NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

September 29, 2019

Nice au Coeur de Beyrouth Dinner (Hotel Closed)

(Nice au Cœur de Beyrouth: Gastronomique Façon Shisha Restaurant for 500$ at Le Bristol Beyrouth: Cheap, Bad Food and Low Quality Entertainement! A Disaster, A Scam!) If the founders of…

September 29, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 14, 2019

Raising Cane's: Excellent Chicken, Delicious Fries, Tasty Sauce in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Visiting for the third time, I can't but express my admiration for this chicken concept. I love their food, the ambiance, the quality of the soft drink, sauces and unique fries. Let's eat!!!!

July 14, 2019 | Recommended | Beirut

Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love! (Restaurant Closed)

Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 10, 2019

Onno: Amazing Armenian Food I Love! (Restaurant Closed)

Typical Armenian cuisine, the kind of food you’d have at the home of an Armenian friend, from a small tiny little restaurant in Bourj Hammoud to a bigger scale, several restaurants in Lebanon…

July 10, 2019 | Popular | Antelias

Lord of the Wings Lebanon Launches a New Menu (Restaurant Closed)

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 09, 2019

Lord of the Wings Lebanon Launches a New Menu (Restaurant Closed)

Visiting Lord of the Wings Kornet Chehwan for the second time, I discovered the launch of a new menu. Check it out below in the photo gallery. One of Lebanon's few American Diners, enjoy a…

July 09, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Metn

Frosty Palace is Back! With No Burgers Involved... VEGAN? (Restaurant Closed)

Frosty Palace, once serving Lebanon's greatest burgers closed in February of 2018. It was big, it was the best, it was the place who taught others the meaning of burgers; My descriptions looked…

June 12, 2019 | Popular

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Located in the heart of Achrafieh facing Pate a Choux on Sodeco street, “Furn w Fekhar” is the latest bakery to open proposing a selection of manakish, wraps, sandwiches, and food…

May 20, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Achrafieh

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

May 20, 2019

The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds under

May 20, 2019 | Italian Food | Antelias

The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 08, 2019

The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut! (Restaurant Closed)

On a beautiful Monday morning, in the heart of Beirut, accompanied by my kids and lovely wife, we sat to enjoy the weather and soothing vibes. The Gathering, one of the “Downtown” group…

May 08, 2019 | Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise (Restaurant Closed)

News | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2019

The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise (Restaurant Closed)

I keep on repeating one sentence: “Lebanon is not a franchise country”. From the days' franchises started opening in Lebanon, I remember saying that they won’t work. Actually, they…

April 30, 2019 | Popular | Hamra & Verdun

Last Lunch at The Cheesecake Factory Beirut; Closing on April 30th (Restaurant Closed)

American | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 17, 2019

Last Lunch at The Cheesecake Factory Beirut; Closing on April 30th (Restaurant Closed)

When I heard that “The Cheesecake Factory” of Beirut will be closing down at the end of April, it was a must to pass by for the last time. My last lunch, sitting by the glass facade.…

April 17, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Hamra & Verdun

Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 28, 2019

Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

“Ita” for Italian and “Lee” for Japanese, the restaurant on Antelias internal road is Italian and Japanese combined. I’ve passed by the restaurant several times... never…

March 28, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Antelias

Ya Baladna: Lebanese Street Food Now Open in Sarba (Restaurant Closed)

News | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

March 02, 2019

Ya Baladna: Lebanese Street Food Now Open in Sarba (Restaurant Closed)

Ya Baladna is a Lebanese Street Food concept that has opened recently in Sarba on the Kaslik road. Check the photos and try this new place.

March 02, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Keserwan

Sunday Brunch on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Hotels | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

February 25, 2019

Sunday Brunch on the Roof (Restaurant Closed)

Hello Sunday! When you wake up not knowing where to go and what to eat, head down to Le Gray in Beirut. I heard about their Sunday brunch but was not expecting it to be so generous and diversified!…

February 25, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Central District

Le Mythe: Lebanon's First Private Club with a Fine Dining Restaurant (Restaurant Closed)

News | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

Le Mythe: Lebanon's First Private Club with a Fine Dining Restaurant (Restaurant Closed)

Le Mythe is molded to offer a completely new concept of private clubs. It represents the epitome of luxury and privacy for members looking for a genuine location provided to a secluded circle.…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurant Closed | Metn

Lord of the Wings: Kornet Chehwan (Restaurant Closed)

American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2019

Lord of the Wings: Kornet Chehwan (Restaurant Closed)

When all diners disappeared from our country, one grabbed that opportunity, taking almost all the market share and spreading Lebanese know-how to all continents. "Lord of the Wings" started as a…

January 21, 2019 | Burgers | Metn

Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Ballila: Breakfast in Dekwaneh (Restaurant Closed)

Nestled in the heart of Dekwaneh, a big shop facing Falafel Abul3ezz is specialized in breakfast items. Called “Balila,” the restaurant serves traditional bites from our country as of 7…

