Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh
Breakfast & Coffee | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Furn w Fekhar: Breakfast in Achrafieh
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
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Achrafieh
Armenian
Sunday Lunch at Batchig Antelias
It felt so good to visit Batchig after two long years! I’ve been here, done that, enjoyed all the menu and still visit with a smile on my face. Batchig is a “kiss hello,” a casual…
May 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
American
The Draft House; Draft Beer and Good Food at the Airport in Dubai
Last year on my way back to Lebanon, I stopped by "The Draft House" for a beer. I loved the food, the vibes, and selection of draft beers and remember to have been amazed by the restaurant that…
May 20, 2019
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Dubai
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias
Burgers | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Burgers
The.CO’s: Excellent Food from Around the World Now in Antelias
CO’s is for “Brgr.Co”, “Pzza.Co” and “Deli.Co” combined. Enjoy the best of all worlds under one roof now in Antelias. It’s not a secret anymore…
Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View
Breakfast & Coffee | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Le Royal Beirut: Third Time... Nothing Changed! Mankouche with a View
Supporting and visiting hotels in Lebanon has been one of my main priorities since I started the blog in 2012. People needed to know, -mainly locals- that you can have breakfast at a hotel without…
Fish & Seafood
San Stephano Del Mar Restaurant: Gourmet Seafood in Batroun
Nestled on Batroun’s seashore, San Stephano beach resort is known locally for its private, sandy beach, outdoor wedding venue and its fish restaurant, which offers a wide selection of freshly…
May 15, 2019
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Batroun
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Recommended | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Recommended
"Shawarma Lab": Taking Our Traditional Sandwich to Another Level!
Welcome to the lab where shawarma is served with style. White and orange are the colors, with designs reminding you of a lab. Shawarma is the star reinvented with several new recipes never seen…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
French
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
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood
MotherShucker: Oysters and Delectable Seafood
A handful of mouthwatering photos... enjoy the gallery below while I plan another visit to Mothershucker for a detailed review. Enjoy meanwhile!
(Le Commerce du Levant) In Lebanon, it's…
May 15, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
Italian | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Italian
Rossini Caffe and Osteria Opens at The Phoenicia Beirut
After decades of success, “Cafe Mondo” leaves its legacy to “Rossini Osteria and Caffe.” Upscale and renovated to cope with the century’s new decor trends, you will dine…
May 15, 2019
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Amazing Food Experience on Zaya Nurai Island Abu Dhabi
International Cuisine | Abu Dhabi UAE GCC Middle East
May 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Amazing Food Experience on Zaya Nurai Island Abu Dhabi
Experience paradise on earth; welcome to Zaya Nurai island! Located in Abu Dhabi, the natural island hosts one of the most luxurious hotels on earth welcoming you in one of their fifty individual…
May 14, 2019
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Abu Dhabi
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 14, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ana Beirut: Beautiful Setup and Good Lebanese Food in Antelias
Colorful, fresh and welcoming; Ana Beirut is much more than a restaurant; it's an experience... plants, wood, big screens, mirrors, and the show oven. Welcome to Ana Beirut, a cafe inspired by the…
May 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba
International Cuisine | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
May 09, 2019
International Cuisine
Lounge 36: Good Food and Pleasant Vibes in Kousba
The first time I visited Lounge 36, I was taken by a storm; Charly walked in, offered me a cigar and a handful of food choices... I ended up forgetting to write a review. I loved the experience;…
May 09, 2019
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North Lebanon
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi Circle: My Second Visit
Back to Sushi Circle... after a not-too-pleasant experience exactly one year ago, I was back to check on the updates. Mabrouk for the new menu which has shrunk from 29 pages to 21 with a new more…
May 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
French
Chef Michael from Washington Cooks at Bergerac Beirut
Invited for a charity dinner prepared by chef Micheal Lee Rafidi who came all the way from Washington, Bergerac has been transformed tonight into a group gathering where everyone was happy and…
May 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 08, 2019
International Cuisine
The Gathering: Transported... in the Heart of Beirut!
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
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
The Cheesecake Factory Closes in Beirut: Goodbye to Another Franchise
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
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Hamra & Verdun
Comparative Review
Lebanon's Maamoul Choices of 2019: A Comparative Video Review
It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On a quest to find the best Maamoul in town, I spent a long day driving…
April 23, 2019
| Desserts & Sweets
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Lebanon
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Desserts & Sweets | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Hanson Doughnuts: Handcrafted American Breakfast in Achrafieh
Big sized, beautifully decorated, fluffy and airy... there’s a place in Achrafieh that handcrafts Gourmet doughnuts created one at a time with four new flavors introduced every morning.…
April 20, 2019
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Breakfast & Coffee | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
La Foule: Traditional and Fresh, Lebanese Breakfast on Hamra Street
Have you ever had a traditional old breakfast in a beautifully decorated place, served by professional waiters, drinking San Pellegrino sparkling water and the soothing sound of a water…
April 20, 2019
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Hamra & Verdun
Breakfast at the Hilton Downtown: Good Food, Good Mood in the Heart of Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Hilton Downtown: Good Food, Good Mood in the Heart of Beirut
A very long time ago, I can even remember when, probably before even graduating from dental school, I was asked to take photos of a hotel that is expected to open in downtown Beirut. The pool on the…
April 20, 2019
| Hotels
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Beirut Central District
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zaatar w Zeit: Sadly Portraying a Wrong Image of Lebanese Food
Spending the day at home with my little ones, and after a long week in Armenia, I was craving a decent, tasty, fluffy, Lebanese Manouche. Now that "Zaatar w Zeit" opened in Mazraat Yachouh, I called…
Comparative Review
Maamoul Comparison Video 2019: 8 Different Choices to Choose From: One Winner!
