Restaurants
AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael
AVOCADOS Grown in Lebanon: Proudly Lebanese. From the Farm in Tyre to The Restaurant in Mar Mikhael
April 17, 2020
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Asian & Chinese
The Wok Restaurant: Chinese Food Cooked Live in Mar Mikhael, Beirut, Lebanon
A wok is a versatile round-bottomed cooking pot, originating in China. It is one of the most common cooking utensils in China and similar pans are also found in parts of East, South and Southeast…
April 16, 2020
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Restaurants
Mac n' Cheese: Street Food Macaroni on the Go in Mar Mikhael
Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand that started at Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many, making it one of the souk's…
July 25, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
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
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 15, 2019
Grill & BBQ
Slate: Excellent Meats and a Pleasant Ambiance in Mar Milkhael
I was invited to Slate and enjoyed a sumptuous meal. The tomato salad, the burger, the pastrami sandwich, beef tartare, meat and desserts were all phenomenal.
May 15, 2019
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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!
May 15, 2019
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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
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 16, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Bartartine: Breakfast Made me Smile! Food Filled with Passion.
Let’s go straight to the point... I was impressed by the food quality!
Bar Tartine has always been a favorite but y
March 16, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
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
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Fish & Seafood | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 13, 2019
Fish & Seafood
Merou Seafood is Back! Stronger and Bigger in Mar Mikhael
Le Merou has been my favorite seafood address in Achrafieh on Sassine Square until they closed. After weeks of preparation, they moved to their new location in Mar Mikhael for a more significant and…
March 13, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 03, 2019
International Cuisine
Lunch at the Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael
Inspired by broad North American, European, and Mediterranean influences, the parlor lives up to the quirky wisdom of its namesake with a flavourful menu that infuses morning cuisine with a…
March 03, 2019
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Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 02, 2019
Italian Food
Lunch at Marinella Beirut: Try the Bottarga Spaghetti
Unfortunately for you dear Italian cuisine lovers, Marinella only opens for lunch. You'll have to find a way to escape work or simply come on the weekend... Five years have passed, and still,…
March 02, 2019
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Welcome Home; For a Memorable Sunday Sweet Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
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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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Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 20, 2019
International Cuisine
Baron Beirut: It’s Magical, Simply Magical...
I feel sad that it didn’t happen to visit Baron before; confident to be good, Baron has no signboard and it’s hidden in the tiny streets of Mar Mikhael. Being the talk of the town for the…
January 20, 2019
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Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 13, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael
You know by now that I’m a fan of Poke! I love it how the rice is topped with fresh ingredients, ready to be mixed like a salad, or enjoyed the way you want them individually. On Mar Mikhael…
January 13, 2019
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
The Original Em Ali: From Souk el Tayeb to Gemmayze
“Oum Ali”, the one and only Saj Queen famous from (Souk el Tayeb) and (Souk el Akel) has opened a breakfast Parlour on Gemmayze street. A traditional eatery serving the same yellow dough…
September 25, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 25, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
Home Sweet Home: Enjoy Breakfast in Mar Mikhael
Celebrating one year this October, Home Sweet Home is your home away from home in the heart of Mar Mikhael. It feels like home from the minute you walk in: “welcome home shouts the manager out…
September 25, 2018
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The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 23, 2018
Breakfast & Coffee
The Sage Parlour: Breakfast Extravaganza in Beirut
I’ve had such good food in San Francisco, in New York in Paris and Rome... I’ve had amazing food around the world and wished I could experience the same feeling in Beirut! Arriving at the…
September 23, 2018
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Tavolina: Casual Italian and Good in Beirut
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 15, 2018
Italian Food
Tavolina: Casual Italian and Good in Beirut
One of Beirut’s best Italian restaurants is located in Mar Mikhael next to Prune and Das-Kutche. Open for more than five years already, Tavolina is the baby of chef Dany Khairallah and…
March 15, 2018
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News
Das Kuche: Gourmet Sausages and Potatoes Now Served in Mar Mikhael
From Souk el Akel to Mar Mikhael, a gourmet concept is now open serving a wide selection of sausages, potatoes and imported beers.
December 17, 2017
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Press
STREET FOOD SOUK GIVES STARTUPS A MARKET TASTE
Bimpos.com The street provides a training ground for food and beverage concepts to own their own bricks and mortar property.
