News
Swap One Food to Another - Will Help You Shed Some Weight (Infographic)
If you're looking to lose some weight before Christmas follow this infographic by Get Slimmer Guide which will show you 20 healthy food swaps you can make in order to cut calories from your diet.…
April 11, 2020
Travel & Tourism
Cruising the Greek Islands; Onboard The Lebanese ORIENT QUEEN
Our next “Mechwar”, takes us to Greece onboard the Orient Queen, Abou Merhi’s cruise, taking passengers from Lebanon to discover the Mediterranean. This big ship is 145 meters long…
January 16, 2020
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Turkey
Mechwar Videos
3 Days in ADANA: The Food Festival, Culinary Discoveries, and The Lebanese Cooks (A Video Review)
The Food Festival, Culinary Discoveries, and The Lebanese Cooks.
I had the chance to visit Adana for three days for the festival of taste as well as a quick touristic tour. Check the video…
November 06, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Turkey
Bread & Bakeries
Levent Borek Adana: One of the Tastiest Things I've Ever Tasted!
Börek is a family of baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough such as phyllo, of Anatolian origins, and also found in the cuisines of the Balkans, the Caucasus, Levant,…
October 25, 2019
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Turkey
Popular
Three Days in Istanbul: 18 "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner" Restaurant Experiences to Try
A couple of years ago, Turkey and Lebanon signed an agreement allowing both populations to visit their neighbors without the need of a visa. That opened a lot of touristic and business opportunities.…
September 23, 2019
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Istanbul
Photos of Istanbul, Airport IGA Business Lounge
Airports | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Airports
Photos of Istanbul, Airport IGA Business Lounge
It rocks, it simply rocks! I loved the size, the views, the amenities, the colors, I simply loved it, the same way I adored the airport terminal. Located on the opposite side of the airport, a long…
September 21, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Istanbul
Ioki: An Excellent Sushi in Istanbul
Asian & Chinese | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Ioki: An Excellent Sushi in Istanbul
It has appeared on the lists, in all my searches, it’s one of the capital’s best Asian restaurants according to many... after a bit so pleasant lunch down at the Bosphorus, we grabbed a…
September 21, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Istanbul
Grill & BBQ
Nusr-Et Burger Istanbul: An Overrated Experience
Nusr-Et, once meat restaurant in Etiler has expended all around Istanbul and the world. From a "meat" fine dining restaurant, you have to book weeks in advance to other casual eateries of which…
September 21, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
The Allis at Soho House: Eat, Chill, Relax, Enjoy the Garden in Istanbul
Positive vibes in the garden while listening to good music; that’s The Allis at Soho House in Istanbul. Enjoy a cold coffee, let the breath of air caress your cheeks, mingle with people while…
September 21, 2019
| International Cuisine
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Istanbul
MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul
International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
International Cuisine
MUST: Casual, Relaxed and Serving Good International Cuisine in Istanbul
Spending four days in Istanbul, and eating almost every cuisine until now, the last dinner must be special, so why not try MUST! MUST, which is the new address in Istanbul for special food and good…
September 21, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Petra Roasting Company: A Coup de Coeur in Istanbul
On this beautiful Sunday morning, my first stop was at Mangerie, where I thought I'd discovered the best... I then continued to Delicatessen where again I thought I’ve found my coup de Coeur...…
September 17, 2019
| Coffee, Wine & Drinks
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Istanbul
Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors
Breakfast & Coffee | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Mangerie Bebek: Excellent Breakfast Loaded with Flavors
I woke up at 6, walked around Istanbul to fly my drone then searching for a place to have breakfast. I wanted something cosmopolitan, fun and trendy at the same time: Mangerie popped up. Located…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 17, 2019
Italian Food
Paper Moon: Enjoying My Favorite Milanese Restaurant in Istanbul
After enjoying Paper Moon twice in Milano, I couldn’t but try it in Istanbul. One of my favorite Italian restaurants of all times makes my heart skip a beat. Pasta, pizza and Italian dishes,…
September 17, 2019
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Istanbul
The Market at Bosphorus: Not Recommended and Not Worth a Visit
International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 08, 2019
International Cuisine
The Market at Bosphorus: Not Recommended and Not Worth a Visit
When it’s called "the Market", it should have the vibes of a market and probably enough goods to buy. The logo is inviting; the menu is presented on an iPad with mouthwatering photos of all…
September 08, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
W Hotel Istanbul: Back After Six Years and I Still Enjoy it!
Hotels | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Hotels
W Hotel Istanbul: Back After Six Years and I Still Enjoy it!
