News
Bug in Your Food: What Would You Do? 33% Will Continue Eating...
It's happened to everyone—when a pesky bug or mysterious hair ends up in your meal. It's not a question of whether it's happened, it's what do you do next? Because bacteria is all around us,…
January 17, 2020
| Spotted Stories
Reviews
Harrods: London's Amazing Food Hall
An extraordinary experience that really transports you into a world of dreams and amazement. Entering Harrods I was overwhelmed with joy and amazement. I had the same feeling a child gets as they…
January 15, 2020
| Tasty Discoveries
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London
News
6 Armenian Traditional Dishes you Should Try
Mountainous and beautiful Armenia is not only known for its cultural sites and breathtaking nature, but also for its amazing cuisine. Despite the diversity of dishes, there is one common thing in…
December 26, 2019
| Spotted Stories
Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities
International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe
November 29, 2019
International Cuisine
Ze Fork On The Water: Excellent Food and Service in Vevey. Casual Gourmet Specialities
Facing the famous Fork of Vevey, Ze Fork is one of the city’s famous restaurants for its location, good food, and particular “trilogy” served on every plate. Choose the sea…
November 29, 2019
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Switzerland
Lunch at Bar des Bergues; Not the Food Quality I Expected
International Cuisine | Switzerland Europe
November 27, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at Bar des Bergues; Not the Food Quality I Expected
It’s impressive how busy this hotel is. The three restaurants were always full during our three days stay, while people continued on walking in and out. Located in the heart of the city, you…
November 27, 2019
| Restaurants
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Switzerland
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
Guide Michelin | Switzerland Europe
November 22, 2019
Guide Michelin
Il Lago: Michelin Star Italian Restaurant in Geneva; A Memorable Experience
It’s not a secret that I’m a fan of Italian cuisine and since I loved the restaurant vibes at breakfast, we planned a goodbye dinner at Il Lago, The Four Season’s Michelin Starred…
November 22, 2019
| Italian Food
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Switzerland
Mechwar Videos
MECHWAR: Lebanon Through the Eyes of a Curious Foodie!
Lebanon through the eyes of a passionate and curious foodie!
Mechwar: A popular television segment on youtube and on national television, MTV Lebanon, Mechwar takes the form of a 20-minute show…
Airlines
Guide to Gluten-Free Airline Food [Infographic]
The commercial flight industry as a whole takes a lot of flack for infamous tales of poor customer service. While airline PR disasters are a dime-a-dozen these days, there is at least one area in…
November 16, 2019
| News
Breakfast & Coffee
Everything You Need to Know About The Lebanese Breakfast: All Kinds & Shapes of Manakish!
"Manoucheh"; the world-famous Lebanese breakfast... That flatbread can be thick or thin, crunchy or fluffy. It can be baked in an oven, in a Saj or Tannour, using wood, gas or fuel... Everything you…
November 10, 2019
| Mechwar Videos
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Lebanon
Mechwar Videos
Qsaibeh: The Village of Carob Molasses and Beautiful Pine Trees
(Qosaibe, Qsaybe, Ksaybeh, Al Qosaibeh) A village in mount Lebanon, located 15 kilometers from Beirut. The village is famous for its pine trees, Carob molasses, and natural agriculture. The name…
November 10, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Metn
News
Are You Ready to Cook for a Hungry Family or a Person in Lebanon?
Are You Ready to Cook for a Hungry Family or a Person in Lebanon?
It's Easy:
Call the Lebanese Food Bank 03714401
Book an appointment for the pick-up truck
Cook a meal for at least 15…
November 04, 2019
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Le2metna Btejma3na... #A7laBaladBel3alam! Long Live Lebanon!
... I will continue, a smile on my face to conquer this beautiful country, to visit each and every one of its villages, to discover its hidden gems, organize Souks to unite people around food,…
October 18, 2019
| Mechwar Videos
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Lebanon
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Italian Food | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Italian Food
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Four years passed and I still remember it as if it was today; one of Berlin’s finest Italian restaurants was fully booked on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
Breakfast & Coffee | Beirut Central District Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Tasty, Varied, Generous and Professional... Breakfast in Beirut! The Four Seasons Hotel
On the second floor of the Four Seasons Hotel is where mornings have another meaning. I've been here half a dozen times already simply to enjoy the pleasure of great food, amazing presentation, and…
September 17, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Beirut Central District
Mechwar Videos
Touring Lebanon with Luke and Sabrina: Day 1 of 3 in Beirut
Traditional Lebanese Food Tour in Beirut with NoGarlicNoOnions!! (Check out Luke's Channel)
Welcome to LEBANON - a country full of delicious and vibrant street foods and traditional dishes! We…
Popular
18 Food Stops to Discover in Athens, Greece: Reviews, Photos and Video
Traveling to Athens, where to go, what to eat, what to do! My Favorite 18 places to eat an enjoyable meal.
