NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

August 24, 2020

My Favorite Falafel (No Garlic, No Onions) Can Be Found in Kousba: Robert Sadat

A unique handmade bread from the village, no garlic and no onions, falafel at Robert Sadat are "light", not complicated, and straightforward yet fulfilling. Yes, no garlic and no onions; have a…

August 24, 2020 | Restaurants | North Lebanon

SANDWICH: Stuff it, Roll it or Keep it Open Faced... Everyone's Yummy Treat!

A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper…

April 20, 2020 | Popular

TOP 10 Eats on my Last Trip to London: A Video Review

Let the challenge begin: how many good discoveries can you do in four days? Forget the hassle and follow my steps. After eating 56 items this week, these are the ones I preferred. Check out the Top40…

January 15, 2020 | Recommended | London

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Restaurants | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 30, 2019

Restaurants

Royal Greek Souvlaki Ermou: Pita Sandwiches in Athens

Four skewers rolling on the lower floor, air-conditioned seating in the upper floor, Royal Souvlaki seems to be a renowned destination for local traditional food. Filming a movie about Athens, the…

July 30, 2019 | Reviews | Athens

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

Bread & Bakeries | Athens Greece Europe

Greece

July 09, 2019

Bread & Bakeries

Just Made 33: Unique Sandwich Shop

Found on google maps, the sandwicheria showcases mouthwatering photos of sandwiches and cakes. Located on the corner of building 33, a cafe, coffee shop, and diner welcome you. I loved the…

July 09, 2019 | Breakfast & Coffee | Athens

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 15, 2019

French Food

Green Junkie: Your Different Kind of Food Delivery in Beirut

(Beirutista) For Angela Sawan, a nutrition and dietetics graduate from the American University of Beirut, healthy eating might seem second nature. But the 30-something food science expert, who…

May 15, 2019 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Is-Suq tal-Belt: The Street Food Marketplace of Malta

Restaurants | Malta Europe

Europe

April 14, 2019

Restaurants

Is-Suq tal-Belt: The Street Food Marketplace of Malta

A journey of international culinary specialties from around the globe. All under one roof! The iconic Victorian-era structure in Valletta, affectionately known as Is-Suq tal-Belt, has been…

April 14, 2019 | Reviews | Malta

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

Restaurants | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 06, 2019

Restaurants

El Hajj Nasr: Beirut’s Iconic Sandwich Place Now Open on Sassine Square

El Hajj Nasr, the famous street food eatery of Achrafieh has expended’ now open on Sassine Square, the famous Hajj Nasr, the Lebanese street food destination of Beirut is now open all day long.…

March 06, 2019 | Reviews | Achrafieh

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

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Restaurants | Saida South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

South Lebanon

March 03, 2019

Restaurants

Mido's: Saida's Favorite Sandwiches

Every time I visit Saida, Mido's is an important stop for me. This morning I enjoyed some flavorful sandwiches made of fresh ciabatta bread and using fine ingredients. Roast beef…

March 03, 2019 | Reviews | Saida

Snack El Kbeer; Now Open in Mar Mikhael

News | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

March 02, 2019

News

Snack El Kbeer; Now Open in Mar Mikhael

EL KBEER, the new SUPER SNACK concept by 7management, is now open in Mar Mkhayel serving authentic Lebanese Street Food. The 7 diverse live-serving stations include manakeesh, shawarma, grills,…

March 02, 2019 | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

February 25, 2019

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Zaroub Lebnen: Lebanese Street Food in Adonis

There’s a new kid on the block, a Lebanese street food eatery, now open on Adonîs-Zouk road facing the highway. Zaroob for (Tiny little street), a common word used to describe small…

February 25, 2019 | Restaurants | Keserwan

J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches

Recommended | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

J.Makhlouf: Clean, Professional and Very Tasty Sandwiches

His name is Walid Makhlouf and he is the most unconventional restaurateur ever. He is the man standing behind his shining counter rolling a sandwich at a time, a smile on his face, happy to…

February 22, 2019 | Restaurants | Metn

Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least

American | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 22, 2019

American

Sandwiched: Is This Food for Real?! Amazing to Say the Least

Fourth visit and my mouth still waters every time I think of coming here! Sandwiched located on Jal el Dib’s internal road, Gemmayze and Jounieh’s old souk serves one of the…

February 22, 2019 | Burgers | Antelias

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

My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marché Movenpick

News | Germany Europe

Europe

January 19, 2019

News

My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marché Movenpick

I thought Movenpick is a hotel brand until I discovered their ice cream and now that Movenpick also has a market. An amazing food marketplace inspired by the street food markets of the world…

January 19, 2019 | Tasty Discoveries | Germany

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

Sandwiches | Lebanon Middle East

January 10, 2019

Sandwiches

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon? Did You Try These 14 Choices?