January 13, 2019 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn

My Favorite Restaurants: Unfortunately Closed this Year

Restaurant Closed | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 02, 2019

My Favorite Restaurants: Unfortunately Closed this Year

Like everything on planet earth, everything has an end. Unfortunately, some great restaurants close while we see other ones opening. I feel so sad when I have to add the (Restaurant Closed)…

January 02, 2019 | Top 10 List | Lebanon

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

December 28, 2018

The Spoonteller: Delicious Food and Amazing Desserts in Zouk (Restaurant Closed)

It’s unbelievable how great the food is at Spoonteller but sometimes it’s not enough to make a restaurant shine. Probably the location, the lack of social media attention and surely the…

December 28, 2018 | International Cuisine | Keserwan

Caviar: Sushi Bar & Lounge Now in Jal El Dib. I Enjoyed my Dinner! (Restaurant Closed)

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 28, 2018

Caviar: Sushi Bar & Lounge Now in Jal El Dib. I Enjoyed my Dinner! (Restaurant Closed)

Driving on the internal road of “Jal el Dib,” a new restaurant caught my attention; Caviar has been open for the last two months in Metn. After serving Furn el Chebbak for two years, it…

December 28, 2018 | Recommended | Metn

Far Eats Zero4: A New Sushi and Asian Kitchen Opens in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

Asian & Chinese | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 10, 2018

Far Eats Zero4: A New Sushi and Asian Kitchen Opens in Antelias (Restaurant Closed)

“Far Eats,” a restaurant open at Zero4 Naccache serves Sushi in an unconventional space that looks trendy with modern vibes. Pub/restaurant, Asian and classy, the place feels relaxing…

December 10, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Antelias

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 29, 2018

Felicie: French Eatery in the Heart of Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Much more than a French restaurant, Felicie is a beautiful piece of architecture open in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Felicie is the baby of Raphael and Jihane, a happy couple that has left years of…

November 29, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Lebanon's "M de Noir" Makes the News Once Again (Business Closed)

After the 2014 award at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, a first in the Middle East chocolate arena, Maya Maalouf Kanaan and M de Noir make the news once again.

November 12, 2018 | News

The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)

News | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

November 06, 2018

The Fat Guy Diner: Now Open in Saida (Restaurant Closed)

The Fat Guy Diner is now Open in Saida. Check out the photos and first visit food pictures.

November 06, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Saida

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol: My Kids and I Enjoy it so Much (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 04, 2018

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol: My Kids and I Enjoy it so Much (Restaurant Closed)

Every Sunday, Hotel Le Bristol Beirut opens for lunch, a buffet, families will enjoy. Open from 1 pm; the generous buffet proposes a wide selection of local and international choices prepared by the…

November 04, 2018 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol is Back (Restaurant Closed)

News | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 26, 2018

Sunday Buffet at Le Bristol is Back (Restaurant Closed)

Famous for the last couple of decades, a great Sunday lunch has made it back to the heart of the capital. Lunch at Le Bristol, a buffet of endless choices, class at its most elegant,…

October 26, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

El Mexicano: Faraya’s Great Mexican Food Has Landed in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Mexican Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 24, 2018

El Mexicano: Faraya’s Great Mexican Food Has Landed in Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

From the high mountains of Faraya comes El Mexicano. In a restaurant where Mexican food is handled with love, visit for the music, the mood, the passion, and the experience. Prepared by Edith from…

October 24, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

Grill & BBQ | Paris France Europe

France

October 15, 2018

La Brigade: The Street Food Meat Place in Paris (Restaurant Closed)

A street food for meat lovers, La Brigade a newbie in the French capital proposes several kinds of beef served in a carton box. Fries, a salad and sauce, enjoy a casual meal on the go. Decorated like…

October 15, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Paris

Eggslut Beirut: Now Open on Bliss Street (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 30, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Eggslut Beirut: Now Open on Bliss Street (Restaurant Closed)

Eggslut, I believe the name speaks for itself. The place that serves eggs, nothing other than eggs with a burger that contains an egg, an egg salad, and only one dessert; the counter cookies. Eggslut…

September 30, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

Gordon’s Cafe: Good Food at the Gates of Downtown Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

International Cuisine | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 16, 2018

International Cuisine

Gordon’s Cafe: Good Food at the Gates of Downtown Beirut (Restaurant Closed)

Attending three days of training at Le Gray, I enjoyed discovering the ballroom for the first time, the new hotel entrance and most importantly the hotel food. There’s something bizarre…

September 16, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Central District

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 03, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut: Where Style, Luxury and Taste Unite (Restaurant Closed)

Calm and serenity, professionalism and style, class and luxury... it’s breakfast at Le Vendome Beirut. Arriving at Sydney’s on a beautiful Saturday morning and expecting to see the same…

September 03, 2018 | Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Beirut

Le Merou: Excellent Food, Great Value for Money! (Restaurant Closed)

Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 15, 2018

Fish & Seafood

Le Merou: Excellent Food, Great Value for Money! (Restaurant Closed)

One of the tastiest seafood and fish experiences I've had in Lebanon is located in the heart of Achrafieh! Great value for money, fresh food, nicely presented plates... I had a blast!

