News
MAAMOUL: The Middle East Waits 365 Days for These Magical Treats, Every Mom Says Hers are THE BEST
It’s the season of “Maa3mouleté Atyab Maa3moul” or “my mum’s ma’amoul are better than your mum’s”. Every housewife, cook or pastry shop pretends…
April 12, 2020
| Popular
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
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Al Baba Sweets Beirut: Expected Better...
Facing the Beirut forest (Heresh Beirut) on Tayyouneh is Baba Sweets. Other than selling sweets, Al Baba has a cafe called Baba Cafe. A welcoming man offers to take the car keeping it safely behind…
August 16, 2015
| Desserts & Sweets
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Beirut
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
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…
Breakfast & Coffee
Abdul Rahman Hallab: Having a Mouthwatering Breakfast Closer to Home
My favourite Lebanese establishment, Abdul Rahman Hallab & Sons is now closer to home. A place I used to purposely travel to Tripoli for, has now expanded its services. R
August 11, 2013
| Restaurants
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Jounieh