SHAWARMA: Lebanon's best of the best list. Thin and fresh bread, two layers of it, wrapped around a generous portion of meat or chicken alongside accompaniments. Premium quality, without any sauces…

January 10, 2019 | Street Food | Lebanon

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

Popular | Lebanon Middle East

January 06, 2019

It's a Sandwich, it's a Wrap, it's a Baguette... Best 40 Amazing Quick Eats in Lebanon

As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and…

January 06, 2019 | Recommended | Lebanon

39 Best Breakfast Spots in Lebanon: Where to Go, What to Eat

Breakfast & Coffee | Lebanon Middle East

January 04, 2019

Breakfast & Coffee

39 Best Breakfast Spots in Lebanon: Where to Go, What to Eat

With endless choice and great flavors, you simply cannot skip breakfast in Lebanon. From Mankousheh to Foul and hummus... Knefeh, Ashta and Labneh, we have something to satisfy all…

January 04, 2019 | Manakish | Lebanon

L'Atelier 116: Mouthwatering Cravings in Strasbourg

Bread & Bakeries | Alsace France Europe

France

December 24, 2018

Bread & Bakeries

L'Atelier 116: Mouthwatering Cravings in Strasbourg

L'Atelier 116, an artisanal bakery and pastry shop, offering organic bread that is kneaded, made and baked on-site, high-quality pastries and snacks (sandwiches, salads, and hot and cold…

December 24, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Alsace

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 25, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Snack el Estez: Tasty Street Food and a Homey Burger

On social media there is “Snack el Estez”, in Achrafieh is where you can taste their food. A trendy “Lebanese Snack” occupies the corner of Zaatar w Zeit and Credit Bank in…

November 25, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh

Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias

Bread & Bakeries | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 18, 2018

Bread & Bakeries

Via Roma: Delicious Breakfast on an Early Sunday Morning in Antelias

Other than serving a delicious dinner, Via Roma, the Italian restaurant and bakery of Antelias also welcomes you for breakfast. Eggs, avocado toast, yogurt and pizzas, the choices are enough to…

November 18, 2018 | Breakfast & Coffee | Antelias

Settler’s: A Family Diner Since 1985

Breakfast & Coffee | New York USA Americas

August 19, 2018

Breakfast & Coffee

Settler’s: A Family Diner Since 1985

Located in downtown Batavia, NY, Settler's is conveniently situated midway between Rochester and Buffalo in the center of Western New York. Settler's is a family owned restaurant and has been…

August 19, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Restaurants | South Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 30, 2018

Restaurants

Al Forno Gourmet: A Loaded Shawarma and Tasty Burger on Your Way South

Spot an impressive building on the highway driving south... Al Forno, now open for the last eight months, is that metallic building hosting a bakery, a pastry, an ice cream place and a…

July 30, 2018 | Reviews | South Lebanon

Lenwich; New York’s Favorite Sandwich Place and Good Looking Eats

Recommended | New York USA Americas

April 11, 2018

Lenwich; New York’s Favorite Sandwich Place and Good Looking Eats

It’s called Lenwich and I already tried nine of their sandwiches and visited three of their locations; Lenwich is the home of loaded sandwiches beautifully designed to make your mouth…

April 11, 2018 | Restaurants | New York

Balade Your Way: A Lebanese Casual Restaurant in New York Serves a Tasty Shawarma

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | New York USA Americas

March 21, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Balade Your Way: A Lebanese Casual Restaurant in New York Serves a Tasty Shawarma

Balade or “local” in Lebanese, an eatery from our country is now open in New York for the last year or so. I came here because I liked the name and just because every successful Lebanese…

March 21, 2018 | Recommended | New York

Byblos Veronica: A Family Restaurant Serving Delicious Homey Food

International Cuisine | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

February 18, 2018

International Cuisine

Byblos Veronica: A Family Restaurant Serving Delicious Homey Food

It’s the story of a family, the story of Veronica and her sons. It’s a family affair celebrating happiness on a daily basis and serving great food prepared with a load of love and much…

February 18, 2018 | Recommended | Jbeil

Abul3ezz: A Shawarma I Adore; Chicken and Beef

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 14, 2018

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Abul3ezz: A Shawarma I Adore; Chicken and Beef

Still is one of the best Shawarma joints in town, Abul3ezz serves an amazing sandwich loaded with flavors and love, served with such a generosity like no one else does it. I love the bread, the…

January 14, 2018 | Recommended | Metn

Sandwitch: Driven by Passion, The Happiest Sandwicheria in Lebanon!

International Cuisine | Bickfaya Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 24, 2017

International Cuisine

Sandwitch: Driven by Passion, The Happiest Sandwicheria in Lebanon!

Six customers sitting at the bar, a place loaded with hungry people, the owner and a manager handling delivery calls, five chefs working like a busy beehive handing sandwiches to the hungry crowd.…

December 24, 2017 | Recommended | Bickfaya

Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts

Bread & Bakeries | Paris France Europe

France

December 20, 2017

Bread & Bakeries

Carette Paris: A Happy Ambiance, Amazing Food, Extravagant Desserts

Open since 1927, Carette has been the Meeting point for locals and travelers coming here to see and be seen. A cafe trottoir with an internal dining space set in front of a lavish display of…

December 20, 2017 | French Food | Paris

November 3rd is Sandwich Day: Have a 3arous

News

November 03, 2017

News

November 3rd is Sandwich Day: Have a 3arous

Never underestimate the power of a good sandwich, there’s something special about the best of the worlds toppings slipped between two slices of bread. Mayonnaise as a sandwich dressing? You…

November 03, 2017

Eisenberg’s Deli New York: The Sandwiches Are Not Good!