December 01, 2017
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Lebanon
Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family
Breakfast & Coffee | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 05, 2017
Breakfast & Coffee
Brunch at Sud... A Vibrant Sunday with the Family
Sunny side up, music, lively vibes, a sizzling mood... this Sunday, angels were passing by at SUD down in Mar Mikhael... flying over the rainbow, I felt transported by this positive dreamy…
November 05, 2017
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Restaurants
Lobster Society: I’ve Had Better Lobster Rolls
A carton box with the restaurant’s logo on the sticker, a recyclable bag, white napkins and wooden cutlery, I was so excited to try The Lobster Society menu. Being a big fan of lobster rolls,…
October 10, 2017
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Events
Souk el Akel at The Marathon Village 2017
The Beirut Marathon heads into its 15th year of bringing runners together from Lebanon and around the world for the greater purpose of peace and love. Meet Souk el Akel for a mouth…
September 28, 2017
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Kharouf Beirut: Lamb Specialities and Much More
Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 28, 2017
Grill & BBQ
Kharouf Beirut: Lamb Specialities and Much More
I heard about Lebanon's first "Kharouf" restaurant but I honestly was not expecting it to be as sexy as this! Kharouf, lamb in Arabic, is the first restaurant of its kind to serve the famous lamb on…
August 28, 2017
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Mac n' Cheese: Macaroni Has Its Own Shop in Mar Mikhael
American | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
August 28, 2017
American
Mac n' Cheese: Macaroni Has Its Own Shop in Mar Mikhael
Mac n' Cheese, the famous street food stand of Souk el Akel, is now in Mar Mikhael. Proudly Lebanese, these macaroni cooked with saffron have impressed many making it one of the souk's most popular…
August 28, 2017
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Ice Cream & Gelato
Frooza: Your Unconventional Ice Cream Shop
Yes, you can now enjoy and experience Frooza everyday in Mar Mikhael. This new ice cream concept is inspired by the street food markets of Asia and is a concept that was first introduced at "Souk el…
January 30, 2017
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
American
The Bros: The Buffalo Chicken Burger, Now in Mar Mikhael!
It's the story of three brothers with a big passion for food. Known as the "hats" brothers, the boys started at Souk el Akel more than eighteen months ago, attracting thousands of clients to their…
January 27, 2017
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
News
CENTRAL STATION, BEIRUT: Winner of “Best Bar in Africa and the Middle East”
The World's 50 Best Bars: Central Station in Beirut ranks at No. 26 and is one of the 15 new entries.
October 31, 2016
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Events
Beirut Restaurants Festival 2016
The first edition of the Beirut Restaurants Festival opened at the Trainstation in Mar Mikhael on Friday the 30th of September in the presence of Lebanese Minister of Tourism, HE Mr. Michel Pharaon,…
October 22, 2016
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Butcher's BBQ Joint Mar Mikhael
Grill & BBQ | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
March 01, 2016
Grill & BBQ
Butcher's BBQ Joint Mar Mikhael
I know... It has taken me a bit of time to visit The Butcher's BBQ joint but as the saying goes, it's always better late than never... News about this small street food eatery on Mar Mikhael has…
March 01, 2016
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Events
Souk el Akel Comes to Mar Mikhael for a Week; The Junkyard Experience!
For the first time in Lebanon, be prepared to live a unique experience, a one of its kind and never been enjoyed before experience in Lebanon.
Souk el Akel invades Mar Mikhael…
February 26, 2016
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Popular
Sandwich w Noss: A Revolutionary Sandwich Concept in Gemmayze
It's a revolution for many reasons, the name is fun and its marketing campaign is exceptional... The concept grabbed my attention when I first saw their social media adv: one covering the Electrical…
February 19, 2016
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Enab: A Delectable Lebanese on Mar Mikhael
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
February 05, 2016
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Enab: A Delectable Lebanese on Mar Mikhael
It's about a Lebanese restaurant in the center of Mar Mikhael, a refurbished old house left as is, where local food is served for lunch and dinner all week. I've been here, done that and now I am…
February 05, 2016
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Events
Souk el Akel's Christmas Market; Mar Mikhael 2015
Mar Mikhael, Bus Station, December 2-6 from 4pm to 10pm
For the first time in Lebanon Beirut will enjoy a Christmas Food Market! All over the world Christmas food markets
December 02, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Mario e Mario: Finally! The Chef and Menu Have Changed
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 30, 2015
Italian Food
Mario e Mario: Finally! The Chef and Menu Have Changed
The last few days of of my summer were crowned with dinners at Mario e Mario up on the terrace. Enchanted by fine Italian music, lit by the street's yellow lantern and the many hanging bucket lights…
November 30, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Events
Beirut's First Christmas Food Market: Mar Mikhael, December 2nd 2015
For the first time in Lebanon Beirut will enjoy a Christmas Food Market!
