The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth

News | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

April 10, 2020

News

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food Gatherings on Earth

The Lebanese Colorful Mezze Table: Sharing, Generosity, and Smiles, One of the Greatest Food-Gatherings on Earth One of the world’s most fabulous tables is probably underrated: it’s time…

April 10, 2020 | Popular | Lebanon

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe

France

December 24, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Maison Noura: Extraordinary Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine in Paris

Lebanese fine-dining cuisine has a new address in the heart of the French capital. Located a few meters from the world’s most famous avenue, The Champs Elysées, is Maison…

December 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Paris

Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 19, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Shallalat Nabeh Merched: Excellent Lebanese Food Served in Paradise! A Must Try

After the last visit to “Nabeh Merched” to film an episode, I promised to come again with my family. A little paradise on earth, in the heart of Lebanon’s greenest region, spending…

August 19, 2019 | Recommended | Shouf

Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 16, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Em Fares: Homey Lebanese Food in Barouk

Located on the slopes of the world-famous Barouk cedars reserve, “Em Fares,” a Lebanese restaurant serving homemade Lebanese food welcomes you for lunch and dinner. Touring Barouk…

July 16, 2019 | Recommended | Shouf

Babel Bahr Amchit: Lebanese Seafood with a Modern Twist

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 13, 2019

Fish & Seafood

Babel Bahr Amchit: Lebanese Seafood with a Modern Twist

Yes, an impressive lighthouse with a unique grandiose setup nestled on Amchit's seashores. It will attract your attention from several kilometers away. Reach Amchit, and then take the sea road to…

July 13, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon

Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

March 23, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Tallet Nasr: My Choice for a Lebanese Mezze Experience in Naas. “Delicious Homey Food”

I was expecting a casual Lebanese restaurant like all the rest around the villages until the waiter opened the door. I was here six years ago -time flies- and remember to have enjoyed my…

March 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn

Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 23, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Abou Jihad: Simple and Traditional Lebanese Food in Jal el Dib

Abou Jihad; is it the food, the vibes or the passion behind every plate? Is it my love for their food, the simplicity or the “Nafass”? I enjoy this restaurant and what they offer and have…

January 23, 2019 | Recommended | Metn

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 20, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Burj al Hamam Antelias: New Decor, Nothing Else... an Ironic Experience!

The iconic Burj al Hamam restaurant, open in Antelias for as long as I remember, has encountered a complete renovation making its ceiling higher and its walls brighter. Covered with bright…

January 20, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias

Where to Enjoy a Generously Loaded and Tasty "Lebanese Mezze Table": 28 Restaurants to Check

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 08, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Where to Enjoy a Generously Loaded and Tasty "Lebanese Mezze Table": 28 Restaurants to Check

Renowned all around the world, our Lebanese cuisine has won several awards for its fine taste, colorful plates, and superb taste. It's all about love poured in every plate spread on that long…

January 08, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon

Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

July 29, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zuruni: Fresh, Tasty and Colorful Lebanese Food on the Highway

On the shores of the Mediterranean, located at Aishti by the sea, Zuruni is the Lebanese restaurant occupying the space where “black box restaurant” used to be a long time ago. Zuruni is…

July 29, 2018 | Restaurants | Metn

Mounir Lebanese Restaurant: The Place, The View, The Fresh Air and Tasty Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 14, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mounir Lebanese Restaurant: The Place, The View, The Fresh Air and Tasty Food

I always considered Mounir as the first stop for any tourist arriving in Lebanon. Up on the hills of Broumana overlooking Beirut is a restaurant I believe every Lebanese knows about. At the entrance…

July 14, 2018 | Recommended | Mount Lebanon

Fouad: Where Food is Much More Than an Experience, A Journey

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 03, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad: Where Food is Much More Than an Experience, A Journey

With thousands of restaurants out there and my extensive explorations of the newest food destinations and trendy concepts, I always feel like coming back to the roots, to the basics, to a restaurant…

June 03, 2018 | Recommended | Keserwan

Chinar: Delicious Ethnic Cuisine in Yerevan

International Cuisine | Armenia Europe

Europe

May 13, 2018

International Cuisine

Chinar: Delicious Ethnic Cuisine in Yerevan

Running around Armenia for the last six days, this amazing trip was crowned by a sumptuous dinner at Chinar, one of the capital’s famous local restaurants. Beautifully decorated, the restaurant…