Restaurants | New York USA Americas

November 01, 2017

Restaurants

Eisenberg’s Deli New York: The Sandwiches Are Not Good!

In the heart of Manhattan located in the busy Flatiron district, Eisenberg is an old restaurant with a long bar and a seating area at one end. You don’t wait in line, no number and…

November 01, 2017 | Reviews | New York

2nd Avenue Deli New York: A Good Pastrami, Unpleasant Vibes

Restaurants | New York USA Americas

November 01, 2017

Restaurants

2nd Avenue Deli New York: A Good Pastrami, Unpleasant Vibes

I’m sure you know by now that I’m a big fan of Katz, the famous deli which I aim to visit every time I travel to New York... Trying to find alternatives or different versions of my…

November 01, 2017 | Reviews | New York

Soma Eats: Memorable Breakfast Creations in San Francisco

Breakfast & Coffee | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 18, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Soma Eats: Memorable Breakfast Creations in San Francisco

The story started when I received a message on Instagram... "we know you are around, please pass by for a bite!" Things became more exciting when I walked into this big and relaxing space decorated…

October 18, 2017 | International Cuisine | San Francisco

Ziggy’s Halal Burgers San Francisco: Fast and Good

Burgers | San Francisco California USA Americas

California

October 15, 2017

Burgers

Ziggy’s Halal Burgers San Francisco: Fast and Good

Open for breakfast from 8am and then lunch from 11, Ziggy’s serves eggs, burgers, sandwiches and platters. Jazz playing in the background, I walked in to give Ziggy’s a try. The colors…

October 15, 2017 | Restaurants | San Francisco

Sand-Witch: The Happy Sandwich Place

American | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 17, 2017

American

Sand-Witch: The Happy Sandwich Place

"Sand-Witch" is more than a restaurant; it's an experience... Sand-Witch is a positive place where great vibes and tasty food meet! I felt transported the minute I walked in and the second I met Joe;…

September 17, 2017 | Restaurants | Metn

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Breakfast & Coffee | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

June 28, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Lina's: The Kaslik Location Needs Renovation

Been here twice already, to the Kaslik branch and probably a dozen times to other Lina's around the country over the last year... I love their sandwiches so much that I plan on coming back here more…

June 28, 2017 | Restaurants | Jounieh

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon?

Recommended | Lebanon Middle East

June 20, 2017

Who Has the Best Shawarma in Lebanon?

Where to have a tasty Shawarma in Lebanon: my personal favorites! Shawarma (Arabic: شاورما‎‎) is a Levantine meat preparation, where lamb,

June 20, 2017 | Sandwiches | Lebanon

Joseph: That Exceptional Shawarma!

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 13, 2017

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Joseph: That Exceptional Shawarma!

Located in the heart of Sin El Fil, facing St. Mary's church a few meters away from the Saloumi roundabout, is a shop. A famous place busy with people, hungry visitors who come here mainly for the…

June 13, 2017 | Reviews | Beirut

10 Favorite Spots: Delicious Sandwiches You Must Try in Lebanon!

News | Lebanon Middle East

May 28, 2017

News

10 Favorite Spots: Delicious Sandwiches You Must Try in Lebanon!

As we may have noticed, food around the world is following trends which we Lebanese are being influenced by. It was the year of Sushi in 2013, burgers in 2014, homemade pastries in 2015 and…

May 28, 2017 | Popular | Lebanon

Cosi: Eggs and Croissant Sandwiches

Breakfast & Coffee | Washington DC USA Americas

May 25, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Cosi: Eggs and Croissant Sandwiches

From Paris to the States and even Dubai, Cosi is a healthy fast food chain that sells mainly sandwiches. Known for their flatbread made in a traditional hearth oven, Cosi is located in the heart of…

May 25, 2017 | Sandwiches | Washington DC

Lenwich: New York’s Exceptional Sandwich!

Recommended | New York USA Americas

April 14, 2017

Lenwich: New York’s Exceptional Sandwich!

Lenwich is a place that looks like it just opened yesterday. It is fresh, colorful and neat. White and yellow in color, with lots of wood and long counters of fresh vegetables just ready to be…

April 14, 2017 | Reviews | New York

Georges Maalouf: Fresh and Simple Seafood Sandwiches in Batroun

Fish & Seafood | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

April 10, 2017

Fish & Seafood

Georges Maalouf: Fresh and Simple Seafood Sandwiches in Batroun

Occupying the corner street of Batroun's old souk is a place I like - a sandwicheria owned and operated by Georges Maalouf. Consider it a snack or seafood joint, where the chef himself rolls one…

April 10, 2017 | Reviews | Batroun

Melt: Hearty Cheese Sandwiches in New York

Restaurants | New York USA Americas