Yoleni’s Greek Gastronomic Center: A Must Visit in AthensAfter enjoying a unique…
August 15, 2019
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Athens
Popular
FICO Eataly World: THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK
THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOOD PARK. COVERING AN AREA OF 100,000 SQM IN BOLOGNA, FICO EMBODIES THE WONDERS OF ITALIAN BIODIVERSITY.
FICO was born out of a passion for the heritage of Italian…
June 15, 2019
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Italy
Mechwar Videos
Marvelous Venice! A Video Review and 200 Photos
Epic Grandeur
Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches lining its banks. At the end…
Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities
Italian Food | Italy Europe
June 10, 2019
Italian Food
Tre Marchetti: Upscale Italian Trattoria Serving Local Veronese Specialities
Two forks, two knives, delicate crystal water glasses and customized wine glasses set on ironed white table cloth... that’s not the setup you’re used to at your neighborhood Trattoria.…
June 10, 2019
| Restaurants
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Italy
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 06, 2019
Italian Food
Appetito Trattoria Gemmayze: Italian Spaghetti and Pizza I Enjoyed
Driving on the highway to Beirut you can’t but notice a blue house facing Beirut seaport. Located between The Gathering and Mayrig on Gemmayze Pasteur street, Appetito Trattoria has opened its…
June 06, 2019
| Pizza
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
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
| Recommended
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Abu Dhabi
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
Mechwar Videos
A Weekend in Malta: A Video Review and 300 Photos. I Fell in Love with this Island
It’s six am over the Mediterranean; the sun is waking up as well as many of the passengers taking Alitalia’s flight from Beirut to Roma. Traveling to Malta, you’ll have to pass by a…
April 15, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Malta
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…
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…
April 13, 2019
| Italian Food
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Rome
News
IKEA Introduces its Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny
It was Christmas just yesterday and just before you know it, Easter is just around the corner, which means Easter eggs and bunnies. Swedish furniture brand IKEA is gearing up for Easter, which…
March 16, 2019
News
Kellogg's Packaging Gets a Makeover
Kellogg’s gets rid of all the clutter in the packaging and recently introduced the brand’s cereal packaging design to make them easier to identify.
Kellogg's teamed up with…
March 15, 2019
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 14, 2019
International Cuisine
Back to Baron: Food is Good!
Back to this magical restaurant called Baron. I’ve been here not so long ago, leaving amazed and astonished by the food and ambiance. Casual, uncomplicated, simple yet gourmet and upscale;…
March 14, 2019
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
Italian Food | Copenhagen Europe
February 24, 2019
Italian Food
Spaghetteria La Perla; A Homey Italian Dinner in Copenhagen
After yesterday’s bad experience at Scarpetta, I really needed some good Italian spaghetti cooked aldente. Google maps led me to this homey trattoria serving a handful of pasta dishes, risotto,…
February 24, 2019
| Recommended
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Copenhagen
Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen
Breakfast & Coffee | Copenhagen Europe
February 23, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Recommended: Breakfast at The Radisson Collection, Hotel Royal Copenhagen
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Endless choices of food, presented on a beautiful upscale buffet, in a great restaurant blending perfection, design, and style altogether. Nordic class at its finest... I was…
February 23, 2019
| Hotels
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Copenhagen
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…
French Food
In the Kitchen with Lebanese Chef Fadi Frem at Verde Paris
When famous establishments and multinational hotels in Beirut make it a point to have an “international” chef in their kitchen, you don’t understand why not get a Lebanese one. We…
February 22, 2019
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Paris
Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 10, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
It’s home away from home, and it’s located in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Open the door to where the heart is, let yourself go to the soothing music and fresh aromas of food and coffee. A…
February 10, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Yakiniku: The Gourmet Japanese Grill of Gemmayze
The “YA” family has taken over Gemmayze transforming it into “Asia Town” a concept after the other, and they are all awesome!!!! Mitsu-Ya has one of the best Sushi in…
January 20, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
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