It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On a quest to find the best Maamoul in town, I spent a long day driving…
April 19, 2019
| Mechwar Videos
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Lebanon
American
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
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Hamra & Verdun
Desserts & Sweets
Hadaf: Unique Lebanese Sweets at Al Anwar Saida
Let’s start agreeing that these are not “baklava.” Looking like oriental sweets, these diamond shaped sweets are intended to make you drool. They are called “Hadaf.”…
April 17, 2019
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Saida
Comparative Review
Maamoul Comparison Video: 12 Different Choices to Choose From
It’s the season of “Ma3mouleté atyab Maamoul”, so why not try some of them and check the differences. On a quest to find the best Maamoul in town, I spent a long day driving…
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…
Italian
Cibo Pizzeria: Italian Quick Food for Tourists in Malta
Walking the streets of Valletta on Sunday night, a pizzeria grabbed my attention. Cibo looks American and trendy while promising an Italian experience. As a first impression: service is very…
April 14, 2019
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Malta
Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Cafe Jubilee Malta: A Restaurant for Tourists
Famous around the island, Cafe Jubilee pops up in all your searches when searching for a cafe, breakfast or a drink. Waking up on an early Sunday morning, we walked to Cafe Jubilee in…
April 14, 2019
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Malta
A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
A Relaxing and Classy Breakfast at The Phoenicia Hotel, Malta
Served in the main hotel restaurant, breakfast opens at seven every morning proposing an open buffet of local and international choices. Start by a fizzy Prosecco drink, a coffee and indulge yourself…
Hotels
Saturday Brunch at The Phoenicia Hôtel Malta; Food is Good!
I’ve been enjoying so much the food at The Phoenicia that I booked myself for lunch! Exceptional Eggs Benedict, burrata salad, pizza margarita, Maltese club sandwich... so why not discover the…
April 14, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Malta
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Breakfast & Coffee | Malta Europe
April 14, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Sunday in Scotland: One of the Best Chocolates, are Found in Malta
Sunday and every day, there’s a chocolate shop you cannot miss when visiting Malta. Sunday in Scotland, an idea by Lebanese Amer Wahoud and Gordon Campbell Gray, -the man behind Campbell Gray…
Asian/Chinese
Wagamama: I Love it! All Around the World
I’m a fan of the brand, I’ve been to its restaurants in Istanbul, London and now Malta; spreading happiness and inspiring casual Japanese cuisine since 1992. Ramen before it became a…
April 13, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Malta
Italian
Margo’s: Pretentious and Overrated Italian Restaurant in Malta
With a 4.3/5 on google maps and a nice photo showing an open kitchen, there’s smoothing that brought me to Margo’s. An Italian restaurant in Valletta operating under an old stone arcade,…
Airports
Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome
At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 13, 2019
International Cuisine
Cantina Social: Casual Wine and Dine in Achrafieh
Every time I pass by Sassine Square, I remind myself that I have to try Cantina Social. I heard good things about, an unconventional get together space where wine and food have another meaning.…
April 13, 2019
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Achrafieh
Italian
La Vecchia Taranto: The Best Italian in Malta and Beyond
I felt this place! Traditional, authentic, small and feels like home. An Italian trattoria owned and managed by Italian people, Vecchia Taranto welcomes you for pizza and pasta. We arrived without…
April 13, 2019
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Malta
Breakfast & Coffee
Cortado: Your Espresso Bar and Desserts Parlor
I believe the first hundred meters of Gemmayze are tuning into “Asia Town” while the end from St.Nicolas stairs onward is becoming a destination for coffee lovers. Cortado is one of…
April 13, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Restaurants
Kaakeh Square: Traditional, Upscale and Tasty
"Kaakeh" for the famous Lebanese bread and "Square" for its shape. Kaake Square has taken our local conventional street food to another level; upscale and clean, Kaakeh Square serves a selection of…
April 13, 2019
| Reviews
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias
Italian | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 28, 2019
Italian
Ita-Lee: A Japanese and Italian Eatery in Antelias
“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
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Antelias
DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time
International Cuisine | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 28, 2019
International Cuisine
DIVVY: Very Good Food! I Enjoy it More Every Time
From the four corners of the globe, comes a diverse cuisine made to share. DIVVY’s of The Village Dbayeh opens for lunch and dinner, welcoming you in a relaxed and fresh ambiance. I love…
March 28, 2019
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Dbayeh
Breakfast & Coffee
Agonist: Unconventional Coffee Shop with a Cause in Zalka
Located on Zalka’s internal road between Al Roumi butchery and Mitsubishi motors, The Agonist is not a cafe like any other. A special initiative by a passionate physiotherapist, the cafe…
March 26, 2019
| Restaurants
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