August 15, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Häagen-Dazs Lebanon Launches its New Summer Menu (Restaurant Closed)

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

August 08, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Häagen-Dazs Lebanon Launches its New Summer Menu (Restaurant Closed)

In line with its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional ice cream experiences that elevate the every day, Häagen-Dazs Lebanon has launched its new menu in a summery set of colorful…

August 08, 2018 | News | Lebanon

La Comida: Great Mexican Food in Beirut, a Must Try! (Restaurant Closed)

Mexican Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 29, 2018

Mexican Food

La Comida: Great Mexican Food in Beirut, a Must Try! (Restaurant Closed)

Choose one of the Mexican-inspired traditional tables decorated with colors and start biting into some tortilla chips dipped in homemade pico-de-gallo sauce. Let’s start by introducing Bashir,…

July 29, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)

Desserts & Sweets | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 13, 2018

Desserts & Sweets

Mazraat Yachouh’s New Crepes and Burger Spot (Restaurant Closed)

Covered with wood, decorated with photos of crepes and burgers, a new eatery has opened on Mazra`at Yachouh main road next to Librairie Halim. Spot crepes and Doctor’s Burgers have joined…

July 13, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Metn

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 04, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast Barn; Colorful, Tasty and Healthy in the Heart of Achrafieh (Restaurant Closed)

Breakfast Barn or as far as I'm concerned 'A dream come true' is the first restaurant in Lebanon dedicated to the day's most important meal: "breakfast"! It's called Breakfast Barn and it encourages…

June 04, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Big Daddy’s Diner Opens in Mtayleb (Restaurant Closed)

American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

American

Big Daddy’s Diner Opens in Mtayleb (Restaurant Closed)

American all the way; American diner-inspired decor, Route 66 themed decorative items, white tiles, drinks and coffee stations, a bar and neon lights. Big Daddy’s, the latest restaurant to open…

June 03, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Metn

Haagen-Dazs; A Creamy Ice Cream, A Sexy Brand (Restaurant Closed)

Ice Cream & Gelato | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

June 03, 2018

Ice Cream & Gelato

Haagen-Dazs; A Creamy Ice Cream, A Sexy Brand (Restaurant Closed)

Häagen-Dazs started in 1921 in New York, as a family business. In 1961 Mr. Mattus “the owner “, decided to create a new company dedicated exclusively to produce the only best ice…

June 03, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Lebanon

Matto: The Spaghetti Carbonara and Bottarga Linguini (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 03, 2018

Italian Food

Matto: The Spaghetti Carbonara and Bottarga Linguini (Restaurant Closed)

I was back to enjoy the Matto vibes, professional service, and tasty food. I was happy to be served by Roland, a professional waiter working hard to satisfy all customers. My kids enjoyed the…

June 03, 2018 | Recommended | Antelias

Sydney's Beirut Launches Its New Menu: In The Kitchen With the Chefs (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2018

French Food

Sydney's Beirut Launches Its New Menu: In The Kitchen With the Chefs (Restaurant Closed)

Sydney’s, or 'the place of endless memories' as I like to call it. At Sydney’s people meet, fall in love, enjoy, come after parties, have breakfast, lunch, and dinner, enjoy the sunset…

May 14, 2018 | Hotels | Beirut

Raising Cane's: I love This Chicken! (Restaurant Closed)

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 13, 2018

American

Raising Cane's: I love This Chicken! (Restaurant Closed)

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (commonly known as Cane’s) is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers, that was founded in

May 13, 2018 | Restaurant Closed | Beirut

IHOP: The Famous American Diner Lands in Beirut. Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes and More (Restaurant Closed)

American | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 01, 2018

American

IHOP: The Famous American Diner Lands in Beirut. Pancakes, Waffles, Crepes and More (Restaurant Closed)

I was first introduced to IHOP, last year, during my annual trip to New York. American style, the diner serves a hearty breakfast as you see it in American movies. I remember it to be tasty but…

May 01, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut

Capri Bistro: The Italian Trattoria of Rabieh (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Italian Food

Capri Bistro: The Italian Trattoria of Rabieh (Restaurant Closed)

From the owners of SAI, Metn’s famous Japanese restaurant comes Capri, an Italian bistro catering to the demanding clientele of Rabieh, Mtayleb, and surrounding villages. Located on the first…

April 30, 2018 | Recommended | Metn

Toto: The Last Dinner in Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 30, 2018

Italian Food

Toto: The Last Dinner in Mar Mikhael (Restaurant Closed)

Is it a coincidence or destiny... I attended Sophie’s last dinner in Mar Mikhael before she moved to Montreal and tonight Toto’s last, before the restaurant’s new steps in…

April 30, 2018 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Mains et Fleurs Antelias: A Restaurant, Bar and Lounge. Tasty Food and Great Drinks (Restaurant Closed)

French Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East