May 13, 2018 | Recommended | Armenia

Restaurant Al Halabi: The Perfect Lebanese Experience

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

December 30, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Al Halabi: The Perfect Lebanese Experience

Considered to be the best Lebanese restaurant by almost every Person living in our beautiful country, Al Halabi doesn’t stop to amaze me every time I visit. The restaurant of my childhood is…

December 30, 2017 | Recommended | Antelias

Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

November 16, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Dinner at Liza Beirut: Good Food in a Beautiful Setup

In an old Lebanese house nestled in the heart of Achrafieh, delicious upmarket Lebanese food is served. It’s happening up the stairs, a celebration of Lebanese cuisine approached differently...…

November 16, 2017 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Babel: A New Menu, Same Great Taste

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

November 01, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Babel: A New Menu, Same Great Taste

I've been here many times to enjoy what the magnificent architecture holds inside. Lebanese with class, style and a touch of fusion, Babel Dbayeh has always been one of Lebanon's best…

November 01, 2017 | Recommended | Dbayeh

The Lebanese Mezze Table: Much More Than Food, A Social Gathering!

Mechwar Videos | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

September 30, 2017

Mechwar Videos

The Lebanese Mezze Table: Much More Than Food, A Social Gathering!

Meze or mezze is a selection of small dishes served to accompany alcoholic drinks in the Near East, the Bal

September 30, 2017 | News | Lebanon

Restaurant Chebli: An Authentic Lebanese Lunch Up in Naas

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 16, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Chebli: An Authentic Lebanese Lunch Up in Naas

Chebli restaurant in Naas, a few minutes from the village of Bickfaya in Metn, has been catering to Lebanese food lovers for the past couple of years. Chebli is far away from the hustle and…

September 16, 2017 | Recommended | Metn

Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 21, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad Khalil's Lebanese Restaurant: It's Happiness Guaranteed

Fouad is a small restaurant in Nabe3 el Mghara, Hrajel located far away from the tourists and the main road. I love it here and have been visiting since I was a kid. It's just 'It'!…

August 21, 2017 | Recommended | Keserwan

Al Challal: A Lebanese Restaurant in Jezzine

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

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

Abou Jihad: Enjoy a Delicious Lebanese Lunch

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 11, 2016

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Abou Jihad: Enjoy a Delicious Lebanese Lunch

You enter into a clean and neat restaurant where fresh aromas welcome you into Abou Jihad, a Lebanese restaurant like none you are used to...

September 11, 2016 | Recommended | Metn

Restaurant Fouad: An Enjoyable Lebanese Food Gathering

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 31, 2016

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Fouad: An Enjoyable Lebanese Food Gathering

I would call it a my Coup de Coeur, a dream place, a home away from home… Fouad is a small restaurant nestled on top of the river in Hrajel and serves some of Lebanon’s tastiest…

August 31, 2016 | Recommended | Keserwan

Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood at its Finest

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 28, 2016

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Sultan Brahim: Lebanese Seafood at its Finest

It's a restaurant with a rich history, a restaurant I used to visit on Jal el Dib highway before it opened its iconic location in Maameltein. Al Sultan Brahim has taken it even further by opening its…

February 28, 2016 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Al Halabi: The Real Flavors of Lebanese Mezze

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

January 22, 2016

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Halabi: The Real Flavors of Lebanese Mezze

This isn't just any restaurant. It's a place that serves the finest Lebanese food in Lebanon and probably in the world. It's a restaurant where details are taken care of...table napkins made of fine…

January 22, 2016 | Recommended | Antelias

Zaitoone: A Lebanese Restaurant in Bucharest

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Romania Europe

Europe

January 22, 2016

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zaitoone: A Lebanese Restaurant in Bucharest

My discoveries around Bucharest continued and it was time to visit Zaitoone, a Lebanese restaurant that they say is the best in town.