Visiting Istanbul this summer, I chose the W for my stay. Part of the Marriott group of hotels, the W is a luxurious yet trendy brand for the youth. It’s rare to find older people due to…
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Italian Food | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 04, 2019
Italian Food
Eataly at Zorlu Center: Disappointing More and More Every Time
Slow service but who cares when you can enjoy your time devouring the olive oil focaccia dipped in olive oil. Lovely fluffy freshly baked Italian focaccia with premium quality olive oil while…
September 04, 2019
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey
International Cuisine | Turkey Middle East
August 18, 2019
International Cuisine
Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey
Down at the bay, Maris Kitchen is the hotel’s main restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stop for a bite, enjoy a meal, and spend time on the beach. Arriving at 11 am, we started…
August 18, 2019
| Restaurants
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Turkey
Grill & BBQ
Nusr-Et at D Maris Bay Hotel, Turkey
A great marketing name deserves to be experienced, especially when there is no waiting list, and no reservation needed. After dining at Nusr-Et in Istanbul several years back before the restaurant…
August 18, 2019
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Turkey
Airports
Traveling to Southeast Turkey? Photos of the Dalaman International Airport
Dalaman Airport is an international airport and one of three serving south-west Turkey, the othe
July 24, 2019
| Travel & Tourism
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Turkey
News
Kapurcuk: Culture and Gastronomy House
Kapurcuk Culture and Gastronomy House is a formation that might be called a “project” that has been brought to life by the leadership of Mehmet Baysal by the Baysal Ltd.Co. Its first…
July 14, 2018
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Turkey
News
Marmaris Honey House: Undrestand the History of Bees
There are some other assets Marmaris features besides tourism. One of these assets is pine honey… Turkey ranks within the first five honey producing countries in the world and it is the top…
July 14, 2018
| Travel & Tourism
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Turkey
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Yoresel: A Traditional Restaurant in Alanya
Traditional Alanyan cuisine prepared with love, at Yoresel you will enjoy a homey cuisine loaded with flavors and balanced with spice
July 14, 2018
| Restaurants
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Turkey
News
Fruits And Vegetables Have Never Looked So Neat
The ‘Cuttemporary Art’ project, by Turkish photographer Sakir Gokcebag, will satisfy your need for neatness and order.
July 20, 2017
Desserts & Sweets
The Best Dessert in 24 Countries Around the World
A meal isn't complete without dessert. While that's true around the world, desserts differ from country to country.
January 14, 2017
| Spotted Stories
La Boulangerie San Francisco: The Reuben Sandwich!
Recommended | San Francisco California USA Americas
October 17, 2016
Recommended
La Boulangerie San Francisco: The Reuben Sandwich!
La Boulangerie is a French concept in San Francisco. It is a place inspired by the old French bakeries where wood is used all over, where art pieces are no other than pictures of food, where an open…
October 17, 2016
| Restaurants
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San Francisco
Hard Rock Cafe Istanbul: Loud Music, Average Food
American | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 07, 2016
American
Hard Rock Cafe Istanbul: Loud Music, Average Food
I miss Hard Rock Cafe so much, I miss the one in Beirut even more... Whenever I am out of town I try to visit a Hard Rock Cafe if they have one. The last one I tried was in Lisbon and I recently…
September 07, 2016
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Dragon: A Chinese Restaurant to Avoid in Istanbul!
Asian & Chinese | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
July 24, 2016
Asian & Chinese
Dragon: A Chinese Restaurant to Avoid in Istanbul!
We chose to dine at Dragon after reading positive reviews about it around the Internet. Many even placed Dragon on the top of the list as Istanbul's sole Chinese restaurant. Very pricey, I expected a…
July 24, 2016
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Street Food
Subway: Why Lebanon Hasn’t Taken to Subway... I Like It
I'm not sure why our country hasn’t taken to Subway. The restaurant’s food is fresh, fulfilling and relatively healthy, surely healthier then all other fast food ideas.
