Desserts & Sweets
What is MALBAN: Saida's Famous Eid Treat
With the coming of each Eid al-Fitr, the malban comes out of hiding, ready to eat after 40 days of preparation.“The malban is a Turkish sweet that doesn’t need a machine because it is…
July 01, 2020
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Saida
Spotted Stories
Chocolate Hummus: Who Can Resist this Healthy Dessert
Did you know that you can make a sweet hummus with chickpeas? The latest food trend to hit the scene is dessert hummus, and this feels right. This certainly isn’t your typical hummus:…
May 18, 2019
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…
Desserts & Sweets
Sweet Lebanon: 44 of the Best Mouthwatering Desserts and Cravings
Who doesn’t love desserts? Perfect pieces of mouthwatering indulgences… But where can you find the best of what Lebanon has to offer, in terms of sweets, cakes, cookies, ice cream... Are…
News
9 Ridiculously Good Lebanese Dishes You Need to Try
Heading to Beirut or want to bring a little piece of Lebanon, into your kitchen? Here are 9 delicious Lebanese dishes you need to taste and try. If your kitchen needs a bit of Beirut or you want to…
July 12, 2018
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Desserts & Sweets
Al Daoukieh: A Dessert to Try Before you Die
Back again. The last time I went to Al Daouk, I had been craving Daoukieh, one of their specialty sweets that has seriously left a mark on my taste buds. I am here again to enjoy more of it...…
Desserts & Sweets
There's One Address for Kashta Desserts: Tripoli
Ashta has one address and that is Tripoli. One of my favorite places is Abdul Rahman Hallab. Despite the fact it's opening shops all around Lebanon, going all the way to the mother city to properly…
April 23, 2017
| Ice Cream & Gelato
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Tripoli
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Abou Hassan Al Habash Saida: Maamoul-Mad is the Specialty!
This morning, a friend of mine from Saida, a local who has watched my shows about his beautiful city, told me that I forgot one major place and he was ready to take me there. It's called Abou Hassan,…
April 25, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
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Saida
Spotted Stories
Do you Know the Different Baklava Choices by Name?
Browsing the net I was led to an exceptional infographic by an amazing artist called Joumana Medleg showing the baklava pieces and their names. Breathtaking indeed!
March 17, 2015
Tasty Discoveries
"Salon des Familles" Extravagant Milk Cookies are Made in Zahle
When I think Zahle, the first thing that comes to mind is “Kaak bi 7alib”… I love those cookies so much that I always ask my friends to get me some whenever they’re going up…
January 03, 2015
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Bekaa
Desserts & Sweets
Al Hallab's New Summer Collection of Oriental Sweets with Ice Cream
I read a 'tweet' saying that Al Hallab has introduced a number of new desserts to their menu. Of course I rushed to check it out… My sweet tooth was craving for something new and one of the…
August 03, 2014
| Ice Cream & Gelato
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Jounieh
Comparative Review
The First Detailed Comparison: Finding The Best Baklava in Lebanon
I don't know if you have recently noticed "the battle of the ads'. On the streets of Jounieh, for example, Abdel Rahman Hallab recently opened its doors with an ad plastered on the streets "Sar bi…
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Enab: Surround Yourself with Unique Details
In the heart of Mar Mikhael is an old Lebanese house, modernized in a way that caters to the needs of the latest trends around. Take the old stairway that leads you up to the restaurant’s…
May 12, 2013
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Mhanna Antelias: Serving Premium Lebanese Food
When you want to indulge in premium Lebanese food, there are a few good restaurants that come to mind. Mhanna is one of them. Preserving local traditions that transcends from one generation to…
April 22, 2013
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Antelias