January 22, 2016 | Restaurants | Romania

Zahr El-Laymoun: True Flavors of Lebanon in Dubai

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

December 31, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zahr El-Laymoun: True Flavors of Lebanon in Dubai

Laying my back on the sofa, looking at the purple buckets transformed into lights and enjoying the beautiful mood of this restaurant, I was transported into another dimension where old tables and…

December 31, 2015 | Recommended | Dubai

Al Mamlaka: A Generous Lebanese Restaurant in Barouk

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 27, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Mamlaka: A Generous Lebanese Restaurant in Barouk

My long tour around Barouk in Shouf ended at Al Mamlaka. This restaurant is hidden behind a large stone arcade. It’s a spacious place where dozens of tables are set one next to the other... The…

August 27, 2015 | Restaurants | Shouf

Al Midyaf: Lebanese Food with a Tasty Simple Twist

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 27, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Midyaf: Lebanese Food with a Tasty Simple Twist

With water flowing from all sides, Al Midyaf welcomes you on the bank of Al Barouk river. Serving Lebanese specialties like all other restaurants on the strip, Al Midyaf adds a funky light twist to…

August 27, 2015 | Restaurants | Shouf

Baytna: Welcome Home and Enjoy Good Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Shouf Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 27, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Baytna: Welcome Home and Enjoy Good Food

Barouk, one of Lebanon's most preserved districts of Chouf area, hosts a number of fancy restaurants where guests are warmly welcomed to enjoy a selection of generous food and choices in an unmatched…

August 27, 2015 | Recommended | Shouf

Al Mashhour: Delicious Food Up in Rashaya el Wadi

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 25, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Mashhour: Delicious Food Up in Rashaya el Wadi

In the region of Rashaya el Wadi, is a restaurant, a Lebanese restaurant called Mashhour. Mashhour, or "famous" in English, comes from the owner's name and isn't a case of pretentious management.

August 25, 2015 | Recommended | South Lebanon

Mounir: A Beautiful Lebanese Restaurant

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

August 14, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mounir: A Beautiful Lebanese Restaurant

I always considered Mounir as a first stop for any tourist arriving to Lebanon. Up on the hills of Broumana overlooking Beirut is a restaurant I believe every Lebanese knows about.

August 14, 2015 | Restaurants | Metn

Esclapio: The Lebanese Restaurant of Douma

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 03, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Esclapio: The Lebanese Restaurant of Douma

I have been dreaming of visiting Douma for a long while now, a village we learned about in history books - its stones and red tiles, authenticity and tradition... I knew I was going to see something…

August 03, 2015 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Restaurant Dofat el Naher, Basatin el Ossi

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 20, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Dofat el Naher, Basatin el Ossi

Sometime you discover places you don't even know exist; just like this little piece of paradise we've been to today. Dofat el Naher is a restaurant by the shores of Naher el Joz, coming all the way…

July 20, 2015 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Baytna Tripoli: Good Food, Great Sweets... An Interesting Place

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Tripoli North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

June 20, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Baytna Tripoli: Good Food, Great Sweets... An Interesting Place

In Tripoli there is a street many come from Beirut to visit, a street called 32 or Damm w Farez. I've been here before to try Fifties Diner and now I was back to try a Lebanese restaurant…

June 20, 2015 | Recommended | Tripoli

Al Sakhra: A Breathtaking View, Tasty Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 16, 2015

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Al Sakhra: A Breathtaking View, Tasty Food

Finishing our tour of Aley and after visiting the villages of Wadi Shahrour, Houmal, Bdadoun, Bsous, Souk el Ghareb and Aley here we are in Chemlan for lunch.

May 16, 2015 | Restaurants | Mount Lebanon

Mazzat: Tasty Street Food on the Mkalles Roundabout

Street Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 28, 2015

Street Food

Mazzat: Tasty Street Food on the Mkalles Roundabout

You can't miss this huge place located on the Mkalles roundabout. Fast food, mashawi, sandwiches and much more is what this place is all about. With a scheduled meeting nearby, I decided to stop for…

February 28, 2015 | Beirut

Fadel: Good, Homey Lebanese Food

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

December 04, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fadel: Good, Homey Lebanese Food

Some of my friends can’t understand how I cannot love, let alone like, Fadel. My last experience there was not the best but seeing how everyone around me feels, I thought I should try…

December 04, 2014 | Restaurants | Metn

Mezze: This is What I Eat at Home

Tasty Discoveries | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 30, 2014

Tasty Discoveries

Mezze: This is What I Eat at Home

"Good morning sirs, welcome to Mezze, please wear these white suits and cover your heads." Until then everything was normal; but what I wasn't expecting was to sign a disclosure agreement! Yes, to…

