, it's always better late than never... News about this small street food eatery on Mar Mikhael has…

March 01, 2016 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Osho: An Appealing Impression... Average Food

Grill & BBQ | Romania Europe

February 07, 2016

Grill & BBQ

Osho: An Appealing Impression... Average Food

Osho is known to be one of Bucharest's fanciest places. Renowned for their fine beef cuts, Osho is where you want to book on your next lunch. An impressive place where meat is displayed with…

February 07, 2016 | Restaurants | Romania

Smoque BBQ Chicago: Famous and Visited by Guy Fieri

American | Chicago USA Americas

USA

November 06, 2015

American

Smoque BBQ Chicago: Famous and Visited by Guy Fieri

I didn't expect it to be that good and surely not that popular, but the photos over the Net and a 4.5 review rate on Yelp were enough to make me drool. Sm

November 06, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | Chicago

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Grill & BBQ | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 13, 2015

Grill & BBQ

La Vie en Rose: Sunday Lunch with the Family

Today, we were invited to a place called La Vie en Rose for lunch. I thought at first it was a wedding venue, but it seems they organize buffet lunches on Sundays. "O Bois" or "La Vie en Rose",…

September 13, 2015 | International Cuisine | Metn

Lola: I Wasn't Expecting to Leave So Happy

Grill & BBQ | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 29, 2015

Grill & BBQ

Lola: I Wasn't Expecting to Leave So Happy

Nestled on a Naas hill is an old stone house is Lola, a three leveled restaurant that boasts an amazing view, enjoys soothing music, while the warm lights embraces the old wood used to decorate…

July 29, 2015 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon

The Quality Chop Butchery and Restaurant Since 1869

Grill & BBQ | London UK Europe

June 07, 2015

Grill & BBQ

The Quality Chop Butchery and Restaurant Since 1869

I knew we were having dinner at a place called the Quality Chop House, but I had no idea what to expect. I had heard it's one of London's oldest eateries, but surely wasn't planning to visit a…

June 07, 2015 | International Cuisine | London

Start Grilling... 7 Easy Rub Recipes for Perfect Taste

Spotted Stories

May 31, 2015

Spotted Stories

Start Grilling... 7 Easy Rub Recipes for Perfect Taste

It's Sunday... Let's have a BBQ... Here are some ideas to get some amazing taste results... A good basic rub recipe is a necessity for grilling. A homemade rub allows you to create a custom mix to…

May 31, 2015

Kababji Hazmieh: An Upscale Version of a Local Eatery

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 21, 2015

Grill & BBQ

Kababji Hazmieh: An Upscale Version of a Local Eatery

It was time to visit the new branch of Kababji in Hazmieh, especially after my last dine-in experience in Zalka. The place is breathtaking, that's for sure. The

May 21, 2015 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut

The Old Mill Restaurant, Pitlochry Scotland

Grill & BBQ | Scotland UK Europe

May 20, 2015

Grill & BBQ

The Old Mill Restaurant, Pitlochry Scotland

What a week what a tour. It started in the Speyside region of Scotland, included a visit to the Beefeater Gin distillery in London and then back to Scotland for a tour around the Highlands.

May 20, 2015 | International Cuisine | Scotland

Al Mashawi: A Lebanese Restaurant in Mtayleb

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 17, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Mashawi: A Lebanese Restaurant in Mtayleb

I felt like eating Lebanese food recently. I can never get enough of it, more so our colorful tables of mini plates which are always ready to satisfy the cravings of the most demanding gourmets.…

April 17, 2015 | Restaurants | Metn

La Parrilla: You're Promised Amazement... I Expected Better

Argentinian Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 24, 2015

Argentinian Food

La Parrilla: You're Promised Amazement... I Expected Better

A wall covered with horns. A professional and classy table setup, a piano... I discovered La Parilla while taking some architecture photos for an international magazine and planned to come back for a…

March 24, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | Achrafieh

Gilgamesh Grill: Flavorful Sandwiches in Jeita

Sandwiches | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

February 25, 2015

Sandwiches

Gilgamesh Grill: Flavorful Sandwiches in Jeita

Clean and well designed, this restaurant welcomes you in for a quick sandwich or to enjoy a seated meal on the Jeita highway. Gilgamesh has opened a restaurant in Naccache for the last couple of…

February 25, 2015 | Street Food | Keserwan

The Grill Room: Meat has a Fine Dining Address

Grill & BBQ | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 20, 2015

Grill & BBQ

The Grill Room: Meat has a Fine Dining Address

I was here for the new menu's launch and promised to come back for a detailed review. So here I am, just a few weeks after to experience one of Beirut's finest grills: The Four Seasons' Grill Room.

February 20, 2015 | Recommended | Beirut

L'Auberge des Bois: Good Food in a Pleasant Setting

French Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

February 02, 2015

French Food

L'Auberge des Bois: Good Food in a Pleasant Setting

The name, L'Auberge des Bois, made me want to try this place. With a catchy name, this restaurant is located amidst greenery and freshness…

February 02, 2015 | Grill & BBQ | Metn

2014: Best Meat Restaurants in Lebanon

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

February 02, 2015

News

2014: Best Meat Restaurants in Lebanon

Where can we go to have a good piece of meat around here? Surely you or some of your friends have asked that same question often times. There are plenty of places to go to, where you can enjoy a…

February 02, 2015 | Top 10 List | Lebanon

Où Manger Une Bonne Viande à Beirut

Press | Beirut Lebanon Middle East