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Germany
Italian Food
Alriso: Gluten Free Italian Cuisine in Prague
When you are welcomed with a smile, you will immediately understand that the owners are not Czech. An Italian family-style trattoria on Betlémské náměstí, focusing on rice…
January 17, 2019
| Recommended
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Prague
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
International Cuisine | Prague Czech Republic Europe
January 17, 2019
International Cuisine
Bistro Kaprova: Bookstore, Bistro, Great Food and Positive Vibes in Prague
I had enough of the Christmas market food, grilled pork, sausages, and sweet things... I needed to eat decent food! Walking in the “non-touristic” and not so crowded streets of Prague, a…
January 17, 2019
| Italian Food
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Prague
Airports
Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport
At Frankfurt airport Terminal 1B, Deli Bros Fine Foods caught my attention: with its open kitchen and rich aromas haunting the airport, I stopped for an early lunch. It was only 10:15 in the…
January 13, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Germany
News
Best of 2018: Restaurants, Eateries, Food, Cuisines... in Lebanon and the World
I have been places... collecting happy moments and enjoying memorable experiences around the world. My journey started in 2012, when I decided to start an unbiased, credible food and travel…
January 12, 2019
| Popular
Din Tai Fung: Asian Perfection in Dubai
Asian & Chinese | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
November 23, 2018
Asian & Chinese
Din Tai Fung: Asian Perfection in Dubai
Recommended by many and considered to be one of the best Asian restaurants in the world, it was a necessity to try Din Tai Fung. Located in the second floor at Mall of the Emirates, it’s a…
November 23, 2018
| Recommended
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Dubai
Spotted Stories
The Ferry Building San Francisco's Marketplace: A Food Landmark
What makes the Ferry Building San Francisco’s most famous landmark? First is its strategic location at the foot of Market Street --- on the western edge of the continent, and at the…
October 28, 2018
| Travel & Tourism
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San Francisco
Burgers
Beyond Burger: The Future of Food
Last year, visiting New York, I was introduced to the “Impossible burger” which is a burger that looks and tastes like meat but isn’t. Walking along the aisles of Whole Foods, I…
October 24, 2018
| Reviews
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California
Asian & Chinese
Hanoi Ca-Phe: Vietnamese Food in Paris
Vietnamese food, colorful decor, and positive vibes; the word “Bao” caught my attention so I stopped for lunch. I love sticky Baos from Vietnam and this place has nice vibes. Colorful…
October 13, 2018
| Restaurants
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Paris
News
Le Printemps du Goût: Two Floors Dedicated to French Gastronomy in the Heart of Paris
Located on the seventh and eighth floor of Printemps Paris, a new section dedicated entirely to food has been inaugurated. High-end, classy, gourmet and upscale, the two floors serve only French…
October 13, 2018
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Paris
Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Charoles: A Quality Restaurant at San Lorenzo El Escorial
Arriving into El Escorial and out of a dozen restaurants we’ve visited, this one seems to be good and less touristic. Using two Michelin Bibendum as decorative items to grab the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
El Jardin de La Maquina: Experience Dining out of the City in Madrid
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
El Jardin de La Maquina: Experience Dining out of the City in Madrid
It’s one of those places that are built to impress: it’s where I took a hundred photos before even arriving at the table. A bar, an indoor dining space and a big garden divided into…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Zuruni: Tasty Lebanese Food with a Touch of Style. Try the Desserts
Second time at Zuruni, the Lebanese restaurant open next to Aishti on the seaside. I loved Zuruni’s food the first time, and here I come again to experience what this beautiful place has to…
September 08, 2018
| Restaurants
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Metn
Mechwar Videos
Visit Armenia: 6 Days Were Not Enough... A Memorable Journey!
After spending the week in Armenia, all I can tell you is that I’ll be coming back soon. Land of beauty, greenery and breathtaking sceneries, Armenia made me fall in love with its food and…
Reviews
Grand Central Market New York
A Food Market for Food Connoisseurs
Grand Central Market, inside the busy Grand Central Terminal, is full of fun and interesting food items like hard-to-find spices, specialty coffee beans, fresh…
August 05, 2018
| Spotted Stories
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New York
News
Foods Everyone is Looking at in 2018
From gigantic soup dumplings to chicken waffle cones, there were plenty of viral foods to try in 2017. As the year comes to a close, we took a look ahead to see what food trends will shape 2018.…
July 14, 2018