November 30, 2014 | Keserwan

L'Os: Come for the Fresh Crunchy Baguettes

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

November 09, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

L'Os: Come for the Fresh Crunchy Baguettes

Some thought my last review on L'Os was too negative, while others have agreed with what I had to say... Nevertheless, every place deserves another try -like we always do it at NGNO- and it's…

November 09, 2014 | Restaurants | Metn

Restaurant Al Arzeh: The Cedars Lebanese Dining

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 04, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Al Arzeh: The Cedars Lebanese Dining

The last time I was here was in 2011 and since then I’ve remembered the tasty food I had. Now I'm back, three years later, to discover the offerings of the cedars, the cedars of God, the…

November 04, 2014 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

Burj el Hamam: After Lunch, Came Dinner

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

October 17, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Burj el Hamam: After Lunch, Came Dinner

It took me three years to visit Burj El Hamam for a review, and when I did I was back in less than a week. Lunch was good, so how about we discover diner together?

October 17, 2014 | Restaurants | Metn

L'Os: The Smokin' Mezze... Keep Your Kids Away

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 23, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

L'Os: The Smokin' Mezze... Keep Your Kids Away

Welcome to the parking, the beautiful smelly parking, the entrance of L’Os, one of Lebanon’s most popular restaurants, where their welcome is translated to "Do you have a reservation?"…

September 23, 2014 | Restaurants | Metn

Burj El Hamam Broumana: Where Everything was Just Good

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

September 15, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Burj El Hamam Broumana: Where Everything was Just Good

When you say Lebanese food, a few choices come to mind. Places, I believe, have been serving real authentic Lebanese mezze for the last twenty years include Al Halabi, Mounir,

September 15, 2014 | Recommended | Metn

Mezze (A Labor of Love)

Spotted Stories

June 14, 2014

Spotted Stories

Mezze (A Labor of Love)

Hummus and tabbouleh are not considered foreign words any more—through sheer good taste and a growing interest in a healthy Mediterranean diet, they have earned their place in the common vernacular…

June 14, 2014

Mhanna Sur Mer: Repeated Perfection by the Mediterranean Seashore

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

May 07, 2014

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mhanna Sur Mer: Repeated Perfection by the Mediterranean Seashore

Mhanna Sur Mer is one of my favorite Lebanese/Seafood restaurants for as long as I can remember. It has been an address I head down to year after year to enjoy some good and tasty local cuisine by…

May 07, 2014 | Recommended | Jounieh

Restaurant Chebli: Enjoy a Hearty Lunch with the Family

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 07, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Restaurant Chebli: Enjoy a Hearty Lunch with the Family

By now surely you're all aware of my infatuation towards Chebli and its tasty food. I've been there several times already and every time I enjoy the place more and more. I'm always amazed by the…

November 07, 2013 | Restaurants | Mount Lebanon

Mhanna Sur Mer, Maintains its Title of Excellence

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 24, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mhanna Sur Mer, Maintains its Title of Excellence

Mhanna sur Mer is one of those places you walk into and gush with amazement and leave feeling happy... The whole experience is all about perfection! Last year's dinner was breathtaking giving Mhanna…

September 24, 2013 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Fouad Khalil's Authentic Lebanese Food: History in the Making

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 26, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Fouad Khalil's Authentic Lebanese Food: History in the Making

I truly hope I will be able to describe my experience at the one and only Fouad. Giving justice to a place and finding the right words to describe is hard, especially when the overall experience…

August 26, 2013 | Popular | Keserwan

Chez Sofia, A Lebanese Restaurant in Paris

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe

France

July 30, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Chez Sofia, A Lebanese Restaurant in Paris

While in Paris, I must admit that I had so many burgers - enough I think, especially that I better watch my cholesterol level. On a sunny Sunday, I gathered six of my French friends and took them to…

July 30, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris

Noura: Trying the Taste of a Lebanese Shawarma in Paris

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Paris France Europe

France

July 22, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Noura: Trying the Taste of a Lebanese Shawarma in Paris

I don’t think that anyone who lives in Paris is not familiar with Noura – a Lebanese restaurant and caterer. This renowned restaurant has been serving Lebanese specialties for the past 20…

July 22, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris

Load more


website developed by xtnd