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Fungal Fruiting: The Life Cycle of a Mushroom

Interested in the hands-on world of growing your own tasty mushrooms at home? Delve into the fascinating life cycle of these nutritious fungi. A mushroom’s life cycle is a captivating journey…

December 14, 2023

Nine Surprising Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Mushrooms have always been known for its awesome health benefits. Although these are usually considered to be a vegetable or herb, it is a fungus. And you can come across more than around 14,000…

October 26, 2020

Mushroom Farming in Lebanon: Visiting Franje After 7 Years

Up on the hills of Jbeil, Byblos, Georges Hobeika, has been growing and harvesting mushrooms for the last couple of months. Inside this big hangar, or let's call it a sophisticated modern planting…

August 21, 2020

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

Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York

French Food | New York USA Americas

USA

June 17, 2018

Craft: Incredible Food! A Lovely Dinner in New York

It’s big; it’s cozy, it’s beautifully decorated and professionally managed, Craft is one of New York’s renowned restaurants known for its good food and special ambiance. You…

June 17, 2018 | International Cuisine | New York

Mano Burger: Not Worth the Hype!

Burgers | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

March 17, 2017

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

A Crêpe in Paris: Street Food with a Touch of Finesse at L'Avant Comptoir

Street Food | Paris France Europe

France

March 08, 2014

A Crêpe in Paris: Street Food with a Touch of Finesse at L'Avant Comptoir

Every time I come across a new discovery, I feel like I am the happiest man on earth. The feeling of tasting some amazingly prepared street food from around the world is overwhelming... It was…

March 08, 2014 | Paris

Crepaway: It is Called Crepaway for a Reason...

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

January 24, 2014

Crepaway: It is Called Crepaway for a Reason...

I don't know if you're already aware, but Crepaway now welcomes guests into its new interior, starting with their branch at Beirut City Centre. This new location is a must see. The whole place has…

January 24, 2014 | Recommended | Beirut

Mushroom Farming: Here in Lebanon...

Up on the hills of Jbeil, Byblos, Georges Hobeika, has been growing and harvesting mushrooms for the last couple of months. Inside this big hangar, or let's call it a sophisticated modern planting…

December 25, 2013 | Spotted Stories

Starbucks: Celebrate the Holidays with a Special Blend

Spotted Stories | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 08, 2013

Starbucks: Celebrate the Holidays with a Special Blend

A barista for a day? Sure, why not? I reached Starbucks new branch in Kaslik, put on the red apron and stood behind the counter. This is a job not to underestimate. It can get overwhelming,…

December 08, 2013 | Keserwan

Stuff-A-Burger Press: The Name Sounds Yummy!

If you have tried to stuff burgers before you'll know how hard it is to grill a perfect gourmet burger without chunks of meat falling off and the stuffing leaking on to the grill and making a big…

September 19, 2013

McDonald's One Day Only Quarter Pounder Jewelry Series, Japan

We’ve heard of limited edition bags, watches, cars, even helmets, and speakers. Nevertheless, have you heard of a limited edition burger? Here’s presenting you with not one, but three…

July 04, 2013

The Saga of the Roadster's Mushrooms Continues

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

August 31, 2012

The Saga of the Roadster's Mushrooms Continues

This time I am happy. I ordered my usual light grilled chicken platter to be delivered to the office. I asked for extra mushrooms and that was exactly what I got. Each mushroom is as big as an…

August 31, 2012 | Contributors | Lebanon

Hiramatsu Starred Restaurant, Paris 16e

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

February 25, 2012

Hiramatsu Starred Restaurant, Paris 16e

"Congratulations for the first Michelin Star" Restaurant Hiramatsu Paris opened in Saint-Louis en L'ile in October 2001. Only four month later, it was rated a Michelin star, the first time ever for a…

February 25, 2012 | Guide Michelin | Paris