July 20, 2014
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Achrafieh
Spotted Stories
Insanely Small Paintings On Food
Hasan Kale, an talented artist from Turkey, pushes the boundaries in art by painting the tiniest most detailed beautiful paintings. His artistic canvases include, but are not limited to, rice, onion…
July 01, 2014
Travel & Tourism
The World Will Soon Have A New "Biggest" Terminal
Soon enough there will be a new "world's biggest terminal". Today, Dubai holds this title with Grand Terminal 3 but not for long. Turkey is working on a new one million square meters terminal…
April 22, 2014
| Airports
Contributors
360 Istanbul: A Tour Around the World with a Turkish Touch
If you think that only Lebanese people know how to party, think again. During a special birthday visit to Istanbul with my best friend, I was amazed to see how lively the Turkish are… Fun is part of…
March 24, 2014
| Contributors
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Istanbul
Food Gadgets
Disperse Flavor with Seasoning Sticks
Infuse your beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood with flavor from the inside out with this cool Seasoni
March 18, 2014
Bakeries Redefined... Zaatar W Zeit's Stand Alone in Byblos
Breakfast & Coffee | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
January 02, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Bakeries Redefined... Zaatar W Zeit's Stand Alone in Byblos
After visiting Zaatar W Zeit Zalka with my family last week, I decided to give this place another try before drawing any conclusions. As a small recap, my last experience was unacceptable.
French Food
Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe
The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was already in the afternoon and lunch choices were limited. Kitchens i
December 11, 2013
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Paris
Popular
Pizza Cups: Try the Limited Edition Holidays Specials
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat... Oh this good old Christmas rhyme makes me smile especially when I feel like the goose during the days that lead up to the festivities... Tasting…
December 10, 2013
| Tasty Discoveries
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Lebanon
Spotted Stories
Thanksgiving Cronuts? Donuts Stuffed with Turkey
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Zuker Bakery in New York has rolled out the limited-series gourmet turkey-stuffed donuts. They look delicious... Your thoughts?
November 10, 2013
Spotted Stories
Foodful National Flags
I just spotted the Lebanese flag made entirely from food, pita bread, diced tomatoes and cucumber and a coriander leaf as the cedar tree. This flag is among many other creatively delicious food art…
May 01, 2013
Hotels
W Hotel Istanbul - A Colorful Welcome
I have heard a lot about the W Hotel long before I had the chance to try it.
The W is a new concept of Hotels, part of the SPG group around the world creating contemporary locations with a special…
News
Lurpak Mighty Meal Timer App Will Make Your Christmas Dinner a Success
Lurpak is celebrating the festive season with a new App to help consumers create a Christmas feast. Centered around the main meal, the new Lurpak Mighty Meal Timer App is a tool to help…
December 05, 2012
Contributors
The Movenpick Hotel Istanbul - They Made our Second Year Anniversary Very Special
To celebrate our second year wedding anniversary, my husband and I, together with our baby son, went on a trip to Istanbul. We stayed at the Movenpick Hotel, where we were really pampered...
…
September 15, 2012
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Istanbul
Travel & Tourism
The World of Designers Hotels: Looking Forward to Missoni New Hotel in Turkey
Hotel Missoni Belek, Antaly, set to open in 2013. Although this was announced a while back, but since the date is approaching I thought it would be nice to remind you. It might the next…
August 27, 2012
Travel & Tourism
ISTANBUL: One of the Region's Richest Cities
Guides from around the world: Istanbul
July 10, 2012
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Istanbul
Ali Baba Local Cuisine in Istanbul's Bazar
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
June 14, 2012
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Ali Baba Local Cuisine in Istanbul's Bazar
Ali Baba is not one of those well known restaurants around the Turkish city, or not a place you would find review about, but it is one of those place I would highly recommend you try when visiting…
International Cuisine
Saray Muhallebecisi Restaurant, Istanbul
If
May 23, 2012
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
Hotels
Rixos Pera Hotel, Istanbul
We planned our trip to Istanbul at the last minute and the Rixos Pera was one of the few hotels available in the category we were searching for. It is a five star hotel we found at a very good rate…
Enstitu, Istanbul Culinary Institute
International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
May 22, 2012
International Cuisine
Enstitu, Istanbul Culinary Institute
"All meals are prepared by chef school students under the supervision of professional chefs..."
May 22, 2012
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Istanbul
Wagamama, The International Japanese Cantine
Japanese & Sushi | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
May 21, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Wagamama, The International Japanese Cantine
I have been introduced to Wagamama from my new friends who love this contemporary Japanese cantina. As I like to try the Armani's around the globe, for them the Wagamama is their favorite.
May 21, 2012
| Restaurants
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Istanbul
News
Top 10 Most Healthy Foods for Strong Teeth
We eat and we think that food affects our teeth badly. And we are right. But, are there any foods that help keeping our teeth healthy? Is there anything that not only keeps but makes our teeth look…
April 12, 2012
Hotels
Plaza Hotel Istanbul, Turkey
The best part about the Plaza Hotel is the really nice and relaxing view you get from the Piano Bar.