All over the world Christmas food markets are a great way of discovering Christmas favorites, like mulle
November 20, 2015
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Seza: Authentic Armenian Flavors
Armenian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
July 29, 2015
Armenian Food
Seza: Authentic Armenian Flavors
Beautiful! I was struck with a great first impression as I walked through the door at Seza. Opened for five years now, Seza, offers authentic Armenian cuisine appreciated by many.
July 29, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Marinella: Le Coin Italien des Habitués
Italian Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
June 08, 2015
Italian Food
Marinella: Le Coin Italien des Habitués
Unfortunately for you dear Italian cuisine lovers, Marinella only opens for lunch. You'll have to find a way to escape work or simply come on the weekend... To my luck, it was a Monday and an…
June 08, 2015
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Sandwiches
Sako 1967: A Sandwicheria on Armenia Street
I wasn’t planning on trying it surely wasn't expecting it to be that good but happily ended up enjoying some real and generous street sandwiches that are affordable and tasty. This is what…
May 30, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Events
Achrafieh 2020: Discover Armenia Street, A Car Free Day
After Achrafieh, Rmeil, Mar Mikhayel, Gemmayzé, Monot, Abdel Wahab Sodeco, it was the turn of Armenia Street inhabitants to benefit from a Car Free Day a now, set tradition by Achrafieh…
May 21, 2015
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Jad's El Mediterraneo Drink Hoping to Take Over the World
Something people can't deny is that the Central Station's concept is avant-gardist in Lebanon. A cocktail bar proposing an outstanding selection when the finest drink in Lebanon we were used to few…
December 21, 2014
Acoté: Sandwiches from Around the World Land on Mar Mikhael
Burgers | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
December 19, 2014
Burgers
Acoté: Sandwiches from Around the World Land on Mar Mikhael
This month, a new place opened its doors, Acoté, which in French means "next to it". The new cafe which opened alongside Prune and owned by the same owner, promises the same…
December 19, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 16, 2014
International Cuisine
Divvy: Flavors of Food and Fun
I went to a preopening dinner at Divvy, a new place that just officially opened on Mar Michael. The experience was lovely, although some fine-tuning was required… but then again it was the…
October 16, 2014
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Street Food
Smoking Bun: A Fine Addictive Street Food Burger
It was time that NoGarlicNoOnions try the Smoking Bun – a small burger joint making waves today. Located on Mar Mikhael avenue, Smoking Bun, cannot be missed. All you have to do is find a blue…
October 14, 2014
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DIVVY: Where Food Sharing is Emphasized…
International Cuisine | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 09, 2014
International Cuisine
DIVVY: Where Food Sharing is Emphasized…
Here I am, one of the first people to walk into a new restaurant concept in Mar Mikahel. Welcome to DIVVY, Samer Chehlawi's new venture. “Who’s Samer Chehlawi?” I hear some of you…
October 09, 2014
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Prune: Always a Pleasure
French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 04, 2014
French Food
Prune: Always a Pleasure
Here I am, back at Prune, back for the third time to enjoy some of my favorite dishes including their fine foie gras, as well as their famous poulet au prunes as well as their pain perdu, the dessert…
October 04, 2014
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Breakfast & Coffee
Let's Enjoy a Luscious Breakfast at Bar Tartine
I haven't been to Bar Tartine in a while now and decided to head down for a hefty breakfast before starting my day. I headed down with my family on a Monday morning to enjoy some of their luscious…
August 28, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Spotted Stories
The Extravagant Junkyard Has Seen the Light...
I've been waiting for so long... So long for this unidentified project to see the light. More than six months ago, I had the chance to take a sneak peek into what was to become one of the most daring…
August 22, 2014
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael